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| 2012 Chevrolet Camaro 45th Anniversary |
Chevrolet has
announced a series of updates for the 2012 Camaro. 2012 Camaro: 45th
Anniversary Edition Improve Power, Comfort. Continuing the tradition of Camaro
anniversary models, the 45th Anniversary Special Edition carries all the
upgrades for 2012, with additional unique design elements, inside and outside. Sports
car brings new, technology V-6, new sports suspension and more powerful. Chevrolet
Camaro, the most popular sports cars in America, extends the momentum with
enhancements for the 2012 model year. Highlights include an improved version of
the 3.6L direct injection V-6 standard engines, a new FE4 performance
suspension package for SS coupes and several interior and technology improvements,
such revised instrument panel design, new steering wheel and rear camera system.
"The
appeal of Camaro design and performance has powered to the top of its segment”, said Rick Scheidt, vice president of Chevrolet marketing. “For 2012, we take
advantage of that momentum with enhancements to Camaro's performance and comfort”. Specification engine,
the new Camaro 3.6L injection V-6 Direct-LFX engine-goes into production
this summer. It gives SAE-certified 323 horse-power (241kW) at 6,800 rpm-an
increase of 11 horsepower (8kW) over the 2011 engine, with no compromise in
fuel economy.
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| Chevrolet Camaro 45th Anniversary Edition interior-Cabin |
The LFX
delivers power most standard in the regular sports car segment. Compared with
3.6LV-6 in 2011 models, the new LFX engine features. New cylinder head design
with integrated exhaust manifold Improved intake port design and larger intake
valves within the cylinder heads, camshaft duration Again-intake, composite
intake manifold, new fuel pump and isolated fuel rail New, optimized fuel
injectors-flow, Structural front cover and cylinder block enhancements,
stronger and lighter the weight connecting rods, camshaft cap and throttle
body design enhancements. It is also 20.5pounds (9.3kg) lighter than its predecessor,
which promotes a more balanced driving experience. EPA-estimated highway fuel
economy for the '12 Camaro is 30mpg (2LS model).
Direct
injection is the key technology that enables the combination of engine power
and efficiency. It optimizes fuel delivery to the combustion chamber by
introducing fuel closer to the combustion chamber. The result is better
efficiency in the combustion process leading to increased fuel efficiency at
part and full throttle. It also uses a new fuel pump for the direct injection system,
along with a new, isolated fuel rail. The new fuel pump is quieter, while the
isolated fuel rail further reduces fuel system noise.
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| Chevrolet 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Edition |
Improve
performance FE4 suspension, the new FE4 suspension debuts as a performance
improvement for the Camaro SS coupe in 2012, focusing on more refined handling.“Our goal is
to create a more precise sport suspension for the SS coupe, with the ability of
the road-holding a big, “said Al Oppenheiser, Camaro chief engineer”. We
applied lessons learned from extensive track testing to further refine the
suspension geometry for flatter cornering, a more neutral balance during hard turns,
and minimized under steer at the limit".
Elements FE4
package includes, front and back rear dampers, new solid front (23mm) and
rear (24mm) stabilizer bars, and twenty-inch aluminum wheels and
P245/45R20 rear tires front/P275/40R20 (SS). More than just
new components, the new FE4 performance suspension incorporates learning from
the ongoing development of the high-performance Camaro ZL1. In particular, the
suspension geometry has been adjusted, including reshaped stabilizer bars are
repositioned outboard of the shock mount. This leads to a more effective body
control and more precise response in performance driving.
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| Chevrolet Camaro SS 45th Anniversary 2012 Edition |
The 2012 model
year brings appearance, ergonomic and technology upgrades inside for Camaro
drivers and passengers. Interior updates include a revised instrument panel appearance,
with new instrument graphics and trim, as well as a new steering wheel design
and a power lift feature for the front passenger seat. The steering wheel has a
new look and ergonomic improvements intended to support performance driving. Also new for
Camaro in 2012 is a Rear Vision Package, which adds a rearview camera system
and an auto mirror-dimming with existing features Rear Park Assist. Rearview
camera system complements the rear parking assist by providing a video display
of the area behind the car, with the video image appearing in the car's
rearview mirror.
Camaro fans
will get their first look at the 45th Anniversary Special Edition at the
Camaro5 Fest II, April 15 in Arizona. Anniversary package will be offered on
Camaro's top two trim levels (2LT and 2SS) for both coupe and convertible body styles.
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| Chevrolet Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Special Edition Engine |
On the
exterior for 2012, a new rear spoiler will be added as a standard feature for Camaro;
and the tail lamps that had been part of the RS appearance package option are
also being made standard. In addition, a new, body-color “shark fin “antenna
joins the RS package. Crystal Red Tint coat replaces Red Jewel as an exterior color.
Exterior
signature of the 45th Anniversary Special Edition is its unique rally stripe,
red and silver, that contrasts the Carbon Flash Metallic paint. This package
also includes:
- Unique 45th Anniversary hood and deck stripes; badges located beneath the front fender emblems
- New-wheel design 20-inch dark silver
- Fog lamp and tail lamp bezels finished in dark silver
- RS tail lamp lenses-style
- Standard rear spoiler and HID headlamps
- Body-color roof molding
- Jet Black interior with leather seats - trimmed featuring 45th Anniversary logo
- White instrument panel and door trim inserts with the 45th Anniversary logo on the instrument panel
- Red, white and blue stitching on the seats, steering wheel, shift knob/boot, door armrests and console lid
- 45th Anniversary logo on the steering wheel and sill plates.
