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Chevrolet Camaro's pricing revealed... and it's cheap!

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296bhp 3.6-litre V6
416bhp 6.2-litre V8
cylinder deactivation
6-speed manual and auto transmissions
weight distribution 52/48
~3750lbs

wow, i'm really diggin that interior, what a contrast to the rubbish interior on the previous one... but having seen so many spy pics of camaro prototypes i can't say i'm completely won over by the outside...still we dont know how it performs yet, cant wait for those reviews to come in, and see what the aftermarket will do with it 8-)

^ ^btw what source did u use?

The interior is pretty good actually, in a way it's retro, but still have a touch of modern feel.

3700 lbs, but at least they gave it a potent V6 for the base model. Not to mention all independent suspension.

As long as the top of the line model is under $40k, this car will be a winner.

The RS model or whatever the base V8 model is, needs to be under $30k out the door.

Photos or computer renderings?

They look like computer renderings to me.

Still nice though.

The opening of the hood is held back from the front leading lip edge, interesting.

Looks tough, but..... *Yawns

Live reveal
http://gmtv.feedroom.com/

Everything you didn't have to know about the Camaro

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2010 Production Specs

Overview

Models: Chevrolet Camaro LS, LT and SS
Driveline: Four-passenger, front-engine, rear-drive coupe
Construction: Unitized body frame, one- and two-sided galvanized steel
Mfg Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Competitors: Dodge Challenger, Ford Mustang, Nissan 350Z

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 (ft/m): 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
SS: 14/355

Rotor diameter, rear (in/mm):
LS/LT: 12.4/315
SS: 14.4/365

Rotor thickness, front (in/mm):
LS/LT: 1.18/30
SS: 1.26/32

Rotor thickness, rear (in/mm):
LS/LT: 0.9/23
SS: 1.1/28

Wheels/Tires

Wheel size and type:
LS: 18x7.5-inch steel
LT: 18x7.5-inch aluminum OR 19x8-inch aluminum
SS: 20x8-inch aluminum (front), 20x9-inch aluminum (rear)

Tires:
LS: P245/55R18 all-season
LT: P245/55R18 all-season OR P245/50R19 all-season
SS: P245/45ZR20 summer (front), P275/40ZR20 summer (rear)

Engines

3.6l V-6 DI VVT (LLT)
Application: LS, LT
Displacement (cu in / cc) 217/3564
Bore & stroke (in / mm) 3.70 x 3.37 / 94 x 85.6
Block material – cast aluminum w/ cast-in-place iron bore liners
Valvetrain – dual overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing
Fuel delivery – direct high-pressure fuel injection
Compression ration – 11.3:1
Horsepower (hp/kW)– 300/224 @ 6400 rpm *
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm) - 273/370 @ 5200 *
Recommended fuel – regular unleaded
Max engine speed – 7000
Fuel economy (auto trans) – 26 hwy (est)

6.2L V-8 (LS3, L99)
Application : SS
Displacement (cu in / cc) 376/6162
Bore & stroke (in / mm) 4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92
Cylinder head material: aluminum (v6 too, whoops)
Block material – cast aluminum w/ cast-in-place iron bore liners
Valvetrain – valve-in-head: two valves per cylinder; roller lifters; Active Fuel Management (L99)
Fuel delivery – returnless, multi-port fuel injection
Compression ration – 10.7:1
Horsepower (hp/kW)– 422 / 315 @ 5000 rpm (LS3) * 400 / 299 @ 5000 (L99)*
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm) - 408 / 553 @ 4500 (LS3)* 395 / 535 @ 4500 (L99)
Recommended fuel – premium unleaded
Max engine speed (rpm)– 6000 (L99) 6600 (LS3)
Fuel economy (auto trans) – 23 hwy (est)

Transmissions

Hydra-Matic 6l50 six-speed automatic (LS, LT) w/ TAPshift

Gear ratios (:1):
First: 4.07
Second: 2.37
Third: 1.55
Fourth: 1.16
Fifth: 0.85
Sixth: 0.67
Reverse: 3.06
Final drive ratio: 3.27

Hydra-Matic 6l80 six-speed automatic (SS) w/ TAPshift

Gear ratios (:1):
First: 4.03
Second: 2.36
Third: 1.53
Fourth: 1.15
Fifth: 0.85
Sixth: 0.67
Reverse: 3.06
Final drive ratio: 3.27

Aisin Warner AY6 six-speed manual (LS, LT)

Gear ratios (:1):
First: 4.48
Second: 2.58
Third: 1.63
Fourth: 1.19
Fifth: 1.00
Sixth: 0.75
Reverse: 3.67
Final drive ratio: 3.27

TR6060 six-speed manual (SS)

Gear ratios (:1):
First: 3.01
Second: 2.07
Third: 1.43
Fourth: 1.00
Fifth: 0.84
Sixth: 0.57
Reverse: 3.28
Final drive ratio: 3.45

Dimensions, Exterior:

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 weights (lb/kg):
3750/1705 - LT w/automatic
3741/1700 - LT w/manual
3769/1713 - LS w/automatic
3780/1718 - LS w/manual
3913/1779 - SS w/automatic
3860/1755 - SS w/manual (Too heavy!!!)

Weight balance (% front/rear) 52/48
Dimensions, Interior:
Seating capacity (front/rear): 2/2
Headroom (in/mm): front: 37.4/950; rear: 35.3/897
Legroom (in/mm): front: 42.4/1077; rear: 29.9/757
Shoulder room (in/mm): front: 56.9/1444; rear: 42.5/1080

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; 6.2L: 8.9/8.5

disappointing.. but easily fixable..

SS 'Ring time: ~8:20
...if you're pedantic enough to be interested.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=129586

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SS enjoys essentially the software from the Corvette's magnificent Active Handling system that we insist remains the world standard in performance-oriented stability control. The Camaro SS stability control will have a track mode, a performance mode and a setting that fully disables stability and traction control. Stability/traction control for all Camaros can be fully disabled, but Camaro SSs with the six-speed manual also get a launch control feature.

Looks nice, depending on how adjustable it is from the factory (camber and the like) it could be a decent AutoX car, if a bit on the heavy side. I wonder where the SCCA will class this...

Outclasses the Challenger in every way, I like it!

It bothers me that despite this news being out for a while now that Road and Track managed to get it wrong in their most recent issue. They say the Camaro comes in two trim levels, RS and SS . . . yeaa, not sure how they messed that up.

I'm really happy with how the car turned out. Most of the "Corvette spice" and other things that bothered me in the concept did not make it to production. I am, however, dissappointed in the weight. I was hoping for more of a 3550 number. Oh well, one can atleast do some weight trimming on his own.