Chevrolet reveals 2016 Camaro has lost more than 200 lbs

2016 Chevrolet Camaro aluminum beam to support the instrument panel

Debuts May 16

Chevrolet has announced the sixth generation Camaro is more
than 200 lbs (90.7 kg) lighter than its predecessor.

The diet was possible thanks to a brand new architecture making
extensive use of aluminum, including for the beam that supports the instrument
panel which is now 9.7 lbs (4.4 kg) lighter than the steel beam of the outgoing
Camaro.

Moreover, both front and rear suspension assemblies are now
manufactured from aluminum while the links on some of the versions will use a
rigid composite material lighter than aluminum. Thanks to this new lightweight construction,
the entire suspension is 21% lighter than on the fifth generation model.

In the previous teaser
we learned the Camaro 6 will have more than 70% brand new components, including
the body, suspension and interior. The front structure is longer and wider while
the V8 6.2-liter engine has gone through some changes to fit the new packaging.

The sixth generation Chevrolet Camaro will be unveiled on
May 16 during a special event organized in Detroit.

As a final note, it should be mentioned the 2015 Chevrolet
Camaro Coupe 1LS (V6 engine) weighs 3,719 lbs (1,686 kg) while the 2SS (V8
engine) tips the scales at 3,935 lbs (1,785 kg).