2016 Chevrolet Camaro LT Convertible 2LT 8AT
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The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro LT Convertible 2LT 8AT is a 335-hp 3.6-liter convertible with an 8-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $36,800 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 335 horsepower at 6,800 rpm and 284 lb-ft of torque, spinning to a 7,200 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $36,800 ($49,833 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $37,795 ($51,181 *) |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.6L LGX V-6 DOHC VVT DI (AFM) |
| Displacement | 3.6 L |
| Horsepower | 335 hp @ 6,800 rpm |
| Torque | 284 lb-ft @ 5300 rpm (SAE certified) rpm |
| Redline | 7,200 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl, VVT, AFM |
| Bore and Stroke | 95.0 x 85.6 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| 1st Gear | 4.62 (46 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 3.04 (70 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 2.07 (103 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.66 (129 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 1.26 (170 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 1 (214 mph **) |
| 7th Gear | 0.85 (252 mph **) |
| 8th Gear | 0.66 (324 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.93 |
| Final Drive | 2.77 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | P245/50R18 all-season (std) / P245/40R20 all-season run-flat (RS) / P245/40R20 summer-only (1LE) |
| Tires Rear | P245/50R18 all-season (std) / P245/40R20 all-season run-flat (RS) / P275/35R20 summer-only (1LE) |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2016 Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD).
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Chevrolet CAMARO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Feb 11, 2016 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Genera Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, Malibu, Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles. The radio may intermittently fail to provide an audio warning when the key has been left in the ignition and the door is opened or when the driver does not fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection", and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15808.
NHTSA campaign 16V084000
141 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Chevrolet CAMARO
Owner Complaints
141 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Chevrolet CAMARO (3 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 48 |
| Electrical System | 31 |
| Engine | 22 |
| Steering | 22 |
| Unknown Or Other | 19 |
| Service Brakes | 9 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2016 CHEVROLET CAMARO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.