Does the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro need premium gas?
It depends on the trim. Some versions take premium and some take regular — check your exact engine/transmission below.
| Trim (engine / transmission) | Fuel | MPG | Fuel/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl, S8 automatic, RWD | REGULAR | 22 | $2,850 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl, 6-spd manual, RWD | REGULAR | 21 | $2,950 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, S8 automatic, RWD | PREMIUM | 25 | $3,100 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, 6-spd manual, RWD | PREMIUM | 24 | $3,200 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl, S8 automatic, RWD | PREMIUM | 20 | $3,850 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl, 6-spd manual, RWD | PREMIUM | 19 | $4,050 |
The EPA records the fuel each version was tested on. Whether premium is strictly required or just recommended is an owner's-manual detail the EPA dataset doesn't include — so we don't guess it.
6 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov · retrieved 2026-06-14.