[FenwickHockey65]

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.




More than 20 percent of the 6.2L LT1 V-8 engine has been tailored to fit the packaging for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro – including unique, tubular “tri-Y” exhaust manifolds.





The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro is based on the GM’s award-winning Alpha architecture, with 70 percent of the components unique to Camaro, including exterior dimensions, suspension geometry and powertrain components.

[PYROLYSIS]

Sweet. They really should put this info on the teaser site. The biggest thing confirmed by this is the LT1 confirmed and that there will be an SS model. I don't see how the tri y headers wouldn't bump the power over the Stingray. Awesome news.

[Mr Twisty]

There it is... thanks

[ssmike]

Actually the article doesn't even mention an SS, only that an LT1 will be fitted. Makes me wonder if maybe it will have only one engine option....V8!

[thagSS]

Great news. Thanks fen!

[PYROLYSIS]

Originally Posted by ssmike

Actually the article doesn't even mention an SS, only that an LT1 will be fitted. Makes me wonder if maybe it will have only one engine option....V8!

Yes it does cause it says that the SS badge carries over. Only a v8? In your dreams. Mine too.

[Denis]

There's no way they wont offer a lower engine option.

[Childs Play]

Originally Posted by Denis

There's no way they wont offer a lower engine option.

Yup. A lot of people that claim Camaro should only come in a V8 don't understand that they wouldn't be able to buy their V8 if the Camaro didn't come in a smaller engine base model.

That being said I'll only buy a V8 version.

[DrkPhx]

Well, we now know the new Camaro badge isn't going on the front grille.

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

This is amazing in itself and shows the true flexibility of these new vehicle platforms. No more badge engineering like in the past. Everyone assumed it would have the same dimensions of the ATS, but based on this info, it's really a completely different car even though it's built on the same platform. Nice.

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

Another good sign I think. It should have more room in the engine compartment compared to the cramped and restrictive C7 compartment which should allow for better intake breathing and SC cooling for the LT4. Maybe even a power bump?

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

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[ssmike]

Originally Posted by PYROLYSIS

Yes it does cause it says that the SS badge carries over. Only a v8? In your dreams. Mine too.

My bad!

[Posaune]

Originally Posted by GM

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

So I guess we can finally put to rest that the Gen 6 is riding on ATS wheelbase and track.

[sonnydurden]

So the "RS" will get a new badge?

[PYROLYSIS]

Originally Posted by sonnydurden

So the "RS" will get a new badge?

Good point. Maybe there is no RS this go round.

[Opt1mst]

Originally Posted by DrkPhx

Well, we now know the new Camaro badge isn't going on the front grille.
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I wouldn't be so sure about that.. They said it'll be all new from the front badge to the rear spoiler.. The only thing that's "carrying over" from the last car is the 'rear badge' and the SS badge.


Or I'm thinking too hard lol

The quote

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