New Chevrolet Camaro will outpower Ford Mustang

4/19/2011

Chevrolet's Camaro sporty car, already outselling chief rival Ford Mustang, gets some significant updates for 2012, including a power boost. In a conversation with Drive On, Chevy disclosed that it plans to announce today more horsepower and other improvements to the Camaro coupe and convertible, beginning with 2012 models on sale this summer:

The base engine, a 3.6-liter V-6 with gasoline direct injection, gets an 11-horsepower boost, to 323 horsepower, with no expected drop in fuel-economy ratings. That will put it way past arch-rival Mustang's 305 horsepower.

Other features include:

Optional rearview camera.
Soft-touch instrument panel.
Power-lock switches in the door panels, in addition to the current lock switch in the center console.
Optional power passenger's front seat, including a consumer-requested height adjustment that currently is available only on the driver's seat.
Redesigned steering wheel with thinner, easier-to-grip rim and easier-to- reach steering-wheel-mounted controls.
Upgraded suspension on the V-8 coupe models, designed for flatter cornering.
Worthwhile changes, in Drive On's view after a spin in a 2011 V-6 Camaro convertible. You'll get the lowdown on that car in this Friday's Test Drive column.

Via: USA Today