The 2011 Chevrolet Camaro returns for its second model year with only a few minor changes. The high-shouldered, cartoonish exterior, scorching performance, and muscle-car attitude carry over with all the force of before. Just as the muscle-car feeding frenzy might have subsided, Ford turned up the heat this year with new V-6 and V-8 engines, truly resurrecting a decades-old rivalry. And what better indication than after Ford revealed the 305-hp Mustang V-6, Chevrolet announced a new 312-hp rating for its base 3.6-liter V-6 in the Camaro. The 2011 Camaro makes some extreme sacrifices inside in order to achieve an aggressive look.

The Chevrolet Camaro features including Driver and front passenger dual-stage air bags, driver and front passenger seat-mounted thorax side-impact air bags, head curtain side-impact air bags for front- and rear-seat occupants, front-seat safety belt load limiters and pretensioners and a front passenger detection system that senses children and small-stature adults, and suppresses air bag deployment when appropriate.

The Chevrolet Camaro features deep, recessed gauges, located in square housings outlined in chrome, giving a nod to the classic Camaro. The instrument panel gauges include both speedometer and engine rpm, with a driver information center located between the large gauges, with its readouts and features capable of being controlled via a stalk on the steering column. There is also an optional, console-mounted gauge package includes oil pressure, oil temperature, volts and transmission fluid temperature.

Specifications

Exterior

Tires and Wheels

• Steel wheels
• 18 x 7.5 in. wheels
• Null spare wheel
• P245/55R18 tires
• All season tires

Roof and Glass

• Variable intermittent wipers
• Rear defogger

Measurements

• Width: 75.5 in.
• Height: 54.2 in.
• Length: 190.4 in.
• Front track: 63.7 in.
• Rear track: 64.1 in.
• Wheel base: 112.3 in.
• Cargo capacity, all seats in place: 11.3 cu.ft.

• Maximum towing capacity: 1000 lbs.
• EPA interior volume: 93.0 cu.ft.
• Gross weight: .37 in.
• Curb weight: 3780 lbs.

Exterior Options

• Front License Plate Bracket
• Compact Spare Tire and Wheel

Mechanical

Engine & Performance

• Base engine size: 3.6 L
• Cam type: Double overhead cam (DOHC)
• Cylinders: V6
• Valves: 24
• Valve timing: Variable
• Direct injection
• Torque: 278 ft-lbs. @ 5100 rpm
• Horsepower: 312 hp @ 6500 rpm
• Turning circle: 37.7 ft.

• Base engine type: gas

DriveTrain

• Drive type: rear wheel drive
• Transmission: 6-speed manual
• Rear limited slip differential

Suspension

• MacPherson strut front suspension
• Multi-link rear suspension
• Four-wheel independent suspension
• Front and rear stabilizer bar

Fuel

• Fuel type: gas
• Fuel type: regular unleaded
• Fuel tank capacity: 19.0 gal.
• Range in miles (cty/hwy): 323.0/532.0 mi.
• EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy): 17/28 mpg

Mechanical Options

• 6-Speed Automatic Transmission
• Engine Block Heater

Safety

Safety & Security

• 4-wheel ABS
• Front and rear head airbags
• Dual front side-mounted airbags
• Child seat anchors
• Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
• Daytime running lights
• Engine immobilizer
• Auto delay off headlamps
• Dusk sensing headlamps
• 2 front headrests
• Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
• Front seatbelt pretensioners
• Stability control
• Traction control
• Electronic brakeforce distribution
• Emergency interior trunk release
• Front height adjustable headrests
• Post-collision safety system
• Tire pressure monitoring

• Emergency Service*
• Airbag Deployment Notification*
• Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance*

Interior

Front Seats

• Front head room: 37.4 in.
• Front leg room: 42.4 in.
• Front shoulder room: 56.9 in.
• 2 -way power passenger seat
• 2 -way power driver seat
• Height adjustable driver seat
• Cloth
• Bucket front seats

Rear Seats

• Rear head room: 35.3 in.
• Rear leg room: 29.9 in.
• Rear shoulder room: 42.5 in.
• Folding rear seatback

Power Features

• Remote power door locks
• Power mirrors
• 2 one-touch power windows

Convenience

• Cruise control
• Front console with storage
• Front cupholders
• Front door pockets
• Remote trunk release
• Retained accessory power
• Speed-proportional power steering
• 12V front power outlet(s)
• Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
• Cruise controls on steering wheel

• Hands-Free Calling*
• Roadside Assistance*
• Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)*
• Destination Download*

Comfort

• Interior air filtration
• Air conditioning
• Front reading lights
• Dual vanity mirrors

Instrumentation

• Clock
• Tachometer
• Trip computer
• External temperature display
• Low fuel level warning
• Compass

In Car Entertainment

• Element antenna
• 6 total speakers
• 80 watts stereo output
• AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo
• XM satellite radio
• Adjustable speed sensitive volume control
• Auxiliary MP3 audio input
• 3 Months of provided satellite radio service

Telematics

• OnStar telecommunications service

Interior Options

• Carpeted Front Floor Mats

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The 2011 Chevrolet Camaro tips the scales at about 3,700 pounds.