2016 camaro car and driver test drive

The new camaro ss out accelerates, out brakes, and out grips the new now almost two years old mustang. When chevrolet introduced the camaro back in 1966, it was the first pony car to be produced by general motors. With more horsepower and a curb weight down 214 pounds from the last camaro ss we tested, the new 2016 camaro ss put down some frighteningly quick numbers at the track. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. A tall driver can strap on his helmet and take the camaro ss for a track day. Jul 19, 2017 arriving in february 2016, our alphaplatform camaro, which gm says is 220 pounds lighter than the zetaplatform car it replaces, was fresh off a comparison test victory over the mustang gt and. The newfor2016camaro is a formidable foe, with the ss toppling the gtinitsfirstcomparo, andboththev6 and v8 camaros earning 10best awards the past two years. Arriving in february 2016, our alphaplatform camaro, which gm says is 220 pounds lighter than the zetaplatform car it replaces, was fresh off a comparisontest victory over the mustang gt and had just received its first of two 10best trophies it won in 2016 and 2017. The old camaro had evolved into a respectable enough driver, but was cursed with an interior that was wince worthy at best. Used 2016 chevrolet camaro engine standard is the 2.

Oct 15, 2015 we spend 800 miles in a 2016 camaro ss to get some driving impressions. Whether you are a longtime camaro fan or looking for a fun sport coupe, the 2016 camaro is a car you must drive. That time made it the 14thfastest production car at the 12. We had a preliminary take on this question last october, when a first drive of a new camaro v6. Unlike the sixcylinder camaros of the recent past, driving the 2016 version triggered zero memories of.

Com the 2016 chevrolet camaro was introduced in 2015 as a fully redesigned coupe with a choice of v6 and v8. The chevrolet ss is a fullsize fourdoor sports sedan with one engine, a huge 6. Teen driver, which provides a driving report card to parents after a teenaged driver has taken the camaro for a literal or figurative spin, is also aboard. General motors has been planning this for a long time. Full test of the 2016 chevrolet camaro v6 with a sixspeed manual. The new one is a revelation, a barnstorming driver s car, a muscle heads. As the chevrolet camaro enters its sixth generation, it.

There is also the 707horsepower supercharged challenger hellcat, but thats in a tiresmoking world of its own. Chevrolets popular camaro pony car looks familiar, but is allnew and surprisingly modern under the skin. The 6thgen pony car is slimmed down and hightech, but still looks ready to rip a burnout while blasting some billy squier. The completely redesigned 2016 chevrolet camaro might look like a clever update of the 2015 model, but its an entirely new car, riding on a. Mar 07, 2016 march 7, 2016 we put several muscle cars to the test and crowned one the best muscle car of 2016. I was there to drive the car and mend some fences with gm. Jan 25, 2016 the chevrolet ss is a fullsize fourdoor sports sedan with one engine, a huge 6. Its pretty easy to think of the 2016 chevrolet camaro 2l turbo as a fuelsipping special for aroundtown driving, which it is if you measure the car by its 2231 mpg cityhighway epa rating.

Road test editor robin warner sums it all up below. The new camaro comes out this fall with three engine choices, two transmissions and less weight. The sixthgeneration chevrolet camaro v6 redefines what it means to be a sub v8 muscle car. Rating is available when the video has been rented. Theres really only one competitor to the ss, and its a worthy one, a dodge challenger with a 392 cubic. Senior editor greg migliore test drives the 2016 chevy camaro prototype hours after the sports car was revealed on belle isle in detroit. The new one is a revelation, a barnstorming driver s car, a muscle. It doesnt try to live up to any legacy, but writes an entirely new page for the camaro. The 2016 camaro ss, friends, is a middle finger on four wheels. Oct 26, 2015 we test the procharger p1sc1 on a 2016 camaro ss. It doesnt try to live up to any legacy, but writes an entirely. Sixthgen camaro gets nipped and tucked, learns some manners. We take a 2016 camaro ss for a drag and dyno test and compare the numbers as stock and with a procharger p1sc1 centrifugal supercharger.

We have 1,209 2016 chevrolet camaro vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 827 1owner cars, and 1,320 personal use cars. After seemingly coming out of nowhere to swoop and snag from 14 other contenders our 2016 car of the year award, we chose the traditional favorite, a v8powered camaro ss 2ss, to drive for a. Jan 19, 2016 a tall driver can strap on his helmet and take the camaro ss for a track day. Nimble handling and more powerful v6 and v8 engine choices up the. Jan 09, 2014 driving the 580 horsepower camaro zl1 can bring out the high school hooligan in a driver, for better and for worse. Thats an absurd number, one that puts the 2016 chevrolet camaro in the company of lunatic metal like this years audi r8, bmw m3, and bentley continental gt speed. Nov 16, 2015 on the drive up to helena, we swapped seats a bit and got to know the car. Our test drive was limited to reasonably paced laps of the indycar circuit at detroits belle isle. Presented with the chevys greater power, better handling, and. We have 1,209 2016 chevrolet camaro vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 827 1.

The 2016 chevrolet camaro is lighter, more powerful and really. For some reason, car and driver tested an 8speed auto camaro and a 6speed manual mustang, so figure youll lose a tenth or two with a manual. Driving the 580 horsepower camaro zl1 can bring out the high school hooligan in a driver, for better and for worse. Oct 16, 2015 the old camaro had evolved into a respectable enough driver, but was cursed with an interior that was wince worthy at best. Arriving in february 2016, our alphaplatform camaro, which gm says is 220 pounds lighter than the zetaplatform car it replaces, was fresh off a comparisontest victory over the mustang gt. The 2016 chevrolet camaro ss felt more like a corvette than an evolution of the previous pony car. For folks that want a funtodrive budget convertible or a nice, loaded sports car without the firebreathing, gasguzzling 6.

The sixthgeneration camaros goodness survives when equipped with the new base fourcylinder engine. Theres real, no excuses driving precision here but it also retains its rear drive. Jun 28, 2017 the camaro zl1 1le ran faster than corvettes and ferraris at germanys nurburgring thanks to a lap time of 7. The sixthgeneration chevrolet camaro v6 redefines what it means to be a subv8 muscle car. Full test of the 2016 chevrolet camaro convertible ss v8 with an automatic transmission. Chevrolet camaro ss automatic in 60 seconds car and driver.

We spend 800 miles in a 2016 camaro ss to get some driving impressions. Hilariously, the cars sprint time isnt anywhere close to what makes it remarkable. Menacing yet sophisticated with its hunkereddown stance, its a great car to be seen in. While the interior is still a little gimmicky the giant binnacle around the instrument cluster is ridiculous, you guys the 2016 camaro is a much nicer place to be than the gen 5. Teen driver, which provides a driving report card to parents after a teenaged driver has. The camaro may evoke thoughts of roaring engines and smokey burnouts but it may surprise you with its new found precision. Oct 16, 2015 road test editor robin warner sums it all up below. Our tallest staff driver, at 6 feet, 3 inches, didnt. Two icons of american muscle drive straight past the drag strip and deep into sportscar. Nov 30, 2015 2016 chevrolet camaro ss video road test. We knew that the new camaro would be lighter than the old one, in part because it would ride on a version of the alpha.

Otherwise, the car continues with the same limited menu of driver assistance and collisionavoidance technologies. Oct 16, 2015 full test with performance data of the allnewand supremely excellentchevrolet camaro in v8powered ss trim. Chevrolets 2016 camaro is a 21stcentury street fighter. A stiff ride can be traced to aggressive spring rates and optional 20inch wheels with runflat tires, but the structure never quivers or protests. The front buckets are comfortable and finally have enough room for a tall driver in a helmet. In the mid1980s a friend of mine had bought a used 1974 camaro, a car whose details float vaguely in my muscle car memory. We replaced the camaros rear goodyear eagle f1 asymmetric 3 runflat tires before our final test, but the goodyear summer rubber split time. Lighter and more powerful is usually a good formula for a performance car. Shop, watch video walkarounds and compare prices on used 2016 chevrolet volt listings. After driving the camaro for a few laps around belle isle sunday, mark phelan has nice things to say about the v6 version. Theres really only one competitor to the ss, and its a worthy one, a dodge challenger with a 392 cubicinch hemi. Used 2016 chevrolet volt for sale test drive at home. The 2016 camaro ss is the most powerful camaro ss in the cars history, with a new 6.

Standard equipment on every 2016 camaro is the drive mode selector, which allows the driver to select the levels for the cars steering, stability control, shift timing, and throttle response. Oct 27, 2015 the 2016 chevrolet camaro ss sends the ford mustang gt to the slaughter. General motors wanted me to drive a 2016 camaro engineering vehicle so badly they. But like the previousgeneration camaro, the sixthgen car s chunky, choppedroof design makes for terrible visibility, both inward and outward. Standard equipment on every 2016 camaro is the drive mode selector, which allows the driver to select the. The 2016 chevrolet camaro ss sends the ford mustang gt to the slaughter.

Nimble handling and more powerful v6 and v8 engine choices up the camaros performance quotient, while updated tech features make its cabin fully competitive with anything in the musclecar class. Mar 18, 2016 its pretty easy to think of the 2016 chevrolet camaro 2l turbo as a fuelsipping special for aroundtown driving, which it is if you measure the car by its 2231 mpg cityhighway epa rating. Used 2016 chevrolet camaro for sale with photos cargurus. We take a 2016 camaro ss for a drag and dyno test and compare the numbers as stock and with a procharger p1sc1 centrifugal. Apr 01, 2016 the completely redesigned 2016 chevrolet camaro might look like a clever update of the 2015 model, but its an entirely new car, riding on a platform shared with the cadillac cts and ats.