Z28 2dr Coupe (7.0L 8cyl 6M)
Z28 2dr Coupe (7.0L 8cyl 6M)
Z28 2dr Coupe (7.0L 8cyl 6M)
Z28 2dr Coupe (7.0L 8cyl 6M)
Z28 2dr Coupe (7.0L 8cyl 6M)
Z28 2dr Coupe (7.0L 8cyl 6M)
Z28 2dr Coupe (7.0L 8cyl 6M)
Z28 2dr Coupe (7.0L 8cyl 6M)
Z28 2dr Coupe (7.0L 8cyl 6M)
Z28 2dr Coupe (7.0L 8cyl 6M)
The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro may look like its predecessor, but looks even more refreshed with its bold, angular and aggressive design, the Camaro treads perfectly between an entry-level sports car and a muscle car territory.
The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro comes with three engine options, a 2.0L Inline-4 that puts out 275 hp and up to 295 pound-feet of torque, a 3.6L V6 outputting 335 hp and 284 lb.-ft, and a 6.2L V8 engine outputting 455 hp and 455 lb-ft of torque. The engines can be coupled with either a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed automatic transmission. The Camaro Coupe Base trim is priced at $25,700. The Camaro primarily competes with the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger.
The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe comes in 4 trim lines starting at $25,700 for the base 1LT trim and goes up to $41,300 for the high-end 2SS. There are three engine options to choose from. The Camaro Coupe comes equipped with a plethora of features, including dual-zone automatic climate control, Brembo performance 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS, 4-piston front and rear, dual-outlet stainless steel exhaust with bright tips, and much more.
Trim |
1LT |
2LT |
1SS |
2SS |
---|---|---|---|---|
MSRP |
$25,700 |
$29,800 |
$36,300 |
$41,300 |
Key Features |
Dual-outlet stainless steel exhaust with bright tips |
Dodge MyLink Radio with 8-inch diagonal color touch-screen display, featuring Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capability for compatible phones |
Limited-slip rear differential |
Head-Up Display with color digital readouts for vehicle speed, |
The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT Coupe comes with a turbocharged 2.0 L inline-4 engine that puts out a maximum power of 275 hp and a maximum torque of 295 lb-ft.
The engine's power is transferred to the rear wheels either through a six-speed manual or an optional 8-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. The Camaro Coupe reaches 60 mph in 5.4 seconds and crosses the quarter-mile mark in 15.5 seconds, which are impressive numbers.
Model |
2016 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT Coupe |
2016 Ford Mustang V6 |
2016 Dodge Challenger SXT |
---|---|---|---|
MSRP |
$25,700 |
$24,145 |
$26,995 |
Engine |
2.0 L Inline-4 |
3.7 L V6 |
3.6 L V6 |
Drivetrain |
RWD |
RWD |
RWD |
Transmission |
6-speed manual |
6-speed manual |
8-speed automatic |
Power |
275 hp @ 5600 rpm |
300 hp @ 6500 rpm |
305 hp @ 6350 rpm |
Torque |
295 ft-lbs. @ 3000 rpm |
280 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm |
268 ft-lbs. @ 4800 rpm |
0-60 mph (seconds) |
5.4 |
5.5 |
5.8 |
Quarter-mile (mph) |
14 |
14.1 |
N/A |
Top Speed (mph) |
149 |
162 |
153 |
In comparison, the Camaro has the smallest base engine but is the fastest of the lot, reaching 60 mph in 5.4 seconds and crossing the quarter-mile mark in 14 seconds. The Mustang comes in at second place with increased power outputs of 300 hp and 280 lb-ft but taking 5.5 and 14.1 seconds to reach 60mph and cross the quarter-mile, respectively. The Challenger produces even more power of 305 hp and torque measuring 268 lb-ft, and it takes 5.8 seconds to reach 60 mph.
The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe delivers a fuel-efficiency of 21 mpg in the city, 30 on the highway, and 24 mpg of combined fuel economy. The Camaro Coupe gets a 19-gallon fuel capacity, outputting a range of 399 miles in the city, 570 on the highway, and a combined range of 456 miles. The efficiency figures are on the better side compared with other vehicles in the segment.
Model |
2016 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT Coupe |
2016 Ford Mustang V6 |
2016 Dodge Challenger SXT |
---|---|---|---|
MPG (City) (mpg) |
21 |
17 |
19 |
MPG (Highway) (mpg) |
30 |
28 |
30 |
MPG (Combined) (mpg) |
24 |
21 |
23 |
Fuel Capacity (gallon) |
19.0 |
16.0 |
18.5 |
Range (City/Hwy/Combined) |
399/570/456 |
272/448/336 |
352/555/425 |
The Camaro delivers combined fuel efficiency of 24 mpg, while the Mustang and Challenger offer a combined efficiency of 23 and 21 mpg, respectively. The Chevrolet Camaro has a fuel capacity of 19 gallons, followed by the Dodge with an 18.5-gallon tank. The Mustang has the lowest fuel-capacity of 16 gallons. The Chevy delivers the best-combined range of 456 miles, followed by the Dodge and the Ford providing 425 and 336 miles of range, respectively.
The 2016 Camaro Coupe provides pretty good amounts of space and comfort in the front row, and the materials and elements on the inside vary in quality according to the trim chosen.
The lower trims feature lower-quality materials and fit and finish, while the higher trims have pretty luxurious interiors of great quality. The Camaro has a cargo capacity of 9.1 cu-ft, which is the least in the segment.
Model |
2016 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT Coupe |
2016 Ford Mustang V6Â |
2016 Dodge Challenger SXT |
---|---|---|---|
Seating Capacity |
4 |
4 |
5 |
Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
38.5/N/A/N/A |
37.6/56.3/44.5 |
39.3/58.5/42.0 |
Rear Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
N/A |
34.8/52.2/30.6 |
37.1/53.9/33.1 |
Cargo Capacity (cu-ft) |
9.1 |
13.5 |
16.2 |
The official interior dimensions of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro are not available. But the interior is pretty spacious and on par with the rivals. When it comes to cargo capacity, the Camaro has the least of 9.1 cu-ft, followed by the Ford and the Dodge with an increased 13.5 and 16.2 cu-ft of cargo area. Major interior features include-
The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro features an 8-inch Chevrolet MyLink infotainment unit. It is equipped with Bluetooth, Aux, and USB Connectivity along with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capability. As for audio, there is a premium 9-speaker Bose audio system.
The audio system sounds great and the infotainment unit is responsive. The Camaro is also offered with SiriusXM Satellite Radio. Few key infotainment features include-
The 2016 Camaro Coupe looks just about the same as before with much sharper looks. The Camaro is an aggressive-looking machine with lines and edges making it look more sporty. The front end features LED DRLs along with sleek-looking headlamps.
Lower trims come equipped with 18-inch wheels while the higher end trims come with 20-inch ones. The Camaro Coupe weighs 3,339 and has a length of 188.3 inches and a ground clearance of 4.0 inches.
Model |
2016 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT Coupe |
2016 Ford Mustang V6 |
2016 Dodge Challenger SXT |
---|---|---|---|
Curb Weight (lbs) |
3339 |
3526 |
3885 |
Length (in.) |
188.3 |
188.3 |
197.9 |
Width (in.) |
74.7 |
75.4 |
75.7 |
Height (in.) |
53.1 |
54.4 |
57.5 |
Ground Clearance (in.) |
4.0 |
5.6 |
5.2 |
Wheelbase (in.) |
110.7 |
107.1 |
116.2 |
The 2016 Challenger is the largest among the competition in all dimensions. The Camaro weighs 3,339 lbs, followed by the Mustang that weighs 3,526 lbs, while the Challenger is the heaviest weighing 3,885 lbs. The Challenger also has the longest wheelbase of 116.2 inches, followed by the Camaro with a wheelbase of 110.7 inches, whereas the Mustang has a wheelbase of 107.1 inches. Few key exterior highlight of the coupe include-
The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro comes equipped with many standard safety features, including 4-wheel ABS, dual-stage frontal and side-impact for driver and front passenger airbags, head-curtain side-impact airbags, and head and thorax side-impact and knee for driver and front passenger airbags along with a passenger sensing system. The Camaro is equipped with 4-piston front and rear performance 4-wheel disc brakes from Brembo, which stops it from 60mph at an impressive distance of 124 ft. The 2016 Camaro has not been safety tested by NHTSA but IIHS has conducted crash tests and the scores are impressive assuring the safety of the passengers inside. Few salient safety features include-
The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe comes with the classic muscle car exterior along with a varied range of engines. The Camaro delivers impressive performance even with the small base engine. The fact that the Camaro starts at a higher base price compared to its rivals but it’s better performance does justify that. Overall, the coupe is an attractive choice for the segment.