Chevrolet Camaro Engines
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Chevrolet Camaro is, without exaggeration, the legendary car of the American concern General Motors. The iconic sports car has been winning the hearts of fans for more than half a century.
Until the 90s, the leader of the S-segment was known in Russia only from American films, but after the collapse of the Soviet Union, domestic motorists were able to feel all the delights of an unstoppable motor.
Historical background
The Camaro was originally conceived as a youth car as a direct competitor to the Ford Mustang. Engineers and designers at General Motors, seeing the crazy demand for a sports car in 1964, decided to release a more modern version of the sports car. In 1996, a small series of cars came out of the Chevrolet factory, which overtook Mustang sales by 2 times in the first month.
The first Camaros became the design know-how of the time. A pronounced sporty image, elegant lines, a displaced interior - Mustang and other sports cars of that time were far behind. GM released two versions of the car at once: a coupe and a convertible, occupying a niche in two low-competitive segments at once.
The history of Camaro has 6 main and 3 restyled generations. The years of production of each are shown in the table below.
| Generation | Years of issue |
|---|---|
| I | 1966-1969 |
| II | 1970-1981 |
| III | 1982-1985 |
| III (restyling) | 1986-1992 |
| IV | 1992-1998 |
| IV (restyling) | 1998-2002 |
| V | 2009-2013 |
| V (restyling) | 2013-2015 |
| VI | 2015-NV. |
It is hard not to notice that between the fourth restyled and the fifth generations there was a difference of 7 years. Indeed, GM took a break due to sharply reduced sales and the almost complete loss of Mustang competition (the number of cars sold was 3 times lower). As later admitted in the camp of the automaker, the mistake was the departure from the main characteristic feature of the Camaro - a long grille with headlights along the edges. Attempts to follow the path of a competitor were unsuccessful, production was closed.
In 2009, General Motors decided to revive the Chevrolet Camaro in a "new old" guise. The characteristic grille with headlights has returned in a more aggressive form, the sporty lines of the body have become more pronounced. The car again burst into the Pony Car segment, where it still remains in the lead.
Engines
For half a century of history, the only detail to which there were practically no complaints are power plants. General Motors has always placed a strong emphasis on the technical side of cars, so each of the engines is worthy of the attention of buyers. You can get acquainted with all Chevrolet Camaro engines in the summary table.
| Power | Torque | full speed | Average fuel consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XNUMXst generation | ||||
| L6 230-140 | 142 hp | 298 Nm | 170 km / h | 15 l / 17,1 l |
| 3,8 MT / AT | ||||
| V8 350-325 | 330 hp | 515 Nm | 182 km / h | 19,4 l / 22 l |
| 6,5 MT / AT | ||||
| XNUMXnd generation | ||||
| L6 250 10-155 | 155 hp | 319 Nm | 174 km / h | 14,5 l |
| 4,1 MT | ||||
| V8 307 115-200 | 200 hp | 407 Nm | 188 km / h | 17,7 l |
| 5,0 AT | ||||
| V8 396 240-300 | 300 hp | 515 Nm | 202 km / h | 19,4 l |
| 5,7 AT | ||||
| III generation | ||||
| V6 2.5 102-107 | 105 hp | 132 Nm | 168 km / h | 9,6 l / 10,1 l |
| 2,5 MT / AT | ||||
| V6 2.8 125 | 125 hp | 142 Nm | 176 km / h | 11,9 l / 12,9 l |
| 2,8 MT / AT | ||||
| V8 5.0 165-175 | 172 hp | 345 Nm | 200 km / h | 15,1 l / 16,8 l |
| 5,0 MT / AT | ||||
| III generation (restyling) | ||||
| V6 2.8 135 | 137 hp | 224 Nm | 195 km / h | 11,2 l / 11,6 l |
| 2,8 MT / AT | ||||
| V6 3.1 140 | 162 hp | 251 Nm | 190 km / h | 11,1 l / 11,4 l |
| 3,1 MT / AT | ||||
| V8 5.0 165-175 | 167 hp | 332 Nm | 206 km / h | 11,8 l |
| 5,0 AT | ||||
| V8 5.0 165-175 | 172 hp | 345 Nm | 209 km / h | 14,2 l / 14,7 l |
| 5,0 MT / AT | ||||
| V8 5.7 225-245 | 228 hp | 447 Nm | 239 km / h | 17,1 l |
| 5,7 AT | ||||
| V8 5.7 225-245 | 264 hp | 447 Nm | 251 km / h | 17,9 l / 18,2 l |
| 5,7 MT / AT | ||||
| IV generation | ||||
| 3.4 L32 V6 | 160 hp | 271 Nm | 204 km / h | 10,6 l / 11 l |
| 3,4 MT / AT | ||||
| 3.8 L36 V6 | 200 hp | 305 Nm | 226 km / h | 12,9 l / 13,1 l |
| 3,8 MT / AT | ||||
| 5.7 LT1 V8 | 275 hp | 441 Nm | 256 km / h | 15,8 l / 16,2 l |
| 5,7 MT / AT | ||||
| 5.7 LT1 V8 | 289 hp | 454 Nm | 246 km / h | 11,8 l / 12,1 l |
| 5,7 MT / AT | ||||
| 5.7LS1 V8 | 309 hp | 454 Nm | 265 km / h | 11,8 l / 12,1 l |
| 5,7 MT / AT | ||||
| IV generation (restyling) | ||||
| 3.8 L36 V6 | 193 hp | 305 Nm | 201 km / h | 11,7 l / 12,4 l |
| 3,8 MT / AT | ||||
| 3.8 L36 V6 | 203 hp | 305 Nm | 180 km / h | 12,6 l / 13 l |
| 3,8 MT / AT | ||||
| 5.7LS1 V8 | 310 hp | 472 Nm | 257 km / h | 11,7 l / 12 l |
| 5,7 MT / AT | ||||
| 5.7LS1 V8 | 329 hp | 468 Nm | 257 km / h | 12,4 l / 13,5 l |
| 5,7 MT / AT | ||||
| V generation | ||||
| 3.6 LFX V6 | 328 hp | 377 Nm | 250 km / h | 10,7 l / 10,9 l |
| 3,6 MT / AT | ||||
| 3.6 LLT V6 | 312 hp | 377 Nm | 250 km / h | 10,2 l / 10,5 l |
| 3,6 MT / AT | ||||
| 6.2LS3 V8 | 405 hp | 410 Nm | 257 km / h | 13,7 l / 14,1 l |
| 6,2 MT / AT | ||||
| 6.2 L99 V8 | 426 hp | 420 Nm | 250 km / h | 14,1 l / 14,4 l |
| 6,2 MT / AT | ||||
| 6.2LSA V8 | 589 hp | 755 Nm | 290 km / h | 15,1 l / 15,3 l |
| 6,2 MT / AT | ||||
| V generation (restyling) | ||||
| 7.0 ZL1 V8 | 507 hp | 637 Nm | 273 km / h | 14,3 l |
| 7,0 MT | ||||
| VI generation | ||||
| L4 2.0 | 238 hp | 400 Nm | 240 km / h | 8,2 l |
| 2,0 AT | ||||
| L4 2.0 | 275 hp | 400 Nm | 250 km / h | 9,1 l / 9,5 l |
| 2,0 MT / AT | ||||
| V8 3.6 | 335 hp | 385 Nm | 269 km / h | 11,8 l / 12 l |
| 3,6 MT / AT | ||||
| V8 6.2 | 455 hp | 617 Nm | 291 km / h | 14,3 l / 14,5 l |
| 6,2 MT / AT | ||||
| V8 6.2 | 660 hp | 868 Nm | 319 km / h | 18,1 l / 18,9 l |
| 6,2 MT / AT |
It is impossible to choose the best engine from the listed variety. Of course, modern options perform better than outdated models, but for fans of retro style, lower power is unlikely to seem like a weighty argument in choosing a car. Each Chevrolet Camaro engine is worked out in detail, so you need to be guided only by individual preferences.
Experienced motorists do not recommend taking only the first fourth generation (including restyled versions). The fact is that the development of the technical side during the periods of withering of the model slowed down somewhat, as the company focused on design. On the other hand, cars of that era are the most profitable in terms of price-quality ratio, so you can ignore some of the "subtleties" of the internal combustion engine.
When buying a Chevrolet Camaro, drivers focus on two aspects: visual and technical. The first parameter is purely individual, since, as you know, there are no comrades for taste and color.
Motorists pay no less attention to the motor, since the car, as a representative of the sports car segment, is simply obliged to please with maximum performance. Fortunately, General Motors offered the richest choice of power plants, among which there is a unit for any request.
