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When it comes to the Chevrolet Camaro, I think you'll find that most people are hard pressed to call it a sports car. A muscle car, sure.

You have to remember, this thing is a pretty damn big vehicle. While the Camaro ZL1 impressed me with its sharper steering rack, the standard RS and improved SS feel a bit heavy and a bit dull on the road.

They sure do get people's attention though.

While we've see the all-new generation Camaro undergoing developmental testing, the real deal has yet to be uncovered. From what I can tell, it looks largely the same with some incremental cosmetic changes to give it a slightly more fresh look.

It seems that Chevrolet is trying to get ahead of the curve — the vehicle's debut —before the May 16 reveal. The company issued a press release reassuring folks that the next-gen Camaro will be stronger, lighter and more responsive.

Of course this all sounds good, in theory, the reality is we'll only know if this is true after driving it.

To geek out over how stiff the all-new Camaro is, check out the press release below.







Chevrolet's press release follows:


2016 Camaro is Stronger, Lighter and More Responsive


Computer aided engineering contributes to 28 percent greater structural stiffness


DETROIT – The engineering team spent 9 million hours of computational time honing the driving experience of the all-new 2016 Chevrolet Camaro before the first prototype turned a wheel. The structural modeling led to the Gen 6 Camaro being 28 percent stiffer than the current model.

"The modeling abilities of computer aided engineering are advancing at incredible rates," said Jim Karlavage, Camaro program engineering manager. "Today, we can accurately model opportunities to add torsional strength without adding unnecessary mass. The result is a lighter, stiffer structure that benefits every aspect of the driving experience."

The more rigid body structure allowed the engineers to more precisely calibrate the steering and suspension systems because they didn't have to compensate for chassis flex. The lighter structure also enabled the size and mass of elements such as the wheels, tires and brakes to be scaled accordingly.

"The structural weight savings are compounded by opportunities to reduce un-sprung weight," said Karlavage. "The result is a more nimble driving experience that rewards the driver with satisfying feelings of responsiveness and control."

Chevrolet will introduce the all-new, 2016 Camaro on Saturday, May 16, during a special public event at Detroit's Belle Isle Park.




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