The virtually all-new 2015 Ford Mustang is one heck of a great car, which left enthusiasts wondering if Camaro’s winning sales streak could continue. Well, wonder no more, because Chevrolet has delivered an entirely new pony car of its own. You'll know it instantly as a Camaro, but everything else is completely new.
“We have had the incredible opportunity to meet literally thousands of Gen 5 Camaro owners who provided direct feedback on what they loved about their car and what they wanted for the next-gen Camaro,” said Al Oppenheiser, Camaro chief engineer. “As a result, the 2016 Camaro builds on what made the current Camaro such a success with more power, more agile handling and more technology. We expect it will set the new benchmark in the segment—and give a new generation of enthusiasts a reason to fall in love with Camaro.”
Camaro’s iconic design was in very good hands.
“From every angle, you'll never mistake this for anything but a Camaro,” said Tom Peters, design director. “We’ve taken that iconic design and amplified its proportions to reflect a more dynamic driving experience—like the T-shirt on a muscular physique.”
Apt description. As with the Corvette Stingray, body panels and hood look more sculptured, tighter, and dynamic to give Camaro a more athletic stance. GM claims the car spent 350 hours in the wind tunnel to reduce drag on LT models and increase downforce on high-performance SS editions. LEDs give the lights a signature look with light blades on SS. Overall, the car looks very nice, but is not as dramatic as some might have hoped. Then again, why mess with a basic design that’s endured so well?
