Chevrolet Camaro Car

Facts about Chevrolet Camaro Automobile. The Chevy Camaro Car is a vehicle produced by General Motors under the Chevrolet make, categorized as a pony car and some versions as a muscle sedan, as well. It was put up for sale on the 29th September 1966, for the 1967 model year car and was planned as a contending vehicle to the Ford Mustang. The sedan shared its platform and most important parts with the Pontiac Firebird, which was also released for the 1967 model year. The vehicle has undergone four different generations before its manufacture ended in 2002. The nameplate was rejuvenated on a concept sedan that developed into the fifth-generation Chevy Camaro, and the production was started on 6th March 2009.

History of the Chevrolet Camaro Automobile

Prior to any official statement, reports started running in April 1965 in the automotive press that Chevrolet was getting a contender ready to the Ford Mustang, with the code-name, Panther. On 28th June 1966, General Motors organized a live press conference in the Statler-Hilton Hotel in Detroit. It was the first instance in history that 14 cities were connected concurrently for a press conference through telephone lines. On 12th September 1966, the Chevy Camaro was first revealed at a press sample in Detroit in Michigan, and then on 19th September 1966 in Los Angeles in California. The vehicle was publicly introduced as the new model on 26th September 1966. The Chevy Camaro was officially put up for sale through dealerships on 29th September 1966, for the 1967 model year vehicle.

The first-generation of the Chevy Camaro debuted during September 1966, for the 1967 model year car, and ended in 1969 with an innovative back-wheel drive GM F-body podium and came as a two-door convertible or coupe, with 2+2 seating. The first-generation of Camaro offered a normal, Rally Sport and Super Sport model. During 1967, the Z/28 was prepared to deal with the Sports Car Club of the year-old Trans-American Race sequence of America for compact cars.

The second generation of Chevy Camaro started from 1970 and ended in 1981. The sedan was introduced during February 1970, and was manufactured for the 1981 model year, with aesthetic alterations made during 1974 and 1978 model years. The sedan was heavily refashioned and became rather bigger and wider through the new styling. Road and Track chose the 1971 SS350 as one among the 10 best sedans in the world during August 1971. The business reintroduced the Z28 package in mid- 1977 and, mostly in reaction to enthusiast demand. The Z28 models of 1980 and 1981 incorporated an air induction cover scoop through an intake door that opened under complete throttle.

The third generation of Chevy Camaro started from 1982 and ended in 1992. These were the first Camaro cars that were offered with modern alterations, with almost 500 pounds (227 kg) more frivolous than the second generation car model. During 1985, the V8, 305-small block was introduced with tuned port injection. The V8, L98 5.7L 350cu engine became a standard option in 1987 on the IROC-Z, coupled with an automatic transmission. In 1087, the 20th Anniversary memorial model was introduced, followed by a 25th Anniversary inheritance package during 1992 that incorporated a 5.0 liter High Output engine. During early 1988, the 1LE performance package was launched, and later in 1991, the police package or B4C was introduced.

The fourth generation of Chevy Camaro started from 1993 and ended in 2002. The V6, 3.4 liter model was introduced with the standard power plant between 1993 and 1995, and later in 1995, the V6, 3.8 liter sedan was introduced. A limited amount of the SS model was available between 1996 and 1997, with the 330 horsepower LT4 miniature block engine, and most were outfitted with the LT1. The 1997 model year car incorporated an improved interior, and the 1998 model cars incorporated exterior styling alterations. The Chevy Camaro remained in manufacture up to 2002, scoring 35 years of continuous manufacture, a 35th anniversary model was introduced by Chevrolet for the 2002 model year.

During the fifth generation of Chevy Camaro that started from 2010, the vehicle received a complete restyling, with an innovative platform for the 2010 model year. On 1st April 2010, the Chevy Camaro was acknowledged as the World Car Design of the Year, and during the last part of January 2011, the manufacture of 2011 Camaro Convertible cars was commenced. The 2012 model year scored the 45th birthday of the Chevy Camaro, and at the 2013 New York Automobile Show, Chevrolet revealed a line-up of 2014 Camaro cars with a rejuvenated body style.
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