The sixth generation Chevrolet Camaro is finally here, it could also be called the second generation of the car’s second take at life. The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro retains the overall shape of the current car but is more refined and looks a bit sleeker.
I must admit, I wasn’t really a big fan of the previous generation car and I don’t know if I’m completely sold on this car yet; I’ll have to hold judgment until I see it in person. But I do think it looks much better than the car it replaces, I am however completely not a fan of the small windows/high belt line, which was also present on the last generation of the Camaro.
Chevrolet has worked hard on making the Camaro lighter, it weighs 200 pounds less than the car it replaces, and the overall size of the car is also smaller; the overall length has been shortened by 2.3 inches and the car is an inch lower and narrower than the 5th generation car. The car rides on the chassis found on the Cadillac ATS, which has been getting praise from journalists.
Under the hood the 2016 Camaro sees major changes. The car is now offered with a 4-cylinder engine, to keep up with the times and the Ford Mustang EcoBoost. The turbocharged 2.0 liter 4-cylinder engine, also found on the Cadillac CTS and ATS, produces 270 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. The Camaro reaches 60 mph in under 6 seconds and can do 30 mpg on the highway, according to General Motors.
The next two trims go with the traditional engines found on these types of cars, the 3.6 liter V6 is all new and produces 330 horsepower. The Camaro SS is offered with a 6.2 liter LT1 V8, borrowed from the Corvette, pumping out 455 horsepower. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed automatic transmission. The Camaro SS also benefits from the magnetic ride control system and Brembo brakes.
Unlike the exterior, the interior on the 2016 Chevy Camaro looks modern and is pretty clean. Based on the pictures, I’m liking this interior better than the new Ford Mustang’s (which I’ll be picking up today for a week-long review). The interior features a large 8” touchscreen and a minimal amount of buttons.
2016 Chevy Camaro Photo Gallery
