2016 Chevrolet Camaro Officially Revealed

After much anticipation, Chevrolet has lifted the curtain on its new sixth-generation Camaro. While the new model looks like a more refined version of the outgoing version, it’s built on a completely new platform, offering weight reduction, new engines, improved handling and updated technology.

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Chevy moved the Camaro the the Alpha platform, which is shared with the Cadillac CTS and ATS (and their V variants), which not only improved stiffness, but resulted in a weight reduction of about 200 pounds, thanks to the ample use of aluminum. It’s also got a 1.6″ shorter wheelbase and is about 2″ shorter overall.

Under the hood, you’ll be able to select from a 2.0L turbocharged, inline 4 with 275hp and 295 lb-ft. of torque, a 3.6L V6 with 335hp and 284 lb-ft. of torque, or the small block 6.2L V8 with 455hp and 455 lb-ft. of torque. This happens to be the same extraordinary LT1 engine found in the latest Corvette Stingray.

Shifting comes in the form of a Tremec 6-speed manual (with rev-matching on the V8), or a Hydra-Matic 8-speed automatic, like the excellent auto in the ‘Vette. Steering is a ZF rack, with variable-ratio electric power assistance.

I’m also excited that Magnetic Ride Control will now be available as an option on the market-friendly SS model, and not just the track ZL1 model, and if the way this feature helped the ATS-V I recently drove is any indication, the new Camaro will handle beautifully.

I’m hoping to get behind the wheel of one of the Camaro engineering cars tomorrow, and if I manage to, I’ll be sure to post some of my impressions here.