2016 Chevrolet Camaro (6th Generation)

Chevrolet Camaro

Chevrolet introduced a reinvigorated 2019 Camaro lineup with distinctive designs, new available technologies and the first-ever Turbo 1LE.

"Lauded since its introduction for its balance of driving fun, refinement and value, the restyled 2019 Camaro reaches even higher with more of the design, technology and choices that customers want," said Steve Majoros, Chevrolet marketing director for Cars and Crossovers. "It's a performer with few competitors and a pillar of Chevrolet's energized car lineup."

Highlights include:

Camaro SS now offered with 10L80 10-speed paddle-shift automatic transmission featuring custom launch control and line lock
Chevrolet Infotainment 3 systems, including available navigation
New available Rear Camera Mirror
New available Forward Collision Alert
Performance-driven design

The 2019 Chevrolet Camaro's updated designs are not only striking but also help to improve performance. For instance, the grille details and hood and fascia vents were designed for optimized air flow, either to cool components or help minimize drag or lift. Camaro designers follow the mantra that all elements must not only be beautiful but also enhance performance.

Design highlights include:

New front-end styling with distinct differences between LS/LT, RS and SS, including the fascia, grille, LED dual-element headlamps and reshaped hood (ZL1 retains its airflow-optimized front-end styling)
SS-specific front fascia with "flowtie" open bowtie grille emblem and aero-enhancing air curtains, specific headlamps with new LED signature and extractor-style hood
RS Appearance Package available on LT adds unique polished black grille with Galvano Chrome lower inserts, new LED headlamps with LED signature light bar, specific rear fascia with rear diffuser and 20-inch wheels
New rear fascias for all models, with specific diffusers on RS and SS when equipped with Dual Mode Exhaust
New LED taillamps with a more sculptured evolution of Chevrolet's signature dual-element design; red lenses are featured on LS and LT, with RS, SS and ZL1 featuring dark-tinted neutral-density lenses
New 20-inch wheel designs on RS and SS

Turbo 1LE

The new Camaro Turbo 1LE joins the V6 1LE, SS 1LE and ZL1 1LE to round out Camaro's lineup of 1LE track stars. Leveraging the impressive performance and ideal weight distribution enabled by Camaro's 2.0L turbocharged engine, the Turbo 1LE comes exclusively with a six-speed manual transmission and a tailored chassis package derived from the V6 1LE to offer track-capable performance. Highlights include:

FE3 suspension with larger diameter front and rear stabilizer bars, specifically tuned dampers, stiffer rear cradle bushings and cross-axis ball joints in the rear tow links that enhance lateral stiffness
Split front/rear summer-only tire sizes: P245/40R20 (front) and P275/35R20 (rear)
2.0L turbo engine with 275 hp (205 kW) and 295 lb-ft of torque (400 Nm)
Brembo brake package with low-metallic performance pads
Nearly 50/50 weight balance
Driver Mode Selector with Sport Mode and new Track Mode; Competition Mode (within Sport and Track Modes) includes performance instrument readouts, launch control, shift lights and more
Standard sueded flat-bottom steering wheel and shift knob plus available Recaro seats

https://www.netcarshow.com/chevrolet/2019-camaro/

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Forbidden fruit: Chev Camaro gets a brand new look

As far as American muscle cars go, South Africans now have at least one option following the launch of Ford’s new Mustang two years ago.

Sadly its two closest rivals - the Dodge Challenger and Chevrolet Camaro - will remain forbidden fruit for the foreseeable future, as they’re only made in left-hand-drive and their respective brands are no longer represented in South Africa.

So what are we missing out on in the Chev’s case?

The two-door muscle car has been given a fresh look for the 2019 model year, with completely new front and rear styling. Upfront, there are now some distinct differences between the various trim grades, with the V8 powered SS being the most notably different with its “flowtie” open grille that puts the bowtie badge in the centre of a large black fascia.

On the mechanical front the SS model, which is powered by a 339kW/617Nm 6.2-litre V8, gets a new 10-speed paddle shift automatic gearbox option, featuring custom launch control and line lock.

Chevrolet has also upped excitement levels at the lower end of the range, with a Turbo 1LE model, which pairs the 205kW/400Nm 2-litre turbocharged entry engine with a track-inspired chassis package.

Chevrolet hasn’t shown us inside the new Camaro, but has promised new-generation infotainment systems along with new colour choices and revised ambient lighting.

https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/late...it-chev-camaro-gets-a-brand-new-look-14347207
 
The 2019 Chevrolet Camaro Is a Horrible Mistake | Carguments - Jalopnik

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Dead: The Sixth-Generation Chevrolet Camaro

In 2024, GM will kill off the sixth-gen Camaro — but promises the nameplate will live on.

General Motors has announced the end of production for the sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro for the 2024 model year. Another American muscle icon bites the dust — but Chevy says this isn’t the end of the road for the vehicle as we know it; we just have no idea what’s coming next. The final car will roll off the production line at the Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant in January of next year.

The future of the Camaro is still bright, according to Chevy — but just not fully defined. The company stated, “While we are not announcing an immediate successor today, rest assured, the Camaro will be replaced at some point in the future.” If GM is going the way of many other makers of American muscle, that could very well mean an electrified Camaro is coming, but that’s still all up in the air.


 
Bye bye Camaro, as Chevy announces Collector’s Edition

Final Camaro marks the end of the US icon, but Chevy reassures us it’s not the end-end

Something weird is happening in the car world. There’s a peculiar convergence as we say farewell to some treasured models. First the DBS, then V12 Wraith, then the Dodge Challenger, now it’s the Chevy Camaro’s turn.

Described as “a small vicious animal that eats Mustangs”, the Camaro rose to fame in the ‘60s as a Ford Mustang rival. Early 1970s racing successes would pave the way for a glorious career in a number of global racing series, including NASCAR, IMSA GT Series and various hot rod series, to name but a few.

Having been hugely commended for both style and performance over five decades, Chevrolet is retiring the sixth-gen Camaro, after almost a decade on the market in this particular guise, at the end of 2024.

To commemorate the event, Chevy is adding a Collector’s Edition package to the 2024 Camaro RS and SS, and on a finite number of ZL1 cars in North America. Paying homage to the model, there’ll be more info on the Collector’s Edition before orders start later in 2023, though Chevy has revealed it’ll ‘resurface ties that date back to the development of the first-gen'. Codenamed ‘Panther’ we’re curious to see what’ll be revealed.

 
Is this the end of the road for the Chevrolet Camaro muscle car?

General Motors says it will retire the Chevrolet Camaro next year, leaving an uncertain future for the classic muscle car as the carmaker continues a broader transition away from petrol-powered vehicles.

The Camaro, which rivals the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger, was first introduced in 1966, while the latest, sixth-generation model was launched in 2016.

The last Camaros will roll off the line in January 2024, Chevy said recently, although it did hint at the possibility of a new version being introduced later, with Scott Bell, vice president of Global Chevrolet, adding, "This is not the end of Camaro's story."

Chevy spokesman Trevor Thompkins said the company is "keeping the hope alive" for a new generation but declined to say whether any new releases would be petrol-powered, hybrid or all-electric.

However, and all-electric Chevrolet Camaro is probably the most likely outcome, given the company’s electrification goals, and such a vehicle would likely rival the upcoming Dodge Charger EV, leaving Ford’s Mustang as the only pony car galloping on traditional ‘horsepower’.

 
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