The current-generation Camaro was debuted for the 2016 model year, but Chevy has always
made a point of having consistent updates to the pony car each year since. The
2020 model first gets a new transmission option for the V-6, and design updates
that for the most part rework some fairly controversial changes from the 2019
model. Motortrend ran a cool story this past week about the new
Camaro, highlighting 6 things you need to know about it. A pace car selected
nine times for the prestigious Indy 500 and also a regular in the IMSA GT
Series, the Camaro is a symbol of longstanding automotive pride and no stranger
to victory on the track.
There is now a cheaper way to get the V8: The brand new Camaro LT1 is situated in a balanced slot in between the
1LT and the higher SS trim. It is now, by all means, the most affordable Camaro
with the 455-hp 6.2-liter V8, coming in $3,000 less than the 2019 Camaro 1SS.
Along with the big engine, it still also sports the SS model's vented hood.
Otherwise, the exterior styling takes after the LT. The 20-inch wheels are
presented in similar style to the SS, but are not staggered, and sit on
all-season tires instead of the SS's summer performance tires.
The 10-speed automatic transmission arrives on the V6: The 10-speed automatic transmission was already available with the V-8,
and now Chevy has made the choice to make the gearbox available as an option on
models with the 3.6-liter V6 engine. Many of the track tests we have read here
at O'rielly Chevy have had high praise for the way it shifts and performs
overall.
By Popular Demand, The SS Gets a New Look: The Camaro SS flaunts a new front-end look that was first seen last
fall at SEMA. The bowtie has also now been moved from the front crossbar to the
upper part of the grille, and the bar is now painted body color as opposed to
black, creating a significant visual break in the grille area. This is a change
that should be welcomed greatly, since the 2019 restyling received criticism
from die-hard Camaro lovers.
It comes in green! The Mustang has long been the
Camaro's sworn rival, and since it comes in green, Chevy has long felt that the
current model should too! There is now a Rally Green exterior color for 2020,
and its the new addition to the color palette that was the paint option of the
same name available on the first-ever Camaro.
Rear spoiler and Recaro seats spread to more trims: Before now, a rear spoiler was available with only the RS package. Now,
it is also going to be offered on the LS and LT trims. You can now get Recaro
performance seats which were once only available on the 1LE, now spread
themselves to the LT. Every single model also has alloy pedals and red seat
belts as well!
Dark-tinted taillamps and colorful brake calipers add some flavor: The LS and LT trim levels are now available with dark-tinted taillamps,
and now you can get orange or red brake calipers on the LT, LT1, and SS models.
With the LT, you also have the ability to get a black bowtie badge and Camaro
badge. There are plenty more reasons than these 6 to snag up next year's
Camaro, but these are a great starting point: you can also check out the
"need to know" essentials here from Autbomobilemag.com while you are
pondering taking the plunge to raw and exciting power right here at O'Rielly Chevy!
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