For fans, the incessant news about the next generation Chevy Camaro may be like a roller coaster. While news that the nameplate will return with internal combustion is no doubt welcome, purists will likely balk at the news that the form factor will include more than two doors. But now, there is more good news that we can share.
According to sources familiar with the matter, the next-generation Chevy Camaro will offer three pedals as an option.
To be more specific, our sources indicate that the next-generation Camaro will offer a six-speed manual gearbox, as well as an automatic transmission. And in an era where line-your-own options are becoming increasingly rare, this is an important development, especially for a nameplate with performance roots as deep as the Camaro.
Overall, the new Chevy Camaro is expected to still use the latest version of the Alpha 2 architecture, known internally as the Alpha 2-2 platform. Using a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, this same platform will also underpin the next-generation Cadillac CT5 and the upcoming Buick sedan, which GM Authority was the first person to tell you it was coming. Internal combustion is definitely a motivation.
While the mechanical layout is familiar, sources indicate the next-generation Camaro’s body styling will take a different direction than the previous model. Rather than a traditional two-door coupe, the next-generation Camaro is expected to adopt a mid-proportioned four-door configuration, more or less in line with GM’s other four-door models such as the Chevy Malibu and Chevy SS in terms of size. That said, don’t expect a conventional sedan silhouette, as insiders suggest that the overall design will eschew the classic three-box profile.
For some fans, the move to a four-door format may be a difficult thing to accept. However, the inclusion of a manual transmission in the options list could soften the blow a bit. After all, not all modern performance vehicles offer that option anymore – including GM’s C8 Corvette, which has been automatic-only since its 2020 debut.
It’s true, even after the flood of interest in the manual C8 sparked by Tremec’s SEMA product launch, GM consistently said that a stick-shift version of the mid-engined Corvette wasn’t going to happen – something GM Authority has been consistent in reporting, despite what some at GM say to the contrary).
Nevertheless, we’ll be there to cover everything there is to know about Chevy performance engines and beyond, so stay tuned.
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