2016 Chevy Camaro drops weight, adds turbo 4-cylinder
Say hello to the all-new 2016 Chevy Camaro. Revealed today at the Detroit Belle Isle to a roaring aggregation of Camaro owners, enthusiasts, and fans, the model marks the sixth generation of the sports car and brings higher levels of performance, technology, and refinement.
To underscore how “all-new” the 2016 Camaro is, consider that only two parts carry over from the fifth-generation Camaro to the new sixth-gen. The two parts in question are the rear bowtie emblem and the SS badge.
From the outset, the new Camaro was developed to provide a faster, more nimble driving experience. This is enabled by an all-new vehicle architecture — the Alpha platform — that is leaner and stiffer as well as by an all-new powertrain range that is broader.
The 2016 Camaro is 200 pounds or more lighter (depending on the model) than the outgoing fifth-generation model. This, right away, creates a more nimble, responsive driving experience. It also allows the 2016 Camaro to be the most efficient Camaro ever.
Three engine choices will be offered:
On the outside, the 2016 Camaro is more sculpted and more muscular. The vehicle appears significantly lower and wider than before, even though it is within two inches of the exterior dimensions of the fifth-gen model. Engineers spent countless hours in the wind tunnel to improve cooling and reduce aerodynamic lift and drag. The result is a design that not only communicates the performance capabilities of the new Camaro, but also contributes to them.
To make it not only the best Camaro ever, but one of the best performance cars available, Chevrolet focused on three pillars of development:
Performance
Technology
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Say hello to the all-new 2016 Chevy Camaro. Revealed today at the Detroit Belle Isle to a roaring aggregation of Camaro owners, enthusiasts, and fans, the model marks the sixth generation of the sports car and brings higher levels of performance, technology, and refinement.
To underscore how “all-new” the 2016 Camaro is, consider that only two parts carry over from the fifth-generation Camaro to the new sixth-gen. The two parts in question are the rear bowtie emblem and the SS badge.
From the outset, the new Camaro was developed to provide a faster, more nimble driving experience. This is enabled by an all-new vehicle architecture — the Alpha platform — that is leaner and stiffer as well as by an all-new powertrain range that is broader.
The 2016 Camaro is 200 pounds or more lighter (depending on the model) than the outgoing fifth-generation model. This, right away, creates a more nimble, responsive driving experience. It also allows the 2016 Camaro to be the most efficient Camaro ever.
Three engine choices will be offered:
- The base 2016 Camaro will be powered by GM’s ubiquitous 2.0-liter LTG turbo-charged inline-four making 275 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque
- The optional mid-level motor on the 2016 Camaro is GM’s all-new 3.6-liter LGX naturally-aspirated V6 making 335 horsepower and 284 pound-feet of torque
- The 2016 Camaro SS engine is the 6.2-liter LT1 naturally-aspired V8 making 455 horsepower and 455 pound-feet of torque
On the outside, the 2016 Camaro is more sculpted and more muscular. The vehicle appears significantly lower and wider than before, even though it is within two inches of the exterior dimensions of the fifth-gen model. Engineers spent countless hours in the wind tunnel to improve cooling and reduce aerodynamic lift and drag. The result is a design that not only communicates the performance capabilities of the new Camaro, but also contributes to them.
To make it not only the best Camaro ever, but one of the best performance cars available, Chevrolet focused on three pillars of development:
Performance
- Vehicle mass has been reduced by 200 pounds or more, depending on the model, creating a more nimble, responsive driving experience
- Most efficient Camaro ever, with a new 2.0L turbo SAE-certified at 275 hp (205 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) – and delivers more than 30 mpg on the highway (GM-estimated), and 0-60 mph acceleration well under 6 seconds
- Efficient performance in a new 3.6L V-6 featuring direct injection, continuously variable valve timing and – for the first time – Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation), offering an SAE-certified 335 hp (250 kW) and 284 lb-ft of torque (385 Nm), for the highest specific output of any naturally aspirated V-6 in the segment
- The most powerful Camaro SS ever, with a new 6.2L LT1 direct-injected Small Block V-8 rated at 455 hp (339 kW) and 455 lb-ft of torque (617 Nm)
- Magnetic Ride Control active suspension available on Camaro SS for the first time
- With improved handling and performance, the Camaro SS delivers better lap times than the fifth-generation’s track-focused Camaro 1LE package.
Technology
- All-new Drive Mode Selector, which tailors up to eight vehicle attributes for four modes: Snow/Ice, Tour, Sport and – on SS models – Track settings
- Segment-exclusive, Interior Spectrum Lighting that offers 24 different ambient lighting effects on the dash, door panels, and center console
- High-definition, configurable color displays – including available dual, 8-inch-diagonal screens.
- More athletic-looking, sculptured exterior that complements the tighter, leaner architecture – and offers all-new, modern lighting signatures, including light-emitting diode (LED) technology
- Greater emphasis on customer personalization with wider range of choices, including 10 exterior colors, five interior color combinations, lighting options and a full complement of dealer-available accessories available at launch – including wheels, stripe packages and additional accessories
- Aerodynamically optimized design that is the result of 350 hours of wind tunnel testing, reducing drag on LT models and improving downforce on SS
- All-new, interior with shifter-focused center console, intuitive controls, flat-bottom steering wheel, and higher quality materials throughout
- Unique control rings around the air vents used for temperature and fan speed adjustments, eliminating the need for conventional buttons
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The four cylinder turbo is what I'm interested in seeing.
