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http://www.chevrolet.com/2016-camaro/

Reveal Recap Video

Press Release

The sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro revealed today offers higher levels of performance, technology and refinement and is designed to maintain the 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 customizable 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. “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, creating 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 delivers more than 30 mpg on the highway (GM-estimated), 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 center console
- High-definition, configurable color 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 personalization with wider range of choices, including 10 exterior colors, five interior color combinations, lighting options and a full complement of dealer-available accessories available at launch – including wheels, stripe packages and additional accessories
- Aerodynamically optimized 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 center 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

 

[Chozolore]

That's an ugly car, nearly as bad as a range rover.

 

[Angry Grimace]

Looks the same to me, just slightly less cool.

As with the last Camaro, the front of the car looks like a random Chevy and the entire car screams "Dad's Midlife Crisis."

 

[ItIsOkBro]

It looks so typical.

It doesn't have that look where if you see it, you go, 'that's a Camaro'

 

[atr0cious]

Camaro hasn't been cool since the iroc-Z, just scrap it already.

 

[elfinke]

C'mon GM, bring it to rhd markets. The full 339kw version, I don't care for the others.

 

[Sobriquet]

Looks awesome.

 

[ascii42]

Camaro hasn't been cool since the iroc-Z, just scrap it already.

The 5th generation sold very well. GM would be stupid not to follow it up.

 

[Nudull]

Can't wait to see it in Transformers 5!

 

[Dishwalla]

Still looks ugly, still prefer the Mustangs.

 

[Abounder]

455 lb-ft of torque

What a time to be alive.

 

[_DrMario_]

Well it actually lost 200 pounds instead of gaining it, that along makes it a win over the mustang.

 

[MrToughPants]

Boat with wheels.

 

[atr0cious]

The 5th generation sold very well. GM would be stupid not to follow it up.

Is that not just because of Transformers pretty much making it a household thing?

 

[Stinkles]

I like the rear quarter window but it doesn't fit the other angles and looks like the new Mustang's. Everything else is as awful and lazy as the last one and I wish people would stop doing barn sided retro homages and actually design something new.

A new Camaro should be a BRZ with a big engine. Screw this fat old guy bullshit. It's like a multigenerational dadmobile.

 

[akachan ningen]

It looks like a more crumpled version of the last Camargo. At least the interior is a lot nicer. Looks like they borrowed some design sense from the stingray.

A new Camaro should be a BRZ with a big engine. Screw this fat old guy bullshit. It's like a multigenerational dadmobile.

But the fat old guys are the ones buying this car.

 

[Rhomega Beta]

Well I do like the new Corvettes.

 

[Kickz]

Meh..

 

[hwalker84]

Challenger > Mustang > Camaro

 

[Concept17]

I don't recall the last time I saw a new car reveal that I was really impressed by.

I'm not a car person though so that's probably why. I do appreciate something well designed though.

 

[Madness]

Looks the same to me, just slightly less cool.

As with the last Camaro, the front of the car looks like a random Chevy and the entire car screams "Dad's Midlife Crisis."

I think it looks much better than the last gen, but more importantly, it's what they've done under the hood that is more impressive. Don't know where to live though. Near Vancouver, all you see are young 18-28 year old rich Asians, Indians driving these or Challengers or Mustangs etc. Don't think I've seen one old guy who has one.

 

[No Love]

Camaros are still garbage

 

[ascii42]

Is that not just because of Transformers pretty much making it a household thing?

That's probably part of it, but why would GM cede the market to the Mustang and Challenger now?

 

[SimpleGamer]

Still looks ugly, still prefer the Mustangs.

This. I haven't liked Camero's since the last change up

 

[ShamePain]

Eh, I'll get one.

Spoiler

In Forza 6

 

[MichaelFassbender]

Surprised no one has posted this yet...

 

[Bodacious]

Looks the same to me, just slightly less cool.

As with the last Camaro, the front of the car looks like a random Chevy and the entire car screams "Dad's Midlife Crisis."

Heh. You'll get there too.

I don't like it either though. I always preferred the '70 model.

 

[A Fish Aficionado]

It's still a pig. An average American of weight loss isn't much.

 

[sgjackson]

can you see out of it

 

[Ovid]

I like it.

 

[Mistel]

Still rather ugly from the front but its got a nice arse. Nearly GSX stage 1 455 big block levels of torque from the small block is pretty neat though.

That's probably part of it, but why would GM cede the market to the Mustang and Challenger now?

If they did it probably be due to much the same reasons as the previous time it was discontinued.

I don't like it either though. I always preferred the '70 model.

Split bumperette second gens don't look as nice personally in comparison to full bumper models:

 

[lem0n]

It's hilarious seeing non-CarGAF's reaction. They really did their best to lighten it up, which is nice. I also like that you can get a 2 liter turbo, similar to the Mustang's EcoBoost. I wonder what the Z/28 trim will look like

 

[Glasshole]

The last refresh of the 5th generation looked like shit, this one is actually a step up!

Definitely looks like a Camaro, yet it's got enough new design features. Like it so far. Dislike the steering wheel though.

 

[Glasshole]

Camaros are still garbage

I see how you earned your tag

 

[legacyzero]

Dat interior

 

[HIGH DEF JEFF]

Same old shit.

 

[Bodacious]

Split bumperette second gens don't look as nice personally in comparison to full bumper models:

Both look better than the full fiberglass front ends on later 2nd gens, but that's what I had my senior year of high school & freshman year of college - 1980 Camaro with the 305. Decent torque (for the time), zilch HP. Felt pretty fast until you tried to keep accelerating past 65mph. Doors were starting to get the droop when I traded it.

 

[ascii42]

can you see out of it

Can't be worse than the previous one. Blind spots doesn't really do it justice. More like blind was the default and it had vision spots where you could see.

 

[LOLDSFAN]

Outside looks really bland.

 

[ViperVisor]

4th Gen
4 Life

 

[triplestation]

the way the photos are shot tries to make the car look cool lol

 

[pharmx]

the way the photos are shot tries to make the car look cool lol

well, yeah...I'm sure that's the goal. however, they didn't really succeed in my opinion. except for maybe the fat old guys like previous posters have mentioned.

 

[DominoKid]

looks wack as fuck.

 

[Face it Tiger..]

Still looks like a mustang,

which means it still looks wack as fuuuck.

 

[Sobriquet]

well, yeah...I'm sure that's the goal. however, they didn't really succeed in my opinion. except for maybe the fat old guys like previous posters have mentioned.

Hey I'm not fat

 

[Glasshole]

Still looks like a mustang,

which means it still looks wack as fuuuck.

Please tell me what exactly on this car looks like a Mustang. I cannot wait to hear it.

Does a Benz look like an Audi too? They're both german and 'premium'?

 

[Mistel]

Both look better than the full fiberglass front ends on later 2nd gens, but that's what I had my senior year of high school & freshman year of college - 1980 Camaro with the 305. Decent torque (for the time), zilch HP. Felt pretty fast until you tried to keep accelerating past 65mph. Doors were starting to get the droop when I traded it.

The designers never did as well as Ponitac's with the urethane noses for the Camaro's least it wasn't exposed bumper ala 74-77 for the full run of the latter second gen. 305's of that era were pretty gutless though there's speed parts for them though most probably pulled smog gear and stuck in some better headers though for a bit of an improvement

 

[Byakuya769]

Thought they would've pulled some of the new vette's design elements in...

Going with "ugly" for this.

 

[immortald3ath]

Looks damn nice.

 

[Khalifa Jayy]

They fooled us with those CNBC reveal pics. Wow. This thing looks gorgeous. Dat interior. Finally.