The all-new 2016 Chevy Camaro SS
Today the 2016 Chevy Camaro debuted at Detroit’s Belle Isle Park, in a lovely ceremony that was almost entirely redundant.
Thanks to a barrage of leaks on Friday, we already knew what the new sixth-generation Camaro looked like, as well as what new powertrain options would be available. In fact, we even knew how GM reps planned on answering questions about the new Camaro.
Still, it was nice to see a bit more of the new Gen Six Camaro, which features a leaner, meaner, more athletic design than the outgoing model. See for yourself by checking out this reveal video:
There are six all-new powertrain combinations, which include a 2.0-liter Turbo, an all-new 3.6-liter V6, and the LT1 6.2-liter V8. With 455 horsepower and 455 lb-ft of torque, the V8 engine option is the most powerful Camaro SS ever. Each motor can be mated to a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission.
The 2016 Camaro RS
The new Camaro is stiffer, more aerodynamic, and 200 pounds lighter than the model it replaces. Inside, new technologies include Driver Mode Selector, configurable instrument cluster, and a customizable ambient lighting feature.
The sixth-gen 2016 Chevy Camaro interior
“Redesigning the Camaro is thrilling and challenging all at once, but the secret is to offer something more,” said Mark Reuss, GM executive vice president of Product Development. “For Camaro enthusiasts, it retains iconic design cues and offers even more performance. For a new generation of buyers, the 2016 Camaro incorporates our most innovative engineering ideas with finely honed performance and leading design.”
Here (sans fuel efficiency numbers) are the preliminary specs that GM has released about the new Camaro:
Overview
| Body style / driveline: | four-passenger, front-engine, rear-drive coupe |
| Construction: | unitized body frame, one- and two-sided galvanized steel |
| EPA vehicle class: | coupe |
| Manufacturing location: | Lansing, Mich. |
2016 ATS-V SAE-Certified for More Horsepower Than Anticipated
Engines
| 2.0L Turbocharged I-4 VVT DI | 3.6L V-6 VVT DI | 6.2L V-8 VVT DI | |
| Displacement (cu in / cc): | 122 / 1998 | 222 / 3640 | 376 / 6162 |
| Bore & stroke (in / mm): | 3.39 x 3.39 / 86 x 86 | 3.74 x 3.37 / 95 x 85.6 | 4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92 |
| Block material: | cast aluminum w/ cast-in-place iron bore liners | cast aluminum w/ cast-in-place iron bore liners | cast aluminum w/ cast-in-place iron bore liners |
| Cylinder head material: | cast aluminum | cast aluminum | cast aluminum |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, four valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing | DOHC, four valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing; Active Fuel Management | overhead valve; two valves per cylinder; Active Fuel Management |
| Fuel delivery: | direct high-pressure fuel injection | direct high-pressure fuel injection | direct high-pressure fuel injection |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 | 11.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): | 275 / 205 @ 5600* | 335 / 250 @ 6800* | 455 / 339 @ 6000* |
| Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): | 295 / 400 @ 3000-4500* | 284 / 385 @ 5300* | 455 / 617 @ 4400* |
*SAE certified.
Transmissions
| Tremec TR3160 6-speed manual (2.0T and 3.6L) |
Tremec TR6060 6-speed manual with Active Rev Match (6.2L) |
Hydra-Matic 8L45 8-speed automatic (2.0L and 3.6L) | Hydra-Matic 8L90 8-speed automatic (6.2L) | |
| Gear ratios (:1): | ||||
| First: | 4.40 | 2.66 | 4.62 | 4.56 |
| Second: | 2.59 | 1.78 | 3.04 | 2.97 |
| Third: | 1.80 | 1.30 | 2.07 | 2.08 |
| Fourth: | 1.34 | 1.00 | 1.66 | 1.69 |
| Fifth: | 1.00 | 0.74 | 1.26 | 1.27 |
| Sixth: | 0.75 | 0.50 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Seventh: | — | — | 0.85 | 0.85 |
| Eighth: | — | — | 0.66 | 0.65 |
| Reverse: | 3.99 | 2.90 | 3.93 | 3.82 |
| Final drive ratio: | 3.27 | 3.73 | 3.27 (2.0L) 2.77 (3.6L) |
2.77 |
Chassis/Suspension/Brakes
| Front: | MacPherson-type strut with dual lower ball joints, twin-tube struts and direct-acting stabilizer bar; Magnetic Ride Control with monotube inverted struts (avail. on SS) |
| Rear: | independent five-link with twin-tube shocks and direct-acting stabilizer bar; Magnetic Ride Control with monotube shocks (avail. on SS) |
| Steering type: | ZF rack-mounted electric, power-assisted and variable ratio |
| Brakes: | four-wheel disc with four-channel ABS/TCS w/ DRP |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase (in / mm): | 110.7 / 2811 |
| Overall length (in / mm): | 188.3 / 4784 |
| Overall width (in / mm): | 74.7 / 1897 |
| Overall height (in / mm): | 53.1 / 1348 |
| Track, front (in / mm): | 62.5 / 1588 (LT) 63 / 1601 (SS) |
| Track, rear (in / mm): | 63.7 / 1617 (LT) 62.9 / 1598 (SS) |
| Headroom (in / mm): | 36.6 / 930 (front) |
| Legroom (in / mm): | 42.6 / 1083 (front) |
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