See the 2016 Chevy Camaro roar on the track, tiptoe into view

Ostensibly made to mark the pending sale of the 500,000 Chevrolet Camaro, this Chevy video has a nice amount of sideways Camaro and speed. But it's real reason for existence rumbles into view at the end — the first official glimpse of the sixth-generation 2016 Chevy Camaro, due for its full reveal in the not-too-distant future.

We know a bit about the new Camaro — mainly that it will utilize a much lighter chassis than the current version, and likely arrive with some increase in power and, one can assume, an improvement in handling and balance. More than that, the new Camaro demonstrates a refreshing commitment by Chevy to keep its muscle car fans sated with new technology, rather than letting its models age into obsolescence and competitive disadvantages. (It's doubtful the production model will have the front tow hook of the mule in the video.)

In recent months sales of the new Ford Mustang have outpaced those of the outgoing Camaro, reversing the trends from the past few years. Already the future face-off between the Mustang Shelby GT350R and Camaro Z/28 promises to be one for the ages; how the 2016 Camaro stacks up with the thoroughly modern Mustang will also be fascinating. In the modern pony car wars, the enthusiast wins.