Vehicle Highlights

The 2011 Chevrolet Camaro gets more V6 power, and a convertible version might arrive later in the model year. General Motors' iconic pony car is available as a 2-door coupe. A 2-door convertible is slated to arrive in early-calendar 2011. Camaro wears body styling inspired by the 1969 model. LS, 1LT, 2LT, 1SS, and 2SS trim levels should return. Two engines are available--a V6 and a V8. The V6 is a 3.6-liter unit that produces 312 horsepower, an increase of eight over the 2010 model. It's available on LS and LT. The SS uses the V8 and should see no major changes for 2011. SS versions with a manual transmission get a 426-horsepower 6.2-liter V8. Automatic-equipped SS models also get a 6.2-liter V8, but it makes 400 horsepower and features GM's Active Fuel Management cylinder deactivation. V6 versions also offer a manual or automatic transmission. Available safety features should include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front-side airbags, and curtain-side airbags. An RS Package for LT and SS models should include bi-xenon headlights, specific trim, and on LT versions, 20-inch wheels. All Camaros should be available with 21-inch wheels. Rear-obstacle detection should be standard on the 2LT and 2SS and optional on the 1LT. Other available features likely will include a wireless cell-phone link, USB port, satellite radio, and remote engine start. Newly available on the 2011 Camaro is a head-up display. This report is based on evaluations of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro.