Difference in 2011 n 2012

[SpkCamaro12]

I found a really nice 2011 2SS/RS for 25k with only 25k miles. Might do the upgrade from LT to SS if I can get a good trade in value. But I was wonder what difference is the 2011 n 2012s?

[Fiveg56]

Powertrain

First and foremost, the 2012 Camaro will get an improved version of the direct-injected 3.6 liter V6 LLT engine. Dubbed LFX and also standard in the Cadillac SRX and Chevy Impala, the powerplant has several advantages compared to the outgoing LLT, including:
New cylinder head design with integrated exhaust manifold
Improved intake port design and larger intake valves within the cylinder heads
Longer-duration intake camshafts
Composite intake manifold
New fuel pump and isolated fuel rail
New, optimized-flow fuel injectors
Structural front cover and cylinder block enhancements
Stronger and lighter-weight connecting rods
Camshaft cap and throttle body design enhancements

The LFX is good for for a whopping 323 horsepower (241 kW) at 6,800 RPM — an increase of 11 ponies (8 kW) compared to the LLT — without so much as a drop in fuel economy. The new engine, however, isn’t only about more power — it’s also 20.5 pounds (9.3 kg) lighter than its predecessor, providing a more balanced driving experience.

Rounding out the powerplant changes are a new fuel pump for the direct injection system that’s quieter as well as a new isolated fuel rail system that reduces fuel system noise. The addition of the LFX puts the Camaro at the top of the pony car power wars in the V6 segment.

FE4 Suspension

With a focus on refined handling, the FE4 package — exclusive to the Camaro SS coupe — provides more effective body control and more precise response in performance driving situations. It includes:
Retuned front and rear dampers
New solid front (23 mm) and rear (24 mm) stabilizer bars
Twenty-inch aluminum wheels and P245/45R20 (front) and P275/40R20 (rear) tires (SS)

“Our objective was to create a more precise sport suspension for the SS coupe, with greater road-holding capability,” said Al Oppenheiser, Camaro chief engineer. ”We applied lessons learned from extensive track testing to better refine the suspension geometry for flatter cornering, a more neutral balance during hard turns, and minimized understeer at the limit.”

With adjusted suspension geometry and reshaped stabilizer bars, the FE4 has its roots in the ongoing development of the king of all Camaros — the ZL1.

Interior

Most likely the subject of most Camaro-related complaints is the the interior of the 2010 and 2011 Camaro. Chevy has rectified this with ergonomic and technology updates, including:
Revised instrument panel appearance with new instrument graphics and trim
New steering wheel design intended to support performance driving
Power lift feature for the front passenger seat
Rear Vision Package that consists of a rear view camera inside of the auto-dimming rear view mirror in the existing Rear Park Assist feature

Exterior

Chevy will also make a number of updates to what is most likely the best aspect of the fifth-generation Camaro, including:
A new standard rear spoiler
Standard tail lamps that were previously part of the optional RS appearance package
The addition of a new body-color “sharkfin” antenna for the RS package
Crystal Red Tintcoat will replace Red Jewel as exterior color


Complete RPO code list for 2012 http://eogld.ecomm.gm.com/NASApp/dom...D=11762&type=0

[SpkCamaro12]

That seems mostly about the LFX itself which I have now. Other than that V8 of course in the SS what's different in the 2011 and 2012 models overall. Like does the RS package in them still have the HUD, Wheels etc in the different years.

Thanks for all that tho good info.

[slick rick]

Originally Posted by SpkCamaro12

That seems mostly about the LFX itself which I have now. Other than that V8 of course in the SS what's different in the 2011 and 2012 models overall. Like does the RS package in them still have the HUD, Wheels etc in the different years.

Thanks for all that tho good info.

HUD was never part of the RS appearance package. It was part of the 2LT and 2SS trim level.

[SpkCamaro12]

Originally Posted by slick rick

HUD was never part of the RS appearance package. It was part of the 2LT and 2SS trim level.

Ahh yeah that's right. Well then it seems like there really isn't no difference from the 2012 and 2011. Only thing I kno that's different is the speedometer font is bigger then the 2012

[t!mbo]

the passenger seat is also height adjustable in 2012...

And as he mentioned before the suspension got better.

[caverman]

Here are some differences:
Guages
Steering Wheel (completely different. I don't like the '12s)
Dash
2012 comes with rear view camera
2012 has power passenger seat
2012 has the upgraded FE4 suspension (probably worth the differnce alone)
2012 RS comes with painted roof anteana
2012 has door locks in door panel
I'm 90% sure the wheels are different (absolultely different in '13)

[mdub76]

the newer steering wheel is ugly as hell!

[SpkCamaro12]

I'd be going from a 2012 to a 2011 to clear that up.
I'd like to stay with a 12 but I don't think ill be able to find as good deal like this 11.

[caverman]

The biggest thing is probably going to be the loss of the power passenger seat and the suspension. You can actually upgrade both of those. If you don't do any racing or corner carving then the FE3 is still good....just not AS good.

[SpkCamaro12]

Ya, and living in Florida we don't have good roads to drive on so wouldn't have to worry about that so much haha.

[djm96z28]

Originally Posted by caverman

Here are some differences:
Guages
Steering Wheel (completely different. I don't like the '12s)
Dash
2012 comes with rear view camera
2012 has power passenger seat
2012 has the upgraded FE4 suspension (probably worth the differnce alone)
2012 RS comes with painted roof anteana
2012 has door locks in door panel
I'm 90% sure the wheels are different (absolultely different in '13)

A rear view camera is not standard in the 2012. Mine does not have one.

Also, the 2012 wheels are the same as the 2011's.

[caverman]

Originally Posted by djm96z28

A rear view camera is not standard in the 2012. Mine does not have one.

I'm pretty sure it does on the 2SS.

Originally Posted by djm96z28

Also, the 2012 wheels are the same as the 2011's.

I couldn't remember if it was '12 or '13 when they changed the wheels. That's why I said 90%. I was thinking it was the '12 since they made so many changes.