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Unable to sit idly by and watch the new 2011 Ford Mustang soak up the limelight, the crew at General Motors today announced changes for the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro, including the horsepower rating of the base-model V-6. The highlight? Camaro comes just over the top of the Mustang with 312 horsepower in the six-pot entry model.


That's just enough to put the Camaro back at the top of the paper pile, though at 278 pound-feet of torque, the Camaro is still second fiddle to the Mustang's 280 pound-feet rating. The awkward part of the power increase? It's purely a numbers game: the engine is the same, GM has just certified it for bigger numbers. Looking at it the other way, all those 2010 Camaro buyers shouldn't feel left out in the cold, as their engines produce a hair more (8 horsepower, to be precise) than their rated figures.

“The 304 horsepower in the 2010 Camaro was actually a conservative rating on our end,” said Tom Sutter, GM V-6 chief engineer. “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.”

Other key changes for the 2011 Camaro include the Synergy Green color to be offered on all models of the Camaro for a limited time, and GM's heads-up display will come standard on the higher-trim 2LT and 2SS models. The HUD will include a metric ton of information, including speedometer, tachometer, compass, outside air temperature, current gear, OnStar turn-by-turn, audio and phone functions and more. The display is the same as the unit offered on the Corvette, and the Camaro is just the second Chevrolet vehicle to offer the feature.

As for the Synergy Green paintjob, it'll be a $325 option and available for a "limited run" during the 2011 model year. The Synergy Special Edition will still be limited to the 1LT trim, but the paint color will be available across the range. Chevrolet will start rolling the 2011 Camaro off the lineon June 7, 2010.

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  1. Michael Posted: 4/8/2010 2:24pm PDT

    Just my person opinion - Friggen hideous. Why do American cars always look so boxy and have excessive weight? Whenever I see a Cadillac, it looks like it'll take five years for the car to reach 60 mph.
     
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  2. NoNameDenton Posted: 4/8/2010 5:32pm PDT

    Michael you don't know what your talking about, Back to the real subject Chevy did nothing to the engine, this is like Ford and Dodge raising the tow ratings on their trucks by doing nothing and the Tundra moving from 4 to 5 stars for safety with doing nothing, seem arbitrary.
     
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  3. Sphinx Posted: 4/9/2010 12:15am PDT

    *cough* forced induction *cough*
     
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  4. JohnnyB Posted: 4/9/2010 4:39am PDT

    The Camaro is a good looking retro-ride.
    But when is GM going to finally throw in the towel? Ford WON. The Mustang won the original pony-car war of the '60s, It thrashed the Camaro in the '80s re-make, Laid it to rest in the '90s, and now, against the resurrected Chevy, Ford still rules!
     
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  5. WesleyW Posted: 4/9/2010 5:25am PDT

    JohnnyB is full of sh@t, The Camaro rocks and always will, The older ones are in such demand that year one started re-producing the bodies, I think that speaks volumes for the "old camaro"!!!!! I think you should find a good ford shitstaang blog to comment on!!!!!!!!!
     
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  6. countach Posted: 4/9/2010 7:41am PDT

    This design rocks! I only wish it makes its way to Asia!
     
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  7. tom Posted: 4/10/2010 1:15pm PDT

    just wish it came with t-tops
     
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  8. Paul Michael Owens Posted: 4/10/2010 2:10pm PDT

    Can't wait for the Covertibles...
     
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  9. Daria Vondrasek Posted: 4/10/2010 4:18pm PDT

    Luv the new Camaro!!! My hubby and I have an '82 Chevy Camaro in great shape and still running. The Camaro Rocks! If I get a chance to buy this new one, I will, and will never sell the old one.....Luv it!!!!! Go Chevy.....
     
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  10. springchix66 Posted: 4/10/2010 4:23pm PDT

    Luv the new Camaro!!! We own an '82 Camaro and it's in great shape. If we ever get a chance to buy another one, sure love this new design. Chevy Rocks!!!!
     
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  11. LoriB Posted: 4/11/2010 1:16pm PDT

    Micheal just my personal opinion if you don't like our "hideous,boxy" American cars go back to where you came from.. The camaro kicks ass! And WesleyW you said it so well!
     
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  12. tonysgalfan Posted: 4/11/2010 11:06pm PDT

    At least with the Camaro, you wont have to Fix Or Repair Daily (F.O.R.D.)
     
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  13. Rokker Posted: 4/14/2010 7:10am PDT

    LMAO....you all kill me!!!LOL. Any car maker can design and build a car that performs and looks intense. I am a chevy buyer, I like the new stangs goin retro but thats about it. As far as the horses are concerned, if you cant handle whats put to the ground, it does no good anyway. If a 10 horse power ratio hurts the way your car performs, I suggest you take some on-track racing courses...All in all, the camaro and the stang roll very kewl...as far as this "boxie" BS, stuff that sh*t away somewhere and roll em both up to a light and see when happens at the green...take em both out on the road course and see how they perform. Enough with the kiddy stuff!! BTW, Ive been in the quality control/body shop repair biz for years, and as far both are concerned, not made of much when you can take your finger and bend in the front fenders on either. So in closing if you want real muscle, go back to the real muscle...66 or 67 chevelle SS, 375 horse, 396 big block--70 LS6 454, or even the chevy 327, unbreakable...even step back the to 428 cobra-jet. Enough with the plastic bs and a bunch of sensors to operate a car...go real steel and youll never come back to this new. But I still think both are kewl for the time, new and old. And theres nothin hideous about our cars, so take a flight back where your from and enjoy theres! Otherwise, get in, shut up, and hang on....
     
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  14. The Rock Posted: 4/15/2010 7:35am PDT

    Well,Well,Well I see everybody is all hyped about the new cars. Let me tell all of you something. The cars these days are all plastic and sensors. I'm old school from the 70's those were cars, those were classic's Horsepower unbridled so that you could use it when you smashed the pedal. Like Rokker said go steel or don't go at all. I am a former owner of 70 Chevelle SS LS5. So forget all the computers and sensors, and lets get back to basics. Keep the tires spinnin'
     
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  15. Nick Posted: 4/15/2010 5:35pm PDT

    Yo NoNameRetard, I believe the 2010 Dodge Ram won Motor Trend Truck of the Year. Enough said.
     
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  16. Henry Posted: 4/17/2010 8:16am PDT

    Cracked Head, Every Valve Rattles, Oil Leak Every Time (CHEVROLET)
     
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  17. Dennis Posted: 4/17/2010 11:39am PDT

    I own a 67 camaro with a 327 and it's American Muscle! The new ones are made in Canada! Why build an American Muscle Car in Canada? I won't buy a new Camaro even if they price them for a dollar with 500 hp. Where is our American pride?
     
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  18. David_NASCAR24 Posted: 4/17/2010 9:44pm PDT

    As a true Chevy fanatic I am impressed with the drivability of the new Camaro, the acceleration and handling are fantastic! The widow lines are also very retro. I just can’t put into words how disappointed I am with the rear look of the Camaro (tail light area). Why couldn’t they do a retro scheme of a 69? The Challenger has hands down won the retro look award and makes me want to buy one. I’ll hold out for the convertible Camaro, and God, I pray they redesign the back end by then…..
    PS…thanks AVIS for renting out the new SS, I loved the “test drive”.
     
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  19. Tom Posted: 4/18/2010 8:04am PDT

    FORD ??? Are you for real ?? They are god awfule ugly, SLOW, and 7 out of 10 veichles broke down on the road are always fords. They have and never will win anything. You would have to be a really ignorant wanna be to like the mustang. And I agree with Lori, GO HOME Michael.
     
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  20. charlie Posted: 4/18/2010 3:19pm PDT

    the design of the 2010 camaro is awesome if i could trade my suv in i would get one today;
     
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  21. Joy Posted: 4/19/2010 8:03am PDT

    Bought the 2010 2SS & it's awesome-Aqua Blue Metallic - 400 Horsies.... Average 22MPG romping on it! Chevrolet - All the Way. My 4 wheeled need for speed. If I want 2 wheels, I hop on my Harley Dyna Glide. VVRRMMMMM!
     
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  22. Fred Cook Posted: 4/20/2010 6:31am PDT

    I think it's a matter of personal opinion.I've always had better luck with fords and givin the opp,would buy the mustang.Grew up with a 70 Monte Carlo,so I know both sides.I'll take the smaller 5.OHH and see you at the strip.
     
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  23. Chris Warren Posted: 4/29/2010 11:16am PDT

    I am a chevy lover to the core, but the "look" of the 2009 stang is awsome...but compared to the price and hp side by side to the camaro why would anyone go mustang? Smaller back seat than the camaro, less horsepower and about 5k more for the GT500 than the SS. And yes mustang is the first to go retro look but at least chevy has the balls to bring back true muscle car prformance.. Heck even dodges challeger has loads of power. You would figure with "20" different mustang packages that the would offer more power without having to get a Shelby or Roush package which add so much more cost to the car. How about ford make there own muscle car. Or maybe the camaro will just have to bring back the Yenko!But even without a Yenko it still has more "ponies" than the mustang!
     
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  24. Color blind Posted: 6/14/2010 9:40pm PDT

    So The big news is you can get green ones? Mustangs big news is a new engine for 2011.
     
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  25. Brandon Posted: 6/21/2010 1:56pm PDT

    Who ever thinks that any Ford that is 2009 or newer is wrong. Yes, they had their mistakes in the past, just like GM and Chrysler, but they got their crap together, and did it right (and they obviously did it faster than GM and Chrysler). But GM is right on their tail. Both Ford and GM's cars are constantly improving in quality.
    @michael- your oblivious. ever heard of the CTS-V?
    @Tom- You too, are oblivious. How is the stang slow? and really they wont win anything? You obviously dont read any true automotive magazines aka automotive news
     
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  26. Kevin Posted: 6/30/2010 3:52pm PDT

    Guys, instead of complaining about Ford and Chevy and Ford and Chevy and the Camaro and the Mustang, let just be happy that were bringing American Muscle back to where it belongs and the only thing we should be talking about is kicking imports ass.
    Owner: 2010 Camaro 1LT Cyber Grey Metallic
     
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  27. Rgonz Posted: 7/4/2010 2:43pm PDT

    Camaros are very overstyled. Chevy tried way to hard. It was fords idea to bring back the old shape. Ford did it first and monkey see monkey do. Chevy tried same thing. Come up with your own ideas. Ford will always rule the mustang has been going since 64 non stop. Camaro since 2008. Ford will always outperform Chevy with smaller engines. They don't have to go and put 15.8 liters inna car to be fast 4.6 and 5.0 is all they need. Give Chevy five years camaro will have a v12 and the stang will be kicking its ass with a simple 5.0
     
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  28. Jason Posted: 8/23/2010 7:51am PDT

    In the late 60's it was a drivers game in the pony wars, then came the 70's and they were all hideous hunks of slow metal due to the new regulations, then they started to climb out of their holes in the 80's with the 5.0L Mustang and the L98 Camaro. Stock for stock from then on out the v8 Camaro gave the mustangs a smack down. Just by giving the fox body stang some gear you could make it a fast car but from the factory they were a turd and got worse in the 90's when they went to the 4.6 mod motor while GM intro'd the lt1 and then the 300+ horse LS1. Now, it's finally turned back around with the intro of the new 5.0, but, it's all in the gears again only GM is on the losing end this time. The 5.0 has a-lot more gear which makes it quicker while the Camaro doesn't have enough gear due to GM getting the smack down from a gas guzzler tax.....but, look out 5.0, looks like a supercharged z28 is on its way for 2011!!!
     
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