Chevrolet Unveils The 2010 Camaro - A Fun, Efficient Sports Car

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Additionally, details such as frameless door windows with automaticindexing 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, the2010 Camaro is a 21 st century sports car that acknowledges itsheritage. A long front dash-to-axle and short rear deck give theCamaro classic proportions, while a sleek windshield profile,wheels pushed to the corners and muscular fender forms are modernelements that reinforce its advanced engineering – and givethe 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 distinctlyCamaro cues, as are the broad rear fender “shoulders.”Those elements make the new Camaro instantly recognizable, buttheir execution is smoothly integrated into the contemporaryexterior form. A family of large, 18-, 19- and 20-inch wheels alsocontributes 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 thedesign, but recognize that keeping this modern sports car relevantmeant more than simply honoring a classic car. The line forms,stance and overall execution are consistent with other newChevrolets.”
A well-executed balance of heritage, modern design and attention todetail also characterizes the Camaro’s interior. A pair ofdeeply recessed instrument binnacles that feature round gauges insquare housings is a nod to classic Camaros, while an availableambient light package offers advanced LED light pipe technology togive the cabin a distinctive and inviting glow. Cloth upholstery isstandard; heated leather-appointed seats are available.
Details such as large, chrome-trimmed controls, low-gloss surfacesand premium fabric or acrylic appliqués convey a richnessthat is unprecedented in previous Camaro models – andchallenge its contemporary competitors. More great detail isevidenced in the available center-console gauge cluster, whichtakes its cue from a similar option on 1969 Camaros. It displaysoil temperature, oil pressure, state-of-battery and transmissionfluid temperature, all highlighted with modern LED backlighting.
Powertrains
An advanced, efficient 3.6L direct-injected V-6 with variable valvetiming is standard on LS and LT models. Direct injection technologyhelps the engine deliver more power through increased efficiency,while maintaining fuel economy and lowering emissions. That meansless 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 timingto optimize performance and fuel economy across the rpm range. Itis rated at an estimated 300 horsepower (224 kW) and 273 lb.-ft. oftorque (370 Nm). A six-speed manual transmission is standard withthe 3.6L engine; a Hydra-Matic 6L50 electronically controlledsix-speed automatic, with TAPshift control, is available.
The high-performance Camaro SS is equipped with a powerful 6.2LV-8, with a choice of a six-speed manual or six-speed automatictransmission. Standard, manual transmission-equipped models receivethe LS3 engine, estimated at 422 horsepower (315 kW) and 408lb.-ft. of torque (553 Nm). The LS3 debuted on the 2008 Corvetteand uses high-flow cylinder heads based on the Corvette Z06’sLS7 engine to enable great low-end torque and high-rpm power. It ispaired with a TR6060 six-speed transmission.
A new, L99 V-8 engine is used on automatic transmission-equipped SSmodels. It is based on the LS3 and carries all of itshigh-performance design features, but also includes GM’sfuel-saving Active Fuel Management feature. It enables the engineto run on only four cylinders during light-load driving conditions,such as highway cruising, to improve fuel economy. The V-8 isestimated at 400 horsepower (299 kW) and 395 lb.-ft. of torque (535Nm); and it is matched with a Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speedtransmission. This combination delivers an estimated 23 mpg on thehighway.
Body structure and chassis
The 2010 Camaro is built on GM’s global rear-wheel-drivearchitecture, with a strong body structure that enhances safety,quietness and handling. World-class build quality and attention todetail are enabled by features including one-piece body sidestampings and very precise tolerances between body panels.
Front and rear independent suspensions are mounted to the rigidchassis, including a multi-link strut arrangement in the front witha direct-acting stabilizer bar and a double ball-jointconfiguration; and a unique, 4.5-link rear suspension that isdouble-isolated from the chassis for smoother, quieter drivingexperience.
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 matchthe performance capabilities of their respective powertrains, asare their wheel-and-tire combinations.
A variable-rate rack-and-pinion power steering system mounts therack forward of the front axle, for more direct action, an enhancedfeeling of driver feedback and better weight balance.
Brakes and chassis control
Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS are standard on all models. LS andLT models receive single-piston calipers all around, withmass-reducing aluminum rear calipers. SS models have larger rotorsthat are acted upon by four-piston, aluminum Brembo calipers at allfour corners. They are designed to stand up to the severe useencountered on road-race tracks, delivering excellent feedback andpedal feel, as well as fade-resistant performance during racing.
GM’s StabilTrak electronic stability control system isstandard and incorporates traction control. The system on SS modelsincludes Competitive/Sport mode that is adjustable for performancedriving, such as on a racetrack; it also includes a Launch Controlfeature on SS models with the manual transmission. It enablesquicker, more consistent takeoffs during performance driving.