In 2019 we celebrated the arrival of the 6th Generation Camaro in Australia—a defining moment for enthusiasts of American muscle cars. Known as the Alpha platform, this Camaro redefines performance with its agile handling, modern design, and powerful engine lineup.
Making its debut at a time when the demand for high-performance rear-wheel-drive vehicles in the Aussie market was thriving, the 6th Gen Camaro quickly captured the hearts of Australian car enthusiasts. Its sleek silhouette and muscular stance evoke the Camaro’s iconic heritage while integrating cutting-edge technology and aerodynamics. Whilst the sales volume from GMSV didnt live up to excpecations, the platform was still a popular one for ECC and and incredible hi-tech base in the next evolution of the “Gen 5 LS” platform base.
At the heart of the Camaro’s performance arsenal we saw 2 x engines on Aussies shores. The 2SS models saw the Direct Injecction LT1 6.2 litre v8 engine that delivered 339kw and 617nM of torque with exhilarating acceleration and a spine-tingling exhaust note. Then the rarer and premium spec ZL1 models with the facotrysupercharged big brother variant known as the LT4, with 477kw and 88nM of torque.
Transmission options included a smooth-shifting, paddle shift equipped 10-speed automatic with launch control & line lock, or a precise 6-speed manual with active rev match and line lock technology, catering to both purists and those who appreciate cutting-edge gearbox technology.
In summary, the 6th Generation Camaro represents a bold evolution of Chevrolet’s legendary muscle car, tailored for the discerning Australian enthusiast. As American and LS platform specialists, ECC continues to innovate and elevate the Camaro experience, and we invite you to join us in pushing the boundaries of this paltform down under.