First Spy Shots of All-New 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, Possibly the ZL1 or SS 1LE

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Ford revived the pony car genre in the mid-2000s (after inventing it in the 1960s) with the Mustang Mk5, but it was GM that modernized the segment with the 2010 Camaro Mk5. The Blue Oval followed GM's example with the all-new 2015 Mustang Mk6, but it won't be the only new kid of the block, as Chevrolet is readying its response with the sixth-generation Camaro that we spied here for the very first time.

The pictures were taken from a distance, so they're not crystal clear, but they're good enough for us to notice the shape of the car and certain interesting details such as the pair of vents on the hood, the quad pipes, big wheels and what looks like a big spoiler at the back.

As pointed out by our man behind the camera, these cues suggest that we could be looking at a high-performance edition of the next Camaro, possibly the ZL1 or the lesser-potent, SS 1LE replacement.

In regards to the shape of the car, it appears to have thinner, yet more rounded buttocks, together with a shorter trunk lid and a sloping rear windshield. And as if the current Camaro wasn't claustrophobic enough, the roof seems to have been lowered further, or at least that's what we get from these images.

While the exterior appearance of the new Camaro Mk6 will certainly grab the headlines, it's not the only thing that will change, as significant revisions are to be found underneath the sheet metal starting with a new platform.

The new Camaro moves to GM's lighter and more sophisticated Alpha rear-drive architecture found in Cadillac's new ATS and CTS models. Given the good reviews that both models have received in terms of handling, the Camaro should prove to be a fun ride, especially if drops a couple hundred pounds, as rumored.

In the powertrain department, the current model's 3.6-liter V6 should carry on with 323hp or even more, if GM tweaks it, while there's a strong possibility that the SS may get the new Corvette Stingray's LT1 6.2-liter V8 with 455-horses. To combat Ford and the new Mustang with the 2.3-liter turbocharged four Ecoboost engine, GM is believed to offer a tuned version of the 2.0-liter turbocharged four found in the ATS and CTS, in which it generates 272hp.

Besides the traditional manual gearbox, the next Camaro will be offered with an automatic, possibly GM's new 8-speed unit that was just introduced in the Corvette Stingray.

The new Camaro is expected to launch late next year as a 2016MY, initially as a coupe, with the convertible and top-end performance editions to follow in 2016.

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2016 Chevy Camaro Render is Pretty Convincing

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Two of the most common questions surrounding the next generation Chevrolet Camaro are what it will look like and how much will it weigh.

Chevy's prototypes suggest that the 6th generation Camaro will have a sleeker body, while the shift to General Motor's lighter, scalable Alpha platform that underpins the Cadillac ATS sedan and coupe, should do its part to bring down the curb weight.

There's not much we can add to the second question without direct input from GM, but in regards to the first part, perhaps these new renders from artist Chazcron on the Camaro6 forum can partially and temporarily satisfy your natural design curiosity.

"I decided I can glean enough information from existing camo shots to craft a rough 3D model. Keep in mind that I am using my own interpretation of the camo shots," said Chazcron in a posting.

While we do know that the next Camaro Coupe will enter production in late 2015 as a 2016MY, the date and place of its public debut remain a mystery.

http://www.carscoops.com/2014/12/2016-chevy-camaro-render-is-pretty.html

 

[MATT]

Looks so similar to the current camaro?! Looks like a refresh instead of a new model. New Mustang looks like more of a change.

 

[Loyo911]

Guess they were afraid to mess with the success of the current Camaro design. But that's playing it for extremely safe. The underpinnings and performance better improve or they'll basically be selling the same car as the last few years.

 

[Supra93]

This Photo Likely Reveals 2016 Chevrolet Camaro's Side Body

Part by part, we're getting to know Chevy's next-gen 2016 Camaro, as after what many believe to be the headlamps of the production car, we have a picture of the car's side.

Someone with more knowledge of the manufacturing process and respective tools than me might want to chip in, but this image appears to depict one of the dies upon which the single, rear half section of the side body panel is stamped on before it moves on the next die.

The reason why we think it shows the next Camaro is the lack of the three cosmetic gills ahead of the rear fender of the current car, along with the much larger distance between the rear quarter window and the fender crease as well as the more tapered roofline, as seen on recent prototypes.

Take a look for yourself below and tell us your thoughts in the comments.

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[AZ Wildcat]

Is that the new Camaro or the current one? Can't tell

 

[MATT]

That render looks like the current Camaro with just the Corvette's hood.

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