Two engines powered the 2010 Camaro: a 3.6-liter V6 and a 6.2-liter V8. The V6 produced about 304 horsepower, while the high-performance SS version used a 6.2-liter V8 that delivered around 426 horsepower (with an automatic variant at roughly 400 horsepower).
Engine options at a glance
The following summarizes the two engine choices and where they appeared in the Camaro lineup.
- 3.6-liter DOHC V6 with variable valve timing, rated at about 304 horsepower (273 lb-ft of torque); available on LS and LT trims.
- 6.2-liter V8 (GM LS3) used in the Camaro SS, rated at about 426 horsepower; a variant of the same engine for automatic transmission models (L99) was around 400 horsepower.
In practice, buyers could opt for the efficient V6 for daily driving or bump up to the V8 SS for top-end performance. The V6 powered the base and midlevel trims, while the 6.2-liter V8 powered the SS badge.
Engine details by model
3.6-liter V6
The 3.6-liter V6 in the 2010 Camaro was a modern, variable-valve-timing, dual-overhead-cam design that balanced power with daily usability. It produced roughly 304 horsepower and was offered with a manual or automatic transmission, depending on the specific configuration. This engine underpinned the Camaro's everyday performance and efficiency goals for LS and LT models.
6.2-liter V8
The Camaro’s 6.2-liter V8, used in the SS, was GM’s robust small-block V8. In the manual-equipped SS, it delivered about 426 horsepower, positioning the SS as the high-performance option in the lineup. An automatic-transmission version of the same displacement (often referred to as the L99 variant) was rated around 400 horsepower, featuring technologies to improve fuel economy when cruising while still delivering strong acceleration when needed.
Summary
For the 2010 Camaro, Chevrolet offered two core powertrains: a 3.6-liter V6 (about 304 hp) for the everyday Camaro, and a 6.2-liter V8 (about 426 hp in the SS with a manual transmission, and around 400 hp with an automatic variant) for high-performance enthusiasts. The choice between them defined whether a buyer prioritized daily usability or track-ready power.