Camaro a-go-go! - Showroom version of Chevy's new muscle car unveiled
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Production starts early 2009 UK sales to begin in 2010
London July 21, 2008; On the eve of the Camaro Convertible Concept’s breathtaking debut at the British International Motor Show, Chevrolet has pulled off the wraps of the production version of the car that will revive one of the most iconic names in motoring history.
Unveiled at a special ceremony in Detroit, the coupe version of the heritage-inspired performance model will be built at GM’s Oshawa plant in Canada, and will make its first appearance in US Chevrolet showrooms in the first quarter of 2009, with European sales starting a year later.
With a design that is faithful to the acclaimed concept, the new Camaro is a 21st century sports car that acknowledges its heritage. A long bonnet and short rear deck give the car classic proportions, while the muscular wheelarches and sleek windscreen profile give it a decidedly aggressive stance.
The theme continues inside, with a combination of modern LED lighting and retro-styled recessed instrument binnacles, featuring round gauges in square housings.
Yet despite the obvious styling cues that hark back to the original 1967 muscle car, the new Camaro is bristling with technical innovation.
“The new Camaro is just that – new,” said Ed Wellburn, vice president of GM Global Design. “We acknowledge the nameplate’s strong heritage in the form of the design, but recognise that keeping this modern sports car relevant meant more than simply honouring a classic car. The line forms, stance and overall execution are consistent with other new Chevrolets.”
Under the skin, the Camaro uses an advanced four-wheel independent suspension system with a multilink rear end, along with a StabiliTrak stability control system and four-piston Brembo brake callipers, combining to give the Camaro a sophisticated dynamic package.
Other features of the new model will include an ultrasonic park assist, Bluetooth connectivity, a premium audio system, six airbags and – for Europe – 20-inch alloy wheels.
In the USA, two alloy-blocked engines will be offered – a 3.6-litre V6 and a 6.2-litre V8, developing 300bhp and 420bhp respectively. Both are to be offered with a choice of six-speed manual or automatic transmissions.
Details of European and UK-specific model options will be unveiled much closer to the car’s on-sale date in 2010.
2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO SPECIFICATIONS
Overview
Models: | Chevrolet Camaro LS, LT and SS |
Body style / driveline: | four-passenger, front-engine, rear-drive coupe |
Construction: | unitized body frame, one- and two-sided galvanized steel |
EPA vehicle class: | coupe |
Manufacturing location: | Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Oshawa Car Assembly Plant -- The plant assembles the Chevrolet Camaro and Impala and Buick Allure. The Oshawa Car Assembly Plant has placed among the leaders in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey for the premium and mid-size segment for a number of years. |
Key competitors: | Dodge Challenger, Ford Mustang, Nissan 350Z |
Engines
3.6L V-6 DI VVT (LLT) | 6.2L V-8 (LS3, L99) | |
Application: | LS, LT | SS |
Type: | 3.6L V-6 | 6.2L V-8 |
Displacement (cu in / cc): | 217 / 3564 | 376 / 6162 |
Bore & stroke (in / mm): | 3.70 x 3.37 / 94 x 85.6 | 4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92 |
Block material: | cast aluminum w/ cast-in-place iron bore liners | cast aluminum w/ cast-in-place iron bore liners |
Cylinder head material: | aluminum | aluminum |
Valvetrain: | dual overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing | valve-in-head; two valves per cylinder; roller lifters; Active Fuel Management (L99) |
Ignition system: | electronic individual coil-on-plug; individual cylinder knock control and extended-life platinum-tipped spark plugs | high-energy distributorless ignition; solid state direct-fire ignition w/ coil near plug and integrated ignition |
Fuel delivery: | direct high-pressure fuel injection | returnless, multi-port fuel injection |
Compression ratio: | 11.3:1 | 10.7:1 |
Horsepower | 300 / 224 @ 6400 rpm* | 422
/ 315 @ 5000 (LS3)* |
Torque | 273 / 370 @ 5200 rpm* | 408 / 553 @ 4500 (LS3)* |
Recommended fuel: | regular unleaded | premium recommended |
Maximum engine speed (rpm): | 7000 | 6000 (L99) |
Emissions controls: | evaporative system, single close-coupled catalytic converter, equal-length exhaust, single underfloor catalytic converter, positive crankcase ventilation, intake and exhaust cam phasers, electronic throttle control |
evaporative system, close-coupled catalytic converters, positive crankcase ventilation, electronic throttle control |
Fuel economy (auto trans): | 26 hwy (est) | 23 hwy (est) |
Transmissions
Hydra-Matic 6L50 six-speed automatic (LS, LT) w/ TAPshift | Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic (SS) w/ TAPshift | Aisin Warner AY6 six-speed manual (LS, LT) | TR6060 six-speed manual (SS) | |
Gear ratios (:1): | ||||
First: | 4.07 | 4.03 | 4.48 | 3.01 |
Second: | 2.37 | 2.36 | 2.58 | 2.07 |
Third: | 1.55 | 1.53 | 1.63 | 1.43 |
Fourth: | 1.16 | 1.15 | 1.19 | 1.00 |
Fifth: | 0.85 | 0.85 | 1.00 | 0.84 |
Sixth: | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.75 | 0.57 |
Reverse: | 3.06 | 3.06 | 3.67 | 3.28 |
Final drive ratio: | 3.27 |
3.27 | 3.27 | 3.45 |
Chassis/Suspension
Front: | double-ball-joint, multi-link strut; direct-acting stabilizer bar; progressive-rate coil springs; fully adjustable camber, caster and toe |
Rear: | 4.5-link independent; progressive-rate coil springs over shocks; stabilizer bar; fully adjustable camber and toe |
Steering type: | variable-ratio rack-and-pinion |
Steering ratio: | 16.1:1 |
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock: |
2.5 |
Turning circle,
curb-to-curb | 37.7/11.5 |
Brakes
Type: | four-wheel disc w/ ABS; ventilated front and rear rotors; single-piston front calipers and single-piston alloy rear calipers (LS, LT); four-piston fixed Brembo aluminum front and rear calipers (SS) |
Rotor diameter, front (in / mm): | LS, LT: 12.64 / 321 |
Rotor diameter, rear (in / mm): | LS, LT: 12.4 / 315 |
Rotor thickness, front (in / mm): |
LS, LT: 1.18 / 30 |
Rotor thickness, rear (in / mm): | LS, LT: 0.9 / 23 |
Wheels/Tires
LS | LT | SS |
|
Wheel size and type: | 18 x 7.5-inch steel | 18 x 7.5-inch aluminum | 20 x 8-inch
aluminum (front) |
Tires: |
P245/55R18 all-season | P245/55R18
all-season | P245/45ZR20 summer (front) |
Dimensions
Exterior
Wheelbase (in / mm): |
112.3 / 2852 |
Overall length (in / mm): | 190.4 / 4836 |
Overall width (in / mm): | 75.5 / 1918 |
Overall height (in / mm): | 54.2 / 1377 |
Track, front (in / mm): | 63.7 / 1618 |
Track, rear (in / mm): | 64.1 / 1628 (LS, LT) 63.7 / 1618 (SS) |
Curb weight (lb / kg): | 3750 / 1705
– LT w/ automatic |
Weight balance (% front / rear): |
52 / 48 |
Interior
Seating capacity (front / rear): | 2 / 2 |
Headroom (in / mm): | front: 37.4 / 950 |
Legroom (in / mm): | front: 42.4 / 1077 |
Shoulder room (in / mm): | front: 56.9 / 1444 |
Capacities
Cargo volume (cu ft / L): | 11.3 / 320 |
Fuel tank (gal / L): |
19 / 71.9 |
Engine oil (qt / L): |
3.6L: 7.6 / 7.2 |
*Pending SAE certification.
Note: Information shown is current at time of publication.