We’re out here in Pahrump, Nevada, home of Spring Mountain Motorsports Park, and where Chevrolet has invited us to drive the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 2.0L turbo, as well as 2016 Camaro Convertible variants. There are several subject matter at hand, including designers, development engineers, and marketers. So it would be a highly opportune time to ask questions in the comment section below, and hopefully we can get them answered for you.
Sound off!
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Why are the Recaro seats not available in the convertible 2SS? I am a dsabled veteran who needs additional back support but live in Florida. Hence the convertible.
How does the 2.0T power to weight ratio compare to the Pontiac Solstice and Chevy Cobalt SS?
Can you see out of the convertible with the top down?
The reports I’ve read say it’s better than the Gen5 convertibles.
If you’re comparing to Solstice GXP, don’t bother. Camaro has almost 500 pounds of more weight, and Solstice GXP offered 290 hp with the Stage 2 tune.
But that’s not a surprise as the Solstice GXP has a Corvette frame underneath all that Delta gear and Sigma drivetrain.
You have to step up to the V6 if you want the Camaro to be competitive with the Solstice. A Solstice GXP with Trifecta will still outrun it, but only by tenth(s) of a second.
Hopefully now that the engine is in a Camaro, people will be even more motivated to produce good tunes.
I wasn’t aware the Solstice was built on the bones of the ‘Vette.
Kappa was a one-off of Y-body’s frame. The spaceframe from Corvette was shrunk six inches, and reinforced unibody rails were added to the front and rear to improve crush safety. The whole thing was then arc-welded (by hand!) at the Delaware plant.
This is why Kappa is so darn safe, despite being so small. It’s also why all the Corvette accoutrements (waterfalls, Ruby Red edition, etc) are historically legit.
Sigma drivetrain and Delta components were added to make it more modern than 6th Gen – this angered the Corvette team a bit when Solstice had working launch control, and Corvette wasn’t ready… the Corvette team forced Pontiac and Saturn to nix the feature.
P.S. I encourage anyone that owns a Kappa to pop off the rear interior trim – you can see the frame bare, along with gobs of raw arc-welds… truly impressive.
Why is the 3:73 differential not offered with the 2.0 or the V6?
Wonderful question.
Any lag in the turbo when you punch it? Also when can we expect the coupes to arrive at dealers?
Howard,
I can’t speak for Manoli, but Al O did state the Camaro turbo went into production officially in early February. They should begin trickling into dealers in April would be my educated guess.
Cheers,
-Sean
The first Camaro turbos should be shipping presently. Turbo lag is minimized, especially if you know what you’re doing with a six-speed manual.
How does the Camaro 2.0T compare with the Cadillac ATS 2.0T? Handling, balance and power?
It’s hard to tell without a back to back comparison. They’re both very athletic.
Do you think a twin-turbo with a smaller turbocharger (or electric turbocharger) for low rpm with a secondary turbocharger for higher rpm would give the engine a more robust performance curve even if engine output still remain relatively the same.
Let’s see GM develop such an engine first.
How’s the power delivery? Is the 2.0T potent?
The 2.0T will surprise people. It’s no Camaro SS, but 295 lb-ft is an entertaining amount of thrust and the exhaust note actually sounds pretty good. For a four cyl.
How slows it go?…
Hows real world acceleration from 0 without launch control? Hows mileage?
Can you fit two car seats in the back? I’m trying to convince the wife that it would work as my next car.
I’m no parent or opinion leader on car seats but it seems like it should check out. Definitely a struggle for any full adult back there, though. Typical pony car expectations.
The title reads: “We’re Driving The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 2.0T And Camaro Convertible: What Are Your Questions?”
So far there has only been 2 response to 12 questions??? I thought this thread was going to be a Q & A???
Maybe he is having to much fun and will not get out of the car.
It’s more for us to gather questions to ask on your behalf. And we’ll respond when/if we get the answers. Or when we get home from the airport.
Suggestion for next time: give a date when you will follow up on questions.
Yeah, one question. Should I buy a used 4 banger 2016 Camaro, ’cause the depreciation is going to be phenomenal, and put the 525hp LS3 crate motor in it or the new LT1??? Geez, I think I answered that myself….. LS3 crate motor it is!!! lol………………
I actually had a long conversation with Al O about a sort of entry-level V8 Camaro with the other components of a four cylinder (smaller brakes, no MRC, smaller tires, etc). It’s probably never going to happen, but he did point out a lot of variables to consider. In short, a Camaro “4 banger” with a V8 swap wouldn’t pass internal quality or calibrations testing (such as braking distance and ride/handling).
No offense Manoli but don’t most people who are tuning/tweeking a car change brakes, suspension, exhaust, air induction, audio systems, etc. that would negate any such calibrations testing? I respect your view but we are talking an LS swap and not a factory offered package. Like, did a nissan 240sx ever come with or furthermore ever designed for an LS swap? I think you now get my point? Maybe? 😉
Those who think the LTG 275 hp 2.0L DOHC-4v 4-cyl turbo is a horrible base engine, the 1982 Camaro Z/28 was equipped with a 5.0L OHV-2v V8 made just 145 hp; we should be happy that Chevrolet didn’t pick GM’s LWC 200-horsepower 1.6L DOHC-4v 4-cyl turbo (which is used in the 2016 Buick Cascada) as the base engine for the Camaro.
And the 1993 Z/28 had a 5.7L 275 horsepower LT1 V8!
Can you get the blade spoiler on the convertible?
Definitely.