2012 Chevrolet Camaro LS Coupe

2012 Chevrolet Camaro LS Coupe Review

2012 Chevrolet Camaro LS Coupe is a new car issued by the manufacturer of Chevrolet 2012. This car is one of the car edition of the Chevrolet Camaro LS Coupe. This 2012 Chevrolet Camaro LS Coupe Power (SAE) : 323 hp @ 6,800 rpm; 278 ft lb of torque @ 4,800 rp. For the Exterior dimensions : 190.4 in. overall length, 75.5 in. overall width, 54.2 in. overall height, 112.3 in. wheelbase, 63.7 in. front track, 64.1 in. rear track and 37.7 ft. curb-to-curb turning circle. And interior dimensions: 37.4 in. front headroom, 35.3 in. rear headroom, 42.4 in. front leg room, 29.9 in. rear leg room, 56.9 in. front shoulder room and 42.5 in. rear shoulder room.

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2012 Chevrolet Camaro LS Coupe Specification



Price: $23,200

MPG: N/A

Bodystyle: Coupe



Performance

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC with variable valve timing and four valves per cylinder

Unleaded fuel

Gasoline direct fuel injection

19.0gallon fuel tank

Power (SAE): 323 hp @ 6,800 rpm; 278 ft lb of torque @ 4,800 rpm

Handling

ABS

Ventilated four-wheel disc brakes

Electronic brake distribution

Electronic traction control (via ABS & engine management)

Immobilizer

Rear mechanical limited-slip differential

StabiliTrak stability control

Independent front and rear multi-link suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs

Tire kit

Exterior

Body-color front and rear bumpers

Day time running lights

Driver and passenger and passenger power ,body-color door mirrors

Exterior dimensions: 190.4 in. overall length, 75.5 in. overall width, 54.2 in. overall height, 112.3 in. wheelbase, 63.7 in. front track, 64.1 in. rear track and 37.7 ft. curb-to-curb turning circle

Halogen headlights with complex surface lenses

Metallic paint

Rear window defroster

Trunk/hatch spoiler

Weights: published curb weight (lbs): 3,780

Intermittent windshield wipers



Interior

Front 12V power outlet(s)

Element antenna

Anti-theft protection

Audio system with AM/FM radio, CD player (reads MP3 format) ; includes RDS , satellite radio

Cargo capacity: 11.3 cu. ft. all seats in place

Compass

Trip computer: includes average speed, average fuel economy and range for remaining fuel

Cruise control

Front cup holders

Outside air temperature indicator

Intelligent driver front airbag, intelligent passenger front airbag with occupant sensors

Sports driver seat with one 2-way power ; details: manual height, sports front passenger seat: with one 2-way power

Front seat belts with pre-tensioners for driver and passenger

Front seat center armrest

Headlight control with dusk sensor

Two height-adjustable front head restraints

Interior dimensions: 37.4 in. front headroom, 35.3 in. rear headroom, 42.4 in. front leg room, 29.9 in. rear leg room, 56.9 in. front shoulder room and 42.5 in. rear shoulder room

Low tire pressure indicator

Navigation system with arrows and voice

Remote power locks , speed sensing

Power steering

Power windows, express driver and passenger

Front reading lights

Rear seat belts for driver and passenger

Rear seats:

Rear view mirror

Remote control trunk/hatch release

Front and rear curtain airbag

Seating: four passengers

Cloth upholstery

Service interval indicator

Front side airbag

Six speakers

Tilt/ telescoping steering wheel

Tachometer

OnStar telematics : includes engine shut down

Driver and passenger vanity mirror

Ventilation system with micro filter

Voice activating system for phone and navigation system



Warranty

Basic 3 year / 36,000 miles

Free Maintenance N/A

Drivetrain 5 year / 100,000 miles

Roadside 5 year / 100,000 miles

Rust 6 year / 100,000 miles

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