2016 Camaro sports classic lines coupled with aerodynamics

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John Goreham

Contributing Writer, GM-Trucks.com

5/11/2015

The new design of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro looks very familiar to anyone with an eye for '67 to '69 Camaros. Chevy has clearly retained the retro-awesome looks for the new generation as the above teaser image shows. GM chose to retain the classic lines and work to improve the car's aerodynamics. Apparently, it worked.

 

Chevy claims the new car has 30 percent less aerodynamic lift than the outgoing generation. Commenting on the new model Kirk Bennion, Exterior Design manager said:

 

“The importance of aerodynamics increases exponentially as we increase vehicle performance. As engine output increases, we need more engine cooling. As acceleration and top speeds climb, we need to reduce lift for better high-speed stability. However, we cannot make any changes at the expense of increasing drag, which can hurt fuel economy. To balance these different aerodynamic targets, we tested literally hundreds of changes on the new Camaro, millimeters at a time.”

 

The full reveal of the 2016 Camaro comes this Saturday, May 16th.

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The new Alpha platgorm Camaro will also get new engine options. It will reportedly have a 270-horsepower, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, a 330-horsepower 3.6-liter V6, or a 440 horsepower 6.2-liter LS1 V8.