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performance center news the 2010 chevrolet camaro­an old friend returns with a new attitude camaro as dozens of factory options chevrolet accessories and gm performance parts components are offered each is designed to enhance the appearance performance or comfort of the camaro see the camaro performance and accessories section on page 322 for the parts to bolt onto your new camaro additional highlights of the new camaro include · v-6 models offered with an aisin warner ay6 six-speed manual or hydra-matic 6l50 six-speed automatic · ss model offered with a tremec tr6060 six-speed manual or a hydra-matic 6l80 six-speed automatic · four-wheel independent suspension system including a 4.5-link rear suspension · variable-rate power steering with the rack mounted forward of the front axle for greater driver feel · four-wheel disc brake systems standard on all models including four-piston fixed brembo calipers on ss models · stabilitraktm stability control system and traction control standard on all models · competitive/sport modes for the stability system offered on ss models including launch control on ss models equipped with the six-speed manual transmission · detailed interior with heritage-inspired design excellent attention to detail and available ambient lighting via led light pipe technology · standard side curtain air bags and front-seat pelvis/thorax side air bags more than the sum of its features the new camaro is remarkable for its superior build quality and attention to detail single-piece side body stampings for example help form a stronger body structure and enable a more precise assembly minimal gaps between panels and features such as automatic indexing of the frameless door windows are evidence the new camaro is built to an unprecedented level of refinement there are wonderful details throughout too like an available interior center console that evokes the look of a similar option on 1969 models including four rectangular gauges the new camaro also has technologies that enhance performance comfort and convenience including · · · · · · · bluetooth phone connectivity premium boston acoustics audio system usb connectivity head-up display ultrasonic rear parking assist remote vehicle starting system onstar muscle car fans rejoice the chevrolet camaro returns to production in 2009 after a seven-year hiatus it hits the streets as a 2010 model and carries more than heritageinspired design the new camaro is a true sports car of the 21st century blending great performance and styling with advanced technology and surprising efficiency in short it delivers on the expectations of enthusiasts old and new is competitive with the world s best and is wrapped in an instantly recognizable design the camaro is offered in v-6-powered ls and lt models along with the next-generation muscle car the camaro ss it s powered by the ls3 6.2l all-aluminum v-8 and rated at 422 horsepower with the manual transmission all models and powertrain combinations include six-speed transmissions either manual or automatic that better match power to rpm for a greater feeling of performance as well as better fuel economy engines paired with an automatic transmission known by the l99 engine code also feature gm s fuel-saving active fuel management system which deactivates half of the engine s cylinders in light-load driving conditions such as highway cruising and while the ls3 is unquestionably a powerhouse engine the ls and lt models advanced 3.6l engine is a potent performer in its own right it uses gasoline direct injection and a high 11.3:1 compression ratio to make 304 horsepower variable valve timing optimizes power and fuel economy across the rpm band while the direct injection system significantly reduces cold-start emissions chevrolet estimates v-6-powered camaro models should cover the quarter-mile in the mid to high-14-second range at approximately 100 mph that s equivalent to the performance of lt1-powered z28 models of the early 1990s the ls3-powered camaro ss is projected to launch down the drag strip in the low to mid-13s at approximately 110 mph heritage design at a glance there s no mistaking the 2010 camaro for any other car but it also reflects a modern design ethic that uses heritage cues to accentuate a completely contemporary proportion elements such as a forward-v shape at the front of the car and gills in front of the rear fenders are distinctly camaro features as are the broad rear fender shoulders ls and lt models are offered with 18 and 19-inch wheels while the ss comes standard with 20-inch wheels an available rs package adds further exterior distinction including hid headlamps a rear spoiler specific taillights and more a well-executed balance of heritage modern design and attention to detail also characterizes the camaro s interior a pair of deeply recessed instrument binnacles that feature round gauges in square housings is a nod to classic camaros while details such as large chrome-trimmed controls low-gloss surfaces led ambient and backlighting and premium materials convey a richness that is unprecedented in previous camaro models help from down under development of the new camaro was truly a global affair with the idea and initial design concepts originating in the united states the bulk of the vehicle s development was spearheaded by gm s engineering team in australia the same team that developed the new rear-drive platform on which the camaro is built it was introduced in north america on the pontiac g8 but is also used in markets around the world production takes place at gm s worldclass facility in oshawa ontario canada designed for personalization when it was introduced in 1967 the camaro s success came not only in its distinctive design and performance but the seemingly endless range of options that encouraged owners to personalize their cars that spirit of personalization returns with the 2010 2010 camaro specifications dimensions wheelbase in 112.3 overall height in 53.8 overall length in 189.6 overall width in 75.9 chassis suspension front multi-link macpherson strut with direct acting stabilizer bar progressive-rate coil springs and fully adjustable camber caster and toe rear multi-link independent progressive-rate coil springs over shocks fully adjustable camber and toe steering variable-ratio rack-and-pinion steering ratio 16.1:1 transmissions/axles ls/lt six-speed manual six-speed automatic final drive ratio wheels tires wheel size in tires aisin warner ay6 hydra-matic 6l50 3.27 ls/lt 18 x 7.5 ls or 19 x 8 p245/55r18 p245/45r19 ss tremec tr6060 hydra-matic 6l80 3.45 man 3.27 auto ss 20 x 8 front 20 x 9 rear p245/45r20 front p245/40r20 rear track front in 63.7 track rear in 64.1 ls/lt 63.7 ss curb weight approx lbs 3750 ls 3775 lt 3900 ss engine type cylinder block bore in mm stroke in mm displacement cu in cc cylinder heads compression ratio valvetrain ignition system fuel delivery horsepower rpm torque lb-ft rpm brakes type calipers front calipers rear rotor diameter front in rotor diameter rear in ls/lt 3.6l sidi vvt llt cast aluminum 3.70 94 3.37 85.6 217 3564 aluminum 11.3:1 dohc variable valve timing distributorless coil-near-plug high-pressure direct injection 304 6400 270 5200 ls/lt 4-wheel disc w/abs single-piston iron single-piston aluminum 12.64 12.40 ss 6.2l v-8 ls3/l99 cast aluminum 4.06 103.25 3.62 92 376 6162 aluminum 10.7:1 ohv active fuel management l99 distributorless coil-near-plug returnless multi-port injection 422 5000 ls3 408 4500 ls3 ss 4-wheel disc w/abs 4-piston aluminum brembo 4-piston aluminum brembo 14.00 14.40 4 buy online at www.gmperformanceparts.com buy online at www.gmperformanceparts.com 5

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