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 generation Camaro now utilizes the GM Alpha platform shared with the Cadillac ATS and CTS 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.
The sixth generation Camaro sees production return to the United States, the Fourth and Fifth Generation Camaro having been assembled in Canada.
Like its predecessor, the sixth generation 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.
The sixth-generation Camaro appears in the film Transformers: Age of Extinction as the second alternate mode for Bumblebee, and the paint job resembles that of the revealed convertible edition of the vehicle.
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Trim levels
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.
In October, 2016, Chevrolet announced that there would be a 2017 base 1LS trim level of the Camaro that would be introduced by the end of November, 2016. Trim level content for the 1LS will be identical to that of the current base 1LT trim, with the exception that the 2.0L Turbocharged Inline Four-Cylinder (I4) engine and 6-speed manual transmission would be the only available powertrain options for the 1LS trim, and it would be available exclusively as a coupe. Moreover, the 1LT trim now receives the 8-speed automatic transmission with shift paddles as standard equipment for 2017. Pricing for the 1LS trim will start at around $26,000. This follows the announcement that Chevrolet would be lowering prices throughout the 2017 Camaro lineup.
For the 2017 Model Year the 1LE packages return, tailored for V6 and V8 six-speed manual coupe models respectively. Both 1LE packages share a satin black hood wrap, front splitter, and three-piece rear spoiler. The V6 1LE package adds FE3 suspension from the Camaro SS, 20-inch forged wheels with Goodyear Eagle F1 245/45R20 front tires and 275/35R20 rear tires, Brembo 4-piston front brake calipers, mechanical limited-slip differential with 3.27:1 ratio, track-cooling package, suede steering wheel and short-throw shifter, dual mode exhaust, Camaro SS fuel system to accommodate higher-load cornering, and high flow front grille. The SS 1LE package adds the Magnetic Ride Control FE4 suspension derived from the ZL1, electronic limited-slip differential with 3.73:1 ratio, 20-inch forged wheels with Goodyear Supercar 3 285/30R20 front tires and 305/30R20 rear tires, Brembo six-piston front brake calipers with two-piece 14.6-inch rotors, track-cooling package, Recaro front seats with suede and leather upholstery, suede steering wheel and short-throw shifter, dual mode exhaust, and color heads-up display.
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Engines and transmissions
The sixth generation 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 1LS, 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 generation 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, 29 bhp (22 kW; 29 PS) greater than the previous model standard V8 on 1SS and 2SS models.
- The 6.2 L LT4 V8 will be featured on the ZL1 models. Output is 650 bhp (480 kW; 660 PS) and 650 lb·ft (880 N·m) of torque. The 2017 Camaro ZL1 will accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.5 seconds, covering the 1/4 mile in 11.4 seconds @ 127 mph. The ZL1's official top speed is 198 mph (319 km/h).
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 a standard 6-speed manual.
ZL1
A ZL1 version with a supercharged 6.2 L V8 is available for the 2017 model year. It 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 to accommodate wider tires for improved handling, unique rockers and Magnetic Ride suspension.
Transmission choices are a rev matching six-speed manual or a new 10-speed automatic. The 10-speed 10R90 gearbox was lead designed and patented by Ford. To reflect this, GM uses Ford's alphanumeric nomenclature of "R" (10R90) rather than "L" (see GM's 8L90). The Ford unit is adapted for use behind GM engines by using a different bell housing, and shift logic calibration.
Awards and recognition
- Motor Trend Magazine 2016 Car of the Year
- Car and Driver 2016 and 2017 10Best Cars
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