04-09-2015, 07:44 AM | #1 |
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OFFICIAL: 2016 Camaro is Stronger, Lighter and More Responsive (April 9 update)
2016 Camaro is Stronger, Lighter and More Responsive
http://media.chevrolet.com/media/us/...amaro-eng.html DETROIT – The engineering team spent 9 million hours of computational time honing the driving experience of the all-new 2016 Chevrolet Camaro before the first prototype turned a wheel. The structural modeling led to the Gen 6 Camaro being 28 percent stiffer than the current model. “The modeling abilities of computer aided engineering are advancing at incredible rates,” said Jim Karlavage, Camaro program engineering manager. “Today, we can accurately model opportunities to add torsional strength without adding unnecessary mass. The result is a lighter, stiffer structure that benefits every aspect of the driving experience.” The more rigid body structure allowed the engineers to more precisely calibrate the steering and suspension systems because they didn’t have to compensate for chassis flex. The lighter structure also enabled the size and mass of elements such as the wheels, tires and brakes to be scaled accordingly. “The structural weight savings are compounded by opportunities to reduce un-sprung weight,” said Karlavage. “The result is a more nimble driving experience that rewards the driver with satisfying feelings of responsiveness and control.” Chevrolet will introduce the all-new, 2016 Camaro on Saturday, May 16, during a special public event at Detroit’s Belle Isle Park. |
04-09-2015, 07:47 AM | #2 |
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The wheels look great
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04-09-2015, 07:51 AM | #3 |
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04-09-2015, 07:58 AM | #4 |
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04-09-2015, 08:05 AM | #5 |
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Not a fan of the wheels.
Why post pictures of the wheels and brakes but give no information about the wheels and brakes?
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04-09-2015, 08:05 AM | #6 |
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The rectangular void on each spoke is reminiscent of the '85 IROC wheel.
Proportions are similar anyway. |
04-09-2015, 08:07 AM | #7 |
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Can anyone make out the tire size?
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04-09-2015, 08:08 AM | #8 |
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Like the wheels. Kind of weird that they show pics of wheels and brakes and give zero info on them other than they're lighter.
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04-09-2015, 08:12 AM | #9 |
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Not a fan of the wheels.
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04-09-2015, 08:17 AM | #10 |
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If you guys take a look at some of the past camo'd shots of the car you'll see these wheels on the car. They actually aren't bad looking on the car at all...I'd say looks better than this stand alone shot.
Not saying I'm in love with them, but I think they look nice.
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04-09-2015, 08:30 AM | #11 |
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Not a fan of the wheels either ...and are they same Eagles that are on the 1LEs that split in the cold?
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04-09-2015, 08:37 AM | #12 |
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Looks like it. That could be good news for a 1LE being ready at launch.
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04-09-2015, 08:40 AM | #13 | |
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Quote:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/BigPic...1+Asymmetric+2 |
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04-09-2015, 08:57 AM | #14 | |
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And yes, info is pretty blah...except 28% stiffer is a significant development no?. |
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