Chevy Camaro History The Chevrolet Camaro is a pony car manufactured by the Chevrolet division of General Motors. It went on sale on September 29, 1966 for the 1967 model year and was designed as a competing model to the Ford Mustang. The car shared the platform and major components with the Pontiac Firebird, also introduced for 1967. Four distinct generations of the car were produced before production ended in 2002. The production of the new fifth-generation Camaro has rolled off of the production lines starting March 16, 2009. Today Based on the 2006 Camaro Concept and 2007 Camaro Convertible Concept, production of the fifth-generation Camaro was approved on 10 August 2006. Oshawa Car Assembly will produce the new Camaro which will go on sale in spring of 2009 as a 2010 model year vehicle.The 2010 model is offered as a coupe only in LS, LT, and SS trim levels.The LS and LT trim levels will be powered by the LLT 3.6L (217ci) V6 producing 304 hp (227 kW). The SS is powered by the LS3 6.2L (376ci) V8 producing 426 hp (318 kW) when paired with the 6 speed manual. When paired with the 6 speed automatic the L99 V8 producing 400 hp (300 kW) is installed. The RS appearance package will be available on both the LT and SS. Production began on 16 March 2009 as a 2010 model year.
Chevy Camaro Engine
Chevy Camaro Engine
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