Η Chevrolet έφερε την Camaro στην Ευρώπη με την σημαντικότερη αλλαγή σε σχέση με το Αμερικάνικο μοντέλο να είναι ότι η Ευρωπαική έκδοση διαθέτει LED πίσω φανταστικά σώματα κάνοντας τους Αμερικάνους να θέλουν να μεταναστεύσουν στην Ευρώπη. Μηχανικά δεν υπάρχει καμία αλλαγή, ενώ στο εσωτερικό υπάρχει νέος πίνακας οργάνων με νέα γραμματοσειρά με την GM να δηλώνει ότι οι αλλαγές αυτές θα παραμείνουν αποκλειστικά στην Ευρωπαική έκδοση της Camaro.
Επίσης η Chevrolet έδωσε στη δημοσιότητα και ένα νέο promo video της Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition όπου την οδηγεί ο Tommy Milner, πρωταθλητής του πρωταθλήματος 24-Hours of Le Mans του 2011.
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Chevrolet Camaro: A legend re-born
- Instantly recognizable modern design expresses Camaro heritage
- Built with European driving styles in mind
- V8 engines produce maximum 432 hp and 569 Nm of torque
- Top speed of 250 km/h
It was the muscle car that stole the hearts and imaginations of people everywhere, providing subject matter for wall posters, T-shirts, and songs for four decades. Now it’s back, better and mightier than ever, and ready to reclaim its place of honor on European roads – and bedroom walls.
The all-new 432 hp V8 Chevrolet Camaro has returned to Europe after a decade-long absence, with a design that is at once instantly recognizable and entirely modern.
The contemporary 21st century design is an expression of the Camaro’s rich heritage, with a V-shaped nose, wide, planted stance and broad rear shoulders all distinguishing features that acknowledge the legendary past while claiming a place as a contemporary design icon.
“The Camaro is an ensemble of power, comfort and technology, offering great value for money that cannot be matched by our competitors,” says Wayne Brannon, President and Managing Director, Chevrolet Europe.
Put through its paces at the famed Nürburgring race track in Germany, the Camaro was designed with European customers in mind, with an all-new suspension and a host of other refinements.
The Camaro’s vital stats are as impressive as its design: the manual transmission boasts a superb 432 hp 6.2-liter LS3 V8 engine that produces 569 Nm of torque at 4,600 rpm. This translates into a 0-100 km/h acceleration of 5.2 seconds for the coupe and 5.4 seconds for the convertible. The automatic transmission is mated to a 405hp 6.2 L L99 V8 engine that produces 556 Nm at 4,300 rpm. The automatic coupe hits 100km/h in 5.4 seconds, with an additional 0.2 seconds for the convertible. The Camaro has an impressive top speed of 250 km/h.
Prices for the coupe start at €38,900 while the convertible prices start at €43,900, although prices may vary across markets, depending on local taxation and import duties. The Transformers® Special Edition and 45th Anniversary package come at an additional €2,000 each including VAT.
Fully European
The car makes its presence felt from afar, with the deep low- frequency rumbling V8 delivering an unequivocal message of its impending arrival.
The European Camaro is similar in content to the 2SS model offered in North America. The new model, Europe’s first, features an all-new FE4 suspension that was developed specifically for Europe. The suspension – characterized by an increase in stiffness and lateral stability that greatly improves high-speed performance and maneuverability – has proven so popular that the US will be offering it on their up-level models with the new model year. The FE4 suspension package features re-tuned front and rear dampers, and new solid front (23 mm) and rear (24 mm) stabilizer bars.
“Our objective was to create a more precise sport suspension with greater road-handling capability. We applied lessons learned from extensive track testing to better the suspension geometry for flatter cornering, a more neutral balance during hard turns and minimized understeer at the limit,” says Al Oppenheiser, Camaro Chief Engineer.
The 20-inch wheels riding on Pirelli PZero tires ensure that the power is translated adequately while the Brembo four-piston anti-lock disc brakes combined with StabiliTrak and traction control ensure effective braking and quick cornering. The wheels are positioned outbound to be virtually flush with body surfaces for an agile, planted appearance.
Jaw-dropping exterior design
If you crave anonymity and blending in with the crowd, the Camaro is probably not the car for you. The head-turning design tends to do just that, with pedestrians and motorists alike looking on in awe and admiration as the Camaro makes its commanding way down the road.
“From the very beginning, the fundamentals of the new Camaro were that it had to look great, have a real performance streak to it and be affordable,” says Oppenheiser.
The V-shaped nose is flanked by high-intensity discharge headlamps with glowing LED Xenon halo rings, mimicking deep-inset eyes and giving the Camaro a menacing look. Chevrolet’s ‘gold bowtie’ proudly adorns the front-end of the car and directs your eyes across the power dome hood, which gives a dynamic feeling of motion even when stationary.
The rear fascia is unique to the European Camaro models. Twin LED tail lamp elements mirror the unique look of the vehicle’s front. The rear design is finished off with large, round chrome exhaust tips similar to those used on the Corvette Z06.
Interior design
An array of sound-limiting applications ensures that you are transported to a different world as soon as you sit inside a Camaro, although a hint of the burble of the V8 penetrates the interior by design. It’s just enough to remind you where you are and what you’re doing.
Carrying forward the spirit and feeling of Camaros of the past, the interior conveys simplicity and refinement, with contemporary details in the dials, switches, cluster and ambient lighting.
The integrated center stack design combines easy-to-reach stereo and HVAC controls into a single piece of modern electronics with oversized knobs – detailed with rubber grommets and chrome – to match the character of the nameplate.
The Chevrolet Blue Ice ambient light runs across the doors. The same blue hue characterizes the speedometer on the left and rev counter on the right, with further driver information displayed in between. Optional orange ambient lighting is available with the Inferno Orange Interior Trim.
The four-pack gauge cluster fore of the shifter, harks back to the iconic 1969 Camaro, but includes contemporary LED backlighting. The package includes gauges for oil temperature, oil pressure, transmission fluid temperature and battery voltage.
The performance seats have sport bolstering and shape-carrying champhered shoulders with accent stitching.
Technological marvel
A large Driver Information Center (DIC) provides all the data – including consumption, trip information, and tire pressure – needed while on the road. The Camaro is the only vehicle in its class to offer a standard Head Up Display (HUD) that displays vital information, such as speed and stereo selection, on the windshield so drivers can always keep their eyes on the road. Ultrasonic rear parking assist with camera and six airbags are standard, as are ISOFIX anchors for the very young sports car fans.
The Camaro offers the discerning music aficionado a premium Boston Acoustics nine-speaker stereo system. USB ports for personal devices and Bluetooth connectivity are also part of the package.
Active Fuel Management
While fuel economy may not be high on the priority list of a Camaro owner, the Active Fuel Management system on the L99 engine automatically shuts down four of the eight cylinders during light load operations, allowing for reduced fuel consumption. This results in savings of up to 7.5 percent.
The Camaro manual models have a combined consumption figure of 14.1 L/100 km. The automatic variants fare even better with a combine consumption of 13.1 L/100 km.
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