From Jalopnik · Logan K. Carter · · 50s
Modern Turbo-Four Muscle Cars Outperform V6 Base Models
2026 Camaro turbo four beats 1993 V6 base model in 0-to-60 times.
In brief
2026 Camaro turbo four beats 1993 V6 base model in 0-to-60 times. The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 2.0T with 274 hp and 295 lb-ft torque outperforms 1993 Camaro V6 base models in acceleration and efficiency. Originally reported by Jalopnik.
Base Muscle Cars' Evolution
Modern base muscle cars use turbocharged four-cylinders instead of older V6s for better performance and efficiency.
1993 Camaro V6 Base Model Test
MotorWeek tested a 1993 Chevrolet Camaro V6 base model with an 8.8-second 0-to-60 time, slower than a manual Nissan Altima.
2016 Camaro Turbo Four Performance
The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 2.0T with 274 hp and 295 lb-ft torque achieved a 5.4-second 0-to-60 time, beating V6 models.
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Comparison
The 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost convertible with 315 hp and 350 lb-ft torque delivered a 6.1-second 0-to-60 time, outperforming V6 models.
The essence
The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 2.0T with 274 hp and 295 lb-ft torque outperforms 1993 Camaro V6 base models in acceleration and efficiency.
