2016 Camaro Receives New Architecture, Maintains Retro Looks

by Cameron Aubernon

Published: March 12th, 2014

2016 camaro receives new architecture maintains retro looks

Due in 2015 as a 2016 model, the next-generation Chevrolet Camaro will be based upon the same architecture underpinning the Cadillac CTS and ATS while maintaining its overall retro looks.

Edmunds reports the pony car’s styling will only undergo an evolutionary change in a manner similar to the 2015 Ford Mustang, according to a source familiar with the matter, with the revolutionary change occurring under the skin via the car’s new Alpha platform.

Though Chevrolet remains mum on the upcoming car, brand spokesman Mike Albano said the next Camaro “will have expressive design and will evoke the passion the previous-generation Camaros have done.”

The new Camaro will move from Oshawa, Ontario to Lansing, Mich., where the CTS and ATS are assembled, and will make its global debut during the 2015 Detroit Auto Show.

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Cameron Aubernon

Seattle-based writer, blogger, and photographer for many a publication. Born in Louisville. Raised in Kansas. Where I lay my head is home.

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3Deuce27 on Mar 13, 2014

@ 'Sun Ridge place'_ "I was driving Hwy 1 up the coast and actually wanted to be able to SEE out of my vehicle (in the case of the Camaro)" I have a Camaro reserved next month in Vegas, but I have rented nothing but Mustangs for years. Even at 6'-1" with a proportionately longer upper torso, I don't have a problem seeing out of the Camaro, but then my daily driver is a a Miata, so maybe I'm just used to limited sight lines. My brother at 6'-3" and the same physical condition, also drives a Miata, though, he would prefer to drive it with the top down and usually does. While I like the Ponies, Camaro, Challenger, and Mustang, after putting 200,000 miles on an E-36 over the past 17 years, even the much newer Ponies, still leave a lot to be desired, and it is sure noticeable, when after a test drive or rental of one of them, you get back into the old E-36 and drive home. Only the Genesis coupe has felt like it was worthy of taking the E-36's place as the new trip car. Hoping one of the new Ponies, Mustang or Camaro...or Barracuda(?), cure my need for a fun trip car, as I don't want to pay BMW what they want for a new 4-series, and their standard equipment content is sorely lacking. And to get 300+ Hp in a 2-series you have to step up to the M235i and that is $44,000 and up. Compared to what the Ponies and the Genesis offer, the value isn't there.

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- TMA1 on Mar 13, 2014
  
  And I'll add, the 235 weights about 3,500 lbs - pretty bloated for such small car. But what I wanted to ask, is what kind of Miatas do you and your brother have (NA/NB/NC)? At 6', I wish the seat in my NC was just an inch or two lower.
  
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- Burgersandbeer on Mar 13, 2014
  
  @TMA1 The 228i is 3,260 lbs. Not BRZ territory, but not too bad for a modern car that also has decent power, interior, and some sound deadening. And while the engine doesn't have the character of the old I6s, it does produce in the power and economy departments. The 228i is a near clone of the E36 M3 in terms of power and size. Its cost is unfortunate though. Starting at around $32k seems fair enough, but after adding only the msport package, an interior color I like, and heated seats I'm up to almost $39k. It reminds me of the Top Gear episode where Hammond talked about how BMW was only behind Porsche in the art of ripping you off - "see all this air between you and the windshield? that is free..."
  
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- TMA1 on Mar 13, 2014
  
  @burgersandbeer I took my weight figure from M/T, which indicates the car is within 100 pounds of the 4 series. 2014 BMW M235i BASE PRICE $44,025 PRICE AS TESTED $46,025 VEHICLE LAYOUT Front-engine, RWD, 4-pass, 2-door coupe ENGINE 3.0L/320-hp/330-lb-ft turbo DOHC 24-valve I-6 TRANSMISSION 8-speed automatic CURB WEIGHT (F/R DIST) 3494 lb (53/47%) Now I see you're talking about the 228, I'm not sure about that one.
  
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3Deuce27 on Mar 13, 2014

@TMAI I have several Miata's, but my daily driver is my 93' 'NA'. My brother drives a 2002 'SE' 'NB'. There are after market seats available that will give you that 'Inch' and are still quite comfortable. You will lose the headrest speakers, but that is a fair trade. Taking off the visors and rear view mirror, helps clear the sight lines through the windscreen. If your tall, the visors can be eliminated, because you can just adjust your head in relation to the header to block the sun, unless, the sun is sitting just off the top of the hood, which doesn't happen around here, because of the surrounding mountains.

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- TMA1 on Mar 13, 2014
  
  I think I might start with replacing the ridiculously large "Homelink" auto-dimming mirror. The real reason I want to sit lower is so that I can see under that thing.
  
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- 95_SC on Mar 14, 2014
  
  In the NB, NA seats will give a little more headroom. I swapped my 90 seats into my 04 Mazdaspeed and would have made it permanent if I had kept it.
  
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3Deuce27 on Mar 13, 2014

@ 'Hubcap' "Go take a ZL-1 out. It’s a blast!" How did you manage to find one to drive? Since beginning of its availability, I haven't found one available anywhere on the West coast that a dealer has made available for a test drive. A quick check of inventory for five Western states, show none are available in inventory, even in Vegas. My understanding is, that they are primarily ordered by customers, with a few exceptions, none are ordered for dealer stock. Same situation with the Z/28. Apparently I will have the opportunity to track both next month at Thunderhill, as a customer of mine has both and will bring them to the shop for the fitting of race cages, fire suppression systems, and other required safety fitments. Cars will be available to me for a few laps on the open test day on the 17th of April before the Chump car weekend mayhem. Unfortunately, I'm scheduled to be in Texas on the 15th, so a bit of a quandary... Track a Z/28 and ZL1, or sex... col!

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- U mad scientist on Mar 13, 2014
  
  > I haven't found one available anywhere on the West coast that a dealer has made available for a test drive. ....so a bit of a quandary... Track a Z/28 and ZL1, or sex... Choice is obvious, surely sex available elsewhere on the West coast.
  
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- 3Deuce27 on Mar 14, 2014
  
  @u mad scientist "Choice is obvious, surely sex available elsewhere on the West coast." COL! Yes! But my gal friend in Texas, might not appreciate my availing myself of those 'opportunities'. And, the cars should be available several times again later in the season at PIR, their home course, ORP, and the Goldendale, Maryhill Loops Hill Climb, and other venues... Patience will get me all I desire. PIR> http://portlandraceway.com/ Oregon Raceway Park> http://oregonraceway.com/ Thunderhill Raceway> http://www.thunderhill.com/ Oregon Raceway park> http://oregonraceway.com/ Maryhill Loops Hill Climb> http://www.nhahillclimb.org/forms/2013MaryhillHillclimbFlyer.pdf For those who love the sound of a fast Ford> http://youtu.be/pxyXUrSM1-A Loops, run what ya brung, no competition license required> http://youtu.be/cdY2m68oigA
  
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- Hummer on Mar 14, 2014
  
  They're definately given to dealers, the small dealership a town over always has 1-2 out front, usually new ones every time I go by.
  
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- Hubcap on Mar 14, 2014
  
  "How did you manage to find one to drive?" Local Cadillac dealer had one come in on trade. White with black wheels, 6MT (and a New Orleans Saints Fleur-de-lis window sticker---whatever).
  
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- 3Deuce27 on Mar 15, 2014
  
  @Hummer Reg; "They’re definately given to dealers, the small dealership a town over always has 1-2 out front, usually new ones every time I go by." So, none are in stock at the big dealers in the big cities(or anywhere else) in the six Western states, but a little dealer in Podunk, USA has 'TWO!'. Go figure. Getting closer. My day finished up nicely, as I was closing down the shop a friend showed up with a friend of his who was driving a Hennessey Camaro ZL1 HPE1000. We took it down to the Friday night cruise-in where it took its place among the hot rods, customs, and collector cars. Later we took a roundabout way back to the shop that included a blast down the freeway. Engine comes on like a sledge hammer to the forehead when it hits boost. Currently tuned for pump gas so it isn't putting out over 1,000 Hp at the rear wheels, but still faster then the cars we build around here. Even with around 1,000 Hp, it is still not as quick as the Sevenesque type cars with the LS376, but will catch and pass one at the top end. I really liked the body kit and stance on the Hennessey Camaro. It had dark blue ghost paint with carbon fiber chin spoiler, skirts, and rear splitter. The optional nearly $10,000 Brembo brake system was more then adequate to pulling the car down in a hurry from mid triple digit speeds. With the brake, chassis work, body kit, wheels, paint, and interior upgrades, I suspect this Camaro ran about $135,000+ out the door. Still haven't driven a ZL1, but now I have ridden in one at very high speeds, that were well below its potential. Thanks for the Friday night fun, Ron. PS! Makes up for getting bit in the right foot early this AM by a big(mixed?) Pit Bull named Sugar. Was trying to deliver some circus tickets for the neighbors kids and their guard dog was out. Punched a couple of holes in my right foot, but that was better then my legs, torso , or throat, as he had me down after I slipped in the wet grass and fell back against the house. So, also suffering from a bit of a headache from a banged head and twisted back with sore neck and ribs. But, hey, when I got home tonight, they had delivered a delicious chocolate cake that said 'Sorry Tre' Fitting words, indeed. Need to humorously tell them, that a comma would have delivered the proper sentiment... col! Still love Pits.
  
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Pig_Iron on Mar 14, 2014

I wonder if it will come with those patented GM non-functional air bags?

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