Chevrolet Offers Further Glimpse of 2016 Camaro Ahead of May Reveal
Chevrolet has released two more teaser images of the 2016 Camaro, showing brakes and wheels, as anticipation builds for its May unveiling.
Chevrolet has released two new teaser images for the 2016 Camaro, offering a closer look at the upcoming muscle car’s brakes and wheels ahead of its official unveiling on 16 May 2015. The sixth-generation Camaro will be revealed at a special event, with these latest images keeping details tightly under wraps.
The new Camaro is built on General Motors’ Alpha platform, which also underpins models like the Cadillac ATS. The platform features MacPherson strut front suspension and a five-link independent rear setup, with Chevrolet claiming a 21 percent reduction in suspension weight compared to the outgoing model. This contributes to a total weight saving of 91 kg (200 lbs) over the previous generation, a move likely to improve both handling and efficiency.
Powertrain expectations and rivals
While Chevrolet has yet to confirm engine details, expectations centre on a range that will include a 6.2-litre V8, as well as a smaller turbocharged four-cylinder. The latter is seen as a direct response to Ford’s EcoBoost Mustang, while the V8 will target traditional muscle car buyers and could serve as a rival to the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat if a supercharged version is offered. No official power figures have been released at this stage.
Design teasers and market context
The latest teasers provide only partial glimpses, with close-up shots of the brakes and wheels rather than the full exterior. Chevrolet is following a familiar pattern of incremental reveals, as seen with previous launches such as the 2014 Corvette C7. The new Camaro enters a market where the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger have both recently updated their offerings, intensifying the competition among American muscle cars.
- Alpha platform with MacPherson strut front and five-link rear suspension
- Weight reduction of 91 kg versus previous Camaro
- Suspension system 21% lighter than before
With the official debut just weeks away, Chevrolet is expected to release further details in the run-up to the event. For European readers interested in the Camaro’s earlier market entries, coverage of its Frankfurt debut is available at Chevrolet Camaro and Aveo Make European Debut at Frankfurt.
