Official 2016 Camaro Thread With Updates

[n2oinferno]

Originally Posted by DarkSunrise

I like those changes. Now if they could just lower the beltline.

I think that's a longshot for almost anything now. Safety regulations and whatnot.

[DarkSunrise]

Originally Posted by n2oinferno

I think that's a longshot for almost anything now. Safety regulations and whatnot.

Yeah sad but true. Still, given that one of the most common complaints about the current Camaro is the lack of visibility, I had hoped Chevy would have made that one of their priorities with the new one.

[tahdizzle]

If the camaro is indeed noticibly smaller, I may pick one up to daily.

There is still no competition for the twins in their price range for driving feel and fun, In my opinion..

Miatas have too much roll for my tastes.

[DAEMANO]

The closer they can get this car to 3000lbs the more attractive it will be (for me). As long as it's a Roseanne Bar fat, it's never going to be on my radar.

[2016 Camaro SS]

Copied from the Camaro6 forums

http://media.chevrolet.com/media/us/...19-camaro.html

2016 Camaro is All-New from the Bowtie Up

70 percent of architectural components unique to the Gen 6 Camaro

2015-03-19


DETROIT – The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro will be a truly all-new car – from the grille’s bowtie to the rear spoiler.

In fact, only two parts carry over from the fifth-generation model: the bowtie emblem on the taillamp panel and the SS badge.

The Gen 6 Camaro is based on General Motors’ award-winning Alpha architecture. Designed to compete with premium European brands, Alpha offers exceptional driving dynamics and refinement, as well as a balance of mass and stiffness necessary for a world-class performance car.

“Our global engineering team is incredibly passionate about Camaro, and they sweated all the details to make Gen 6 the best Camaro we could possibly put into the hands of our customers,” said Mark Reuss, GM executive vice president, Global Product Development.

“Alpha provided a strong foundation, but more than 70 percent of the components are unique to the Gen 6 Camaro, including exterior and interior dimensions, an all-new interior, front and rear suspension, and powertrain components,” he said. “The minute you see – and hear – the Gen 6, you know it’s a Camaro, from the stance to the driving experience to the sound of the Small Block V-8.”

From the strong Alpha foundation, the Camaro team made the most of every component to create a worthy successor for the Gen 5 Camaro, which has been America’s best-selling performance car for five consecutive years.

The front structure, for example, was developed specifically for Camaro. It is lengthened, to create the dash-to-axle ratio necessary for car’s iconic profile, and widened to provide the desired track width for stable, confident cornering. In addition, 20 percent of the 6.2L LT1 V-8 engine has been tailored to fit the Camaro’s packaging, including new, tubular “tri-Y”-style exhaust manifolds.

Chevrolet will introduce the all-new, 2016 Camaro on Saturday, May 16, during a special public event at Detroit’s Belle Isle park.


Sound of it: http://www.chevrolet.com/2016-camaro/

[raven1231]

In before: *Starts FRS vs. NEW 2016 Camaro thread inadvertently*

[Thorpedo]

They're completely different cars. Anyone claiming one is "better" than the other would probably argue that how they like their steak done is the only way anyone should ever get it done.

I grew up in a Chevy family, my Father always has owned at least one Camaro. He has owned his 77 since he was 19, and now sports a 68 vert as well.

I've driven new Camaros and they're simply not what I want. I'm into the autocross/lapping thing and I don't think there are many cars out there that I would have more fun in as a DD/weekend toy. I also have money left in my pocket after every weekend as its relatively easy on tires and fuel.

Now if i swap motorsports and want to try drag, I'll have to go take a look at one.

[funwheeldrive]

Camaro > Mustang

[BRZPDX]

86 will never lose to a damn Camaro.

[2016 Camaro SS]

Originally Posted by BRZPDX

86 will never lose to a damn Camaro.

They aren't even in the same class or price point.

The 86 doesn't hold a candle to the z28, but that is twice the cost.

Two different cars, two different purposes.

This thread isn't meant to be an 86 vs 2016 Camaro that has not been unveiled. The whole reason I'm interested in this generation is the alpha platform.

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by 2016 Camaro SS

They aren't even in the same class or price point.

The 86 doesn't hold a candle to the z28, but that is twice the cost.

Two different cars, two different purposes.

This thread isn't meant to be an 86 vs 2016 Camaro that has not been unveiled. The whole reason I'm interested in this generation is the alpha platform.

whoosh

It's a reference to the Miata thread, not a serious statement worth discussing.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...&postcount=199

Worth mentioning I got beat by an NA at an AutoX this weekend

*quick blame the driver*

Originally Posted by Thorpedo

They're completely different cars. Anyone claiming one is "better" than the other would probably argue that how they like their steak done is the only way anyone should ever get it done.

Medium Rare
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[Rampage]

Spotted testing near the Tail of the Dragon. Photos on Hot Rod website.

[Teseo]

Will be a ZL1 trim?

[LSxJunkie]

Smaller is good. Shame it looks like they haven't fixed the outward visibility. The only thing that swung me to the Mustang over the Camaro, and I'm a dyed in the wool Chevy guy, was the fact that I really couldn't see well out of the Camaro.