The Official Sixth Gen Camaro Thread!

[MX793]

Pretty sure the 3.6 is optional in the ATS.  But not with a manual.

[Rich]

If the ATS came with a V6 and stick and new gauges, I know what I'd be getting after Spain.

[68_427]

Yup. GM could use a Focus competitor, not another coupe.

..... You mean the cruze

[CaminoRacer]

..... You mean the cruze

Cruze SS, Cruze hatchback.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

Just left the Chevy Dealership by my house! I was driving past as they rolled out a Yellow V6 Camaro. The first thing i noticed is the 6th Gen looks HALF the size of the 5th Gen cars on the lot! Second the rear window looks damn near Horizontal! The front is more beak like than the out going model also! Pictures don't do the changes made justice! On a side note the salesman asked me if I wanted one of the 3 Z28s he had in stock! LOL!!!

[68_427]

Cruze SS, Cruze hatchback.

Ideally you have this new sportscar roll out with a Cruze SS.  Bring back the Cheetah name, and in comes old people who may remember the original, people who want an american sports car with real sportscar styling but don't need a V8, and flat brimmed kiddos who will then walk out with a Cruze SS lease. 

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

I Remember the LS1 powered Maro/Vette were close in horse power but this Camaro easily out gunned this C7. Seems like the C7 was down on power for some reason.
http://blog.caranddriver.com/dyno-shows-2016-chevrolet-camaro-ss-out-muscles-the-corvette/

[GoCougs]

Saw my first 2016 Camaro in the wild today - a blue SS. I was thinking it'd look more generic and watered IRL versus the 5th gen but no way - it is stunning in person. I'm even more convinced that this is one of the best cars on sale today in any class and at any price.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

Saw my first 2016 Camaro in the wild today - a blue SS. I was thinking it'd look more generic and watered IRL versus the 5th gen but no way - it is stunning in person. I'm even more convinced that this is one of the best cars on sale today in any class and at any price.

I agree! It's a good looking car in person even though 99% of the motoring public will think it's a Gen 5 version....

[Eye of the Tiger]

Saw my first 2016 Camaro in the wild today - a blue SS. I was thinking it'd look more generic and watered IRL versus the 5th gen but no way - it is stunning in person. I'm even more convinced that this is one of the best cars on sale today in any class and at any price.

That is amazing, because the base engine is a turbo four.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

That is amazing, because the base engine is a turbo four. SS has a LT1.......... 

[Eye of the Tiger]

I love turbo fours.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

I love turbo fours.

Me too. But not in a pony Car......

[Eye of the Tiger]

Me too. But not in a pony Car......

I'll take one for the team. Or just call the 4 cyl trim a Beretta.

[FlatBlackCaddy]

Me too. But not in a pony Car......

Exactly, these things are porkers. Even a 6 will struggle.

[12,000 RPM]

If the ATS came with a V6 and stick and new gauges, I know what I'd be getting after Spain.

It's amazing... I think I can count the # of stickshift sedans with more than 4 cylinders on one hand. BMW 3, M3, M5, Chevy SS, ATS-V.... OK, maybe there is a Panamera, what am I forgetting?

Maybe they can put whatever engine generator tech they use in Forza in these 4 banger rides. Seems like our only hope

Exactly, these things are porkers. Even a 6 will struggle.

I dont know if I would call a 14 flat in the quarter struggling.... that's almost as fast as a V6 Camry bro

[MX793]

It's amazing... I think I can count the # of stickshift sedans with more than 4 cylinders on one hand. BMW 3, M3, M5, Chevy SS, ATS-V.... OK, maybe there is a Panamera, what am I forgetting?

Maybe they can put whatever engine generator tech they use in Forza in these 4 banger rides. Seems like our only hope

S4 definitely and I think the XF may offer one with the V6.

But the point stands:  it's a very short list.

[12,000 RPM]

New S4 is auto only so far.... XE and XF do not

[MX793]

New S4 is auto only so far.... XE and XF do not

Audi's website says 6MT is the standard transmission for the 2016 MY.

[SJ_GTI]

Audi's website says 6MT is the standard transmission for the 2016 MY.

Current one comes standard with 6MT, new model will supposedly be auto-only.

[MX793]

Current one comes standard with 6MT, new model will supposedly be auto-only.

I'm concerned with what I can buy today.  2017 model is not out yet.

[12,000 RPM]

Used market is still awesome and will be even more so once I'm back in the market again.

[MX793]

Used market is still awesome and will be even more so once I'm back in the market again.

The reason manuals are going away in new cars is because few bought them new.  There will reach a point in the very near future when finding an MT on the used market will be an Easter egg hunt.  It's already getting to be that way.

[12,000 RPM]

There are plenty of MT cars... just not sedans with more than 4 cylinders

I have my short list of next cars though.

[GoCougs]

Huh? The 2016 Camaro V6 runs ~13.5-13.7 sec in the 1/4 mile...

Who would have thought 5, 7 or 10 years ago that in MY2016 Americans (particularly the Camaro) would be the last real bastion of driving enthusiasm - N/A engines, 8,000+ rpm red lines, M/Ts, lots of V8s.

[12,000 RPM]

Huh? The 2016 Camaro V6 runs ~13.5-13.7 sec in the 1/4 mile...

No

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2016-chevrolet-camaro-v-6-manual-test-review

Standing ¼-mile: 14.1 sec @ 100mph

[12,000 RPM]

C&D reviewed the new 340i and bitched about the automatic rev match feature on the 6MT

Had a thought. It's not for fun. It's for emissions controls

[MX793]

I'm not sure rev matching manuals would make a difference in any standardized emission or fuel economy test.

[FlatBlackCaddy]

"The last real bastion of automotive enthusiasm"

is NOT!!

NOT NOT NOT

found within a 2 ton windowless slab of metal.

[Eye of the Tiger]

"The last real bastion of automotive enthusiasm"

is NOT!!

NOT NOT NOT

found within a 2 ton windowless slab of metal.

It is in The Official 2016 Camaro Thread!