Sure, it looks good on a pedestal, but Camaro lives on the road. The open road, the closed track, the driveway, the highway – as long as there's pavement, Camaro owns it. So get out there and tear it up.
Take it out in the rain, the wind, the sun. Let it breathe. Feel the whip of the wind. The roar of the road under your rubber. With its awe-inspiring design, pulse-racing performance and impressive efficiency, Camaro is a forward-thinking machine that's meant to be driven. And loved.
2LT Coupe shown in Silver Ice Metallic with available RS Package.
2012 Camaro 2LT with available RS Package in Silver Ice Metallic.
SS Coupe in Rally Yellow (extra-cost color) with available RS package and available Rally Stripes in Black.
Precision-engineered for speed and efficiency. Styled to be unmistakable. Clean, creased lines set off by bold fender shapes. Sculpted rear shoulders created by an impressive one-piece, body-side panel that is as much a marvel of engineering as it is design.
Deep-set eyes. Large-diameter wheels and tires. Make no mistake: This car is ready to pounce. The long hood and short rear deck give Camaro its iconic look. Cap it off with high-intensity discharge headlamps with glowing LED halo rings in the available RS Appearance Package (LT, SS).
Camaro 2SS instrumentation with revised cluster graphics for 2012.
2SS Coupe interior in Black. Revised instrument cluster graphics and a new steering wheel plus a new soft I/P insert highlight the changes, as does a new Rear-vision Package (standard 2LT, 2SS, available 1LT, 1SS) with a camera display for the rearview mirror.
SS offers an available Hurst® Short-Throw Shifter for quick, precise shifts.
An auxiliary 4-pack of gauges is included with 2LT and 2SS.
2012 2SS Camaro Coupe with Beige leather-appointed seating. Six-way power passenger seat is standard on LT and SS.
An interior that's as fine-tuned as the drive itself. You're in complete command and control, with features like deep-bolstered seats and the Driver Information Center. And Camaro is constantly being reengineered and upgraded to optimize every minute of your driving experience.
The 2012 Camaro interior has been refined even further, including revised instrument panel styling, a new steering wheel and revised gauge cluster graphics. A four-pack of auxiliary gauges–standard on 2LT and 2SS–includes oil pressure and transmission temperature.
Chevrolet engineers have further optimized the steering wheel to give you top-level control and a luxurious feel. The improved, more modern design has pronounced thumb grips above the central spokes for better grip and feel. Control audio functions with buttons right on the steering wheel, plus the standard Bluetooth® wireless technology4 for select phones helps keep you connected.
You don't want to be the only one appreciating the ride. New for 2012, the passenger seat in every LT and SS Camaro has standard six-way power. That's on top of the already standard six-way power driver's seat.
Hard to believe, but the 2012 Camaro LFX V6 is lighter-weight and more powerful–323 horses more powerful with the same impressive fuel efficiency: 30 MPG highway5 on the 6-speed automatic transmission 2LS. The dual overhead cam engine gives you heart-racing performance. Direct injection and variable valve timing combine to ensure you're getting the most out of every mile. This is one high-tech, low-down, powerful engine.
If unbridled power is what you're after, the aluminum Camaro SS 6.2L V8 engine offers 426 horsepower and 420 lb.-ft. of torque befitting its aggressive reputation.
It's so fun to drive, you might just volunteer to pick up the dry cleaning. The independent rear suspension and variable-ratio power steering give you the kind of handling you've only dreamt about. Its chassis is tuned to stick in turns and handle transitional situations like a champion. A 52/48 front-to-rear weight ratio gives you the kind of balance you'd expect in the world's best sports cars.
The exhilarating Camaro experience starts–literally–where the rubber meets the road. Twenty-inch wheels are available on LT and standard on SS, and make a statement that's impossible to ignore. Pair them with Pirelli6 PZero™ ultra-high performance tires7 for a true experience of luxury and power.
SS Coupe in Rally Yellow (extra-cost color) with available RS Package and available Rally Stripes in Black.
2012 Camaro SS standard 426 HP aluminum V8 (400 with available automatic)
Brembo® brakes, standard on the 2012 Camaro Coupe SS model.
If you're looking for the unbridled in Camaro power, the Camaro SS 6.2L V8, paired with the standard 6-speed transmission, offers 426 horsepower and 420 lb.-ft. of torque. Or opt for the high-tech combination of speed and efficiency with the 6-speed automatic transmission version of SS with Active Fuel Management, which offers 24 MPG highway5 while delivering 400 horsepower.
The 2012 SS Performance-tuned suspension has a load of upgraded features, including reengineered stabilizer bars and completely redeveloped dampers for an outstanding ride, balanced transitions, and excellent steering and handling. Pair it with the standard 20-inch wheels with Pirelli6 PZero™ ultra-high performance tires7 and Brembo™ brakes for the ultimate in performance and control.
If speed is what you're after, Launch Control on the manual transmission SS helps control wheel spin for faster 0 to 60 sprints. TAPshift® manual controls on the automatic transmission SS give you command over the gear selection for an exhilarating sports car experience, while keeping the transitions smooth.
The available Head Up Display (HUD) 2LT, 2SS projects key stats on the vehicle's windshield such as speed, rpm, and even upcoming directions from OnStar's Turn-by-Turn (standard first six months)
Get three standard trial months of SiriusXM Satellite Radio or 12 months on 2LT and 2SS.
Control the features of your 2012 Camaro with the touch of a button, right from your steering wheel.
The available USB Port13 standard on 2LT and 2SS allows you to plug in your favorite device and take it with you.
The new Rear Vision Camera with inside rearview mirror display comes standard on all 2LT and 2SS coupes, and is available on 1LT and 1SS. The Head-Up Display (HUD), also standard on 2LT and 2SS, displays speed, RPM and more–even your radio station–right on the windshield. You can customize the display height and intensity. Best of all, with OnStar® Turn-by-Turn Navigation8 standard for the first six months, your directions also appear on the HUD. SiriusXM Satellite Radio service9 has been increased to 12 months on the 2LT and 2SS, and Bluetooth® wireless technology4 for select phones is standard on all models.
Stay connected to your Camaro with the myChevrolet10 or OnStar® RemoteLink™11 mobile apps. Check diagnostics, contact roadside assitance, routine maintenance and more. Available from the iTunes Store and Android Marketplace.
Stepping into your car no longer means stepping away from your day. Take calls and connect your music with the touch of a button.
Have upcoming turns and street names displayed on the Driver Information Center or hear directions from the automated voice through OnStar®. Standard for the first six months.
Press the button on your key fob and start your vehicle remotely. Standard on 2LT and 2SS with automatic transmission , available on 1LT and 1SS with SRJ Convenience and Connectivity Package and automatic transmission.
Enjoy premium performance sound with Boston Acoustics® Premium Nine-Speaker Sound System. Standard on 2LT and 2SS. Available on 1LT and 1SS.
Advanced electronic systems and high-powered engineering work in synchronization to prevent collisions and to help keep you optimally protected. The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe is the first vehicle in any class to receive the highest possible five-star score in every individual safety rating segment of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's New Car Assessment Program since the federal testing procedures were revised for 2011.14 Learn more about the safety rating.
Standard on every Camaro, antilock brakes and the StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System with Traction Control help keep you in control during emergency maneuvers. The control module compares your steering input with the vehicle's actual response and, if necessary, makes the corrections to help keep you on track.
In the event of a collision, six standard air bags12 help protect heads, chests and knees. And the ultra-strength steel safety cage helps keep everyone in the vehicle protected.
OnStar® Automatic Crash Response8, standard for the first six months on all Camaro models, means you can be automatically connected to emergency assistance if a crash occurs–whether or not the air bags deploy.
