2016 Chevy Camaro is 28 Percent Stiffer

Stephen Elmer
by Stephen Elmer
The structure of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 28 percent stiffer and the overall weight is least 200 pounds lighter than its predecessor. As a result,the team was able to scale the size and mass of components such as the wheels and tires to reduce un-sprung weight,further improving responsiveness and control.

The slow drip of information on the 2016 Chevy Camaro continues.

GM says that the new Camaro is 28 percent stiffer than the current car and we already know that it will be about 200 lbs lighter than its predecessor. Chevy says that the more rigid body along with the weight loss has allowed them to better tune the car’s steering and has allowed them to reduce unsprung weight.

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The structure of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 28 percent stiffer and the overall weight is least 200 pounds lighter than its predecessor. As a result,the team was able to scale the size and mass of components such as the brakes to reduce un-sprung weight,further improving responsiveness and control.
Along with this info, Chevrolet has released two new photos of the car, revealing both the wheels and brakes. “The modeling abilities of computer aided engineering are advancing at incredible rates,” said Jim Karlavage, Camaro program engineering manager. “Today, we can accurately model opportunities to add torsional strength without adding unnecessary mass. The result is a lighter, stiffer structure that benefits every aspect of the driving experience.”

Chevrolet will reveal the 2016 Camaro on Saturday, May 16, during a public event at Detroit’s Belle Isle Park.

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Stephen Elmer
Stephen Elmer

Stephen covers all of the day-to-day events of the industry as the News Editor at AutoGuide, along with being the AG truck expert. His truck knowledge comes from working long days on the woodlot with pickups and driving straight trucks professionally. When not at his desk, Steve can be found playing his bass or riding his snowmobile or Sea-Doo. Find Stephen on <A title="@Selmer07 on Twitter" href="http://www.twitter.com/selmer07">Twitter</A> and <A title="Stephen on Google+" href="http://plus.google.com/117833131531784822251?rel=author">Google+</A>

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  • Craig Cole Craig Cole on Apr 09, 2015

    If news about this car gets any more enticing I'm about to get 28 percent stiffer ...

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