Spied: Best closeups yet of 2016 Chevy Camaro prototype (April 7)

Tran · 04-07-2015, 10:17 AM

A 2016 Camaro prototype was caught stuck in some construction traffic, giving our photographers are great opportunity to get the best close-ups yet.

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SuperSound · 04-07-2015, 10:22 AM

Very nice! Looks like a V6 model. For some reason I see BMW 6 series in the rear from these angles. The diffuser looks just right.

IOMike · 04-07-2015, 10:25 AM

20" rims..probably not a v6. The tires are much lower profile on 20's this model, which is a very good thing.

ChefBorOzzy · 04-07-2015, 10:26 AM

245/40/20? Disappointed that it's 20s again.

Splitter · 04-07-2015, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IOMike

20" rims..probably not a v6. The tires are much lower profile on 20's this model, which is a very good thing.

Every V6 RS has 20 inch rims. (2010-2015).

Look at the calipers. They're extremely small. This is not the V8.

I dont get why people dissect the visual stuff. Like the lights. The wheels. etc. Those will all be different from the actual car, I can guarantee.

Great photos, thanks for posting them.

SuperSound · 04-07-2015, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IOMike

20" rims..probably not a v6. The tires are much lower profile on 20's this model, which is a very good thing.

No nostrils on the hood and 2 piston front calipers it looks. Why I am thinking V6. Course wheels and brakes might not be what is going to be offered at all.

Capricio · 04-07-2015, 10:41 AM

...looks like they made sort of an effort to grind off the larger markings on the tire sidewalls, but you can mostly read the fine print by the bead.

Jeffro19 · 04-07-2015, 10:42 AM

Yeah looks like a V6 model just by looking at the brakes. Nice dual tips though, Huge muffler. I wonder if the V8 will have a similar muffler? Great pics!

SuperSound · 04-07-2015, 10:51 AM

Looks like the ATS-V muffler. Think someone said that was done for aero.

Angrybird 12 · 04-07-2015, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010SS6SPD

Yeah looks like a V6 model just by looking at the brakes. Nice dual tips though, Huge muffler. I wonder if the V8 will have a similar muffler? Great pics!

Many newer cars use a large muffler that is flat on the bottom to help with smoothing the airflow under the car lowering drag. That was one reason for the large suitcase like mufflers on the 5th gen.
The Dual outlets may also suggest the dual mode exhaust will still be available on the V6.

Bhobbs · 04-07-2015, 11:01 AM

I'm surprised they went with 20" wheels again.

Maybe now that we know for sure, someone can measure the wheel base and length.

Splitter · 04-07-2015, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Many newer cars use a large muffler that is flat on the bottom to help with smoothing the airflow under the car lowering drag. That was one reason for the large suitcase like mufflers on the 5th gen.
The Dual outlets may also suggest the dual mode exhaust will still be available on the V6.

Agreed

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

I'm surprised they went with 20" wheels again.

Maybe now that we know for sure, someone can measure the wheel base and length.

They might go with 20s again. We don't know yet.

Bhobbs · 04-07-2015, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Splitter

They might go with 20s again. We don't know yet.

They are 20s. The tires are 245/40r20

Splitter · 04-07-2015, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

They are 20s. The tires are 245/40r20

Oh, they have an official announcement somewhere where they say they're going to use 20s on the official release?

I don't see why they won't use 20s again. I'm 99% sure they will.

All I'm saying is, we don't 100% know for sure. Its just a mule.

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04-07-2015, 10:22 AM	#2
SuperSound Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 5,063 View My Garage	Very nice! Looks like a V6 model. For some reason I see BMW 6 series in the rear from these angles. The diffuser looks just right. __________________ Current: '17 2SS Hyper Blue, A8, MRC, NPP Past: '99 SS Camaro A4, '73 Camaro 383 A3 "Voices in your head are not considered insider information." 3800 Status - 6/16/16 (Built!) 6000 status - 6/29/16 (Delivered!)

04-07-2015, 10:42 AM	#8
Jeffro19 Drives: 2018 ZL1 6M, Silverado High Country Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,101	Yeah looks like a V6 model just by looking at the brakes. Nice dual tips though, Huge muffler. I wonder if the V8 will have a similar muffler? Great pics! __________________ Previous Camaro's - 2002 Z28 6 spd manual, T tops, Sebring Silver - 2010 2SS 6 spd manual, Cyber Gray Metallic Current Vehicles - 2018 ZL1 Red Hot 6 spd manual, Carbon Hood, Sunroof 2019 Silverado High Country, Daily Driver

04-07-2015, 10:51 AM	#9
SuperSound Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 5,063 View My Garage	Looks like the ATS-V muffler. Think someone said that was done for aero. __________________ Current: '17 2SS Hyper Blue, A8, MRC, NPP Past: '99 SS Camaro A4, '73 Camaro 383 A3 "Voices in your head are not considered insider information." 3800 Status - 6/16/16 (Built!) 6000 status - 6/29/16 (Delivered!)

04-07-2015, 11:01 AM	#11
Bhobbs Drives: 2015 SS 1LE Red Hot, 1970 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 6,989	I'm surprised they went with 20" wheels again. Maybe now that we know for sure, someone can measure the wheel base and length. __________________

04-07-2015, 10:25 AM	#3
IOMike Drives: 2022 F150, 87 Monte Carlo Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: MN Posts: 1,267	20" rims..probably not a v6. The tires are much lower profile on 20's this model, which is a very good thing.

04-07-2015, 10:26 AM	#4
ChefBorOzzy Drives: 2016 F150 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,196	245/40/20? Disappointed that it's 20s again.

04-07-2015, 10:41 AM	#7
Capricio Drives: 2000 WS6 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: AZ Posts: 434	...looks like they made sort of an effort to grind off the larger markings on the tire sidewalls, but you can mostly read the fine print by the bead.

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