SPY PICS: 2016 Chevrolet Camaro
New Chevy muscle car spotted with four- and eight-cylinder engines; both likely for OzThe car that Chevrolet hopes will steal some of the sixth-generation Ford Mustang's wind is starting to take shape, with entry-level and top-shelf SS versions spotted on US roads this week.
There's a lot riding on the new Camaro, which is not only a direct competitor for the car everyone's talking about – Mustang – but is also expected to be a global model.
Unlike previous generations, the next Camaro won't be restricted to the US and major left-hand drive markets, and is also firming up for Australia, where it'll need to match the Mustang's $45K starting price.
That seems like being an achievable outcome considering the Camaro will, like the Mk6 Mustang, come with a four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine for the first time.
According to the Automedia spies, however, the four-cylinder won't stir the soul like the V8-powered SS version, which is differentiated by the rear spoiler, dual rear exhausts and larger wheels.
"We were able to follow the Camaro for five miles and really take in its exhaust note, and boy does it sound like a Honda Civic with an exhaust kit," says Automedia.
It's not confirmed yet, but the most likely powerplant for this entry-level four-pot Camaro is a high-output 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine that's expected to generate around 198kW, which would be considerably lower than the Mustang EcoBoost's 233kW output.
There will also be a 3.6-litre V6 version, powered by a circa-250kW six-cylinder engine first seen in the Cadillac CT6, and there are rumours of a turbo V6 in the offing.
Of course the range-topping SS will be the hero car, packing a similar 6.2-litre V8 to the current Camaro and pumping out at least 315kW. All engines should be available with six-speed manual and eight-speed automatics.
These fresh spy photos of the 2016 Camaro SS also reveal more of the tail-lights, which take on a sleeker, slimmer appearance to add a modern twist to the muscle car aesthetic.
Based on GM's new Alpha platform, the Camaro will likely be smaller and more nimble than the current Australian-designed model, which is based on the same Zeta platform as the Holden VE-VF Commodore, as a result of weight savings of up to 100kg
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