Aside from looking good, the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro boasts a load of engineering feats that help it achieve a great combination of power and fuel efficiency. Rated at 323 horsepower, and as high as 30 miles per gallon on the highway, the engineering in its 3.6L direct injected LFX engine is nothing to look over. And GM is willing to share just how the 2012 Camaro V6 sees an 11 horsepower jump over least years model.
Like people, engines perform better when they can breathe better. With that in mind, engineers improved the engine’s airflow by seven percent through hours of simulation and bench testing. From that minor tweak, engineers saw an improvement of 11 horses, with a 10 percent improvement in exhaust flow. Couple that with 13 extra pounds of lost weight thanks to integrating the exhaust manifolds to the aluminum cylinder head, and the LFX engine is one fine piece of engine.
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Oh how I just wish that this engine make its way to the Lambda and Theta Crossovers(i.e. Equinox and Terrain)
I wish GM would address concerns relating to the potential for warpage of the cylinder head due to a greater buildup of heat concentrated in the head due to integrating it with the exhaust manifolds. How is GM going to meet the requirement for increased cooling which was not a concern with the previous design? This is going to be the real challenge for this engine design in my estimation. I like the old design from a durability standpoint.
I FEEL THAT THE FLOW ALOWS FOR BETTER HEAT TRANSFER AND THEY DID TEST FOR THIS CONCERN BEFORE PUTING THE NEW DESIGN INTO PRODUCTION . MY 2013 3.6 CAMARO RUNS @ 1/8 LESS ENGINE TEMP THAN MY FRIENDS 2010 V6 SO IM SHURE THAT THE COOLING SYS WAS IMPROVED .
I know for sure my 2012, 3.6 runs a lot cooler than the previous models, and the extra punch it delivers is wonderful. This is truely a great engine.