Bruce Nunnally Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 DETROIT – Chevrolet Camaro, America’s most popular sports car, extends its momentum with enhancements for the 2012 model year. Highlights include an improved version of its standard 3.6L direct injection V-6 engine, a new FE4 performance suspension package for SS coupes and several interior and technology improvements, such as a revised instrument panel design, new steering wheel and rear camera system. View the full article Quote Bruce 2016 Cadillac ATS-V gray/black Follow me on: Twitter Instagram Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Nunnally Posted April 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Note this is the same V6 the CTS and SRX share, so hopefully they will likewise see hp increases: Class-leading 3.6L V-6 engine Camaro’s new 3.6L direct injection V-6 – the LFX engine – goes into production this summer. It delivers an SAE-certified 323 horsepower (241 kW) at 6,800 rpm – an increase of 11 horsepower (8 kW) over the 2011 engine, with no compromise in fuel economy. The LFX delivers the most standard power in the regular sports car segment. It is also 20.5 pounds (9.3 kg) lighter than its predecessor, which promotes a more balanced driving experience. EPA-estimated highway fuel economy for the ’12 Camaro is 30 mpg (2LS model). Compared to the 3.6L V-6 in 2011 models, the new LFX engine features: New cylinder head design with integrated exhaust manifold Improved intake port design and larger intake valves within the cylinder heads Longer-duration intake camshafts Composite intake manifold New fuel pump and isolated fuel rail New, optimized-flow fuel injectors Structural front cover and cylinder block enhancements Stronger and lighter-weight connecting rods Camshaft cap and throttle body design enhancements. Direct injection is the key technology enabling the engine’s combination of power and efficiency. It optimizes fuel delivery to the combustion chamber by introducing fuel closer to the combustion chamber. The result is better efficiency in the combustion process leading to increased fuel efficiency at part and full throttle. It also uses a new fuel pump for the direct injection system, along with a new, isolated fuel rail. The new fuel pump is quieter, while the isolated fuel rail further reduces fuel system noise. Quote Bruce 2016 Cadillac ATS-V gray/black Follow me on: Twitter Instagram Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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