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[Source: General Motors]
PRESS RELEASE
2010 CHEVY CAMARO'S PERFORMANCE
BLENDS HORSEPOWER WITH
EFFICIENCY
DETROIT
– When it comes to performance,
the 2010 Camaro delivers in
unexpected ways. An advanced
3.6L direct-injected V-6 with
variable valve timing is
standard on LS and LT models. It
offers power and efficiency,
with 304 horsepower (227 kW) and
EPA-rated 29 mpg in highway
driving.
The performance-oriented Camaro
SS offers a pair of 6.2L V-8s,
including one with Active Fuel
Management that helps improve
fuel economy by shutting down
four cylinders during certain
light-load driving conditions.
That model delivers 25 mpg in
EPA-rated highway fuel economy.
Indeed, the surprising fuel
economy of the new Camaro
enhances the driving experience.
LS and LT models are EPA-rated
at 18 mpg in the city and 29 on
the highway with an automatic
transmission; and 17 city and 29
highway with the manual
transmission. Camaro SS with an
automatic is rated at 16 city
and 25 highway; and 16 city/24
highway with the manual
transmission. Notably, none of
Camaro's models is subject to
federal gas guzzler taxes.
For comparison, the more
expensive 2009 Dodge Challenger
SRT8 offers comparable
horsepower to the Camaro SS with
the manual transmission – 425
(317 kW) vs. 426 (318 kW) – and
is EPA-rated at 14 city and 22
highway. When automatic-equipped
models are compared, the Camaro
wins again, with the Challenger
SRT8 rated at 13 city and 19
highway.
All of Camaro's engines channel
their power to a responsive
chassis that features
independent front and rear
suspensions, large,
four-wheel-disc brake systems
with standard ABS and GM's
StabiliTrak electronic stability
control system.
3.6L Direct Injection V-6
Camaro's
3.6L direct injection (DI) V-6
delivers more power through
increased efficiency, while
maintaining fuel economy and
lowering emissions – including a
25-percent drop in cold-start
hydrocarbon emissions. Direct
injection optimizes fuel
delivery to the combustion
chamber by introducing fuel
closer to the combustion
chamber. The fuel injectors are
located beneath the intake ports
and fuel is injected directly
into the cylinder. The result is
better efficiency in the
combustion process leading to
increased fuel efficiency at
part and full throttle.
The 3.6L DI engine produces 304
horsepower (227 kW) at 5,900 rpm
and 273 lb.-ft. of torque (370
Nm) at 5,200 rpm. Its 60-degree
cylinder block and cylinder
heads are cast aluminum to help
reduce mass. A forged steel
crankshaft provides optimal
strength in the bottom end. The
cylinder heads include four
valves per cylinder, with a dual
overhead camshaft design
incorporating infinitely
variable cam phasing.
A full dual exhaust system, with
dual catalytic converters, helps
reduce back pressure for optimum
power. It also helps the engine
reach operating temperature
quicker to help burn off
cold-start emissions. And
despite a compression ratio of
11.3:1, the 3.6L DI engine is
designed to run on regular gas.
Camaro SS's 6.2L Powertrains
Two
6.2L V-8 engines are offered in
the Camaro SS, including the new
L99 on automatic-equipped
vehicles and the LS3 on
manual-equipped models. Both
engines are derived from the LS3
that debuted on the 2008
Corvette.
The 90-degree V-8 includes an
aluminum block (with cast iron
cylinder liners) and aluminum
cylinder heads. The bottom end
of the engine includes a new
structural cast aluminum oil
pan, with an oil capacity of 8.9
quarts (8.5 liters), while the
two-valve cylinder head design
is based on race-proven airflow
dynamics. The intake valves
measure 2.16 inches (55 mm) and
exhaust valves are 1.60 inches
(40.5 mm) in diameter.
The 6.2L engines also use a
roller lifter-style camshaft
with 5-percent greater
intake-side valve lift than the
Corvette's LS3. It manages
airflow that is channeled
through an acoustically tuned
intake manifold with a composite
design that reduces
runner-to-runner variation. The
throttle bore diameter is 90 mm.
Horsepower for the L99 is 400
(298 kW) at 5,900 rpm and torque
is 410 lb.-ft. (556 Nm) at 4,300
rpm. The LS3 develops 426
horsepower (318 kW) at 5,900 rpm
and 420 lb.-ft. (569 Nm) at
4,600 rpm (all numbers are SAE
certified). Output on the L99 is
lower than the LS3 because of a
slighter lower compression ratio
(10.4:1 vs. 10.7:1) and design
features of the Active Fuel
Management System. The L99 is
paired exclusively with an
automatic transmission.
As with the 3.6L models, the SS
models employ a full dual
exhaust system, with two
catalytic converters to reduce
back pressure.
Transmissions
All
Camaro models can be equipped
with either a six-speed manual
or six-speed automatic
transmission. The availability
of a six-speed automatic
transmission is a first for
Camaro.
Standard with the 3.6L engine is
the Aisin AY6 six-speed manual.
It features lower shift effort
and shorter throws for easier
shifting and "fun-to-drive"
characteristics. A hydraulic
clutch and self-adjusting
mechanism eliminates the need
for adjustments throughout the
lifespan of the transmission.
The Hydra-Matic 6L50 six-speed
automatic is optional with
3.6L-equipped models. It has an
aggressive 4.07:1 first gear
ratio that delivers strong
launches, but also provides tall
overdrive ratios that decrease
engine rpm and provide better
fuel efficiency. The 6L50 also
includes driver shift control,
with the driver taking control
via paddle shifts located on the
steering wheel after selecting
the "M" mode on the
console-mounted shifter.
Performance Algorithm Shifting
(PAS) is included with the 6L50.
It lets the electronic
transmission controller override
the automatic gear selection
during high lateral acceleration
maneuvers.
On SS models, the new Tremec TR
6060 six-speed manual is paired
with the LS3. It is designed to
handle the high torque
characteristics of the engine,
while providing shorter throws,
smoother gear synchronization
and greater overall shift feel
with little or no vibration. Its
specs include a solid 290 mm
flywheel and single-plate
clutch. The final drive ratio
for LS3 vehicles is 3.45:1.
The highest-capacity automatic
ever in a GM passenger car, the
Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed
automatic, is matched with the
L99 engine. Like the 6L50
transmission, it features driver
shift control and PAS. The final
drive ratio on all
automatic-equipped Camaro models
is 3.27:1.
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2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO SPECIFICATIONS
Overview
| Models: | Chevrolet Camaro LS, LT and SS |
| Body style / driveline: | four-passenger, front-engine, rear-drive coupe |
| Construction: | unitized body frame, one- and two-sided galvanized steel |
| EPA vehicle class: | coupe |
| Manufacturing location: | Oshawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Key competitors: | Dodge Challenger, Ford Mustang, Nissan 370Z |
Engines
| 3.6L V-6 DI VVT (LLT) | 6.2L V-8 (LS3, L99) | |
| Application: | LS, LT | SS |
| Type: | 3.6L V-6 | 6.2L V-8 |
| Displacement (cu in / cc): | 217 / 3564 | 376 / 6162 |
| Bore & stroke (in / mm): | 3.70 x 3.37 / 94 x 85.6 | 4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92 |
| Block material: | cast aluminum w/ cast-in-place iron bore liners | cast aluminum w/ cast-in-place iron bore liners |
| Cylinder head material: | aluminum | aluminum |
| Valvetrain: | dual overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing | valve-in-head; two valves per cylinder; roller lifters; Active Fuel Management (L99) |
| Ignition system: | electronic individual coil-on-plug; individual cylinder knock control and extended-life platinum-tipped spark plugs | high-energy distributorless ignition; solid state direct-fire ignition w/ coil near plug and integrated ignition |
| Fuel delivery: | direct high-pressure fuel injection | returnless, multi-port fuel injection |
| Compression ratio: | 11.3:1 | 10.7:1 (LS3); 10.4:1 (L99) |
| Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): | 304 / 227 @ 6400 |
426 / 318 @ 5900 (LS3)
400 / 299 @ 5900 (L99) |
| Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): | 273 / 370 @ 5200* |
420 / 569 @ 4600 (LS3)*
410 / 556 @ 4300 (L99)* |
| Recommended fuel: | regular unleaded | premium recommended |
| Maximum engine speed (rpm): | 7000 |
6000 (L99) 6600 (LS3) |
| Emissions controls: | evaporative system, close-coupled catalytic converter, equal-length exhaust, single underfloor catalytic converter, positive crankcase ventilation, intake and exhaust cam phasers, electronic throttle control | evaporative system, close-coupled catalytic converters, positive crankcase ventilation, electronic throttle control |
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Estimated fuel economy
(city / hwy): |
18 / 29 – auto 17 / 29 – man |
16 / 25 – auto 16 / 24 – man |
Transmissions
| Hydra-Matic 6L50 six-speed automatic (LS, LT) w/ TAPshift | Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic (SS) w/ TAPshift | Aisin AY6 six-speed manual (LS, LT) | Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual (SS) | |
| Gear ratios (:1): | ||||
| First: | 4.07 | 4.03 | 4.48 | 3.01 |
| Second: | 2.37 | 2.36 | 2.58 | 2.07 |
| Third: | 1.55 | 1.53 | 1.63 | 1.43 |
| Fourth: | 1.16 | 1.15 | 1.19 | 1.00 |
| Fifth: | 0.85 | 0.85 | 1.00 | 0.84 |
| Sixth: | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.75 | 0.57 |
| Reverse: | 3.06 | 3.06 | 3.67 | 3.28 |
| Final drive ratio: | 3.27 | 3.27 | 3.27 | 3.45 |
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Chassis/Suspension
| Front: | double-ball-joint, multi-link strut; direct-acting stabilizer bar; progressive-rate coil springs; fully adjustable camber, caster and toe |
| Rear: | 4.5-link independent; progressive-rate coil springs over shocks; stabilizer bar; fully adjustable camber and toe |
| Steering type: | variable-ratio rack-and-pinion |
| Steering ratio: | 16.1:1 |
| Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock: | 2.5 |
| Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m): | 37.7/11.5 |
Brakes
| Type: | four-wheel disc w/ ABS; ventilated front and rear rotors; single-piston front calipers and single-piston alloy rear calipers (LS, LT); four-piston fixed Brembo aluminum front and rear calipers (SS) |
| Rotor diameter, front (in / mm): |
LS, LT: 12.64 / 321 SS: 14 / 355 |
| Rotor diameter, rear (in / mm): |
LS, LT: 12.4 / 315 SS: 14.4 / 365 |
| Rotor thickness, front (in / mm): |
LS, LT: 1.18 / 30 SS: 1.26 / 32 |
| Rotor thickness, rear (in / mm): |
LS, LT: 0.9 / 23 SS: 1.1 / 28 |
Wheels/Tires
| LS | LT | SS | |
| Wheel size and type: |
18 x 7.5-inch steel
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18 x 7.5-inch aluminum
19 x 8-inch aluminum |
20 x 8-inch aluminum
(front) 20 x 9-inch aluminum (rear) |
| Tires: | P245/55R18 all-season |
P245/55R18 all-season
P245/50R19 all-season |
P245/45ZR20 summer
(front) P275/40ZR20 summer (rear) |
Dimensions
Exterior
| Wheelbase (in / mm): | 112.3 / 2852 |
| Overall length (in / mm): | 190.4 / 4836 |
| Overall width (in / mm): | 75.5 / 1918 |
| Overall height (in / mm): | 54.2 / 1376 |
| Track, front (in / mm): | 63.7 / 1618 |
| Track, rear (in / mm): |
64.1 / 1628 (LS, LT) 63.7 / 1618 (SS) |
| Curb weight (lb / kg): |
3769 / 1713 – LS w/
automatic 3780 / 1718 – LS w/ manual 3719 / 1687 – LT w/ automatic 3728 / 1691 – LT w/ manual 3902 / 1770 – SS w/ automatic 3849 / 1746 – SS w/ manual |
| Weight balance (% front / rear): | 52 / 48 |
| Coefficient of drag: | 0.37 (LS, LT); 0.35 (SS) |
Interior
| Seating capacity (front / rear): | 2 / 2 |
| Headroom (in / mm): |
front: 37.4 / 950 rear: 35.3 / 897 |
| Legroom (in / mm): |
front: 42.4 / 1077 rear: 29.9 / 757 |
| Shoulder room (in / mm): |
front: 56.9 / 1444 rear: 42.5 / 1080 |
Capacities
| Cargo volume (cu ft / L): | 11.3 / 320 |
| Fuel tank (gal / L): | 19 / 71.9 |
| Engine oil (qt / L): |
3.6L: 7.6 / 7.2 6.2L: 8.9 / 8.5 |
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