In the latest tease sixth-generation Camaro teaser from Chevrolet, we gain the knowledge that the 2016 model will be a truly all-new car. As a matter of fact, the only items that are carried over from the fifth-generation Camaro are the rear bowtie and SS badges.

The sixth-gen Camaro is based off of GM’s award-winning Alpha platform, which the Cadillac ATS and current CTS are based off of as well. The Alpha platform was designed to compete with premium European brands, so you can bet that the new Camaro will offer great driving dynamics, as well as a great balance of mass and stiffness. The front structure was developed specifically for the Camaro and was lengthened to bring back the dash-to-axle ratio of the iconic musclecar, and widened to provide the desired track width for stable, confident cornering.

“Alpha provided a strong foundation, but more than 70 percent of the components are unique to the Gen 6 Camaro, including exterior and interior dimensions, an all-new interior, front and rear suspension, and powertrain components,” explained Mark Reuss, GM executive vice president, Global Product Development. “The minute you see – and hear – the Gen 6, you know it’s a Camaro, from the stance to the driving experience to the sound of the Small Block V-8.”

In addition to the chassis refinements, 20-percent of the 6.2L LT1 V-8 engine has been tailored to fit the Camaro’s packaging, including new, tubular “tri-Y”-style exhaust manifolds. Also implied by the “all new” statement is that the current 323 horsepower direct injection LFX V6 from the base 5th Gen Camaro that is also an available powerplant in the ATS won’t be offered, leading us to wonder what will power the “economy model.”

The more we read about the refinements, the more anxious we’re getting about seeing the new Camaro. We’ll keep you updated with more teasers until the debut date of the car on May 16th.