2009 Chevrolet Camaro SS

Posted by Valentine Belue on Saturday, July 27, 2024

Chevrolet have officially announced the specifications of their 2010 Chevrolet Camaro models. Two engines are on offer initially, a 3.6 litre V6 with direct petrol injection and a pushrod overhead valve 6.2 litre V8. A six speed manual or six speed automatic gearbox are available for both engine variants.

The retro-styled Camaro body measures 4836 mm in overall length, and sits on a 2852 mm wheelbase. This is slightly bigger overall than the original Camaro, which had an overall length of 4689 mm and a wheelbase measuring 2746 mm. A conventional front engine, rear drive platform is used.

The 3.6 litre V6 has a 94.0 mm bore and a 85.6 mm stroke for a displacement of 3564 cc. The 24 valves are operated by a dual overhead camshaft per bank, and fuel is delivered via a high pressure direct injection setup. Variable valve timing helps keep emissions lower and improve power. The engine features an 11.3 compression ratio. Power and torque for the 3.6 litre is said to be 300 bhp (224 kW) at 6000 rpm and 273 ftlb (370 Nm) at 5200 rpm. This engine is standard on the Camaro LS and LT models.

The 6.2 litre V8 has a bore of 103.25 mm and a stroke of 92.0 mm. Multiport indirect injection and a 10.7 compression ratio endows the Camaro SS with 422 bhp (315 kW) at 5000 rpm and 408 ftlb (553 Nm) of torque at 4500 rpm, for the manual version. The automatic makes do with Active Fuel Management, which allows the engine to run on just four cylinders in suitably undemanding circumstances, reducing consumption and emissions. This engine is known as the L99 and produces 400 bhp (298 kW) at 5000 rpm and 395 ftlb (535 Nm) at 4500 rpm.

A convertible Camaro is slated to join the lineup at some stage.

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In Detail

typeSeries Production Car
released at2006 North American International Auto Show
built atOshawa, Ontario, Other
body stylistSangyup Lee
price $$ 30,245
predeccesor2001 Chevrolet Camaro SS
engineChevrolet LS3 V8
positionFront, Longitudinal
aspirationNatural
ignitionCoil On Plug
block materialCast Aluminum
valvetrainOHV, 2 Valves per Cyl
fuel feedMPFI (Multi-Point Fuel Injection)
displacement6162 cc / 376.03 in³
bore103.25 mm / 4.1 in
stroke92 mm / 3.6 in
compression10.7:1
power317.7 kw / 426 bhp @ 5900 rpm
specific output69.13 bhp per litre
bhp/weight243.15 bhp per tonne
torque569.4 nm / 420 ft lbs @ 4600 rpm
redline6600
body / frameUnitary Steel Monocoque
driven wheelsRWD
wheel type5-Spoke Cast Alloy
front tiresP245/45ZR20
rear tiresP275/40ZR20
front brakesVentilated Discs w/4-Piston Brembo Calipers, ABS
rear brakesVentilated Discs w/4-Piston Brembo Calipers, ABS
front wheelsF 50.8 x 20.3 cm / 20 x 8 in
rear wheelsR 50.8 x 22.9 cm / 20 x 9 in
steeringRack & Pinion w/Hydraulic Assist
f suspensionMacPherson Struts w/Anti-Roll Bar, Coil Springs,
r suspensionMulti-Link w/Anti-Roll Bar, Coil Springs,
curb weight1752 kg / 3860 lbs
weight distro52 % / 48 %
wheelbase2852 mm / 112.3 in
front track1618 mm / 63.7 in
rear track1618 mm / 63.7 in
length4836 mm / 190.4 in
width1918 mm / 75.5 in
height1377 mm / 54.2 in
transmissionTR6060 6-speed Manual
gear ratios3.01:1, 2.07:1, 1.43:1, 1.00:1, 0.84:1, 0.57:1
final drive3.45:1
top speed~249.40 kph / 155 mph
0 – 60 mph~4.7 seconds
0 – 100 mph~10.7 seconds
0 – 1/4 mile~13.1 seconds
city fuel econ epa14.70 L/100 km or 16 mpg-us
hwy fuel econ epa9.80 L/100 km or 24 mpg-us
fuel capacity71.92 litres or 19 gal.

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