2012 Chevy Camaro to Get Upgraded V6 Engine

Colum Wood
by Colum Wood
2011 Chevrolet Camaro LT with an RS Appearance Package. X11CH_CM009 (06/22/2010) (United States)

Having introduced the new Camaro with a 304-hp V6 engine, Chevy bumped that number up to 312 ponies for the 2011 model in order to keep pace with the Mustang. Now the rear-drive machine may get even more power.

Along with a list of small upgrades for 2012, the Camaro appears to be offered with a new ‘LFX’ V6 engine that gets variable valve timing and direct-injection. It will also be able to run on E85.

Rumors are circulating that the engine will deliver a slight bump on horsepower, pushing it closer to 330-hp.

More likely, however, is that the new engine will feature a short list of updates that include things like a lighter composite intake plenty, to help the hefty Camaro shed a few pounds.

[Source: Camaro5]

Colum Wood
Colum Wood

With AutoGuide from its launch, Colum previously acted as Editor-in-Chief of Modified Luxury & Exotics magazine where he became a certifiable car snob driving supercars like the Koenigsegg CCX and racing down the autobahn in anything over 500 hp. He has won numerous automotive journalism awards including the Best Video Journalism Award in 2014 and 2015 from the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). Colum founded Geared Content Studios, VerticalScope's in-house branded content division and works to find ways to integrate brands organically into content.

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  • Black Panther Black Panther on Feb 09, 2011

    Finally a new Panthermobile for me to drive!

  • Daniel Casillas Daniel Casillas on Mar 05, 2011

    I own a 2010 camaro SS I have never been as excited for a car as i am now with this camaro the car is black Privacy windows 20 inch wheels it looks awesome attention getter for sure and POWER!!!!!

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