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Final Camaro has been produced…again. Surprise. We are BACK! We felt we needed to come back to talk all about the sad news this week that the final sixth generation Camaro has rolled off the assembly line at the Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant. Join Chris Frezza, Jason Debler as we break down what happened to Camaro (again) and where are we going from here. The Sixth generation Chevrolet Camaro is no more. Production ended nearly a month earlier than their initial announcement. Is it going to come back? Highlights of the Camaro and much more. We missed you guys and it’s an episode we knew we had to do. So strap in and come along for the ride. We had to come back and wish you all Happy Holidays and bring back the Christmas dogs. Comments and questions can be directed under our social media postings. You can find us at https://www.musclecarsandtrucks.com Follow us on our Social Media – Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/camarotalkshow Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/camaroshow Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/camaroshow

Hello, our loyal listeners. It sure has been a while since we last released a new episode and talked with you. This has been one heck of a year. A lot of things have changed and ultimately, we will be shifting gears here at the Camaro Show. Please kick back, relax and listen to our very last episode the Camaro Show Podcast. On behalf of both of us, we want to thank you so much for your continued support since we started Podcasting (first the CamaroZ28.Com, and now the Camaro Show) back in 2005. We will take a trip down memory lane in this episode. What has been going on since June? Where we are going and what is to come. Once again, thank you all so much! We will see you around on the Internets. Follow Chris Frezza on his YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/chrisfrez Follow Jason Debler on his YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/jdebler Contact Chris Frezza and Jason Debler at the Camaro Show Follow us on our Social Media – Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/camarotalkshow Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/camaroshow Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/camaroshow If you’d like to be in our Podcast by asking a question, or just making a comment, we have a phone number you can call now. It is (586)486-3182.

Hello, our loyal listeners. It’s a new month as we start our show, and the world is still pretty sick. We are hoping things start getting back to normal very soon and that by the time we are back for next month’s show, we can have some better news. The Chevrolet Camaro muscle car has reached the end of the line in Australia, with the last example rolling off the Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) assembly line in the past few weeks. What an amazing job they did convert all these cars to RHD. Cool find! This 2001 Camaro SS is practically brand new! With only 884 miles on the odometer, it’s for sale! It also seems to have a unique factory mistake on the car. Why Everyone is Wrong about the Catfish Camaro. Casey J Porter is putting all his videos on Facebook. Go check them out and make sure like his page called Combustion Chamber. What is going on with SEMA 2020? We have some speculation about what could happen to this year’s show. Hummer Reveal officially postponed. Another casualty of the Coronavirus. We have no voicemails this month. Please continue to give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 586-486-3182. Mustang vs Camaro – Who won each decade? (1960s – TODAY). Vehicles with the worst resale values according to Forbes. I wonder why we could be talking about this. Contact Chris Frezza and Jason Debler at the Camaro Show Follow us on our Social Media – Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/camarotalkshow Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/camaroshow Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/camaroshow If you’d like to be in our Podcast by asking a question, or just making a comment, we have a phone number you can call now. It is (586)486-3182.

COVID-19 is canceling many car events, including postponing the New York Auto Show. We discuss it at the beginning of the show. 2020 Corvette Stingray has started to arrive at dealerships. As of 8:35 p.m. CST on March 4, 2020, truckloads of Corvette C8s have started to depart from the production facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky. What if Camaro was mid-engine? I know it’s a dream, but this render was done and it looks pretty darn good. Announcement about the Podcast going forward. We have two voicemails this week. Please continue to give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 586-486-3182. Contact Chris Frezza and Jason Debler at the Camaro Show Follow us on our Social Media – Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/camarotalkshow Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/camaroshow Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/camaroshow If you’d like to be in our Podcast by asking a question, or just making a comment, we have a phone number you can call now. It is (586)486-3182.

BEST OF SHOW – From Camaro Show #86 The 2016 Camaro has finally been released! It’s been quite the weekend with all the festivities and events all around the unveiling of the 2016 Camaro, the 6th Generation to the world. We will be spending this episode detailing all those events. The sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro revealed today offers higher levels of performance, technology, and refinement and is designed to maintain the sporty car segment leadership earned over the past five years. The Gen Six Camaro provides a faster, more nimble driving experience, enabled by an all-new, lighter architecture and a broader powertrain range. Six all-new powertrain combinations are offered, including a 2.0L Turbo, an all-new 3.6L V-6, and the LT1 6.2L V-8, which is SAE-certified at 455 horsepower (339 kW) and 455 lb-ft of torque (617 Nm) – for the most powerful Camaro SS ever. Each engine is available with a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission. Camaro’s leaner, stiffer platform and slightly smaller dimensions are accentuated by a dramatic, sculpted exterior. Meticulously tuned in the wind tunnel, the exterior contributes to performance through reduced aerodynamic lift for better handling while enhancing efficiency. A driver-focused interior integrates class-leading control technologies, including a new Driver Mode Selector, configurable instrument cluster and a customizable ambient lighting feature. “Redesigning the Camaro is thrilling and challenging all at once, but the secret is to offer something more,” said Mark Reuss, General Motors executive vice president of Product Development. “For Camaro enthusiasts, it retains iconic design cues and offers even more performance. For a new generation of buyers, the 2016 Camaro incorporates our most innovative engineering ideas with finely honed performance and leading design.” Only two parts carry over from the fifth-generation Camaro to the new Gen Six: the rear bowtie emblem and the SS badge. To make it not only the best Camaro ever, but one of the best performance cars available, Chevrolet focused on three pillars of development: Performance Vehicle mass has been reduced by 200 pounds or more, depending on the model, creating a more nimble, responsive driving experience Most efficient Camaro ever, with a new 2.0L turbo SAE-certified at 275 hp (205 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) – and delivers more than 30 mpg on the highway (GM-estimated), and 0-60 mph acceleration well under 6 seconds Efficient performance in a new 3.6L V-6 featuring direct injection, continuously variable valve timing and – for the first time – Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation), offering an SAE-certified 335 hp (250 kW) and 284 lb-ft of torque (385 Nm), for the highest specific output of any naturally aspirated V-6 in the segment The most powerful Camaro SS ever, with a new 6.2L LT1 direct-injected Small Block V-8 rated at 455 hp (339 kW) and 455 lb-ft of torque (617 Nm) Magnetic Ride Control active suspension available on Camaro SS for the first time With improved handling and performance, the Camaro SS delivers better lap times than the fifth-generation’s track-focused Camaro 1LE package. Technology All-new Drive Mode Selector, which tailors up to eight vehicle attributes for four modes: Snow/Ice, Tour, Sport and – on SS models – Track settings Segment-exclusive, Interior Spectrum Lighting that offers 24 different ambient lighting effects on the dash, door panels, and center console High-definition, configurable color displays – including available dual, 8-inch-diagonal screens. Design More athletic-looking, sculptured exterior that complements the tighter, leaner architecture – and offers all-new, modern lighting signatures, including light-emitting diode (LED) technology Greater emphasis on customer personalization with wider range of choices, including 10 exterior colors, five interior color combinations, lighting options and a full complement of dealer-available accessories available at launch – including wheels, stripe packages and additional accessories Aerodynamically optimized design that is the result of 350 hours of wind tunnel testing, reducing drag on LT models and improving downforce on SS All-new, interior with shifter-focused center console, intuitive controls, flat-bottom steering wheel, and higher quality materials throughout Unique control rings around the air vents used for temperature and fan speed adjustments, eliminating the need for conventional buttons “We have had the incredible opportunity to meet literally thousands of Gen 5 Camaro owners who provided direct feedback on what they loved about their car and what they wanted for the next-gen Camaro,” said Al Oppenheiser, Camaro chief engineer. “As a result, the 2016 Camaro builds on what made the current Camaro such a success with more power, more agile handling and more technology. “We expect it will set the new benchmark in the segment – and give a new generation of enthusiasts a reason to fall in love with Camaro.” The Gen Six Camaro goes on sale later this year, offered in LT and SS models. Lightweight architecture and chassis systems Approximately 70 percent of the architectural components are unique to Camaro. Through extensive computer-aided engineering, structural rigidity was increased by 28 percent, while the body-in-white mass was reduced by 133 pounds (60.5 kg). In their quest to make the 2016 Camaro as lean as possible, engineers and designers evaluated every aspect of its architecture – already the most mass-efficient ever created by GM – and supporting elements, saving grams here and pounds there that contributes to the car’s lower curb weight. As a result, the total curb weight for Camaro has been reduced by more than 200 pounds (90 kg). Significant weight savings came from using an aluminum instrument panel frame instead of steel, which saved 9.2 pounds (4.2 kg). The use of lightweight components, including aluminum front suspension links and steel rear suspension links with lightening holes, in the new five-link rear suspension system contributed to a 26-pound (12 kg) reduction in the overall suspension weight. With the lighter, stiffer architecture and more powerful engines, the Gen Six Camaro SS delivers better lap times than the fifth-generation’s track-focused Camaro 1LE package. “The driving experience is significantly different,” said Aaron Link, lead development engineer. “Immediately, you will notice how much lighter and more nimble the Camaro feels. That feeling increases when you drive the Camaro harder – it brakes more powerfully, dives into corners quicker, and accelerates faster than ever.” The Camaro features a new, multi-link MacPherson strut front suspension with Camaro-specific geometry. The double-pivot design provides a more precise feeling of control, including more linear and communicative feel from the quick-ratio electric power steering system. At the rear, a new five-link independent suspension yields outstanding wheel control and reduces “squat” during acceleration. In addition, the Magnetic Ride Control is available on the Camaro SS for the first time. Previously limited to the Camaro ZL1, the active suspension reads road and driving conditions 1,000 times per second, and automatically adjusts the damper settings to optimize ride comfort and control. All Camaro models offer Brembo brakes – they’re standard on SS – optimized for the car’s mass and performance capability. On Camaro LT, the available brakes include 12.6-inch (320 mm) front rotors with four-piston calipers and 12.4-inch (315 mm) rear rotors with single-piston sliding calipers. Camaro SS employs 13.6-inch (345 mm) front rotors with four-piston fixed calipers and 13.3-inch (338 mm) rear rotors with four-piston fixed calipers. Goodyear tires are used on all models: The LT features standard 18-inch wheels wrapped with Goodyear Eagle Sport all-season tires and available 20-inch wheels matched with Eagle F1 Asymmetric all-season run-flat tires. Camaro SS features standard 20-inch aluminum wheels with Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 run-flat tires. More powerful and efficient The new Camaro will be offered with six different powertrain combinations, each designed to deliver improved performance and efficiency. The Camaro LT’s standard engine is a new 2.0L Turbo, rated at an SAE-certified 275 horsepower (205 kW) and 295 lb-ft of torque (400 Nm). For power on demand, it offers a wide torque band with 90 percent of peak torque available from 2,100 rpm to 3,000 rpm, and maximum torque from 3,000 to 4,500 rpm. The 2.0L turbo will deliver 0-60 mph acceleration in less than six seconds and offer more than 30 mpg on the highway (GM-estimated), making it the most fuel-efficient Camaro ever. An all-new 3.6L V-6 is available in the Camaro LT, producing and SAE-certified 335 horsepower (250 kW) and 284 lb-ft of torque (385 Nm), for the highest specific output of any naturally aspirated V-6 in the segment. The engine incorporates a trio of technologies for uncompromised efficiency and performance, including direct injection, variable valve timing and, for the first time, Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation), which disables two cylinders under light throttle applications to enhance efficiency. The 2.0L turbo and 3.6L V-6 engines are offered with a six-speed manual transmission or the all-new Hydra-Matic 8L45 paddle-shift eight-speed automatic transmission. It’s based on the Hydra-Matic 8L90 eight-speed, but scaled for the performance envelope of the smaller engines and offering an estimated 5-percent efficiency improvement over a comparable six-speed automatic. Camaro SS is powered by the 6.2L LT1 V-8 engine introduced on the Corvette Stingray. About 20 percent of the components are specific for the Camaro’s architecture, including new, tubular “tri-Y”-type exhaust manifolds. It also offers advanced technologies such as variable valve timing, direct injection and Active Fuel Management (on automatic-equipped models) to help balance efficiency and performance. Output is SAE-certified at 455 horsepower (339 kW) and 455 lb-ft of torque (617 Nm), making it the most-powerful Camaro SS ever. The LT1 engine is available with a standard six-speed manual transmission – with new Active Rev Match technology that “blips” the throttle for perfectly timed downshifts – or the Hydra-Matic 8L90 paddle-shift eight-speed automatic. Each engine has been carefully tuned for a distinctive performance sound. All 2.0L turbo models feature active noise cancellation, which uses sound waves to cancel unwanted cabin noise. Models equipped with the available Bose audio system also feature engine sound enhancement, which amplifies the native sounds of the 2.0L turbo engine – and can be disabled based on the driver’s preference. Both the 3.6L V-6 and 6.2L V-8 feature mechanical sound enhancers – resonators that direct induction noise from the engine bay into the cabin. Both engines are available with a dual-mode exhaust, which features electronically controlled valves that bypass the mufflers under acceleration, delivering improved performance and greater sound levels. With the dual-mode exhaust, drivers can personalize the exhaust sound, from a “stealth” mode to the most aggressive “track” mode. Compact, athletic design The exterior of the Camaro is more sculpted and more muscular effect that makes the new car look significantly lower and wider than before, even though it is within two inches of the exterior dimensions of the current Camaro: 2016 Camaro 2015 Camaro Length (in /mm): 188.3/ 4784 190.6 / 4841 Width (in / mm): 74.7 / 1897 75.5 / 1917 Height (in / mm): 53.1 / 1348 54.2 / 1376 Wheelbase (in / mm): 110.7/ 2811 112.3 / 2852 Front track (in/mm): 63 / 1601 (SS) 63.6 / 1616 (SS) Rear track (in/mm): 62.9 / 1598 (SS) 63.9 / 1622 (SS) “From every angle, you’ll never mistake this for anything but a Camaro,” said Tom Peters, design director. “We’ve taken that iconic design and amplified its proportions to reflect a more dynamic driving experience – like the T-shirt on a muscular physique.” The front of the Camaro is defined by a cross-car grille/headlamp aperture, a signature cue that dates to the first generation. The new, expressive execution gives the Camaro a stronger, more determined face. It also displays a new, nearly fastback profile that flows into the pronounced haunches of the rear fenders, enhancing the wider, more aggressive stance. A more expressive take on the taillamps blends the horizontal aesthetic of the first generation with a dual-element theme and aggressive tapers for a contemporary appearance. Additionally, SS models have a unique rear spoiler. Standard lighting includes halogen projector beam headlamps and taillamps. RS and SS models add high-intensity discharge, or HID, projector-beam headlamps and LED “signature lighting” daytime running lights – including a sweeping LED lightpipe integrated in the headlamp and an LED light pipe integrated into the front fascia. RS and SS models also feature LED lighting for the rear taillamps, including auxiliary LED light guides that mirror the shape of the front signature lighting. In many cases, the exterior design not only communicates the performance capabilities of the new Camaro, but contributes to them. For example, the teams spent more than 350 hours testing the Camaro in the wind tunnel, meticulously tailoring the exterior to improve cooling and reduce aerodynamic lift and drag. Aerodynamic details include a subtle “air curtain” on the front fascia, which guides air around the wheels rather than into the wheelhouses, reducing drag. Also, the Camaro SS has a unique front fascia with integrated brake cooling ducts and a unique hood with functional air vents, which improve engine cooling and reduce front lift. All models share a more pronounced, sculpted roof panel that improves the structural rigidity of the roof for greater refinement. The roof is assembled using laser brazing, eliminating the need for “ditch channel” seams and cover trim, giving the car a sleeker appearance while saving half a kilogram compared to traditional spot welding. There’s also a new interpretation of the Camaro’s iconic red, white and blue “banner” insignia, displayed on the front fenders. Driver-focused interior and technologies Like the exterior, the interior is completely new yet instantly recognizable. The instrument panel, for example, is a departure from the previous model, but retains the Camaro’s familiar dual-binnacle-style instrument cluster hood. “Given the level of technology and performance, the interior had to be modern and driver focused.” said Ryan Vaughan, interior design manager. “But although the interior is an all new design, it is still instinctively recognizable as a Camaro.” The instrument cluster features analog instruments to provide the driver with essential performance information, as well as an available eight-inch-diagonal high-definition center screen that can be configured to provide additional information including navigation, performance, and infotainment features. Another eight-inch screen, integrated in the center of the instrument panel, serves as the interface for the enhanced, next-generation MyLink system. The new center console and center stack are designed with high performance driving in mind. For example, the heating and cooling controls are integrated into rings surrounding the air ducts. Eliminating the associated buttons makes the cabin feel more spacious, and makes adjusting the temperature easy while keeping your eyes on the road. An electronic parking brake replaces the previous mechanical parking brake handle. This enabled the cup holders to be repositioned for improved range of motion when shifting in manual-transmission models. An available, segment-first LED ambient lighting system, integrated in the dash, door panels and center console, offers 24 different colors, as well as fade and transition effects that spread across the interior. There’s even a theatrical “car show” mode that cycles randomly through the entire color spectrum when the Camaro is parked. The ambient lighting is one of eight attributes the driver can adjust using the Camaro’s new Driver Mode Selector– accessed via a switch on the center console. The system enables the driver to tailor the look, sound and feel of 2016 Camaro to their preferences and driving conditions: DRIVER MODE SELECTOR SETTINGS Snow/Ice Tour Sport Track (SS only) Electronic throttle progression SNOW/ICE NORMAL NORMAL TRACK Automatic trans. shift map NORMAL NORMAL SPORT TRACK Automatic trans. Performance Algorithm Shift N/A N/A AVAIL. AVAIL. Engine sound management (if equipped with dual-mode exhaust) STEALTH TOUR SPORT TRACK Electric power steering calibration TOUR TOUR SPORT TRACK StabiliTrak – Competitive Driving and Launch Control N/A N/A AVAIL. AVAIL. Magnetic Ride Control calibration (if equipped) TOUR TOUR SPORT TRACK Ambient lighting (if equipped) ICE BLUE BLUE RED ORANGE Manufacturing The 2016 Camaro will be produced at GM’s Lansing Grand River assembly plant in Lansing, Mich. Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world’s largest car brands, doing business in more than 115 countries and selling around 4.8 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com. We are holding the voicemails this week due to the nature of the show. Keep them coming. Please continue to call in with your car detailing tips, you could win a Camaro Show prize pack. This week’s show was broadcast live on Meerkat. Watch for our postings when we record each week and you can join in LIVE while we record. You can get the App at http://meerkatapp.co. Do you like fast cars? Do you like beer? Well, check out our fourth episode of a new project we are working on called Gears and Beers. Let us know what you think. Episode 5 of the Gears and Beers show is now released! http://youtu.be/11rJ6ffFtFE. Contact Chris Frezza and Jason Debler at the Camaro Show Follow us on our Social Media – Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/camarotalkshow Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/camaroshow Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/camaroshow If you’d like to be in our Podcast by asking a question, or just making a comment, we have a phone number you can call now. It is (586)486-3182.

How would you like a 1,000 horsepower Camaro Convertible? Well, our friends at SVE announced their Yenko/SC Stage I Camaro in Convertible form this week. There will only be 25 made of them. Get em while you can! Debate question – Is it “Camaro convertible” or “Convertible Camaro”? We have no voicemails and one email this week. Please continue to give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 586-486-3182. Jason got an old email about CamaroZ28.Com die-cast cars asking to explain the history. Contact Chris Frezza and Jason Debler at the Camaro Show Follow us on our Social Media – Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/camarotalkshow Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/camaroshow Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/camaroshow If you’d like to be in our Podcast by asking a question, or just making a comment, we have a phone number you can call now. It is (586)486-3182.

The Fifth-Gen Camaro Z/28 is a performance bargain. GMC Hummer EV pickup will smash Tesla Cybertruck with 11,500 lb-ft of torque. The 2020 Yenko Stage II Camaro puts its power to the test. We have two voicemails this week. Please continue to give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 586-486-3182. Dollar per horsepower, you can’t go wrong with these 11 cars. Contact Chris Frezza and Jason Debler at the Camaro Show Follow us on our Social Media – Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/camarotalkshow Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/camaroshow Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/camaroshow If you’d like to be in our Podcast by asking a question, or just making a comment, we have a phone number you can call now. It is (586)486-3182.

Camaro ZL1, Challenger Hellcat Redeye, Shelby GT500 finally have a race. America’s Trio Of Apex Predator Muscle Cars Show The World What They Can Do In A Straight Line. Chevrolet Corvette voted 2020 North American Car of the year. 2020 Stingray impresses independent group of prestigious journalists – Japan gets a special-edition Chevrolet Camaro. GM Engineers arrested for street racing C8 Corvettes Cell Tower picture shows a bunch of C8’s hiding on Van Dyke in Warren. We have no voicemails this week. Please continue to give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 586-486-3182. Jason having a little giveaway for all 2010-2013 Camaro owners…just head on over to http://bit.ly/laminxcamarogiveaway to check it out. Contact Chris Frezza and Jason Debler at the Camaro Show Follow us on our Social Media – Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/camarotalkshow Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/camaroshow Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/camaroshow If you’d like to be in our Podcast by asking a question, or just making a comment, we have a phone number you can call now. It is (586)486-3182.

Sales figures for Q4 were released. The silver lining is that Q4 sales grew three percent, as there was a combination of the refreshed 2020 Camaro hitting dealerships, as well as some attractive offers to lure loyalists away from the Ford Mustang. Camaro had a great Decade from 2010 through 2019. We look back at the return of the Camaro all the way up to the 6th Generation Camaro. We have one voicemail and one email this week. Please continue to give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 586-486-3182. The automotive industry has seen unprecedented disruption over the past 10 years. Electric vehicles are on the road, self-driving vehicles test-drive on busy city streets, and our cars and trucks are lighter and cleaner than ever before. Here are 10 things you and your car can do now that weren’t possible in 2010: https://www.gm.com/masthead-story/transformation-electric-automotive-safety.html Contact Chris Frezza and Jason Debler at the Camaro Show Follow us on our Social Media – Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/camarotalkshow Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/camaroshow Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/camaroshow If you’d like to be in our Podcast by asking a question, or just making a comment, we have a phone number you can call now. It is (586)486-3182.

Merry Christmas Camaro, you’re faster than the Stingray We hope all of our listeners have a Merry Christmas and wonderful holiday season this year. Please don’t forget to buckle up. We start off the episode with some numbers on the new C8 Corvette Stingray. According to Muscle Cars and Trucks, the new C8 Stingray still isn’t a match for the Camaro ZL1 1LE. Here it is at 7:28.30. “Officially tested by Chevrolet, a C6 Corvette ZR1 with its 638 horsepower LS9 V8 managed a 7:19.63, while German auto magazine Sport Auto managed to fire off a lap time of 7:13.90 with a C7 Z06. Just as well, the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE clocked an absurd 7:16.04.” A truck delivering 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 muscle car crashes in Detroit. Some people may have to wait A little longer for their mega Mustang. We have one voicemail and one email this week. Please continue to give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 586-486-3182. Have automakers stopped reporting monthly sales to hide bad news? PSA from your friends Chris and Jason. Hey, Challenger owners! Take off your yellow guards! Thank you. Contact Chris Frezza and Jason Debler at the Camaro Show Follow us on our Social Media – Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/camarotalkshow Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/camaroshow Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/camaroshow If you’d like to be in our Podcast by asking a question, or just making a comment, we have a phone number you can call now. It is (586)486-3182.  

BEST OF SHOW – From Camaro Show #86 The 2016 Camaro has finally been released! It’s been quite the weekend with all the festivities and events all around the unveiling of the 2016 Camaro, the 6th Generation to the world. We will be spending this episode detailing all those events. The sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro revealed today offers higher levels of performance, technology, and refinement and is designed to maintain the sporty car segment leadership earned over the past five years. The Gen Six Camaro provides a faster, more nimble driving experience, enabled by an all-new, lighter architecture and a broader powertrain range. Six all-new powertrain combinations are offered, including a 2.0L Turbo, an all-new 3.6L V-6, and the LT1 6.2L V-8, which is SAE-certified at 455 horsepower (339 kW) and 455 lb-ft of torque (617 Nm) – for the most powerful Camaro SS ever. Each engine is available with a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission. Camaro’s leaner, stiffer platform and slightly smaller dimensions are accentuated by a dramatic, sculpted exterior. Meticulously tuned in the wind tunnel, the exterior contributes to performance through reduced aerodynamic lift for better handling while enhancing efficiency. A driver-focused interior integrates class-leading control technologies, including a new Driver Mode Selector, configurable instrument cluster and a customizable ambient lighting feature. “Redesigning the Camaro is thrilling and challenging all at once, but the secret is to offer something more,” said Mark Reuss, General Motors executive vice president of Product Development. “For Camaro enthusiasts, it retains iconic design cues and offers even more performance. For a new generation of buyers, the 2016 Camaro incorporates our most innovative engineering ideas with finely honed performance and leading design.” Only two parts carry over from the fifth-generation Camaro to the new Gen Six: the rear bowtie emblem and the SS badge. To make it not only the best Camaro ever, but one of the best performance cars available, Chevrolet focused on three pillars of development: Performance Vehicle mass has been reduced by 200 pounds or more, depending on the model, creating a more nimble, responsive driving experience Most efficient Camaro ever, with a new 2.0L turbo SAE-certified at 275 hp (205 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) – and delivers more than 30 mpg on the highway (GM-estimated), and 0-60 mph acceleration well under 6 seconds Efficient performance in a new 3.6L V-6 featuring direct injection, continuously variable valve timing and – for the first time – Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation), offering an SAE-certified 335 hp (250 kW) and 284 lb-ft of torque (385 Nm), for the highest specific output of any naturally aspirated V-6 in the segment The most powerful Camaro SS ever, with a new 6.2L LT1 direct-injected Small Block V-8 rated at 455 hp (339 kW) and 455 lb-ft of torque (617 Nm) Magnetic Ride Control active suspension available on Camaro SS for the first time With improved handling and performance, the Camaro SS delivers better lap times than the fifth-generation’s track-focused Camaro 1LE package. Technology All-new Drive Mode Selector, which tailors up to eight vehicle attributes for four modes: Snow/Ice, Tour, Sport and – on SS models – Track settings Segment-exclusive, Interior Spectrum Lighting that offers 24 different ambient lighting effects on the dash, door panels, and center console High-definition, configurable color displays – including available dual, 8-inch-diagonal screens. Design More athletic-looking, sculptured exterior that complements the tighter, leaner architecture – and offers all-new, modern lighting signatures, including light-emitting diode (LED) technology Greater emphasis on customer personalization with wider range of choices, including 10 exterior colors, five interior color combinations, lighting options and a full complement of dealer-available accessories available at launch – including wheels, stripe packages and additional accessories Aerodynamically optimized design that is the result of 350 hours of wind tunnel testing, reducing drag on LT models and improving downforce on SS All-new, interior with shifter-focused center console, intuitive controls, flat-bottom steering wheel, and higher quality materials throughout Unique control rings around the air vents used for temperature and fan speed adjustments, eliminating the need for conventional buttons “We have had the incredible opportunity to meet literally thousands of Gen 5 Camaro owners who provided direct feedback on what they loved about their car and what they wanted for the next-gen Camaro,” said Al Oppenheiser, Camaro chief engineer. “As a result, the 2016 Camaro builds on what made the current Camaro such a success with more power, more agile handling and more technology. “We expect it will set the new benchmark in the segment – and give a new generation of enthusiasts a reason to fall in love with Camaro.” The Gen Six Camaro goes on sale later this year, offered in LT and SS models. Lightweight architecture and chassis systems Approximately 70 percent of the architectural components are unique to Camaro. Through extensive computer-aided engineering, structural rigidity was increased by 28 percent, while the body-in-white mass was reduced by 133 pounds (60.5 kg). In their quest to make the 2016 Camaro as lean as possible, engineers and designers evaluated every aspect of its architecture – already the most mass-efficient ever created by GM – and supporting elements, saving grams here and pounds there that contributes to the car’s lower curb weight. As a result, the total curb weight for Camaro has been reduced by more than 200 pounds (90 kg). Significant weight savings came from using an aluminum instrument panel frame instead of steel, which saved 9.2 pounds (4.2 kg). The use of lightweight components, including aluminum front suspension links and steel rear suspension links with lightening holes, in the new five-link rear suspension system contributed to a 26-pound (12 kg) reduction in the overall suspension weight. With the lighter, stiffer architecture and more powerful engines, the Gen Six Camaro SS delivers better lap times than the fifth-generation’s track-focused Camaro 1LE package. “The driving experience is significantly different,” said Aaron Link, lead development engineer. “Immediately, you will notice how much lighter and more nimble the Camaro feels. That feeling increases when you drive the Camaro harder – it brakes more powerfully, dives into corners quicker, and accelerates faster than ever.” The Camaro features a new, multi-link MacPherson strut front suspension with Camaro-specific geometry. The double-pivot design provides a more precise feeling of control, including more linear and communicative feel from the quick-ratio electric power steering system. At the rear, a new five-link independent suspension yields outstanding wheel control and reduces “squat” during acceleration. In addition, the Magnetic Ride Control is available on the Camaro SS for the first time. Previously limited to the Camaro ZL1, the active suspension reads road and driving conditions 1,000 times per second, and automatically adjusts the damper settings to optimize ride comfort and control. All Camaro models offer Brembo brakes – they’re standard on SS – optimized for the car’s mass and performance capability. On Camaro LT, the available brakes include 12.6-inch (320 mm) front rotors with four-piston calipers and 12.4-inch (315 mm) rear rotors with single-piston sliding calipers. Camaro SS employs 13.6-inch (345 mm) front rotors with four-piston fixed calipers and 13.3-inch (338 mm) rear rotors with four-piston fixed calipers. Goodyear tires are used on all models: The LT features standard 18-inch wheels wrapped with Goodyear Eagle Sport all-season tires and available 20-inch wheels matched with Eagle F1 Asymmetric all-season run-flat tires. Camaro SS features standard 20-inch aluminum wheels with Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 run-flat tires. More powerful and efficient The new Camaro will be offered with six different powertrain combinations, each designed to deliver improved performance and efficiency. The Camaro LT’s standard engine is a new 2.0L Turbo, rated at an SAE-certified 275 horsepower (205 kW) and 295 lb-ft of torque (400 Nm). For power on demand, it offers a wide torque band with 90 percent of peak torque available from 2,100 rpm to 3,000 rpm, and maximum torque from 3,000 to 4,500 rpm. The 2.0L turbo will deliver 0-60 mph acceleration in less than six seconds and offer more than 30 mpg on the highway (GM-estimated), making it the most fuel-efficient Camaro ever. An all-new 3.6L V-6 is available in the Camaro LT, producing and SAE-certified 335 horsepower (250 kW) and 284 lb-ft of torque (385 Nm), for the highest specific output of any naturally aspirated V-6 in the segment. The engine incorporates a trio of technologies for uncompromised efficiency and performance, including direct injection, variable valve timing and, for the first time, Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation), which disables two cylinders under light throttle applications to enhance efficiency. The 2.0L turbo and 3.6L V-6 engines are offered with a six-speed manual transmission or the all-new Hydra-Matic 8L45 paddle-shift eight-speed automatic transmission. It’s based on the Hydra-Matic 8L90 eight-speed, but scaled for the performance envelope of the smaller engines and offering an estimated 5-percent efficiency improvement over a comparable six-speed automatic. Camaro SS is powered by the 6.2L LT1 V-8 engine introduced on the Corvette Stingray. About 20 percent of the components are specific for the Camaro’s architecture, including new, tubular “tri-Y”-type exhaust manifolds. It also offers advanced technologies such as variable valve timing, direct injection and Active Fuel Management (on automatic-equipped models) to help balance efficiency and performance. Output is SAE-certified at 455 horsepower (339 kW) and 455 lb-ft of torque (617 Nm), making it the most-powerful Camaro SS ever. The LT1 engine is available with a standard six-speed manual transmission – with new Active Rev Match technology that “blips” the throttle for perfectly timed downshifts – or the Hydra-Matic 8L90 paddle-shift eight-speed automatic. Each engine has been carefully tuned for a distinctive performance sound. All 2.0L turbo models feature active noise cancellation, which uses sound waves to cancel unwanted cabin noise. Models equipped with the available Bose audio system also feature engine sound enhancement, which amplifies the native sounds of the 2.0L turbo engine – and can be disabled based on the driver’s preference. Both the 3.6L V-6 and 6.2L V-8 feature mechanical sound enhancers – resonators that direct induction noise from the engine bay into the cabin. Both engines are available with a dual-mode exhaust, which features electronically controlled valves that bypass the mufflers under acceleration, delivering improved performance and greater sound levels. With the dual-mode exhaust, drivers can personalize the exhaust sound, from a “stealth” mode to the most aggressive “track” mode. Compact, athletic design The exterior of the Camaro is more sculpted and more muscular effect that makes the new car look significantly lower and wider than before, even though it is within two inches of the exterior dimensions of the current Camaro: 2016 Camaro 2015 Camaro Length (in /mm): 188.3/ 4784 190.6 / 4841 Width (in / mm): 74.7 / 1897 75.5 / 1917 Height (in / mm): 53.1 / 1348 54.2 / 1376 Wheelbase (in / mm): 110.7/ 2811 112.3 / 2852 Front track (in/mm): 63 / 1601 (SS) 63.6 / 1616 (SS) Rear track (in/mm): 62.9 / 1598 (SS) 63.9 / 1622 (SS) “From every angle, you’ll never mistake this for anything but a Camaro,” said Tom Peters, design director. “We’ve taken that iconic design and amplified its proportions to reflect a more dynamic driving experience – like the T-shirt on a muscular physique.” The front of the Camaro is defined by a cross-car grille/headlamp aperture, a signature cue that dates to the first generation. The new, expressive execution gives the Camaro a stronger, more determined face. It also displays a new, nearly fastback profile that flows into the pronounced haunches of the rear fenders, enhancing the wider, more aggressive stance. A more expressive take on the taillamps blends the horizontal aesthetic of the first generation with a dual-element theme and aggressive tapers for a contemporary appearance. Additionally, SS models have a unique rear spoiler. Standard lighting includes halogen projector beam headlamps and taillamps. RS and SS models add high-intensity discharge, or HID, projector-beam headlamps and LED “signature lighting” daytime running lights – including a sweeping LED lightpipe integrated in the headlamp and an LED light pipe integrated into the front fascia. RS and SS models also feature LED lighting for the rear taillamps, including auxiliary LED light guides that mirror the shape of the front signature lighting. In many cases, the exterior design not only communicates the performance capabilities of the new Camaro, but contributes to them. For example, the teams spent more than 350 hours testing the Camaro in the wind tunnel, meticulously tailoring the exterior to improve cooling and reduce aerodynamic lift and drag. Aerodynamic details include a subtle “air curtain” on the front fascia, which guides air around the wheels rather than into the wheelhouses, reducing drag. Also, the Camaro SS has a unique front fascia with integrated brake cooling ducts and a unique hood with functional air vents, which improve engine cooling and reduce front lift. All models share a more pronounced, sculpted roof panel that improves the structural rigidity of the roof for greater refinement. The roof is assembled using laser brazing, eliminating the need for “ditch channel” seams and cover trim, giving the car a sleeker appearance while saving half a kilogram compared to traditional spot welding. There’s also a new interpretation of the Camaro’s iconic red, white and blue “banner” insignia, displayed on the front fenders. Driver-focused interior and technologies Like the exterior, the interior is completely new yet instantly recognizable. The instrument panel, for example, is a departure from the previous model, but retains the Camaro’s familiar dual-binnacle-style instrument cluster hood. “Given the level of technology and performance, the interior had to be modern and driver focused.” said Ryan Vaughan, interior design manager. “But although the interior is an all new design, it is still instinctively recognizable as a Camaro.” The instrument cluster features analog instruments to provide the driver with essential performance information, as well as an available eight-inch-diagonal high-definition center screen that can be configured to provide additional information including navigation, performance, and infotainment features. Another eight-inch screen, integrated in the center of the instrument panel, serves as the interface for the enhanced, next-generation MyLink system. The new center console and center stack are designed with high performance driving in mind. For example, the heating and cooling controls are integrated into rings surrounding the air ducts. Eliminating the associated buttons makes the cabin feel more spacious, and makes adjusting the temperature easy while keeping your eyes on the road. An electronic parking brake replaces the previous mechanical parking brake handle. This enabled the cup holders to be repositioned for improved range of motion when shifting in manual-transmission models. An available, segment-first LED ambient lighting system, integrated in the dash, door panels and center console, offers 24 different colors, as well as fade and transition effects that spread across the interior. There’s even a theatrical “car show” mode that cycles randomly through the entire color spectrum when the Camaro is parked. The ambient lighting is one of eight attributes the driver can adjust using the Camaro’s new Driver Mode Selector– accessed via a switch on the center console. The system enables the driver to tailor the look, sound and feel of 2016 Camaro to their preferences and driving conditions: DRIVER MODE SELECTOR SETTINGS Snow/Ice Tour Sport Track (SS only) Electronic throttle progression SNOW/ICE NORMAL NORMAL TRACK Automatic trans. shift map NORMAL NORMAL SPORT TRACK Automatic trans. Performance Algorithm Shift N/A N/A AVAIL. AVAIL. Engine sound management (if equipped with dual-mode exhaust) STEALTH TOUR SPORT TRACK Electric power steering calibration TOUR TOUR SPORT TRACK StabiliTrak – Competitive Driving and Launch Control N/A N/A AVAIL. AVAIL. Magnetic Ride Control calibration (if equipped) TOUR TOUR SPORT TRACK Ambient lighting (if equipped) ICE BLUE BLUE RED ORANGE Manufacturing The 2016 Camaro will be produced at GM’s Lansing Grand River assembly plant in Lansing, Mich. Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world’s largest car brands, doing business in more than 115 countries and selling around 4.8 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com. We are holding the voicemails this week due to the nature of the show. Keep them coming. Please continue to call in with your car detailing tips, you could win a Camaro Show prize pack. This week’s show was broadcast live on Meerkat. Watch for our postings when we record each week and you can join in LIVE while we record. You can get the App at http://meerkatapp.co. Do you like fast cars? Do you like beer? Well, check out our fourth episode of a new project we are working on called Gears and Beers. Let us know what you think. Episode 5 of the Gears and Beers show is now released! http://youtu.be/11rJ6ffFtFE. Contact Chris Frezza and Jason Debler at the Camaro Show Follow us on our Social Media – Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/camarotalkshow Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/camaroshow Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/camaroshow If you’d like to be in our Podcast by asking a question, or just making a comment, we have a phone number you can call now. It is (586)486-3182.

Welcome back everyone to another exciting episode. We have a special guest joining us this week in the studio. Manny Katakis from Muscle Cars and Trucks to talk about what is going on in the world of Electric Muscle Cars. This week at the LA Auto Show, Ford announced the Mustang Mach-E in a few different forms. slated to start at a reasonable $43,895, with 230 miles of range and a “mid-five-second” 0-60 acceleration time. The quickest version of the utility vehicle will be able to sprint to 60 mph in a scant three-and-a-half seconds, give or take a few tenths. Then there’s the aptly named “California Route 1” variant, which delivers the best range in the lineup, at 300 miles, while the acceleration (six seconds 0-60) is the slowest. That’s just over $52,000. Again, before incentives. We are saving voicemails for next week. Please continue to give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 586-486-3182. Dodge has announced it’s 50th Anniversary package. The Dodge Challenger 50th Anniversary Edition package will be available on GT RWD, R/T, R/T Scat Pack, and R/T Scat Pack Widebody models. Pricing for the package starts at $4,995 for the GT model, $5,495 for the R/T, and $5,995 for the Scat Pack as well as the Widebody. Dealer orders will open in December, with arrivals happening in the early spring of 2020. Meanwhile, the 2020 Challenger SRT Hellcat and 2020 Challenger Hellcat Redeye models will feature a 50th Anniversary grille badge to celebrate the occasion. Contact Chris Frezza and Jason Debler at the Camaro Show Follow us on our Social Media – Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/camarotalkshow Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/camaroshow Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/camaroshow If you’d like to be in our Podcast by asking a question, or just making a comment, we have a phone number you can call now. It is (586)486-3182.  

Sema Show 2019 is in the books! Is was another great and successful show. We will give you an account of what we saw, what we liked, what we didn’t like and more during this show. SEMA Car of the Year: Ford Mustang SEMA Truck of the Year: Chevrolet Silverado SEMA 4×4/SUV of the Year: Jeep Wrangler SEMA Sport Compact of the Year: Audi RS 3 SEMA Power sports Vehicle of the Year: Polaris RZR The one and only Camaro that Chevrolet had in their booth at the SEMA Show this year was the 2020 Camaro LT1 Convertible Concept. May The John Force Be With You! Chevrolet reveals John Force Edition COPO Camaro at SEMA. We have no voicemails this week due to the nature of the show. Please continue to give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 586-486-3182. We need to reinforce a rule…NEVER touch another person’s car, in a parking lot, at a car show, at a convention…even SEMA. Thank you to all who came out to our Meet and Greet during the SEMA Show this year. We love to see you! Contact Chris Frezza and Jason Debler at the Camaro Show Follow us on our Social Media – Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/camarotalkshow Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/camaroshow Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/camaroshow If you’d like to be in our Podcast by asking a question, or just making a comment, we have a phone number you can call now. It is (586)486-3182.