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Basic Specs
| Base Price | $23,280 |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 3780 |
| City (MPG) | 17 |
| Hwy (MPG) | 28 |
| Horsepower | 323@6800 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 278@4800 |
| Wheelbase | 112.3 |
| Length (in.) | 190.4 |
| Width (in.) | 75.5 |
| Height (in.) | 54.2 |
The Chevrolet Camaro (along with the V8-powered Camaro SS) re-entered the muscle car market in 2009 after an eight-year hiatus. For the latest model year Chevrolet has revised its power figures, upping the official ratings for the base Camaro for the second time while adding new options as well.
The menacing, retro-flavored sheetmetal of Camaro is backed up by a powerful 3.6-liter V6 -- mated to either a six-speed automatic or manual transmission -- and produce an uprated 323 horsepower (up 11 horsepower) and 278 lb-ft of torque.
Chevy says the added power comes from a new cylinder head design, an improved intake port design, longer-duration intake camshafts, new fuel pump with isolated fuel rail, new and improved fuel injectors and camshaft cap and throttle body design improvements.
While boasting more power than the V6 version of the Ford Mustang, the V6-powered and automatic-equipped Camaro Coupe returns slightly lower fuel economy with 30 mpg on the highway (up front 29 at launch), compared to the Mustang's 31 mpg, along with 19 mpg in the city. The manually-shifted Camaro is rated at 17/28 mpg.
Interior changes include a revised instrument panel layout, new instrument graphics and trim, a new steering wheel design and a power lift feature for the front passenger seat. There is also an available Rear Vision Package, which addresses the limited rearward visibility issue when backing up by adding a rearview camera system to the park assist functionality.
Other changes for the latest model year include the availability the Synergy Green exterior color on any Camaro model -- for $395 -- and the addition of a Head-Up Display system to the Camaro's option list.
Camaro's entertainment systems include a single-CD radio with six speakers that is standard on LS and LT V6 models. A premium, 245-watt Boston Acoustics nine-speaker audio system can be ordered on the 1LT model. XM Satellite Radio is standard on all models, along with power door locks and an express up and down feature on the driver and passenger windows.
The Camaro features deep, recessed gauges, located in square housings outlined in chrome, giving a nod to the classic Camaro. The instrument panel gauges include both speedometer and engine rpm, with a driver information center located between the large gauges, with its readouts and features capable of being controlled via a stalk on the steering column. There is also an optional, console-mounted gauge package includes oil pressure, oil temperature, volts and transmission fluid temperature.
Both the LS and LT models ride on General Motor's FE2 suspension, featuring an independent rear suspension. It's a 4.5-link system that includes a unique, L-shaped upper control arm that attaches to the knuckle at one end and incorporates a ride bushing in the rear.
An RS appearance package is available on LT model, and includes HID headlamps with an integrated halo ring feature, spoiler, specific tail lamps and 20-inch wheels.
With four-wheel independent and StabiliTrak stability control standard, the Camaro tips the scales at about 3,700 pounds, but is said to have a near ideal 52/48 weight distribution.
The Camaro boasts myriad safety features, including: Driver and front passenger dual-stage air bags, driver and front passenger seat-mounted thorax side-impact air bags, head curtain side-impact air bags for front- and rear-seat occupants, front-seat safety belt load limiters and pretensioners and a front passenger detection system that senses children and small-stature adults, and suppresses air bag deployment when appropriate.
Overall, the body shape is very similar to the Camaro Concept. GM added a B-pillar to the Camaro's body structure for added strength. Otherwise, the car is virtually unchanged from the concept as GM has promised.
Production takes place at a dedicated production line at the Oshawa, Ontario plant in Canada.
Key Competitors
The Camaro faces competition from V6-equipped Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger models, as well as the Hyundai Genesis Coupe outfitted with the turbo four-cylinder engine.
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- General
- Body Style: Coupe
- Size: Midsize
- Market Segment: Sports
- Weight: 3780 lbs
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- Exterior
- Length: 190.4 in.
- Width: 75.5 in.
- Height: 54.2 in.
- Wheelbase: 112.3 in.
- Ground Clearance: TBD
- Front Track: 63.7 in.
- Rear Track: 64.1 in.
- Weight Distribution: 52/48
- Drag Coefficient: 0.37
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- Interior - General
- Seats: 4
- Passenger Volume: TBD
- Cargo Volume: 11.3 cu. ft.
- Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): TBD
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- Interior - Front Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: 42.4 in.
- Head Room: 37.4 in.
- Shoulder Room: 56.9 in.
- Hip Room: TBD
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- Interior - Second Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: 29.9 in.
- Head Room: 35.3 in.
- Shoulder Room: 42.5 in.
- Hip Room: TBD
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- Propulsion
- Fuel Type: Gas
- Engine Type: 3.6L V6
- Power: 323 hp @ 6800 rpm
- Torque: 278 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
- Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
- Highway Fuel Economy: 28 mpg
- City Fuel Economy: 17 mpg
- Forced Induction: None
- Direct Injection: Yes
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- Chassis
- Layout: Rear Wheel Drive
- Front Suspension: Multi-Link
- Rear Suspension: Multi-Link
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- Wheels
- Front: 18" Steel
- Front Tires: P245/55R18
- Rear: 18" Steel
- Rear Tires: P245/55R18
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- Trailering & Hauling
- Trailer Weight: TBD
- Payload: N/A
- Tongue Weight: TBD
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