The V6 on 2012 models revs to 7200 rpm, which is 200 rpm sweeter than before. In terms of power, the V6 can pretty much pass for a V8, a bonus for the price. The revised V6 delivers better fuel mileage for the 2012 Camaro LS the 2LS model, which uses a tall 2.92 rear axle ratio, gets an EPA-estimated 19/30 miles per gallon City/Highway. This new engine makes 323 horsepower, 11 more than before, and it weighs 20.5 pounds less. For 2012, there's a new cylinder head design with integrated exhaust manifolds, improved intake ports, larger intake valves, longer-duration camshafts, a composite intake manifold, new fuel pump, optimized-flow fuel injectors, cylinder block enhancements, stronger and lighter connecting rods, and finally a cleaned up camshaft cap and throttle body. This latest-generation Camaro was designed from the outset to include convertible models, and reinforcements were added in four key areas to increase rigidity.Ģ012 Camaro LS and Camaro LT models come with a 3.6-liter V6 engine that's been revamped with many improvements. The standard V6 has been upgraded for 2012, and a new ZL1 is available.Ĭamaro convertibles are equipped like the coupes but feature a soft top fitted with acoustical foam in the headliner to minimize noise with the top up. To commemorate, there's a 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary edition with a powerful V8.
It's the 45th year of Camaro, an icon from the day it was born as a 1967 model.
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