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Tran 07-26-2011 08:58 AM

Report: 6th Gen Coming as 2015 Camaro
 
Automotive News reports that the 6th generation Camaro will be due in mid-late 2014 as a 2015 model.

The next gen Camaro will make a switch from its current Zeta platform to the smaller RWD Alpha platform which will also underpin the upcoming Cadillac ATS. With the platform switch, the next gen Camaro has been widely expected to be smaller and lighter.

Keep in mind however that timing is of course always subject to change, but this appears to be the plan for now.

The entire 2012-2014 Chevrolet product lineup according to Automotive News is below:
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Spark: Based on the Korean-market Daewoo Matiz hatchback, the Spark will arrive Stateside in mid-2012 as a 2013 model. The Spark is already on sale in Europe and South Africa. When it makes its way to the U.S., the five-door should pack a small — possibly displacing 1.2 or 1.4 liters — inline-four engine that could return up to 40 mpg on the highway. It will be built alongside its Daewoo progenitor in Korea and exported to our shores.

Sonic: The Sonic serves as a welcome replacement for the Aveo. Production begins this August, with both a four-door sedan and five-door hatchback on the ordering sheet. The Sonic is far more mature than the Aveo, and is predicted to record up to 87,000 sales annually. Engine choices are the same as in the larger Cruze sedan: a 1.8-liter inline with 138 hp and 125 lb-ft of torque, and a turbocharged 1.4-liter inline-four with 138 hp and 148 lb-ft. The sedan is expected to account for about 60 percent of Sonic sales; Chevrolet hopes the hatchback version will compete with the Honda Fit and Ford Fiesta.

Cruze: Chevrolet’s new compact sedan has quickly become a success. Saleslast month were up 153 percent versus the Cruze’s predecessor, the Cobalt, making the Cruze the second best-selling Chevy for June 2011. The next step will be the addition of a diesel model, confirmed to arrive here in 2013. The company won’t say what engine will be tapped for the Cruze. European versions of the Cruze can be equipped with a 2.0-liter inline-four turbodiesel, although a more efficient engine is in the offing. A mid-cycle refresh of the Cruze in 2014 could also herald the introduction of a hatchback model; a Cruze hatch is already on sale in Europe.

Volt: Although initial sales have been slow, Chevrolet still hopes to sell between 10,000 and 16,000 copies of its plug-in hybrid by the end of 2011. No changes are likely before 2014; for 2012, the Volt received a mild price drop and a few equipment changes. It also will be available in all 50 U.S. states by November, having initially been sold in just a few launch markets.

Malibu: A totally new sedan, the 2013 Malibu is slated to go on sale in mid-2012 and will be sold more than 100 countries on six continents. The main powertrain for our shores will be a 2.5-liter inline-four with 190 hp, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The combo is said to return up to 30 mpg. First, though, Chevrolet will launch the Malibu Eco, the first Chevy to use GM’s new eAssist hybrid technology. As seen on Buick models, eAssist will help the Malibu Eco return up to 38 mpg on the highway. The Eco debuts in early 2012.

Impala: The 2012 Impala gets a direct-injection 3.6-liter V-6 in place of its old 3.5- and 3.9-liter V-6s, as well as a minor grille restyle. Those tweaks will tide the sedan over until mid-2013, when the 2014 Impala will debut. The new car is to be built alongside the 2013 Malibu, as the Impala will ride on an elongated version of the Malibu’s Epsilon II platform. The 2014 Impala will be primarily front-wheel-drive, but all-wheel-drive and eAssist hybrid variants are also possibilities.

Corvette: It seems like every week we hear more rumors about the future of Chevy’s favorite sports car. While it’s unlikely the Corvette’s engine will move from the front to the middle of the car, many signs suggest the Corvette C7’straditional V-8 engine will be joined by a twin-turbocharged V-6. Sacrilege, we know, but necessary in the face of tighter CAFE regulations and gas prices. Until the new Corvette debuts in fall 2013 as a 2014 model, the current C6 will solider on mostly unchanged.

Camaro: The next version of the Camaro will debut in 2014. It will switch to the front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Alpha platform that underpins the future Cadillac ATS. First, though, the fire-breathing Camaro ZL1 will bow in early 2012 with at least 550 hp. And if movie merchandise is your thing, Chevy recently issued yet another Transformers-edition Camaro inspired by the action movies of the same name.

Equinox: Chevrolet’s small crossover will go unchanged until either 2013 or 2014, when a new generation is due. It could gain an eAssist hybrid option by 2014. With 149,949 sales in 2010, the Equinox was Chevy’s top-selling SUV/crossover, and the brand’s fourth best-selling vehicle overall.

Traverse: Like the Equinox, expect the Traverse to be redesigned by 2013 or 2014, with a major interior revamp in store for this crossover. A 3.0-liter V-6 engine will replace the current 3.6-liter unit when the new generation debuts around 2016 or so.

Tahoe and Suburban: Despite earlier rumors, these giant SUVs will continue to be built upon GM’s large-truck platform and will not switch to a crossover design. Fuel-economy might be improved by the addition of eight-speed automatic transmissions, and possibly an advanced four-mode hybrid system. The new SUVs will debut atop a new truck chassis by 2014.

Avalanche: This truck will almost certainly vanish after the 2013 model year. It was introduced back in model-year 2002 and sold mostly on the premise of its flexible midgate — the Avalanche could be configured as a pickup, an SUV, or some combination of both. Just 20,515 Avalanches were sold last year; we doubt it will be sorely missed.

Colorado: The compact Colorado truck will be killed off in mid-2012 when the Shreveport, Louisiana factory that builds it is closed. Will a successor follow? It’s unclear. Chevrolet unveiled the Colorado Show Truck back in March, but hinted the next-generation Colorado it previews was designed for places like Thailand, South American, and other emerging markets. However, rumors suggest that Chevy will sell the next-gentruck in the U.S. as early as 2013.

Silverado 1500: As for Chevrolet’s larger trucks, a number of enhancements will help make the Silverado more fuel-efficient and thus more competitive with the Ford F-150. We’ve heard GM hopes to shave at least 500 pounds per pickup truck by 2016, all while retaining the content and safety features mandated by buyers and NHTSA alike. We wouldn’t be surprised if the new trucks use more aluminum, magnesium, and other lithe alloys in order to achieve that metric. New powertrain designs will also help cut fuel use. GM’s next-generation V-8, which will feature direct fuel injection, E85 capability, and a reported “advanced combustion design” will likely be one staple. Other reports suggest other six-cylinder engines are under consideration, including a turbocharged variant. As with the Tahoe/Suburban, an eight-speed automatic transmission — perhaps the very one scheduled to be built in Toledo, Ohio — and an evolved version of GM’s 2-Mode hybrid are expected to be offered. Don’t expect these revisions to happen overnight, as GM executives have previously indicated the company won’t rush the line to market. As it stands, expect the next-gen Silverado to debut in late 2013 as a 2014 model.

Silverado 2500/3500: GM extensively reworked what’s beneath the skin of its heavy-duty pickups for the 2011 model year, so now it’s time for a cosmetic reboot to match. An overhaul is expected to arrive in either model year 2014 or 2015. We’re also told a successor to the popular Duramax 6.6-liter turbo-diesel V-8 should arrive around 2015 or so.


anthonyj9h 07-26-2011 08:59 AM

and with CAFE standards of 37.5 mpg wonder whats going under the hood

B1G-AL 07-26-2011 09:06 AM

Going to the Alpha platform, interesting! I sure hope they keep the muscle in the Camaro and don't start making V6s the SS!

Apex Motorsports 07-26-2011 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by anthonyj9h (Post 3522115)
and with CAFE standards of 37.5 mpg wonder whats going under the hood

Keep in mind that CAFE stands for Corporate Average Fuel Economy. Chevrolet has several models pulling the average up so there is plenty of room for some making a little less. 400+hp and 30+MPG is not real hard to do.

FenwickHockey65 07-26-2011 09:32 AM

Kinda low-balling the Malibu 2.5L's FE there...

anthonyj9h 07-26-2011 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase (Post 3522253)
Keep in mind that CAFE stands for Corporate Average Fuel Economy. Chevrolet has several models pulling the average up so there is plenty of room for some making a little less. 400+hp and 30+MPG is not real hard to do.

yes while thats true if they are going with a v6 twin turbo on the corvette what makes you think that they wont dont the same thing with the camaro

Revo1 07-26-2011 09:34 AM

I've been hearing things about a highly efficient 5.7, possibly F/I, but who knows... :iono:

TOMS1SS 07-26-2011 09:38 AM

Here's hoping for a turbo ecotech 4 with at least 300hp in the base model. With the 50,000 miles a year I'm putting on the DD I'm figuring it will last 150,000-200,000 miles top. Should come just in time for a replacement.

radz28 07-26-2011 09:39 AM

Very interesting... My time for getting a 5th Gen lessens by the day :confused0068:

DevilsReject97 07-26-2011 09:44 AM

I'll probably be buying a new one to replace the current one, make the current one a DD and make the new one a weekend warrior....

And for anyone worrying about the loss of a V8.....would you really be complaining about a possible 450hp twin turbo V6? I wouldn't. I'd take it and drive the wheels off it...

eggydoo 07-26-2011 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by DevilsReject97 (Post 3522337)
I'll probably be buying a new one to replace the current one, make the current one a DD and make the new one a weekend warrior....

And for anyone worrying about the loss of a V8.....would you really be complaining about a possible 450hp twin turbo V6? I wouldn't. I'd take it and drive the wheels off it...

yeah but then the v8, will be 550-600hp. :sm0:

phenixdragon 07-26-2011 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by DevilsReject97 (Post 3522337)
I'll probably be buying a new one to replace the current one, make the current one a DD and make the new one a weekend warrior....

And for anyone worrying about the loss of a V8.....would you really be complaining about a possible 450hp twin turbo V6? I wouldn't. I'd take it and drive the wheels off it...

There are Ford Fiestas with a a 2.0L pushing 600hp, even up to 800hp. However, I would argue that while a turbo can bring out massive power, it's not the same as natural power. I nearly traded in my 2010 SS for a 996 911 Turbo but didn't for a couple of reasons why I didn't. The main reason is that even though the car pushes out both over 400hp and torque, it felt weaker than the Camaro. Why? Because a V8 just has so much natural power that you can really feel it. This is why super cars, and companies like Mercedes, BMW, etc...use V8s and V10s for their massive power. Forced induction is used to bring make the power even more over the top, but it's the natural power that really gets you going.

garcmol 07-26-2011 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase (Post 3522253)
Keep in mind that CAFE stands for Corporate Average Fuel Economy. Chevrolet has several models pulling the average up so there is plenty of room for some making a little less. 400+hp and 30+MPG is not real hard to do.

:word: Excellent point.

Apex Motorsports 07-26-2011 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by anthonyj9h (Post 3522265)
yes while thats true if they are going with a v6 twin turbo on the corvette what makes you think that they wont dont the same thing with the camaro

I haven't seen anything about a V6 TT but I have seen discussion of a smaller displacement naturally aspirated V8 and V8 TT. Either way, the number of cylinders an engine has doesn't matter as long as it performs. All that being said, regardless of what base models are equipped with I have no doubt that there will be a V8 available for the Corvette and Camaro for the foreseeable future.

Papa T 07-26-2011 10:07 AM

I believe Alpha platform will be smaller and lighter than the Zeta platform??

MiracleAces 07-26-2011 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase (Post 3522253)
Keep in mind that CAFE stands for Corporate Average Fuel Economy. Chevrolet has several models pulling the average up so there is plenty of room for some making a little less. 400+hp and 30+MPG is not real hard to do.

I was wondering if a 'total average' would be the case. Thank you for pointing that out.

10spokess 07-26-2011 10:11 AM

A 5.7 liter would be sick. And I have rode a 400 hp twin turbo 350z and it pulled crazy but the low end torque was no where near what my car has and that just made me a little sad. I hope that is not the case if gm goes to a V6

SlingShot 07-26-2011 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by TOMS1SS (Post 3522298)
Here's hoping for a turbo ecotech 4 with at least 300hp in the base model. With the 50,000 miles a year I'm putting on the DD I'm figuring it will last 150,000-200,000 miles top. Should come just in time for a replacement.


This is easy to do, my Sky is running at 300Hp and gets 22 city / 34 highway ...

toehead93 07-26-2011 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by radz28 (Post 3522306)
Very interesting... My time for getting a 5th Gen lessens by the day :confused0068:

What, you don't like the idea of a Camaro that is lighter, has more HP, and better fuel economy all from a N/A V8?

The next V8 will be direct inject with VVT. The Camaro will have a bad ass V8, it may also have a FI engine too. Who knows, we'll have to wait and see but having more than one option isn't a bad thing to me.

slick rick 07-26-2011 10:15 AM

Did they resolve the weight problem with the Alpha platform?

http://gmauthority.com/blog/2011/05/...as-sigma-zeta/

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the Alpha platform has skewed far from its original purpose as a lightweight RWD chassis that was only meant for four-cylinder engines to become something more of a multi-role platform capable of cradling four, six and even eight cylinder powerplants, all wheel drive, and the ability to stretch to a full-sized length. Such upgrades put on extra weight for the platform, as well as make it more expensive to develop. Speculation is that as much as 500 pounds have been added to the platform, and that upcoming Alpha-based products such as the ATS could tip the scales at a porcine 4,000 pounds. To compare, a BMW 328i weighs in at 3,362 pounds.

toehead93 07-26-2011 10:18 AM

That would be the worse thing that could happen IMO. Hopefully that isn't the case, still too earlier to know.

Tysen 07-26-2011 10:20 AM

All the more reason for me to get a ZL1. If Corvette is going to a V6, I'm pretty sure the Camaro will get the same treatment.

garcmol 07-26-2011 10:20 AM

from nhtsa.gov

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The CAFE law provides for special treatment of vehicle fuel economy calculations for dedicated alternative fuel vehicles and dual-fuel vehicles. The fuel economy of a dedicated alternative fuel vehicle is determined by dividing its fuel economy in equivalent miles per gallon of gasoline or diesel fuel by 0.15. Thus a 15 mpg dedicated alternative fuel vehicle would be rated as 100 mpg. For dual-fuel vehicles (vehicles that can use the alternative fuel and gasoline or diesel interchangeably), the rating is the average of the fuel economy on gasoline or diesel and the fuel economy on the alternative fuel vehicle divided by .15. For example, this calculation procedure turns a dual fuel vehicle that averages 25 mpg on gasoline or diesel with the above 100 mpg alternative fuel to attain the 40 mpg value for CAFE purposes. Several limitations are established for CAFE credits for dual fuel vehicles. For MYs 1993-2004, the maximum CAFE increase attributable to dual fueled vehicles in a manufacturer’s passenger car or light truck fleet is 1.2 mpg.
To me, NASCAR has broken this ground pounding out 700 hp race cars fueled with E85. I think this may be the answer to CAFE restrictions.

Berean 07-26-2011 10:33 AM

Good guess. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...highlight=2015


And, I bet it comes out in early 2014. The mustang 50th is April 2014. The 2015 Camaro will be ready then as well.

GNVenom 07-26-2011 10:48 AM

Offer me a turbocharged *anything* from corporate GM and I'm all over it.

But,

Make it at least a six cylinder engine. Turbo Camaro, AKA "SSX", do I see another Buick GN car-like creature?

Absolutely.

Hint to Corvette: You're gonna need a turbo....and don't forget, the very first Corvette was in fact a six cylinder.

The playing field was tilted when GM put the 3.8L turbocharged intercooled engine in the lineup...if you can remember, it was the fastest US production car in those years (86-87) and yep, even quicker than the treasured 'Vette.

Do it again GM - c'mon, do it again.

nUcLeArEnVoY 07-26-2011 10:49 AM

Well, that's the pits. I think it's much too soon for this. :iono:

PQ 07-26-2011 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by slick rick (Post 3522528)
Did they resolve the weight problem with the Alpha platform?

http://gmauthority.com/blog/2011/05/...as-sigma-zeta/

:confused0068:

PYROLYSIS 07-26-2011 11:12 AM

Just like the 2009 Camaro that was supposed to arrive in 2008, add at least a year to this estimate. Looking foward to the next gen, but still working on getting my fifth gen. They would have to make it pretty awesome to out do what they've done with the fifth gen, and it will probably cost $40,000 or more for a v-8 by then.

FC_GIBB 07-26-2011 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by slick rick (Post 3522528)
Did they resolve the weight problem with the Alpha platform?

http://gmauthority.com/blog/2011/05/...as-sigma-zeta/


thats crazy! so the smaller alpha platform is going to weigh more than the current car and be smaller?

The Stig 07-26-2011 11:18 AM

:popcorn:

flopjack 07-26-2011 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by anthonyj9h (Post 3522115)
and with CAFE standards of 37.5 mpg wonder whats going under the hood

Cafe MPG is not equal to EPA MPG. 37.5 CAFE MPG i believe comes out to about 28 EPA MPG, which I think is well within reach for the V6, and not outlandish for a v8.

detltu 07-26-2011 11:29 AM

Well I just spent $5000 of my ZL1 money on a 3rd gen 1le. I need to increase my savings to make sure I can buy a new 5th gen ZL1 before the 6th gen comes out.

dmginc 07-26-2011 11:32 AM

my LS1 gets 28 hwy and is 10 years old...i think they should consider a TT LS1 in the next gen..if they can add direct injection and vvt to it, it will have plenty of power and fuel mileage.

Cam#7 07-26-2011 11:39 AM

We probably should start looking at the Hyundai - Genesis Coupe foot print of 3,400 lbs, 182" long and 111" wheelbase. It seems the Camaro and Mustang are heading in that direction. Maybe this is more inline (sure the wheelbase is much shorter) with the original pony; '64 Mustang.

I wonder if the Challenger will stay with the 300/Charger platform. There's certainly not enough sales for it's own smaller platform. Does Dodge have a small RWD platform?

ShnOmac 07-26-2011 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by radz28 (Post 3522306)
Very interesting... My time for getting a 5th Gen lessens by the day :confused0068:

I was just thinking about that... I really hope they dont change it to much before I can get one. :(

Gibroni 07-26-2011 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by phenixdragon (Post 3522409)
There are Ford Fiestas with a a 2.0L pushing 600hp, even up to 800hp. However, I would argue that while a turbo can bring out massive power, it's not the same as natural power. I nearly traded in my 2010 SS for a 996 911 Turbo but didn't for a couple of reasons why I didn't. The main reason is that even though the car pushes out both over 400hp and torque, it felt weaker than the Camaro. Why? Because a V8 just has so much natural power that you can really feel it. This is why super cars, and companies like Mercedes, BMW, etc...use V8s and V10s for their massive power. Forced induction is used to bring make the power even more over the top, but it's the natural power that really gets you going.

It's the displacement. The 6.2 is twice as large as that in the Porsche. The Porsche is SMOOTHER and more REFINED which it was it may not seem to have the power of the Camaro. Take them out to the track and see what happens. It's torque that gets you going. The smaller engine needs the turbo to make power but a turbo pulls air from the exhaust which requires the engine to get going before the turbo kicks in.

JetBlackStealth6687 07-26-2011 11:54 AM

my request: a little less on the "retro" meter. lower nose, etc...

No retro pony/muscle car has got it just right yet:

Ideal 30-40% retro :thumbsup:
Camaro5 50%
Misstang 65%
Challenger 85% :barf:

sangerbanger58 07-26-2011 12:22 PM

I want to know what the 6th gen. Is going to look like

Nightfall 07-26-2011 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by nUcLeArEnVoY (Post 3522706)
Well, that's the pits. I think it's much too soon for this. :iono:

:word: 5 years before they make a whole new car i dont like that look how long the f-body lasted just saying chevy should stick to this for at least 8 years and improve it over time i think its a bad idea for several reasons

1 they JUST made this car only going into 3ed year of production alot of time still left to improve and enhance it

2 it cost a SH!T ton of money to build a who new platform car from the ground up and chevy just had a bail out am i correct its a waist of money and time

3 dont mess with what works this 5th gen camaro is the best car chevy has made in a LONG LONG time and is the hottest car in a long long time and there just going to scrap it in a few 5 short years? dont make sence at all

Cam#7 07-26-2011 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dmginc (Post 3522929)
my LS1 gets 28 hwy and is 10 years old...i think they should consider a TT LS1 in the next gen..if they can add direct injection and vvt to it, it will have plenty of power and fuel mileage.

I also agree a T-Top should be in order. If the design has a single piece side glass with a wrap-around back window (shades of Gen2). Then this should be feasible. Probably would also address the current visibility concerns. The downfall is probably not being able to also incorporate a convertible model.


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