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Chevrolet Camaro Gets Updated for 2011

Following the enormous success of the 2010 model year Camaro, Chevrolet decided to introduce additional features for 2011, meant to increase the car's popularity among consumers. The upgraded Chevy Camaro will therefore benefit of increased power on the V6 unit, expanded availability of the Synergy color and a Head-Up Display.

Taken separately, the 2011 Camaro V-6 engine is now rated at 312 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 278 lb-ft of torque at 5100 rpm. This was made possible thanks to the variable valve timing (VVT) and direct injection combination. The power unit completed SAE certification testing.

"The 304 horsepower in the 2010 Camaro was actually a conservative rating on our end," Tom Sutter, GM V-6 chief engineer, said in a release. "But we knew already that this award-winning engine produced at least the amount of power we stated, but now we've gone the extra step in certifying the engine for this application and have verified an additional 8 horsepower."

Secondly, after receiving an extremely positive feedback from the visitors of the 2009 SEMA show in Las Vegas, where it has introduced Camaro Synergy concept, the Synergy Green exterior color will be made available on all trim levels for a limited run during the 2011 model year. Customers will be able to order this color for a MSRP of $325.

"When we looked at the overwhelmingly positive reaction we received from SEMA attendees and consumers on Synergy Green, making the color available across the board was pretty much a no-brainer," said John Fitzpatrick, Camaro Marketing Manager.

Thirdly, the 2011 Camaro will become the second Chevrolet vehicle to offer the Head-Up Display, already available on the Chevrolet Corvette, and which will include the following:
  • Vehicle speed
  • Tachometer
  • Compass
  • Outside air temperature
  • Manual Paddle Shift Gear Indicator (if equipped)
  • OnStar Turn-by-Turn
  • Audio functions
  • Phone information
  • Selected gear
  • Turn signal indicators
  • High-beam indicator signal
  • Vehicle messages

"Head-Up Display has been a very frequent customer request,"
said Cheryl Pilcher, Camaro Product Manager.  "People familiar with the HUD system simply love it. It truly enables drivers to keep their eyes on the road."

According to General Motors, production of the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro scheduled to begin on June 7, 2010.
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