Detroit free press, Weight info Aaron Link himself

ULTRAZLS1 · 05-16-2015, 07:17 PM

As GM is doing with every new model, there is more aluminum, especially in the chassis and suspension, and broader use of lighter-weight high-strength steel. On average, the new Camaro weighs 200 pounds less than the 2015 model, but that can be even more depending on the powertrain, says Aaron Link, lead development engineer who has been working on this car for the last three years.

http://www.freep.com/story/money/201...isle/27133395/

They are digging a big hole if it doesn't hit the mark... Wanting to believe it more and more

*DGthe3* · 05-16-2015, 07:22 PM

Well, if the basic body shell itself weighs 130 less. And the suspension weighs 26 pounds less. And the dash weighs 10 lbs less. And the transmission weighs less ... it all adds up

chain777 · 05-16-2015, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ULTRAZLS1

As GM is doing with every new model, there is more aluminum, especially in the chassis and suspension, and broader use of lighter-weight high-strength steel. On average, the new Camaro weighs 200 pounds less than the 2015 model, but that can be even more depending on the powertrain, says Aaron Link, lead development engineer who has been working on this car for the last three years.

http://www.freep.com/story/money/201...isle/27133395/

They are digging a big hole if it doesn't hit the mark... Wanting to believe it more and more

I believe it. The SS will probably just hit that mark, but the ecotec should be easily more than 200lbs less than the 2015 base car.

ULTRAZLS1 · 05-16-2015, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by chain777

I believe it. The SS will probably just hit that mark, but the ecotec should be easily more than 200lbs less than the 2015 base car.

I agree.

I read today that someone from GM stated the 4cyl lost around 300 lbs. I can't for the life of me remember too much info for one day lol !

KMPrenger · 05-16-2015, 11:08 PM

Base SS - low 3,700 pounds
Base V6 - low 3,500 pounds
Base T4 - under 3,500

LOVE IT!

Autonaut · 05-17-2015, 04:41 AM

Im a believer

05-16-2015, 07:17 PM	#1
ULTRAZLS1 Drives: 14 Silverado LTZ Z71, 16 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Jackson, Michigan Posts: 4,407	Detroit free press, Weight info Aaron Link himself As GM is doing with every new model, there is more aluminum, especially in the chassis and suspension, and broader use of lighter-weight high-strength steel. On average, the new Camaro weighs 200 pounds less than the 2015 model, but that can be even more depending on the powertrain, says Aaron Link, lead development engineer who has been working on this car for the last three years. http://www.freep.com/story/money/201...isle/27133395/ They are digging a big hole if it doesn't hit the mark... Wanting to believe it more and more

05-16-2015, 07:22 PM	#2
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	Well, if the basic body shell itself weighs 130 less. And the suspension weighs 26 pounds less. And the dash weighs 10 lbs less. And the transmission weighs less ... it all adds up __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

05-16-2015, 11:08 PM	#5
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	Base SS - low 3,700 pounds Base V6 - low 3,500 pounds Base T4 - under 3,500 LOVE IT! __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

05-17-2015, 04:41 AM	#6
Autonaut Drives: El camino Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: World Posts: 193	Im a believer

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