In mid-May 2015, Chevrolet unveiled the sixth generation Camaro muscle car at a special event in Detroit. The car retained its recognizable features, but at the same time it became noticeably more technologically advanced, having moved to a new "cart", and at once lost almost a hundredweight.
The production of the sixth incarnation of this sports car has been established at the General Motors facility in Michigan - its sales in the US market began in the fall, and in 2016 it reached the Russian market.
The appearance of the "sixth Camaro" continues to develop the motives of its predecessor, but has become more modern and expressive.
Sharp edges and aggressively squinted optics with LED daytime running lights, combined with massive rear hips, original plastic bumpers and "muscles" pumped throughout the body form a powerful and squat silhouette that cannot be confused with any other sports car.
Well, the final contribution to the completion of the harmonious image is made by stylish lanterns and beautiful rims measuring 18 or 20 inches.
The level of performance directly affects the design of the exterior:
- The basic version of the "sixth Camaro" is distinguished by vertical LED "chains" of running lights on the front bumper and two tailpipes of the exhaust system.
- And here is the privilege of the "top SS" - a more aggressive "muzzle" with horizontal LEDs and ventilation slots on the hood, as well as four "trunks" responsible for the release, and a small spoiler on the trunk.
The 6th generation Chevrolet Camaro has become smaller than its predecessor in all characteristics at once: the length is 4784 mm, the width is 1897 mm, the height is 1348 mm, the distance between the axles is 2811 mm. This means that these indicators "lost" (in comparison with the previous one) - 53 mm, 20 mm, 12 mm and 41 mm, respectively. The front track is 1602 mm wide, and the rear track is 1631 mm.
The interior of "Camaro 6" retained a slight continuity with its predecessor, but received a noticeably changed layout. Four aircraft deflector nozzles look interesting, evoking associations with Mercedes, and the central pair is planted at the level of the transmission lever.
The steering wheel is truncated in a sporty way at the bottom and bears the control elements, and it looks much more appropriate in the interior of a sports car than the "donut" from "Cruise" in the previous model.
By default, the sculptural "canopy" hides analogue instruments, but an optional 8-inch high-definition display is installed. A screen of similar size tops the center console, but it is in charge of the MyLink multimedia system.
The air temperature and fan speed control is organized in an interesting way - they are controlled by the rings around the ventilation deflectors, as a result of which the developers managed to get rid of some of the buttons.
What the sixth generation Chevrolet Camaro has noticeably added against the background of the fifth generation model is the quality of finishing materials - solid plastics, fabric or leather in the seat upholstery, metal inserts. The sports car is equipped with front seats with pronounced bolsters on the sides, the rear sofa will still be comfortable only for children or short riders.
Specifications. For the "Camaro", a power range of three gasoline units is proposed (but the basic version is most surprising):
- The role of the "base" is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder Ecotec turbo engine, developing 275 horsepower at 5600 rpm (in the Russian market declared as "238 hp") and 400 Nm of torque, available in the range from 3000 to 4500 rpm.
- "Golden mean" is a V-shaped six-cylinder "aspirated" with a volume of 3.5 liters, equipped with direct injection, variable valve timing technology and a function for shutting off a pair of cylinders at partial loads. "Six" releases 335 "horses" of power at 6800 rpm and 385 Nm of peak thrust.
- The summit is occupied by a 6.2-liter "monster" V8 LT1 with direct fuel supply to the combustion chamber from the Corvette C7 Stingray sports car, the output of which reaches 455 horsepower at 6000 rpm, and the maximum torque is 617 Nm, which are fed to the wheels with 4400 rpm. / minute.
Each of the engines relies on a 6-speed "mechanics" or an 8-band "automatic" Hydra-Matic (8L45 for the 2.0-liter version, 8L90 - for modifications 3.6 and 6.2).
In terms of dynamic characteristics, the "sixth Camaro" is not bad - even the basic version of this coupe accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in less than 6 seconds, and for every 100 km of run in the combined cycle it consumes an average of 7.8 liters of gasoline.
This two-door is based on the Alpha RWD platform (which also serves as the base for the Cadillac CTS sedan, but has been 70% redesigned for the Camaro). On the front axle, an aluminum multi-link scheme with MacPherson strut and double steering knuckle is mounted, at the rear there is a steel five-link suspension. The wider use of "winged" metal in the body structure increased the rigidity of the latter by 28% and reduced the total weight of the car by at least 90 kilograms.
The steering device assumes the presence of an electric amplifier.
In the basic version, the coupe "flaunts" Brembo brakes: 4-piston with 320 mm discs at the front and 1-piston with 315 mm discs at the rear. "Top" cars put devices with a diameter of 345 mm on the front wheels and 338 mm on the rear.
Options and prices. On the Russian market, the 6th generation Chevrolet Camaro in 2018) is offered in a single 2LT configuration, supplemented by the RS package, with a 2.0-liter turbocharged "four" under the hood, which has been derated from "American" 279 hp to "Russian tax-optimal "238" horses.
In our country, they ask for 2,990,000 rubles for a car, and its "arsenal" unites: eight airbags, an electrically operated sunroof, a dual-zone "climate", a Brembo brake center, heated and ventilated front seats, bi-xenon headlights, 20 inch alloy wheels, LED taillights and remote engine start.
In addition, the sports car "flaunts" the advanced MyLink multimedia complex with an 8-inch touchscreen, a rear-view camera, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay reading and navigation, a premium Bose audio system with nine speakers, wireless charging for a smartphone and the darkness of other relevant equipment.
