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Engine |
6.2
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Weight |
3860
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Aspiration |
natural |
Torque |
408
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HP |
422
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HP/Weight |
9.1
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68.1
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(from Chevrolet Press
Release) Chevrolet Unveils The 2010 Camaro - A Fun, Efficient
Sports Car For The 21st Century
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All-new, world-class
sports car
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Fuel-efficient, 3.6L
direct-injected V-6 delivers an estimated 26 mpg on the highway
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Range of
fuel-saving, six-speed transmissions standard on all models and
powertrains
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Powerful SS models
equipped with LS3 V-8 (manual transmission) and L99 with Active
Fuel Management
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Advanced vehicle
technology, including Bluetooth
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Designed, engineered
and built with GM’s global development process
DETROIT –Chevrolet
introduced the production 2010 Camaro today. It is a
heritage-inspired sports car for the 21 st century, combining great
looks and performance; advanced technology and surprising efficiency
– including 26-mpg estimated highway fuel economy. Sales begin in
the first quarter of 2009.
Built on GM’s new, global rear-wheel-drive architecture, the Camaro
is offered in V-6-powered LS and LT models, as well as the
V-8-powered SS. All models and powertrain combinations include
fuel-saving six-speed transmissions.
“Camaro delivers all of the things that make Chevrolet such a
revered, global brand,” said Ed Peper, GM North America vice
president, Chevrolet. “It competes with the world’s best sports cars
and does so with styling, fuel economy and value our competitors
simply can’t match.”
Advanced powertrain technologies, including engines with direct
injection and Active Fuel Management, enable a satisfying balance of
exhilarating performance and good fuel economy.
“The new Chevrolet Camaro delivers a thoroughly modern, advanced
package of performance, comfort and technology,” said Peper. “It’s a
sports car for a new generation of enthusiasts that doesn’t forget
the heritage that helped make the original a cultural icon . That is
no small feat and it took a worldwide commitment to achieve it.”
Indeed, the 2010 Camaro exemplifies GM’s global development process.
The design concept originated in the United States; engineering was
directed by GM’s global rear-wheel-drive team in Australia;
validation was conducted on roads around the world and assembly will
take place at GM’s award-winning Oshawa facility in Canada.
Product highlights
include:
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Sleek styling with
contemporary cues and 10 available exterior colors
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LS and LT models
offered with an advanced, 3.6L direct-injected V-6 engine with
variable valve timing and a choice of six-speed manual or
automatic transmissions
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SS model offered
with 6.2L V-8 – including fuel-saving Active Fuel Management on
automatic-equipped combinations – and a six-speed manual
transmission
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Four-wheel
independent suspension system, including a 4.5-link rear
suspension
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Variable-rate power
steering with the rack mounted forward of the front axle for
greater driver feel
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Four-wheel disc
brake systems standard on all models, including four-piston
Brembo calipers on SS models
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Stabilitrak
stability control system and traction control standard on all
models
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Competitive/Sport
modes for the stability system offered on SS models, including
launch control on SS models equipped with the six-speed manual
transmission
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Family of 18-, 19-
and 20-inch wheels
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Detailed interior
with heritage-inspired design, excellent attention to detail and
available ambient lighting via LED light pipe technology
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Robust body
structure and exceptional build quality
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Six standard air
bags, including head curtain side-impact air bags and front
seat-mounted thorax side air bags
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RS appearance
package available on LT and SS, including HID headlamps with
integrated halo rings, spoiler, specific taillamps and 20-inch
wheels
The new Camaro also has
technologies that enhance performance, comfort and convenience,
including:
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Bluetooth phone
connectivity
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Premium Boston
Acoustics audio system
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USB connectivity
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Ultrasonic rear
parking assist (late introduction)
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Remote vehicle
starting system
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OnStar
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XM Satellite Radio
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Additionally,
details such as frameless door windows with automatic indexing
glass contribute to the overall feeling of quality, substance
and technical prowess.
Design details
With a design that is
very faithful to the original concept, the 2010 Camaro is a 21 st
century sports car that acknowledges its heritage. A long front
dash-to-axle and short rear deck give the Camaro classic
proportions, while a sleek windshield profile, wheels pushed to the
corners and muscular fender forms are modern elements that reinforce
its advanced engineering – and give the car a decidedly aggressive
stance.
Elements such as a forward-V shape at the front of the car and
“gills” in the rear quarter panels are distinctly Camaro cues, as
are the broad rear fender “shoulders.” Those elements make the new
Camaro instantly recognizable, but their execution is smoothly
integrated into the contemporary exterior form. A family of large,
18-, 19- and 20-inch wheels also contributes to the Camaro’s modern
appearance.
“The new Camaro is just that – new,” said Ed Welburn, vice president
of GM Global Design. “We acknowledge the nameplate’s strong heritage
in the design, but recognize that keeping this modern sports car
relevant meant more than simply honoring a classic car. The line
forms, stance and overall execution are consistent with other new
Chevrolets.”
A well-executed balance of heritage, modern design and attention to
detail also characterizes the Camaro’s interior. A pair of deeply
recessed instrument binnacles that feature round gauges in square
housings is a nod to classic Camaros, while an available ambient
light package offers advanced LED light pipe technology to give the
cabin a distinctive and inviting glow. Cloth upholstery is standard;
heated leather-appointed seats are available.
Details such as large, chrome-trimmed controls, low-gloss surfaces
and premium fabric or acrylic appliqués convey a richness that is
unprecedented in previous Camaro models – and challenge its
contemporary competitors. More great detail is evidenced in the
available center-console gauge cluster, which takes its cue from a
similar option on 1969 Camaros. It displays oil temperature, oil
pressure, state-of-battery and transmission fluid temperature, all
highlighted with modern LED backlighting.
Powertrains
An advanced, efficient
3.6L direct-injected V-6 with variable valve timing is standard on
LS and LT models. Direct injection technology helps the engine
deliver more power through increased efficiency, while maintaining
fuel economy and lowering emissions. That means less fuel is
consumed and lower emissions generated – including a 25-percent drop
in cold-start hydrocarbon emissions.
The Camaro’s 3.6L engine also employs variable valve timing to
optimize performance and fuel economy across the rpm range. It is
rated at an estimated 300 horsepower (224 kW) and 273 lb.-ft. of
torque (370 Nm). A six-speed manual transmission is standard with
the 3.6L engine; a Hydra-Matic 6L50 electronically controlled
six-speed automatic, with TAPshift control, is available.
The high-performance Camaro SS is equipped with a powerful 6.2L V-8,
with a choice of a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic
transmission. Standard, manual transmission-equipped models receive
the LS3 engine, estimated at 422 horsepower (315 kW) and 408 lb.-ft.
of torque (553 Nm). The LS3 debuted on the 2008 Corvette and uses
high-flow cylinder heads based on the Corvette Z06’s LS7 engine to
enable great low-end torque and high-rpm power. It is paired with a
TR6060 six-speed transmission.
A new, L99 V-8 engine is used on automatic transmission-equipped SS
models. It is based on the LS3 and carries all of its
high-performance design features, but also includes GM’s fuel-saving
Active Fuel Management feature. It enables the engine to run on only
four cylinders during light-load driving conditions, such as highway
cruising, to improve fuel economy. The V-8 is estimated at 400
horsepower (299 kW) and 395 lb.-ft. of torque (535 Nm); and it is
matched with a Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed transmission. This
combination delivers an estimated 23 mpg on the highway.
Body structure and chassis
The 2010 Camaro is built
on GM’s global rear-wheel-drive architecture, with a strong body
structure that enhances safety, quietness and handling. World-class
build quality and attention to detail are enabled by features
including one-piece body side stampings and very precise tolerances
between body panels.
Front and rear independent suspensions are mounted to the rigid
chassis, including a multi-link strut arrangement in the front with
a direct-acting stabilizer bar and a double ball-joint
configuration; and a unique, 4.5-link rear suspension that is
double-isolated from the chassis for smoother, quieter driving
experience.
Camaro offers two suspensions. LS and LT models receive an FE2
(sport) suspension, while the SS receives the FE3 (performance)
suspension, including a lower ride height. Each is tuned to match
the performance capabilities of their respective powertrains, as are
their wheel-and-tire combinations.
A variable-rate rack-and-pinion power steering system mounts the
rack forward of the front axle, for more direct action, an enhanced
feeling of driver feedback and better weight balance.
Brakes and chassis control
Four-wheel disc brakes
with ABS are standard on all models. LS and LT models receive
single-piston calipers all around, with mass-reducing aluminum rear
calipers. SS models have larger rotors that are acted upon by
four-piston, aluminum Brembo calipers at all four corners. They are
designed to stand up to the severe use encountered on road-race
tracks, delivering excellent feedback and pedal feel, as well as
fade-resistant performance during racing.
GM’s StabilTrak electronic stability control system is standard and
incorporates traction control. The system on SS models includes
Competitive/Sport mode that is adjustable for performance driving,
such as on a racetrack; it also includes a Launch Control feature on
SS models with the manual transmission. It enables quicker, more
consistent takeoffs during performance driving.
Safety
Designed to protect
occupants before, during and after a crash, the Camaro offers a
comprehensive system of safety features – starting with a robust
body structure and integral safety cage around the passenger
compartment. High-strength steel and ultra high-strength steel are
used in key areas throughout the structure.
Safety technologies integrated in the Camaro include:
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Driver and
front-passenger dual-stage air bags
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Driver and
front-passenger seat-mounted thorax side-impact air bags
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Head curtain
side-impact air bags for front and rear seat occupants
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Front seat safety
belt load limiters and pre-tensioners
The front passenger
detection system senses children and small-stature adults and
suppresses air bag deployment when appropriate.
Standard OnStar service
assists after a crash. With OnStar’s Advanced Crash Response System,
the vehicle automatically sends a signal to OnStar for assistance,
even if the air bags don’t deploy.
Chevrolet is one of America’s best-known and best-selling automotive
brands. With the largest dealer network in the United States, Chevy
is the leader in full-size trucks and the leader in sales of
vehicles priced $35,000 and above. Chevrolet delivers
more-than-expected value in every vehicle category, offering cars
and trucks priced from $12,120 to $103,300. Chevy delivers
expressive design, spirited performance and great value with
standard features usually found only on more expensive vehicles.
More information on Chevrolet can be found at www.chevrolet.com.