Australia's Easy Reading New Car News Home | News | Road Tests 2016 Chevrolet Camaro RS 2016 Chevrolet Camaro RS 2016 Chevrolet Camaro RS 2016 Chevrolet Camaro RS 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS America's Chevrolet Camaro for 2016 Home > News > Chevrolet Recent new car releases ..... here Upcoming new car releases ..... here 23rd June, 2015 The sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro revealed last month offers higher levels of performance, technology and refinement and is designed to maintain the U.S. sporty car segment leadership earned over the past five years. The Gen Six Camaro provides a faster, more nimble driving experience, enabled by an all-new, lighter architecture and a broader powertrain range. Six all-new powertrain combinations are offered, including a 2.0L Turbo, an all-new 3.6L V-6 and the LT1 6.2L V-8, which is SAE-certified at 455 horsepower (339 kW) and 455 lb-ft of torque (617 Nm) – for the most powerful Camaro SS ever. Each engine is available with a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission. Camaro’s leaner, stiffer platform and slightly smaller dimensions are accentuated by a dramatic, sculpted exterior. Meticulously tuned in the wind tunnel, the exterior contributes to performance through reduced aerodynamic lift for better handling while enhancing efficiency. A driver-focused interior integrates class-leading control technologies, including a new Driver Mode Selector, configurable instrument cluster and a customisable ambient lighting feature. “Redesigning the Camaro is thrilling and challenging all at once, but the secret is to offer something more,” said Mark Reuss, General Motors executive vice president of Product Development and former Holden boss. “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.” Only two parts carry over from the fifth-generation Camaro to the new Gen Six: the rear bowtie emblem and the SS badge. 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, making 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 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 centre console High-definition, configurable colour displays – including available dual, 8-inch-diagonal screens. Design 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 personalisation with wider range of choices, including 10 exterior colours, five interior colour combinations, lighting options and a full complement of dealer-available accessories available at launch – including wheels, stripe packages and additional accessories Aerodynamically optimised 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 centre 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 “We have had the incredible opportunity to meet literally thousands of Gen 5 Camaro owners who provided direct feedback on what they loved about their car and what they wanted for the next-gen Camaro,” said Al Oppenheiser, Camaro chief engineer. “As a result, the 2016 Camaro builds on what made the current Camaro such a success with more power, more agile handling and more technology.” “We expect it will set the new benchmark in the segment – and give a new generation of enthusiasts a reason to fall in love with Camaro.” The Gen Six Camaro goes on sale across North America later this year. It will be offered in LT and SS models. Lightweight architecture and chassis systems Approximately 70 per cent of the architectural components are unique to Camaro. Through extensive computer-aided engineering, structural rigidity was increased by 28 per cent, while the body-in-white mass was reduced by 133 pounds (60.5 kg). In their quest to make the 2016 Camaro as lean as possible, engineers and designers evaluated every aspect of its architecture – already the most mass-efficient ever made by GM – and supporting elements, saving grammes here and pounds there that contributes to the car’s lower kerb weight. As a result, the total kerb weight for Camaro has been reduced by more than 200 pounds (90 kg). Significant weight savings came from using an aluminium instrument panel frame instead of steel, which saved 9.2 pounds (4.2 kg). The use of lightweight components, including aluminium front suspension links and steel rear suspension links with lightening holes, in the new five-link rear suspension system contributed to a 26-pound (12 kg) reduction in the overall suspension weight. With the lighter, stiffer architecture and more powerful engines, the Gen Six Camaro SS delivers better lap times than the fifth-generation’s track-focused Camaro 1LE package. “The driving experience is significantly different,” said Aaron Link, lead development engineer. “Immediately, you will notice how much lighter and more nimble the Camaro feels. That feeling increases when you drive the Camaro harder – it brakes more powerfully, dives into corners quicker, and accelerates faster than ever.” The Camaro features a new, multi-link MacPherson strut front suspension with Camaro-specific geometry. The double-pivot design provides a more precise feeling of control, including more linear and communicative feel from the quick-ratio electric power steering system. At the rear, a new five-link independent suspension yields outstanding wheel control and reduces “squat” during acceleration. In addition, the Magnetic Ride Control is available on the Camaro SS for the first time. Previously limited to the Camaro ZL1, the active suspension reads road and driving conditions 1,000 times per second, and automatically adjusts the damper settings to optimise ride comfort and control. All Camaro models offer Brembo brakes – they’re standard on SS – optimised for the car’s mass and performance capability. On Camaro LT, the available brakes include 12.6-inch (320 mm) front rotors with four-piston callipers and 12.4-inch (315 mm) rear rotors with single-piston sliding callipers. Camaro SS employs 13.6-inch (345 mm) front rotors with four-piston fixed callipers and 13.3-inch (338 mm) rear rotors with four-piston fixed callipers. Goodyear tyres are used on all models: The LT features standard 18-inch wheels wrapped with Goodyear Eagle Sport all-season tyres and available 20-inch wheels matched with Eagle F1 Asymmetric all-season run-flat tyres. Camaro SS features standard 20-inch aluminium wheels with Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 run-flat tyres. At Next Car we road test cars! Check these out! Holden Commodore SV6 with "Sandman" pack road test ..... more Holden Commodore SSV with "Redline" pack road test ..... more More powerful and efficient The new Camaro will be offered with six different powertrain combinations, each designed to deliver improved performance and efficiency. The Camaro LT’s standard engine is a new 2.0L Turbo, rated at an SAE-certified 275 horsepower (205 kW) and 295 lb-ft of torque (400 Nm). For power on demand, it offers a wide torque band with 90 per cent of peak torque available from 2,100 rpm to 3,000 rpm, and maximum torque from 3,000 to 4,500 rpm. The 2.0L turbo will deliver 0-60 mph acceleration in less than six seconds. An all-new 3.6L V-6 is available in the Camaro LT, producing and SAE-certified 335 horsepower (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 engine incorporates a trio of technologies for uncompromised efficiency and performance, including direct injection, variable valve timing and, for the first time, Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation), which disables two cylinders under light throttle applications to enhance efficiency. The 2.0L turbo and 3.6L V-6 engines are offered with a six-speed manual transmission or the all-new Hydra-Matic 8L45 paddle-shift eight-speed automatic transmission. It’s based on the Hydra-Matic 8L90 eight-speed, but scaled for the performance envelope of the smaller engines and offering an estimated 5-per cent efficiency improvement over a comparable six-speed automatic. Camaro SS is powered by the 6.2L LT1 V-8 engine introduced on the Corvette Stingray. About 20 per cent of the components are specific for the Camaro’s architecture, including new, tubular “tri-Y”-type exhaust manifolds. It also offers advanced technologies such as variable valve timing, direct injection and Active Fuel Management (on automatic-equipped models) to help balance efficiency and performance. Output is SAE-certified at 455 horsepower (339 kW) and 455 lb-ft of torque (617 Nm), making it the most-powerful Camaro SS ever. The LT1 engine is available with a standard six-speed manual transmission – with new Active Rev Match technology that “blips” the throttle for perfectly timed downshifts – or the Hydra-Matic 8L90 paddle-shift eight-speed automatic. Each engine has been carefully tuned for a distinctive performance sound. All 2.0L turbo models feature active noise cancellation, which uses sound waves to cancel unwanted cabin noise. Models equipped with the available Bose audio system also feature engine sound enhancement, which amplifies the native sounds of the 2.0L turbo engine – and can be disabled based on the driver’s preference. Both the 3.6L V-6 and 6.2L V-8 feature mechanical sound enhancers – resonators that direct induction noise from the engine bay into the cabin. Both engines are available with a dual-mode exhaust, which features electronically controlled valves that bypass the mufflers under acceleration, delivering improved performance and greater sound levels. With the dual-mode exhaust, drivers can personalise the exhaust sound, from a “stealth” mode to the most aggressive “track” mode. Compact, athletic design The exterior of the Camaro is more sculpted that makes the new car look significantly lower and wider than before, even though it is within two inches of the exterior dimensions of the current Camaro:   2016 Camaro 2015 Camaro Length (in /mm): 188.3/ 4,784 190.6 / 4,841 Width (in / mm): 74.7 / 1,897 75.5 / 1,917 Height (in / mm): 53.1 / 1,348 54.2 / 1,376 Wheelbase (in / mm): 110.7/ 2,811 112.3 / 2,852 Front track (in/mm): 63 / 1,601 (SS) 63.6 / 1,616 (SS) Rear track (in/mm): 62.9 / 1,598 (SS) 63.9 / 1,622 (SS) “From every angle, you’ll never mistake this for anything but a Camaro,” said Tom Peters, design director. The front of the Camaro is defined by a cross-car grille/headlamp aperture, a signature cue that dates to the first generation. The new, expressive execution gives the Camaro a stronger, more determined face. It also displays a new, nearly fastback profile that flows into the pronounced haunches of the rear guards, enhancing the wider, more aggressive stance. A more expressive take on the taillamps blends the horizontal aesthetic of the first generation with a dual-element theme and aggressive tapers for a contemporary appearance. Additionally, SS models have a unique rear spoiler. Standard lighting includes halogen projector beam headlamps and taillamps. RS and SS models add high-intensity discharge, or HID, projector-beam headlamps and LED “signature lighting” daytime running lights – including a sweeping LED lightpipe integrated in the headlamp and an LED light pipe integrated into the front fascia. RS and SS models also feature LED lighting for the rear taillamps, including auxiliary LED light guides that mirror the shape of the front signature lighting. In many cases, the exterior design not only communicates the performance capabilities of the new Camaro, but contributes to them. For example, the teams spent more than 350 hours testing the Camaro in the wind tunnel, meticulously tailoring the exterior to improve cooling and reduce aerodynamic lift and drag. Next Car's great drives! Check this out! Point Plomer Road ..... more Aerodynamic details include a subtle “air curtain” on the front fascia, which guides air around the wheels rather than into the wheelhouses, reducing drag. Also, the Camaro SS has a unique front fascia with integrated brake cooling ducts and a unique bonnet with functional air vents, which improve engine cooling and reduce front lift. All models share a more pronounced, sculpted roof panel that improves the structural rigidity of the roof for greater refinement. The roof is assembled using laser brazing, eliminating the need for “ditch channel” seams and cover trim, giving the car a sleeker appearance while saving half a kilogramme compared to traditional spot welding. There’s also a new interpretation of the Camaro’s iconic red, white and blue “banner” insignia, displayed on the front guards. Driver-focused interior and technologies Like the exterior, the interior is completely new yet instantly recognisable. The instrument panel, for example, is a departure from the previous model, but retains the Camaro’s familiar dual-binnacle-style instrument cluster hood. “Given the level of technology and performance, the interior had to be modern and driver focused.” said Ryan Vaughan, interior design manager. “But although the interior is an all new design, it is still instinctively recognisable as a Camaro.” The instrument cluster features analogue instruments to provide the driver with essential performance information, as well as an available eight-inch-diagonal high-definition centre screen that can be configured to provide additional information including navigation, performance, and infotainment features. Another eight-inch screen, integrated in the centre of the instrument panel, serves as the interface for the enhanced, next-generation MyLink system. The new centre console and centre stack are designed with high performance driving in mind. For example, the heating and cooling controls are integrated into rings surrounding the air ducts. Eliminating the associated buttons makes the cabin feel more spacious, and makes adjusting the temperature easy while keeping your eyes on the road. An electronic parking brake replaces the previous mechanical parking brake handle. This enabled the cup holders to be repositioned for improved range of motion when shifting in manual-transmission models. An available, segment-first LED ambient lighting system, integrated in the dash, door panels and centre console, offers 24 different colours, as well as fade and transition effects that spread across the interior. There’s even a theatrical “car show” mode that cycles randomly through the entire colour spectrum when the Camaro is parked. The ambient lighting is one of eight attributes the driver can adjust using the Camaro’s new Driver Mode Selector – accessed via a switch on the centre console. The system enables the driver to tailor the look, sound and feel of 2016 Camaro to their preferences and driving conditions: DRIVER MODE SELECTOR SETTINGS   Snow/Ice Tour Sport Track (SS only) Electronic throttle progression SNOW/ICE NORMAL NORMAL TRACK Automatic trans. shift map NORMAL NORMAL SPORT TRACK Automatic trans. Performance Algorithm Shift N/A N/A AVAIL. AVAIL. Engine sound management (if equipped with dual-mode exhaust) STEALTH TOUR SPORT TRACK Electric power steering calibration TOUR TOUR SPORT TRACK StabiliTrak – Competitive Driving and Launch Control N/A N/A AVAIL. AVAIL. Magnetic Ride Control calibration (if equipped) TOUR TOUR SPORT TRACK Ambient lighting (if equipped) ICE BLUE BLUE RED ORANGE Manufacturing The 2016 Camaro will be made at GM’s Lansing Grand River assembly plant in Lansing, Michigan, USA. E&OE. Hear Chris Goodsell present Road Ramblings on radio & internet ..... more More Chevrolet News ..... here General Motors News ..... here Top of page About | Car Clubs | Great Drives | Home | News | Road Ramblings | Road Tests | Subscribe | Top Drive ©   2015   All rights reserved.   Next Car Pty. Ltd.