“I've owned Camaros in the past and have always enjoyed them. This car is fast and beautiful. It could have been a little more cleaned interior wise, but it wasn't a deal breaker.”
2016 Chevrolet Camaro: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro is an all-new sixth-generation model built on a smaller, lighter rear-wheel-drive platform. The redesign brings a new engine range, sharper handling, fresh styling, and a modernized cabin.
About the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro
6th gen (2016-2024), first year
Chevrolet positions the 2016 Camaro as a sharper, more athletic pony car that blends everyday usability with real sports-car responses. The brand’s message centers on lighter weight, tighter handling, strong engine choices, and a more modern cabin than the outgoing car. Compared with rivals, the Camaro’s pitch is less about size and comfort and more about feeling quick, direct, and planted, especially in SS form.
The LT is the more approachable Camaro, pairing its sporty shape and rear-wheel-drive layout with a turbo four-cylinder or V6, touchscreen infotainment, keyless start, and a rearview camera. The SS is the V8 performance model, with 455 horsepower, Brembo brakes, a limited-slip differential, performance suspension, and a Track drive setting.
What changed, by category
Structural
The Camaro moved to GM's rear-wheel-drive Alpha platform. It became smaller and shed more than 200 pounds in some configurations, helping it feel more agile.
Powertrain
LT models gained a new 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder and an updated 3.6-liter V6. The SS received a Corvette-derived 6.2-liter LT1 V8 with 455 horsepower and 455 lb-ft of torque.
Styling
The exterior and interior were fully redesigned for the sixth generation, with a new body and a more modern cabin layout.
Tech
The Camaro received updated touchscreen infotainment and a new driver-mode system. The SS added a Track setting, and navigation moved from optional to standard across the lineup.
Safety
The LT gained a standard rearview camera as part of the redesign.
2016 Chevrolet Camaro specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter / V6, 3.6 Liter | V8, 6.2 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 19–22 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 28–31 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Horsepower | 275–335 hp | 455 hp |
| Torque | 284–295 lb-ft | 455 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 7.3–9.1 cu-ft | 7.3–9.1 cu-ft |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Automatic Headlights | ||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||
| Park Assist | ||
| Rear View Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| HID Headlights | ||
| LED Tail Lights | ||
| Power Moonroof | ||
| Rear Spoiler | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Smartphone Interface | ||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | ||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||
| Remote Start | ||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro a new generation?
Yes. The 2016 Camaro begins the sixth generation with a new rear-wheel-drive platform, a smaller and lighter structure, redesigned styling, a new cabin, and revised engines.
How is the 2016 Camaro different from the 2015 model?
The 2016 Camaro is a full redesign rather than a light update. It is smaller, more than 200 pounds lighter in some configurations, and has a new engine range, updated infotainment, new drive settings, and less cargo room than the 2015 model.
What engines changed in the 2016 Camaro?
All three main engines changed for 2016. The LT received a new 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder and an updated 3.6-liter V6, while the SS gained a 455-horsepower 6.2-liter LT1 V8 derived from the Corvette's engine.
What changed on the 2016 Camaro SS?
The 2016 Camaro SS gained the new sixth-generation platform and a 455-horsepower LT1 V8. It also received Brembo brakes at all four wheels, performance suspension, a limited-slip differential, new drive settings, and an SS-only Track mode.
Which Camaro trims were dropped for 2016?
The LS, Z/28, and ZL1 trims from 2015 did not continue into the 2016 lineup. The sixth-generation range covered here consisted of the LT and V8-powered SS.
2016 Chevrolet Camaro Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro.
4.4
2016 Chevrolet Camaro
(264 reviews)
“I love what my Camaro looks like. That said....do not expect to sit comfortably in the back passenger seats if you are over 4'6". Do not expect to see through the rear window as it is about 6 inches tall and slanted so you can only see about 3 inches of visibility. Do not expect to have clear visibility from the front window as the cars body blocks your vision and do not expect to have a semblance of storage space.”
“Excellent Car. Everything Works as it is designed to. Very high tech. Fast. Sporty. Hi Quality.”