Chevrolet Camaro
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| Chevrolet Camaro | |
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| aka | Type aka here, not up there |
| Production | 1967 - 2002,2009- |
| Class | Muscle car |
| Body Style | 2- door, 2+2 seat Coupe |
| Length | 190.4 in (4836 mm) |
| Width | 75.5 in (1918 mm) |
| Height | 54.2 in (1377 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in (2852 mm) |
| Weight | 3750 lb (1705 kg) – LT w/ automatic 3741 lb (1700 kg) – LT w/ manual 3769 lb (1713 kg) – LS w/ automatic 3780 lb (1718 kg) – LS w/ manual 3913 lb (1779 kg) – SS w/ automatic 3860 lb (1755 kg) – SS w/ manual |
| Transmission | Aisin Warner AY6 6-Speed Manual (LS & LT), RWD Hydra-Matic 6L50 6-Speed Auto w/ TAPshift (LS & LT), RWD TR6060 6-speed Manual (SS), RWD Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-Speed Auto (SS), RWD |
| Engine | 3.6 litre VVT V6 6.2 litre LS3 V8 (SS Manual) 6.2 litre L99 V8 (SS Auto) w/ Active Fuel Management |
| Power | 300 hp @ 5200 rpm 273 lb-ft of torque @ 5200 rpm 422 hp @ 5000 rpm 408 lb-ft of torque @ 4500 rpm 400 hp @ 5000 rpm 395 lb-ft of torque @ 4500 rpm |
| Similar | Ford Mustang Dodge Challenger Nissan 350Z |
| Designer | Ed Wellburn |
The Chevrolet Camaro was introduced in the 1967 model year in response to the Ford Mustang. Some GM executives thought that the Corvair was the car to compete with the Mustang, but when the Chevrolet had to spot Ford over 1,000,000 Mustang sales before the end of the 1966 model year, the powers-that-be at GM declared that something clearly needed to be done. While the public clearly embraced the straight-forward Mustang, many weren't quite sure what to make of the Corvair, however, with its rather dowdy styling, dashboard-mounted shift levers, swing axles and rear-engine design... many thought the Corvair competed more on a level with the Volkswagen Beetle than a Mustang.
So, in November, 1966, the Camaro was born. Just like the Mustang was based on the humble Ford Falcon, the Camaro borrowed heavily from the Chevy II, but being based on the upcoming new 1968 Chevy II (Nova), it had the advantage of being stronger and more robust than the 1967 Nova. Henry Haga was in charge of developing the car's overall design, while George Angersbach developed the car's interior.
The Camaro, along with its Pontiac Firebird twin, were known as F-bodies and spanned a total of 36 model years, yet covered only 4 generations before being laid to rest after the 2002 model year. Sales reached an all time high in 1979, with over 282,000 models sold. The F bodies flirted with death more than once during their tenure, but GM would always manage to keep the faith on them... but they would finally lose the faith after the 2002 model year. There were a number of supposed contributing factors to the F-body's demise - declining sales, lack of safety features such as side-impact airbags, contractual disputes with the Canadian government over the St. Therese production plant... all (or none) of those issues were mitigating factors, only the powers-that-be at GM truly know for sure.
But for those anxiously awaiting the Camaro's triumphant return, GM has confirmed that their patience will be rewarded with an all-new semi-retro styled model in 2009 (see separate page). Dodge will have a reborn Challenger by that time, and surely Ford will have a few new tricks up the Mustang's sleeve by then, so for the first time since the early 1970s, a true 3-way ponycar shootout between GM, Ford and Chrysler will finally once again happen.
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Recent Changes
- The 6.2 litre, 422 hp 2010 Camaro SS. [1]
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- On the eve of the 2008 London Motor Show, Chevrolet officially debuted the the production version of the resurrected Chevrolet Camaro. This much is confirmed, there will be three variants to chose from: the LS, LT and SS. The LS and LT will be powered by a 300 hp 3.6 litre V6 while the SS form will either get the old 422 hp 6.2 litre LS3 V8 warhorse for the manual tranny option or the brand new 6.2 litre L99 V8 for the Auto w/ Active Fuel Management option. [2]
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Styles and Major Options
LS
Standard Equipment
- 3.6L SIDI V6 engine
- Dual exhaust
- 18-inch steel wheels
- Onstar Safe & Sound
- XM radio
- Stabilitrak
- 6 air bags: front, side and curtain
- 6-speaker base audio system
Optional Equipment
- Floor mats
1LT
Standard Equipment (includes or replaces LS equipment)
- 18-inch aluminum Wheels
- Fog lights
- Driver Information Center
- Power Driver Seat
Optional Equipment
- Floor mats
- 19-inch aluminum wheels
- Power Sunroof
- Boston Acoustics 245watt 9-speaker premium audio
- Convenience & Connections Package
- RS Package
2LT
Standard Equipment (includes or replaces 1LT equipment)
- 19 inch aluminum wheels
- Leather heated seats
- Ambient lighting
- Boston acoustics 245watt 9-speaker premium audio
- Auxiliary gauges (center console)
- Auto dimming interior and exterior mirrors
- Bluetooth and USB connections
- Remote start (Automatic transmission only)
- Leather steering wheel with controls
- Rear parking assist (late availability)
- Head-up display (late availability)
Optional Equipment
- Floor mats
- 19-inch polished aluminum wheels
- Inferno Orange Accent interior
- Power sunroof
- Dual vinyl Rally Stripes in White or Cyber Gray
- RS Package
1SS
Standard Equipment
- 6.2L V8 engine
- 20 inch Aluminum wheels
- Brembo brakes including 4-piston calipers on all 4 wheels
- Engine oil cooler
- Transmission oil cooler
- Limited slip differential
- SS Gauge cluster
- SS spoiler
- SS grille badge
- Leather steering wheel and shift knob
- Power driver's seat
Optional Equipment
- Floor mats
- 20-inch polished aluminum wheels
- Power sunroof
- Boston acoustics 245watt 9-speaker premium audio
- Convenience & Connections Package
- RS Package
2SS
Standard Equipment (includes or replaces 1SS equipment)
- Leather heated seats
- Ambient lighting
- Boston acoustics 245watt 9-speaker premium audio
- Auxiliary gauges (center console)
- Auto dimming interior and exterior mirrors
- Bluetooth and USB connections
- Remote start (Automatic transmission only)
- Leather steering wheel with controls
- Rear parking assist (late availability)
- Head-up display (late availability)
Optional Equipment
- Floor mats
- 19-inch polished aluminum wheels
- Inferno Orange Accent interior
- Power sunroof
- Dual vinyl Rally Stripes in White or Cyber Gray
- RS Package
All trim levels include all the features of the level below them.
RS Package Available to be added to Either SS or LT trim levels
- HID Lamps
- Spoiler on LT Model
- 20 inch 5 spoke wheel
- Midnight silver paint finish
- Optional polished finish
- RS unique tail lamps (darkened lenses)
- Body Colored roof Ditch molding
- Special RS Badging
Pricing
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| LS | LT | SS |
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| $Price1 | $Price2 | $Price3 |
| Invoice | ||
| $Price1 | $Price2 | $Price3 |
Gas Mileage
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As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:
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| LS | LT | SS Manual | SS Auto |
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| c/ 26 mpg | c/ 26 mpg | c/h | c/ 23 mpg |
Engine and Transmission
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Performance
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Main Competitors
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Interior
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Generations
- Chevrolet Camaro 1967-1981 for the first two generations.
- Chevrolet Camaro 1982-2002 for the last two generations.
- Pontiac Firebird for the Camaro's twin.
Current Generation: (2009–present)
Perhaps because of the popularity of the 2005 Ford Mustang, GM produced what is officially being called a "design exercise." or concept of what GM would imagine the Camaro to be. With undoubtedly a LSX engine pumping out 400hp, and 400 lb/ft of torque with GM's ctive Fuel Management, which shuts down cylinders rom 8 to 4 to conserve fuel when full engine power is not needed. GM hopes to get 30 mpg highway out of the engine.
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First Generation/Origins (1967–1969)
Worldwide
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Design quirks and oddities
- The song "Go Lil Camaro, Go" by the Ramones
- The 2009 Concept Camaro will be "Bumblebee" in the upcoming Transformers Movie
Camaros in Racing
Of the first generation of the Camaro, probably the most famous race car is Roger Penske's number 6, blue and yellow road racer. The car competed in the Trans Am series in SCCA. It was driven by Mark Donohue. To comply with the series the engine was limited to just 302 cubic inches, or 5 liters.
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External Links
- Chevrolet's Homesite
- Chevrolet Performance Products and Concept Mini-site
- CamaroZ28.com Messageboards for all generations
- Official: 2010 Chevy Camaro Production Car Revealed
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- 2009 Chevrolet Camaro: Official Images & Details of Production Version
- 2010 Chevrolet Camaro leaked ahead of official debut
- Production 2010 Chevy Camaro Revealed!
- Pics Aplenty: More of the Chevrolet Camaro
- First Driving Video Of The New Chevy Camaro!
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- 2010 Chevrolet Camaro: New Image Gallery with 50 Photos
- 2010 Chevy Camaro - Official Details and Images
- 2010 Chevy Camaro - LIVE from the reveal
- 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Official Pics And Press Release
- OFFICIAL: Chevy Camaro Details and Photos
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- 2010 Chevrolet Camaro: 40 High Res Photos / Wallpapers
- Chevrolet Camaro Owners Community Discussion
- Chevy Camaro SS photos emerge en masse
- GM Releases first official photo of 2010 Camaro SS V8
