Chevrolet Camaro (sixth generation)

Chevrolet Camaro (sixth generation)
Overview
Manufacturer	Chevrolet (General Motors)
Production	2015–present
Model years	2016–present
Assembly	Lansing, Michigan, United States[1]
Body and chassis
Class	Pony car Muscle car
Body style	2-door coupé 2-door convertible
Layout	FR layout
Platform	GM Alpha platform
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 L LTG Ecotec I4 (LT) 3.6 L LGX V6 (LT) 6.2 L LT1 V8 (SS)[2] 6.2 L LT4 V8 (ZL1)[3]
Transmission	6-speed TR-3160 manual 6-speed TR-6060 manual 8-speed 8L45 automatic 8-speed 8L90 automatic[4] 10-speed automatic[5]
Dimensions
Wheelbase	110.7 in (2,810 mm)
Length	188.3 in (4,780 mm)
Width	74.7 in (1,900 mm)
Height	53.1 in (1,350 mm)
Curb weight	3,339 lb (1,515 kg) 2.0 I4 3,435 lb (1,558 kg) 3.6 V6 3,685 lb (1,671 kg) 6.2 V8[6] 3,760 lb (1,710 kg) 6.2 V8 8-speed[7]
Chronology
Predecessor	Chevrolet Camaro (fifth generation)

The sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro is a pony car produced by Chevrolet that was first revealed to the public on May 16, 2015. Sales started in 2015 for the 2016 model year. The sixth-gen Camaro now utilizes the GM Alpha platform shared with the Cadillac ATS and CTS^[8] and features MacPherson struts in front, rather than the former Multi-link setup. General Motors claims that 70 percent of architectural components in the new Camaro are unique to the car.^[2]

Like its predecessor, the sixth-gen Chevrolet Camaro is available in coupe and convertible bodystyles. Compared to the previous generation, it is 2.3 in (58 mm) shorter, 0.8 in (20 mm) less wide and 1.1 in (28 mm) shorter in height. With similar equipment and engine, it is also more than 200 lb (91 kg) lighter.

Trim levels introduced at launch include 1LT, 2LT, 1SS and 2SS. Standard equipment on all trims includes automatic air conditioning, cruise control, tilt/telescoping steering-wheel, satellite radio, parking assist and seven airbags.

A ZL1 trim level with a supercharged 6.2 L V8 will be available for the 2017 model year and will feature a lower grill opening for improved cooling, a new front splitter and a carbon hood insert which removes hot air from the engine compartment. It also features wider front fenders for improved handling, unique rockers and Magnetic Ride suspension. Transmission choices are a rev matching six-speed manual or a new 10-speed automatic.^[3]

Engines and transmissions

The sixth-gen Chevrolet Camaro is initially available with three engines driving the rear wheels:

• The 2.0 L LTG Ecotec turbocharged Inline-4 produces 275 bhp (205 kW; 279 PS) @ 5,600 rpm and 295 lb·ft (400 N·m) of torque @ 3,000 rpm and is the first 4-cylinder in a Camaro since the 3rd generation. It is available on 1LT and 2LT trims, it trails the sixth-generation Ford Mustang's Ecoboost 4-cylinder by 35 bhp (26 kW; 35 PS).
• The 3.6 L LGX V6 generates 335 bhp (250 kW; 340 PS) @ 6,800 rpm and 284 lb·ft (385 N·m) of torque @ 5,300 rpm. It is 12 bhp (8.9 kW; 12 PS) greater than the previous generation's V6 and 35 bhp (26 kW; 35 PS) more than the sixth-gen Mustang's V6.
• The 6.2 L LT1 V8 is shared with the Chevrolet Corvette and produces 455 bhp (339 kW; 461 PS) @ 6,000 rpm and 455 lb·ft (617 N·m) of torque @ 4,400 rpm, 12 bhp (8.9 kW; 12 PS) greater than the previous generation's V8. It is standard on 1SS and 2SS models and exceeds the sixth-gen Mustang V8's output by 20 bhp (15 kW; 20 PS).
• The 6.2 L LT4 V8 will be featured on the ZL1 models. Output is 640 bhp (480 kW; 650 PS) and 640 lb·ft (870 N·m) of torque. These figures exceed the previous generation by 60 hp and 84 lb-ft.^[3]

All engines are available with 6-speed manual and 8-speed automatic transmissions except for the ZL1 models which use a 10-speed automatic in addition to the manual.

Awards and recognition

• Motor Trend Magazine 2016 Car of the Year^[9]

References

1. Vijayenthiran, Viknesh (2015-05-28). "Michigan’s Lansing Grand River Plant Gears Up For 2016 Chevy Camaro Production". Motor Authority. Retrieved 2015-08-31.
2. "2016 Chevrolet Camaro". GM Authority. Retrieved 2015-08-31.
3. "2017 CAMARO ZL1 VS. EVERYBODY". chevrolet. Chevrolet media. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
4. Csaba, Csere (July 2015). "2016 Chevrolet Camaro Dissected: Chassis, Powertrain, Design, and More". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2015-08-31.
5. Migliore, Greg (Mar 16, 2016). "2017 Chevy Camaro ZL1 takes aim at the world". AOL inc. Autoblog. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
6. "Lighter 2016 Camaro Delivers Benchmark Performance". Chevrolet.
7. "2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS vs. 2015 Ford Mustang GT".
8. Kierstein, Alex. "The clearest look yet at the 2016 Chevy Camaro". roadandtrack.com. Hearst Communications, Inc.
9. "Chevy Pulls a Two-Fer, Takes Motor Trend Awards with New Camaro, Colorado Models". www.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2015-11-17.