6th generation 2016 Camaro was speculated and rumored a lot among muscle car enthusiasts. Finally, after it was officially unveiled all guessings were over – better inside and out. It now features new platform which makes it more a sports coupe than pony car, new fresher looks with all panels remodeled, much much better interior, all new 4cyl 2.0 liter turbo banger and creates a decent competition for the everlasting rival – the Mustang.
The first production models of 2016 Camaro are to leave GM’s plants this month, so let’s wait and see how will the sales between these two rivals will go.
Quick specs:
Length (in /mm) 188.3/ 4,784
Width (in / mm) 74.7 / 1,897
Height (in / mm) 53.1 / 1,348
Wheelbase (in / mm) 110.7/ 2,811
Front track (in/mm) 63 / 1,601 (SS)
Rear track (in/mm) 62.9 / 1,598 (SS)
2.0L Turbo 4 cylinder
- 275 hp / 295 lb-ft
- 3,339 lbs (auto)
- 12.1 lbs/hp
- 0-60 mph (sec.) 5.4 (man.), 5.5 (auto.)
- Quarter-Mile (sec. @ mph) 5.4 (man.), 5.5 (auto.)
3.6L V6
- 335 hp / 284 lb-ft
- 3,435 lbs (auto)
- 10.3 lbs/hp
- 0-60 mph (sec.) 5.2 (man.), 5.1 (auto.)
- Quarter-Mile (sec. @ mph) 13.7 @ 102 (man.), 13.5 @ 103 (auto.)
6.2L V8
- 455 hp / 455 lb-ft
- 3,685 lbs (man)
- 8.1 lbs/hp
- 0-60 mph (sec.) 4.3 (man.), 4.0 (auto.)
- Quarter-Mile (sec. @ mph) 12.5 @ 115 (man.), 12.3 @ 116 (auto.)
Photos and info via GM
