Chevrolet has released official performance figures of the 2016 Camaro

Arguably, the most straightforward way to make a car faster is to shave off weight and/or add power, and with the new 2016 Camaro, Chevrolet has done both.

The range-topping model - the Camaro SS Coupe - has a 6.2-litre V8 engine producing 455bhp and will do the 0-100km/h sprint in just four seconds, when equipped with the all new eight-speed paddle-shift automatic transmission. Other models of the sixth generation Camaro coupe include a 335bhp 3.6-litre V6 mated to the eight-speed automatic gearbox, as well as a 275bhp 2.0-litre Turbo with a six-speed manual gearbox.

Chevrolet is also touting the Camaro's fresh new diet, which has allowed it to lose some 167kg compared to the previous model. This has been achieved through computer-aided engineering that led to a modular architecture structure, allowing the development team to reduce vehicle mass whilst improving structural rigidity. As a result, the chassis is both lighter and stiffer.

"The performance of the Camaro 2.0-litre Turbo will challenge many of the iconic muscle cars from the 1960s, while the Camaro SS's performance - including 0.97 g cornering - makes it one of the most capable 2+2 coupes on the market," said Al Oppenheiser, Camaro Chief Engineer. "The performance numbers only tell half of the story, because the lighter curb weight also makes the new Camaro feel more responsive and agile behind the wheel. It brakes more powerfully, dives into corners quicker, accelerates faster and is more fun to drive than ever."