New Chevrolet Camaro: V8 engine, manual transmission and four doors

The new generation Chevrolet Camaro has an internal combustion engine, rear-wheel drive and a six-speed manual transmission, but it can also be transformed into a four-door body. Know all the details.
According to insider information, the new generation Chevrolet Camaro will have an internal combustion engine and offer two transmission options: automatic and six-speed manual. Although the body of the future Camaro will not be a classic coupe, this is an important sign for fans of the model. The big news for enthusiasts is that the three pedals are preserved. In an age when even the Chevrolet Corvette C8 is offered only with an automatic transmission, the Camaro’s manual transmission feels like a nod to the old school. The new model is expected to retain its front-engine, rear-wheel drive layout. This will allow Chevrolet to maintain its connection to previous generations of the Camaro despite a possible change in body style. The Camaro will likely be built on the updated Alpha 2 architecture, known as the Alpha 2-2. The same platform is expected to underpin the future Cadillac CT5 and the new Buick sedan. Sources indicate that the Camaro may abandon the two-door coupe and switch to a mid-size four-door body. From the outside, it would not be a classic sedan, but a sportier model with an unusual silhouette. Chevrolet is trying to balance fans’ expectations with actual demand. While classic coupes are becoming increasingly difficult to sell, more practical sports models have a higher chance of commercial success. The Camaro of the future could compete against the upcoming Dodge Charger, sports sedans, liftbacks and powerful electric vehicles. However, the combination of internal combustion engine, rear-wheel drive and manual transmission will help the model maintain its uniqueness. The new Camaro could be a compromise between myth and market reality. The four-door will fuel the debate, but the manual transmission and rear-wheel drive give Chevrolet the opportunity to preserve the model’s essential driving character.

Automobile Magazine – Spain