[FenwickHockey65]

Advanced Tech Tailors 2016 Camaro Driving Experience
New Drive Mode Selector makes most of performance in multiple drive settings
General Motors

April 20, 2015

DETROIT – New technologies in the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro will enable drivers to tailor the car to the moment, whether it’s heading to work, touring the Pacific Coast Highway or lapping a road course.

“We wanted to build on the flexibility of the current Camaro ZL1, which is great for grand touring, commuting, the drag strip and track days,” said Aaron Link, Camaro lead development engineer. “The new Camaro will be even more adaptable, with up to eight vehicle attributes adjusted to fit a driver’s preference.”

As a result, the all-new Camaro will set the technological benchmark for the segment.

Most of the features can be changed via the new Drive Mode Selector, which includes Snow/Ice, Tour, Sport and – on SS models – Track settings. Calibrations for throttle progression, steering, stability control and more are optimized for each setting.

For the first time the Camaro SS will be available with Magnetic Ride Control, previously available only on the Camaro ZL1. The active damping system offers three preset programs – Tour, Sport and Track – that adjust the ride and handling balance. From there, it reads road and driver inputs at 1,000 times per second, and automatically adjusts the dampers for optimal performance.

Additionally, there is an enhanced dual-mode exhaust system. New electronically controlled valves can bypass the mufflers under spirited acceleration, delivering improved performance and greater sound levels. It also offers personalization options, from a “stealth” mode to a more aggressive “track” mode.

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

[DrkPhx]

Nice. The SS will be a solid package. Curious to see the pricing now.

[mt3130]

I've been trying to convince myself that the turbo 4 is what I wanted. This didn't help at all with that.

[DenverTaco07]

Originally Posted by mt3130

I've been trying to convince myself that the turbo 4 is what I wanted. This didn't help at all with that.

V8 V8 V8 V8

So if the SS is essentially a ZL1, what's left for the ZL1, just an LT4....I DOUBT IT...LT4 variant is gonna rock baby.

[xgnxs]

I wonder if the dual mode exhaust will be standard on the SS. They clearly state that magnetic ride control "will be available," but just states that "there is an enhanced" dual mode exhaust. Probably optional as well. I don't know about the rest of you but I have a feeling mine will be set to track all the time. Is stealth for sneaking up on mustangs in the wild..?

[PYROLYSIS]

Magnetic ride control will be awesome! I wonder what else the driver modes would control now that that's been revealed? It's also great that you can control the exhaust yourself now.

[Denis]

niiiiiiiiice

[ChefBorOzzy]

Damn.. SS, manual, Magnetic Ride Control, enhanced exhaust.. You shall be mine!!

[KMPrenger]

So it sounds like all models will get the drive mode selector which is pretty cool, except for track which is SS only.

Anyone care to guess how much the optional (I'm assuming) dual mode exhaust and the optional mag ride will cost?

Seems to me that with those two options checked, and in a decently optioned 1SS (say RS and convenience/radio added), that could still push 40K. 2SS with the above options I'm thinking could push 43 - 45K pretty easily. Hope I'm guessing high.

[FenwickHockey65]

I have a feeling we're going to have a ton of "I pretended I was a 2.0T until I opened the exhaust valves" stories.

[Camaro_Corvette]

Damnit I was worried about this. Now I want one...

[PYROLYSIS]

Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

Damnit I was worried about this. Now I want one...

[Denis]

I mean, these are all things that SHOULD be included on the next gen car. its just nice to get a confirmation.

[Camaro_Corvette]

Where is the Scarlett Johannson option?