The 2016 Camaro is nearly here, but this Z/28 rendering will make you crave fast forward

By Andrew Hard May 21, 2015

Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 rendering — X-Tomi Design

The sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro is the talk of the town. After months of teasing the car’s components nearly one at a time, the 2016 version was finally unveiled at a special event at Detroit’s Belle Isle Park last week.

The official reveal, which coincided with the pony cars’ 50th birthday, showcased the lighter, stiffer itinerant’s new 3.6-liter V6 engine. The powerplant produces 335 horsepower and 284 pound-feet of torque, a decent improvement over the last gen’s 323 hp and 278 lb-ft.

A 6.2-liter LT1 V8 with 455 hp and matching torque is planned for SS models, but the inevitable Z/28 is still under wraps. The car will undoubtedly be meaner, more powerful, and more aggressive than its comparatively civil counterparts, and Hungarian artist X-Tomi Design has given us an idea of what the sixth-gen Z/28 could look like.

The speculative rendering is dressed in Ninja Turtles-esque acid green paint, and features slick black wheels, horizontal grill slats, new chin spoilers and side skirts, and of course, new badging. The sketch appears to be based on the V6 version though, as the hood is un-vented and the LED running lights are vertical instead of horizontal. But hey, we’re not here to nitpick; it looks pretty cool.

Along with the aforementioned 3.6-liter V6 and 6.2-liter V8, the Camaro will offer a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 275 hp and 295 lb-ft when it launches in 2015’s fourth quarter. The car will boast almost all new parts, around 200 fewer pounds, a drive mode selector, electric exhaust valves, and active damping as well.

As for the Z/28? The previous version enlisted a 505-hp LS7 V8 for tire-scorching duty, the same block from the C6 Corvette Z06. With the new Shelby GT350 Mustang churning out approximately 520 naturally aspirated ponies, we expect the new ‘Maro to be even better.

Editors' Recommendations

Topics

Former Digital Trends Contributor

Andrew first started writing in middle school and hasn't put the pen down since. Whether it's technology, music, sports, or…

Mobile

The 6 best car phone holders in 2024

Belkin BoostCharge Magnetic Wireless Car Charger with an iPhone 14 Pro.

Belkin BoostCharge Magnetic Wireless Car Charger Andy Boxall / Digital Trends

Installing a car phone mount in your vehicle is the best way to make sure that you have easy access to your smartphone when behind the wheel. While you shouldn't be using your phone while driving, having it mounted on your windshield, dashboard, vent, or anywhere else will let you take a quick glance when you're using a navigation app, or to change your playlist when you stop for a traffic light, for example. Instead of having to pick up your device, it will be easier and faster to get these done while it's on a car phone mount for less time of having your eyes off the road.

Cars

Should you buy a used EV? Maybe, but it’s complicated

Electric cars are slowly but surely getting cheaper. Over the past year or so, Ford and Tesla have been discounting their most popular electric cars while other brands, like Rivian, are laying the groundwork for all-new cheaper models.

But you'd still be hard-pressed to call electric cars cheap, and buying a completely new car in the first place is a hurdle in and of itself for many potential buyers. According to Statista, used car sales represented around 74% of all car sales in 2022, and while this figure is likely to change as electric cars get cheaper, the fact remains that most car buyers would prefer to save cash and buy used rather than buy something new.
Buying a new car ain't what it used to be
Buying a car with an electric powertrain doesn't necessarily need to be all that different from buying an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle. But there's a little more to it than that.

Cars

Rivian R2 vs. Ford Mustang Mach-E: Will the R2 be a better buy?

Side of the Rivian R2

The Rivian R2 has finally been announced, and it could end up being the go-to EV for drivers who want a decently affordable electric car with a rugged look and feel. But when it finally launches to the public, it won't be the only option in its price range -- the Ford Mustang Mach-E could be one of its main competitors.

The Mustang Mach-E may not be quite as rugged-feeling as the Rivian R2, but it does have a lot going for it -- like an increasingly low price, sleek design, and comfortable interior. Is one of these EVs better than the other? We put the two head-to-head to find out.
Design
The first thing to note about the two cars is their design, as they’re pretty different. The Rivian R2 is built to be a little more rugged and outdoorsy, while the Mach-E instead has a sleeker and sportier look to it. Both cars look stylish and modern.