Chevrolet Camaro Wins Motor Trend Car of the Year

Posted on December 2, 2015 by admin

The all-new Gen Six Chevrolet Camaro won the 2016 Motor Trend Car of the Year awards on Nov. 16, 2015.

“With the Camaro being named as the 2016 Motor Trend Car the Year, it proves that Chevrolet is building vehicles with great versatility that meet the wants and needs of a wide-spread customer base,” Alan Gamblin.

Motor Trend editors praised the Camaro for its lighter weight, which contributes to “world-class sports car performance and dynamics.” Six all-new powertrain combinations are offered on the 2016 Camaro, including a standard 2.0L Turbo and an available, all-new 3.6L V-6 in LT models, and the 455-hp LT1 6.2L V-8 in the SS – making it the most powerful Camaro SS to hit the roads. Each engine is available with a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission.

Less weight and more power combines for performance success. With weight savings of up to 390 pounds (177 kg), the all-new Camaro resets performance benchmarks for the segment. The all-new, 455-hp (336 kW) Camaro SS coupe – the most powerful Camaro SS ever – sprints from 0-60 mph in 4.0 seconds and covers the quarter-mile in 12.3 seconds, when equipped with the all-new eight-speed paddle-shift automatic transmission.

Vehicle mass has been reduced between 223 and 390 pounds, depending on the model, creating a more nimble, responsive driving experience. A dramatic, sculpted exterior accentuates the leaner, stiffer platform and slightly smaller dimensions. Meticulously tuned in the wind tunnel, the new Camaro’s exterior contributes to performance through reduced aerodynamic lift for better handling while enhancing efficiency.

Chevrolet Lifts Lid on 2016 Camaro Convertible

Posted on July 11, 2015 by admin

The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro convertible benefits from a stiffer, lighter structure that helps reduce total vehicle weight by at least 200 pounds compared to the model it replaces. In addition, it introduces the most sophisticated convertible top in the segment, with fully automatic operation, hard tonneau cover, and the ability of opening or closing at speeds up to 30 mph.

Let the sun shine in. Chevrolet will offer a convertible model of the all-new 2016 Camaro, featuring the segment’s most advanced top, arriving in early 2016.

The 2016 Camaro is the only convertible in the segment to offer all of the following:

Fully automatic operation with latches that automatically release and secure the top.
Capability of opening or closing at speeds up to 30 mph.
Remote opening with the key fob.
A hard tonneau cover that deploys automatically, providing a more refined, finished appearance when the top is lowered and stowed.

The electro-hydraulic power roof system features multilayer construction – including acoustic and thermal barriers – designed for a comfortable, quiet driving experience in all seasons. The top emulates the sleek silhouette of the Camaro coupe.

Like the Camaro coupe, the convertible benefits from a stiffer, lighter structure that helps reduce total vehicle weight by at least 200 pounds compared to the model it replaces. Consequently, the Camaro convertible retains the coupe’s sharp chassis tuning and nimble reflexes.

The architecture also enables the Camaro convertible’s sleek design, allowing the top to fold down completely beneath the belt line. The hard tonneau cover automatically covers the folded top, creating a finished appearance.

About the 2016 Camaro

The sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro offers higher levels of performance, technology and refinement and is designed to maintain the sporty car segment leadership earned over the past five years.

Offered in LT and SS models, it provides a faster, more nimble driving experience and a broader powertrain range.

Six all-new powertrain combinations are offered, including a 2.0L Turbo rated at an SAE-certified 275 horsepower, an all-new 3.6L V-6 producing and SAE-certified 335 horsepower, and the LT1 6.2L V-8, which is SAE-certified at 455 horsepower and 455 lb-ft of torque – the most powerful Camaro SS ever. Each engine is available with a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission.

Camaro’s leaner, stiffer platform and slightly smaller dimensions are accentuated by a dramatic, sculpted exterior. Meticulously tuned in the wind tunnel, the exterior contributes to performance through reduced aerodynamic lift for better handling, while enhancing highway fuel efficiency.

Inside, the driver-focused cabin integrates class-leading control technologies, including a new Driver Mode Selector, configurable instrument cluster and a customizable ambient lighting feature.

FAST FACT: In 1967 – Camaro’s first model year – the available convertible model came with a manually operated top. A power-operated top was a $52.70 option selected by 47 percent of buyers.

2012 Chevrolet Camaro Performance Puget Sound Cars

Posted on October 5, 2012 by admin

This engine smoothly and easily delivers 323 horsepower and a highly impressive 30 mpg with a manual transmission and an equally impressive 29 highway mpg with an automatic. The LFX engine is able to achieve such high levels of performance, efficiency and durability through many excellent features. First of all, the engine is all-aluminum which makes it very light, strong and efficient. The overall design of the engine maximizes on its light weight and increases airflow—allowing for greater performance and efficiency. Moreover, the unique design of this engine and the high-quality components used ensure smooth and quite operations along with remarkable durability. Variable Valve Timing is also used to ensure more consistent and efficient operations.

The standard engine on the Camaro SS is a 6.2L V8 engine that comes in two versions. The first is the automatic—equipped with the Active Fuel Management System, which turns off the engine when the vehicles stops and instantly starts it again as soon as the brake pedal is release. This feature saves on fuel and increases engine efficiency. The second V8 engine option is the manual. Both achieve a very impressive 24 highway mpg and go 0-60 in 4.7 seconds. However, the automatic V8 produces 400 horsepower, while the manual V8 produces an even more impressive 426 horsepower.

All transmissions for the Camaro are 6-speed. The AISIN manual transmission is the standard for the V6 engine while a Hydra-Matic 6L80 automatic transmission is optional. The Tremec TR6060 manual transmission is standard on the V8 and has an optional Hurst short-throw shifter. The Hydra-Matic 6L80 automatic transmission is available for the Camaro V8. All of the Camaro’s available automatic transmissions include tap-up tap-down shifting that allows for manual control of the gears with the push of a button, while still offers automatic control.

The Chevrolet Camaro represents a pinnacle in sports cars—with its striking and powerful exterior, luxurious and comfortable interior all wrapped up in a convenient and accessible package. This allows drivers to really tap into and make the most out of the remarkable power and performance of the Chevy Camaro. So we invite you to come test drive a new Chevrolet Camaro with us here in Enumclaw surely appreciate our welcoming pressure-free environment staffed by friendly expert sales associates. Most importantly though, we have been family owned and operated for over 40 years, which is why we treat all our customers as family. Come in and see why Art Gamblin Motors, your Puget Sound Camaro Dealer, is a superior place to buy a vehicle, and you will understand why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!

2012 Chevrolet Camaro Accessories Puget Sound Cars

Posted on October 5, 2012 by admin

At Art Gamblin Motors we are proud to offer the Chevrolet Camaro—a true icon. Whether the Camaro is on the freeway, highway or just parked in the driveway—it dominates the road. Of course the Camaro offers incredible power, performance and design. But the Camaro also offers a great range of standard personal technology features that make help make driving a Chevy Camaro the unforgettable experience it is. Full Bluetooth connectivity is standard on all Camaros. This allows for hands-free calling, safety and convenience necessity—especially in states like Washington where non-hands-free calling is actually illegal.
The industry leading OnStar system with a 6 month free subscription to the Directions and Connections package is standard on all Camaros. OnStar offers a wide range of services ranging from the ability to unlock your door if you lock your keys in—to automatic crash response that sends emergency personnel to your GPS location in case of an accident. The Camaro also benefit from industry leading mobile apps such as the myChevrolet app. This app allows you to do everything from scheduling maintenance to contacting roadside assistance and marking parking spots with GPS via your mobile phone. You can also access OnStar Remote Link mobile app for your Camaro; which allows you to access OnStar features such as remote start and lock and remote vehicle diagnostics right from your mobile phone!Remote vehicle start is included with the convenience and connectivity package. A universal home remote is available that allows control of up to 3 devices ranging from a garage door to a home security system. Standard on all convertible Camaros and available on other models is the Rear Park Assist and Camera system. The standard audio system for the Camaro includes 6-speakers for the coupe and 7 for the convertible; an AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with XM satellite radio, an auxiliary input jack and much more. A 9-speaker Boston Acoustic is also available.
The Chevrolet Camaro represents a pinnacle in sports cars—with its striking and powerful exterior, luxurious and comfortable interior all wrapped up in a convenient and accessible package.
So we invite you to come test drive a new Chevrolet Camaro with us here in Enumclaw surely appreciate our welcoming pressure-free environment staffed by friendly expert sales associates. Most importantly though, we have been family owned and operated for over 40 years, which is why we treat all our customers as family. Come in and see why Art Gamblin Motors, your Puget Sound Camaro Dealer, is a superior place to buy a vehicle, and you will understand why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!

2012 Chevrolet Camaro Style Bonney lake Cars

Posted on October 2, 2012 by admin

At Art Gamblin Motors we are proud to offer the Chevrolet Camaro—a true icon. Whether the Camaro is on the freeway, highway or just parked in the driveway—it dominates the road. Every Chevy Camaro proudly features strong classical styling with clean creased lines, power dome hood and a v-shaped front grille. The rear of the Camaro sport a rear the twin tail lamp design and large dual polished exhaust tips leave a powerful impression. A rear spoiler is also now standard on all Camaros, which finishes off the high-performance looks of the Camaro. The interior of every Camaro blends together high quality materials with a luxurious performance finish that results in perfect ergonomics.

Sport front bucket seats are standard on all Camaros and offer the upmost in comfort even under high performance driving situations. The fully-adjustable Camaro steering wheel has been redesigned with a thicker more ergonomic grip. The steering wheel also now features mounted audio controls. The 45^th Anniversary Package, which honors Camaro’s venerable history, is available for 2012. This package includes: carbon flash metallic exterior paint, 20 inch deep silver painted wheels, HID headlamps and much more. The RS package is another of the many packages available for the Camaro. The RS package offers: 20 inch Midnight Silver-painted aluminum wheels, HID headlamps with LED halo ring and much more.

Of course the Camaro is a stunning sports car, but is also offers excellent convenience and comfort as well as style and high-performance with features like: over eleven cubic feet of trunk space with the coupe; an available sunroof and heads-up display with LT and SS models; available auto-dimming rearview mirrors; a tire-pressure monitoring system and much more.

The Chevrolet Camaro represents a pinnacle in sports cars—with its striking and powerful exterior, luxurious and comfortable interior all wrapped up in a convenient and accessible package. So we invite you to come test drive a new Chevrolet Camaro with us here in Enumclaw Washington and experience its high level of performance and design for yourself. You will surely appreciate our welcoming pressure-free environment staffed by friendly expert sales associates. Most importantly though, we have been family owned and operated for over 40 years, which is why we treat all our customers as family. Come in and see why Art Gamblin Motors, your Bonney lake dealership, is a superior place to buy a vehicle, and you will understand why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!

2012 Chevrolet Camaro Review Bonney lake Cars

Posted on October 2, 2012 by admin

Here at Art Gamblin Motors we have a great appreciation for the Chevrolet Camaro—a sports car unlike any other in its segment. The Camaro is a dream come true for drivers who want a race-ready powerful sports car that is as comfortable ripping down a drag strip as it is comfortably driving down the highway. The Camaro offers a V6 and a V8 engine. Both provide the perfect balance between raw power and performance while still being easy and relaxed enough to drive every day. The Camaro delivers world class ride and handling. This level of performance begins with its highly stiff body structure made of high, advanced-high and ultra-high grade steel. This tough and stiff body structure allows the suspension and braking systems of the Camaro to function at the highest levels possible. Then a wide range of genius design elements come together to utilize the Camaro’s stiff body resulting in a ride that is sure to leave you impressed.Whether the Camaro is on the freeway, highway or just parked in the driveway—it dominates the road. Every Chevy Camaro proudly features strong classical styling with clean creased lines, power dome hood and a v-shaped front grille. The rear of the Camaro sport a rear the twin tail lamp design and large dual polished exhaust tips leave a powerful impression. A rear spoiler is also now standard on all Camaros, which finishes off the high-performance looks of the Camaro. The interior of every Camaro blends together high quality materials with a luxurious performance finish that results in perfect ergonomics. The Chevrolet Camaro represents a pinnacle in sports cars—with its striking and powerful exterior, luxurious and comfortable interior all wrapped up in a convenient and accessible package. In addition to all this the Camaro delivers unparalleled adjustable ride and handling. This all allows drivers to really tap into and make the most out of the remarkable power and performance of the Chevy Camaro. So we invite you to come test drive a new Chevrolet Camaro with us here in Enumclaw surely appreciate our welcoming pressure-free environment staffed by friendly expert sales associates. Most importantly though, we have been family owned and operated for over 40 years, which is why we treat all our customers as family. Come in and see why Art Gamblin Motors, your Bonney lake Car Dealer, is a superior place to buy a vehicle, and you will understand why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!

2012 Ford Mustang vs 2012 Chevrolet Camaro

Posted on October 1, 2012 by admin

2012 Camaro vs Ford Mustang
The Chevrolet Camaro has a competitive advantage in every category over the Ford Mustang. At Art Gamblin Motors we are very confident in the Camaro and below is just a sampling of why:

Safety: For improved safety, the Chevrolet Camaro’s rear seat shoulder belts have child comfort guides to move the belt to properly fit children. The Ford Mustang doesn’t offer height-adjustable seat belts. The Chevrolet Camaro has Daytime Running Lights to help keep it more visible under all conditions. The Mustang doesn’t offer Daytime Running Lights. Compared to metal, a plastic fuel tank can withstand harder, more intense impacts without leaking—decreasing the chance of a fire. The Camaro has a plastic gas tank, while the Ford Mustang has a metal gas tank.Reliability: The battery on the Camaro is in the trunk, which protects it from hot underhood temperatures, which will shorten battery life. The Mustang’s battery is in its hot engine compartment.

2012 Chevrolet Camaro
Engine: The Camaro simply has more powerful engines than the Mustang. The base level Camaro LS with a 3.6L DOHC V6 delivers 323 horsepower compared to the Mustang GT with a 3.7L DOHC V6 that offers only 305 horsepower. When we compare upper level models we see an even more distinct advantage in the Camaro. The Camaro 6.2L supercharged V8 delivers 580 horsepower. Mustang’s answer to this is its 5.4L supercharged V8 that delivers only 550 horsepower. That’s 30 horsepower less than the Camaro. Every Camaro engine model consistently outperforms its “comparable” Mustang counterpart from the entry level to the upper level—Camaro dominates the Mustang.
The Camaro boasts a segment exclusive engine control system that can shut down half of the engine’s cylinders to improve the Camaro SS Automatic’s fuel efficiency. The Mustang doesn’t offer any comparable system. The Camaro Convertible’s standard fuel tank has 2.8 gallons more fuel capacity than the Mustang. The Camaro Coupe’s standard fuel tank has 3 gallons more fuel capacity than the Mustang. This means that driving range between fill-ups is much greater with the Camaro than the Mustang. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Ride and handling: For superior ride and handling, the Chevrolet Camaro has fully independent front and rear suspensions. This allows the wheels to follow the road at the best angle for optimal traction while still maintaining ride comfort. The Ford Mustang has a solid rear axle, with a non-independent rear suspension—a simply inferior suspension system. Furthermore, the Camaro’s wheelbase is 5.2 inches longer than the Mustang’s wheelbase, which results in more stable handling and a smoother ride.For greater stopping power the Camaro’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Mustang. In an emergency stopping situation, many drivers don’t press the brakes hard enough to stop the vehicle in the shortest distance. That’s why the Camaro has a standard brake assist system to detect emergency braking situations that will automatically apply maximum braking immediately in order to help prevent a collision. The Mustang doesn’t offer any brake assist feature. For better handling and traction, the Camaro has larger standard and optional tires than the Mustang. The Camaro’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 50 series profile that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Mustang V6 standard 65 series tires. The Camaro ZL1 Coupe’s tires also have a lower 35 series profile than the Mustang GT500’s optional 40 series tires.
2012 Chevrolet Camaro Comfort and Convenience: The Camaro uses gas struts to support its hood for easier service access. The Mustang uses a prop rod to support its heavy hood—so it takes two hands to open the hood and set the prop rod. Its prop rod gets in the way during maintenance and service so the prop rod could be knocked out resulting in the heavy hood falling on someone. In order to help each driver find a more comfortable driving position, the Camaro has a standard telescoping steering wheel. This is much better than just a tilt steering wheel or adjustable seat like the Mustang offers. Because the Mustang doesn’t offer a telescoping steering wheel drivers—especially shorter drivers—will find it difficult to find a comfortable driving position in the Mustang.The Camaro LT and SS offer an optional heads-up display which projects speed and other key instrumentation readouts onto the windshield, allowing drivers to view information while still keeping their eyes on the road. The Mustang doesn’t offer any heads-up display. The Camaro includes a standard automatic headlight on/off feature. When the ignition is on, the headlights automatically turn on at dusk and off after dawn. The Mustang only offers an automatic headlight on/off feature as an extra cost option. The Camaro LT and SS’ optional outside mirrors include heating elements better visibility. The Mustang doesn’t offer heated side mirrors at all.The Camaro LT and SS offer optional automatic dimming rear and side view mirrors that automatically darken when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Mustang fails to deliver dimming side mirrors. The Camaro also has more passenger and cargo room, which is why the Camaro is rated a Compact car by the EPA, while the Mustang is rated as only a Subcompact. The Camaro Coupe has 9.7 cubic feet more passenger volume, 1.6 inches more front shoulder room, along with more head and rear leg room than the Mustang Coupe. The Camaro Convertible also has 12 cubic feet more passenger space than the Mustang Convertible including more head, shoulder and leg room.

Warranty: In the end, you know that you are guaranteed nothing short of total excellence with the Camaro because it’s backed by the full confidence ofChevrolet’s industry-leading powertrain warranty—which covers the Camaro 40,000 miles longer than Ford covers the Mustang! The Camaro’s corrosion warranty is also 1 year longer than the Mustang’s. Clearly, if Ford was as confident in its Mustang as Chevrolet is in its Camaro, then Ford would offer an equivalent guarantee—but Ford doesn’t.The Chevrolet Camaro represents the pinnacle of muscle cars—with its striking and powerful exterior, luxurious and comfortable interior all wrapped up in a convenient and accessible package. This allows drivers to really tap into and make the most out of the remarkable power and performance of the Chevy Camaro. So we invite you to come test drive a new Chevrolet Camaro with us here in Enumclaw surely appreciate our welcoming pressure-free environment staffed by friendly expert sales associates. Most importantly though, we have been family owned and operated for over 40 years, which is why we treat all our customers as family. Come in and see why Art Gamblin Motors, your Puget Sound used Car Dealer, is a superior place to buy a vehicle, and you will understand why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!

Our First Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Says Goodbye to Enumclaw and Hello to Wilbur, WA

Posted on April 13, 2011 by admin

Our first Chevrolet Camaro Convertible here at Gamblin Motors was on display on our showroom floor for the past couple weeks. This sleak Camaro created alot of buzz and excitement around the town and dealership, everyone wanting to catch a glimpse of the newly released convertible.

The new owners of the new 2011 Chevy Camaro came all the way from rural Wilbur, WA– population 866. Throughout the past couple years, the residents of Wilbur have made us their home dealership, not letting the nearly 5 hour drive stop them from coming to see us time and time again. Check out the below video by Scott Ledford to see the Jensen’s take delivery of their new Camaro, along with a few other friends from Wilbur who made purchases as well.

Kid Rock: Cruisin’ “All Summer Long”… In His Brand New Chevy Camaro

Posted on January 22, 2011 by admin

When thinking of mega rock stars and the birthday presents they recieve, what would you expect them to recieve: a new house or a yacht? Probably. Better yet how about their own exotic country that they can name after themselves? More than likely. How about a brand new custom 2011 SS Chevy Camaro? What…. thats… it?

Rock star Kid Rock will just have to live with the dissapointed not having an island named after himself for his birthday this year after recieving his brand new SS Chevy Camaro at his birthday concert in Detroit. Nascar drive Jimmie Johnson, who teamed up with Chevrolet, was there at Ford Field (Ironically enough) in person to unvail the custom Camaro. While Kid Rock is enjoying his new ride, we should all be thankful we don’t have to plan our next vacation to the country of Kid Rock, Scary right?

This really got us thinking here at the dealership. What kind of car would we want to be given for our birthday from Chevrolet? And when we really thought about it, the choice was simple: A brand new 2011 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. This Corvette is an animal. With a supercharged LS9 V8 engine that pumps out 638- Horsepower and 604 lbs of torque and a top speed of 205 MPH, we could give a big “In your face” to Kid Rock and his Camaro.

Now we know that no one reading this is willing to put up the money to buy us our dream car, but hey,at lease we can test drive one when we want!

Art Gamblin Motors

1047 Roosevelt Avenue East, Enumclaw, WA 98022 1-888-895-2244

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