Chevrolet Camaro
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| Manufacturer | General Motors |
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| Production | March 2009– |
| Model years | 2010– |
| Assembly | Oshawa, Ontario, Canada (Oshawa Car Assembly) |
| Predecessor | Chevrolet Camaro (fourth generation) |
| Class | muscle car |
| Body style | 2-door coupé 2-door convertible |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | GM Zeta platform |
| Engine | - GM LLT 3.6 L (3,564 cc/217 cu in) V6 312 bhp (233 kW) - GM LS3 6.2 L (6,162 cc/376 cu in) V8 426 bhp (318 kW) - GM L99 6.2 L (6,162 cc/376 cu in) V8 400 bhp (300 kW) - GM LSA 6.2 L SC (6,162 cc/376 cu in) V8 550 bhp (410 kW) |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic 6-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 112.3 in (2,850 mm) |
| Length | 190.4 in (4,840 mm) |
| Width | 75.5 in (1,920 mm) |
| Height | 54.2 in (1,380 mm) |
| Curb weight | 3,750 lb (1,700 kg) |
| Designer | Sangyup Lee |
Concept vehicles
2006 Camaro Concept
On January 6, 2006, the first official word regarding a fifth generation Chevrolet Camaro from General Motors came at the 2006 North American International Auto Show, where the 2006 Camaro Concept was released.AutoWeek editors unanimously awarded the Camaro Concept "Best In Show." The concept is based on the new GM Zeta platform and was designed by South Korean-born Sangyup Lee. Road & Track offered an exclusive first look at the car which had photos as well as a short video on the day the concept was released.
2006 Camaro Concept.
2007 Camaro Convertible Concept
2007 Camaro Convertible Concept
At a glance it would seem that the only difference between the coupe and convertible concepts would be the roof and Hugger Orange pearl tri-coat paint job with a pair of dark gray racing stripes, but this is not the case. Besides the obvious convertible top, there are subtle changes to the exterior as well. Every surface was changed from the door-cut back. The rear fenderlines drop off from the horizontal surface to the vertical surface a couple of inches farther out than on the coupe to keep proportions good and the rear spoiler was reshaped. The 21 in (53 cm) front and 22 in (56 cm) rear wheels were also redesigned and a thin orange line was applied to the outer edge, a nod to redwalls available circa 1969.
There are many interior changes that were incorporated into the new concept. The retro houndstooth-pattern seats of the coupe were replaced with modern leather and orange stitching. The metal finishes, accent panel finishes, and seats are all different colors. The rear seats are 6 in (15 cm) closer together to make room for the tonneau cover. The clarity of the circular gauges in square
Production
"As evidence that we're not completely brain-dead, GM will build the Chevy Camaro."
-Rick Wagoner, Ex General Motors CEO
Thousands of businesses have used the new Camaro as advertising or in raffles.
Following the development of the Zeta architecture and because of its position as the GM global center of RWD development, GM Holden in Australia led the final design, engineering, and development of the Camaro. However, the new Camaro will be produced at the Oshawa Car Assembly manufacturing plant in Canada. 2,750 jobs would have been lost at the Oshawa manufacturing plant which had been originally scheduled to be closed in 2008; some of these jobs were saved due to the new Camaro's production. This new product program and conversion of the Oshawa plant to a state of the art flexible manufacturing facility represented a US$740,000,000 investment.
2010
On July 21, 2008, GM officially unveiled the production 2010 Camaro. It was made available as a coupe in five different trim levels; the LS, 1LT, 2LT, 1SS, and 2SS. The LS and LT trim levels are powered by the 3.6 L (3,564 cc/217 cu in) GM LLT V6 producing 304 hp (227 kW) at 6400 rpm and 273 lbf·ft (370 N·m) at 5200 rpm. The SS with manual transmission is powered by the 6.2 L (6,162 cc/376 cu in) GM LS3 V8 producing 426 hp (318 kW) at 5900 rpm and 420 lbf·ft (570 N·m) at 4600 rpm while the SS with automatic transmission is powered by a new variant of the LS3 called the GM L99 which produces 400 hp (300 kW) at 5900 rpm and 410 lbf·ft (560 N·m) at 4300 rpm. This new L99 V8, not to be confused with the earlier LT-series L99, uses Active Fuel Management which enables the engine to run on only four cylinders during light-load driving conditions, such as highway cruising, to improve fuel economy.Other features include a fully independent four-wheel suspension system, variable-rate power steering, four-wheel disc brake systems standard on all models (four-piston Brembo calipers on SS models), a StabiliTrak electronic stability/traction control system, Competitive/Sport modes for the stability system offered on SS models, launch control on SS models equipped with the six-speed manual transmission, and 6 standard air bags that include head curtain side-impact air bags and front seat-mounted thorax side air bags. An RS appearance package is available on LT and SS trim levels which include HID headlamps with integrated halo rings, spoiler, and RS-specific taillamps and wheels. Rally and hockey stripe packages were made available in several colors as well.
| 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Specifications |
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Transformers Special Edition
On July 22, 2009, GM announced a Transformers Special Edition appearance package for the 2010 Camaro at the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con. The US$995 appearance package (RPO code: CTH) can be applied to LT and SS Camaros with or without the optional RS package and could only be applied to orders made in the Rally Yellow exterior scheme. The package includes an Autobot shield badge on the driver and passenger side panels underneath the Camaro nameplate, Autobot shield on each of the four wheel's center cap, Autobot shield embroidered on interior center console, Transformers logo on driver and passenger doors' sill plates replacing the original "Camaro" labeled plates, high-gloss black center rally stripe package with the Transformers ghost logo embedded. Production of the add-on package ceased on January 12, 2010 and was estimated that around 1500 units were to have been produced straight from Order Workbenches. Though the production cycle ceased of the full package with order of a car, purchase of individual parts that make up the entire package can still be purchased through authorized GM accessory dealers which can make certain Rally Yellow Camaros that have the parts deceiving. Only proof of the VIN from the factory can determine whether the Transformer Edition car is legitimate or a clone.Build counts for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Transformers Special Edition are as follows:
- 1SS/2SS Manual Transmission: 542(US) - 3(global) units
- 1SS/2SS Automatic Transmission: 808 - 14 units
- 1LT/2LT Manual Transmission: 72 - 0 units
- 1LT/2LT Automatic Transmission: 331 - 14 units
- Total Sales: 1784 units
Synergy Special Edition
On January 14, 2010, GM announced the production version of the Synergy Concept Camaro originally shown at the 2009 SEMA auto show. The Synergy Special Edition (RPO code: GHS) for the 2010 model year is based on the Camaro 1LT/2LT model and features the limited Synergy Green exterior color scheme. Though the edition is from the SEMA concept there are certain accessories that did not come on the production unit such as the high wing spoiler, 21 in (530 mm) Black painted wheels and ground effects kit. The production units came accented by Cyber Grey Rally Stripes running the length of the Camaro hood and rear deck. Other exterior features include a standard rear spoiler found on RS and SS packages replacing the high wing and standard 19 in (480 mm) Sterling Silver painted wheels wrapped with P245/50R19 tires. The color scheme is carried over on the interior with a Synergy Green instrument panel and door inserts. Synergy Green stitching also accents the Jet Black cloth seats, steering wheel, shift knob, and center console. Other standard features include the Convenience and Connectivity Package which offers Bluetooth phone connectivity, a USB port for MP3 players, and remote vehicle start for models equipped with an automatic transmission. Though this edition of the Camaro has certain accessories that come available with the RS package, the RS pacakage itself was not available to purchase with the Synergy Camaro order. The Synergy Special Edition was available in limited production from February 2010 to May 2010 at the end of the 2010 model year and had a starting price of US$26,790.Build counts for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Synergy Special Edition are as follow
- 1LT/2LT Manual Transmission: 403(US) - 62(global) units
- 1LT/2LT Automatic Transmission: 1812 - 148 units
- Total Sales: 2425 units
Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Limited Edition
In April 2010 General Motors and the Indianapolis Motors Speedway announced limited production of the Pace Car that was introduced to pace the 2010 Indianapolis 500. The Indianapolis 500 Pace Car replica is based on the 2010 Camaro 2SS Automatic 400 hp 6.2L V8 model with RS package which includes the Inferno Orange exterior paint scheme with White Diamond rally stripes that run from front to the rear of the entire body of the car. The event and organization logos of the Indianapolis 500 Speedway are decaled on both driver and passenger doors with special badging placed underneath both front quarter panels of the Camaro nameplate. Special event stitching of the 2010 event replaces the "SS" stitching on the headrests of the front interior seating, with special premium accented floor mats and Inferno Orange accented interior trim kit. The front grille is replaced with the heritage grille that was made available as an aftermarket accessory from GM, with the addition of an Inferno Orange trimmed engine cover. Limited production of 295 units were produced in automatics, although word is beginning to circulate that a handful of manual transmissions were produced as special orders from dealer allocations. Out of the 295 units, 50 were sent to the Indianapolis 500 event which could be seen during Pole Day prior to the event with each darning a license plate reflecting its number from 1-50. 45 other units were sent to Canada and 200 throughout 200 of the top Camaro selling dealerships based upon retail sales the United States. MSRP for the replica car is stated at US$41,9502011
For the 2011 model year, the Camaro V6 engine was certified at 312 hp (233 kW) and 278 lb·ft (377 N·m), an increase of 8 hp (6.0 kW) and 5 lb·ft (6.8 N·m) from 2010. No engineering changes were made for the increase as GM claimed the 304 hp (227 kW) in the 2010 Camaro was a conservative rating.The Synergy Green color from the 2010 Special Edition will be available on all 2011 model trim levels. A head-up display with most of the instrument panel's information will be offered. The HUD is a modified version of the Chevrolet Corvette's display. The main difference is that the Corvette's is able to display lateral g-forces, while the Camaro's can not.
Convertible
Production of the 2011 Camaro Convertible began on January 31, 2011 in Oshawa, Ontario, where the coupe is currently assembled. It will arrive in dealerships in February, and is available in both base and SS versions like the coupe.2012
ZL1
Chevrolet introduced a new Camaro model, the ZL1, at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show. The ZL1 features a supercharged and intercooled 6.2L V-8 engine that produces an estimated 550 hp. A six speed manual with a dual clutch, 20 inch Goodyear Supercar F2 tires with aluminum wheels, and 14.4/14.6 inch Brembo brakes are included. The vehicle is expected to be available in early 2012 for the 2012 model year.Sales
Chevrolet started taking pre-orders for the 2010 Camaro on October 13, 2008, however sales to rentals and orders made after the pre-order period, were processed before many of the pre-orders. By the end of 2008, General Motors confirmed more than 10,000 advanced orders and that all pre-orders would be completed by October 2009. Camaro sales began in April 2009. On January 17, 2009, the first production fifth-generation Camaro was auctioned at the 2009 Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction.The winning bidder paid US$350,000 with all proceeds going to the American Heart Association.By late June 2009, Chevrolet dealers were reporting that Camaro sales were exceeding availability, with prices running about US$5,000 above the MSRP. It was suggested that this may be influenced by the prominent presence of the vehicle in the Transformers movie sequel that was released worldwide through the month.
General Motors sold 61,648 Camaros in the 2009 calendar year. Sales of the Camaro did not start until April 2009.
| Year | Sales |
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| 2009 | 61,648 |
| 2010 | 81,299 |
Awards and recognition
- Official vehicle of the 2008 SEMA show.
- Vehicles that will redefine the auto industry in the next year, Detroit Free Press
- Official Pace Car of the 2009 Daytona 500
- Official Pace Car of the 2009 Indianapolis 500
- Official Pace Car of the 2010 Indianapolis 500
- Official Pace Car of the 2011 Indianapolis 500
- 2010 All Star, Automobile Magazine
- 2010 Best Resale Value: Sports Car, Kiplinger
- 2010 Best Resale Value Award, Kelly Blue Book
- Top 20 Most-Researched New Vehicles of 2009, Kelly Blue Book
- World Car Design of the Year, 2010, World Car of the Year Awards
- 2010 Interior of the Year (sports car), Ward's
- Best Buy, Consumers Digest
- 2010 Drivers' Choice, Motor Trend
- Internet Car and Truck of the Year
- 2010 Launch Breakthrough Award, Edmunds
SEMA concept vehicles
2008
Camaro Black Concept introduced at the 2008 SEMA show.
Camaro LS7
Inspired by the COPO Camaros of the late '60s, the Camaro LS7 Concept features a GM Performance Parts LS7 crate engine producing 550 bhp (410 kW). A Tremec six-speed manual transmission, Brembo brakes, Hurst shifter, 20-inch custom wheels, and a lowered ride height are a few of the additional modifications.Dale Earnhardt Jr. Camaro
The Camaro Dale Earnhardt Jr. Concept was produced with input from NASCAR Race Dale Earnhardt Jr.. The Camaro started in SS trim and was tuned to run on higher-octane E85. It features a gray and white paint scheme with orange trim. Additional features include 21 in (533.4 mm) five-spoke wheels, a dovetail spoiler, alternate grille, and other official GM accessory modifications.GS Camaro Racecar
The Camaro GS Racecar Concept design is inspired by Mark Donohue's blue-and-yellow Trans Am Series Camaro. It features a carbon fiber hood, trunk lid, doors, and fenders to keep weight down and is powered by an LS3 V8 mated to a Tremec 6060 six-speed manual transmission. Additional racing modifications include a 3 in (76.2 mm) exhaust with Coast Fab mufflers, C&R racing aluminum radiator, and coolers for the engine oil, transmission and differential. It was designed for use in the KONI Challenge Series.Camaro Black
The Camaro Black Concept features a matte black hood, tinted glass, HID headlamps with red "halo rings", a darker grille, dark-tinted taillight lenses, and 21 in (533.4 mm) wheels with a darker finish. The interior has been blacked out. It is powered by the 304 bhp (227 kW) 3.6 L (220 cu in) V6.2009
Jay Leno Camaro
GM built Jay Leno his own Camaro, the Jay Leno Camaro is powered by the 3.6 L (220 cu in) direct-injected V6 similar to the unit that resides in stock LS and LT models, but has an additional pair of Turbonetics T-3 turbochargers which produces 425 hp (317 kW) with the help of a custom air-to-air intercooler that feeds 7 pounds of boost into the engine. The extra performance is added with virtually no penalty in fuel economy. Besides the power upgrades, the vehicle also gets an upgraded Centerforce clutch and pressure plate for the six-speed manual transmission, an upgraded Be-Kool radiator, Brembo 6-piston brake package, a Pedders coil-over lowering kit, and a bodykit that includes a new rear diffuser as well as a revised front fascia and hood with additional venting for brakes and engine. This Camaro concept has yet to be announced for any type of production release but its design is being used for the Bumblebee representation in the new Transformers 3 movie set to be released in summer of 2011.Synergy Camaro
The Synergy Concept =Camaro was one of two concepts that showcased GM accessories that could be applied to the Camaro, previewing a new Synergy Green production exterior color which featured the latest in Camaro appearance accessories offered through Chevy dealers in 2009 demonstrated the personalization possibilities that are open to Camaro owners. The Synergy Concept included Cyber Grey rally hood and rear deck stripes, new ground effects kit consisting of new rear diffuser, a front spoiler, a new rear bumper with integrated exhaust system and a rear high wing spoiler that was to have been available at the time of reveal. All accessories that were displayed on the concept Camaro were finished in the production Cyber Grey exterior color. The concept vehicle also included 21 in (530 mm) wheels with a black center finish and polished rim. The concept was further enhanced with a Pedders coil-over lowering kit and a set of large Brembo brakes. The interior is color-coordinated with Jet Black and Synergy Green accent stitching, piping, interior tim kit and green ambient lighting that run along the door panels and speedometers. The production version of the concept Camaro, the Synergy Special Edition, would eventually be made available in February 2010 through May 2010 in limited number.Chroma Camaro
The Camaro Chroma Concept is based on a LS3 SS/RS model in Summit White and uses a combination of accessory components that showcased future GM accessories for the Camaro which would become available during the 2011 run of the car. The Chroma concept was the prilimnary design of what would become later known as the "Synergy Series Camaro" that would debut at the 2010 SEMA Show. The accessories package included a new silver stripe package, 21 in (530 mm) wheels with silver-painted spoke centers with a Victory Red stripe painted along the edge of the wheel, "Blade” rear spoiler, color-matching ground effects package, rear fender vent graphics, and "Heritage" front grill with body-color outer frame. The interior comes with black and gray leather seats which feature red accent stitching that is also applied to the steering wheel and shifter boot that is surrounding a Hurst short-throw shifter as well as an interior trim kit painted in Silver Ice that incorporates the door panels and dash trim. Though the car is a looker it's not to be misunderstood as a show car, performance wise it's incorporated with a combination of General Motor Perorfance Parts off-road shorty headers, Pedders' suspension kit, off-road exhaust and Brembo Calipers painted in Vistory Red.Camaro Dusk
The Camaro Dusk Concept offers a contemporary tuner aesthetic featuring an aggressive look, a lowered ride height, 21 in (530 mm) BBS wheels, the rear spoiler from an SS model and a custom ground effects package. The ground effects package includes a front splitter, rocker extensions, and a rear diffuser. The car is painted in Berlin Blue while the ground effects are painted a contrasting color. GM added a new exhaust system and Brembo brakes from a Camaro SS. The interior is trimmed in Jet Black and Sedona. Other interior features including footwell lighting and premium door sill plates. The concept also features advanced technology and premium audio options such as a Boston Acoustics sound system, WiFi connectivity, and cradle for an iPhone.Chevrolet launched a graphics campaign in October 2009 asking Camaro enthusiasts to vote for their favorite design from several accessory graphics packages. The top four designs were produced and brought to the SEMA Show. The Camaro Graphics Concept wore those designs in different days. When the convention ends, another round of voting will be conducted and the winner will be considered for future production. Brent Dewar, vice president of Chevrolet, said that Camaro has thousands of fans on the social media sites and that this is one way for the company to stay connected to its customers.
2010
Chevrolet Camaro SSX
Camaro SSX
The Camaro SSX concept car was created to be a factory built racecar. The car was built by GM and Pratt & Miller Engineering with help from car builder Riley Technologies. The car interior was removed to reduce weight and fitted with a full roll cage and fire suppression system for safety. The only seat is a full carbon shell racing seat with 5 point harnesses. The exterior received additional racing components like a carbon fiber front splitter and adjustable rear wing and was finished in a pearl matt white paint. The car was also fitted with carbon fiber hood and fenders to further reduce weight. The suspension system was improved through the use of Pfadt Race Engineering performance suspension components consisting of coilovers, sway bars, bushings and many other performance products.The car received two awards at SEMA: The SEMA Award: Hottest Car and the Gran Turismo Award: Best Domestic.
Racing
Stevenson Motorsports have entered two Camaros in the Continental Challenge Gran Sport class.They entered one Camaro in the 2009 race at Virginia International Raceway. It was driven by Jeff Bucknum and David Donohue, sons of Ronnie Bucknum and Mark Donohue. Ronnie and Mark were the drivers of the original Trans Am Camaro. John Stevenson confirmed during the Montreal round of the 2009 Rolex Sports Car Series season that Pratt & Miller are working on GT Camaros to replace the Pontiac GXP.R.Stevenson Motorsports will be entering Camaros in the 2010 Rolex Sports Car Series season. The drivers will be Andrew Davis, Robin Liddell, and Jan Magnussen for the #57 machine and Mike Borkowski and Gunter Schaldach for the #97 machine.TC Motorsports have entered two Camaros in the Continental Challenge for the 2010 season. Also entered is the aforementioned Sunoco Camaro, which debuted in the final round of the 2009 season.
TV and film
Bumblebee depicted as a 1976 and 5th-gen Camaro.
A 2010 Camaro was shown while the main character was driving in the NBC series My Own Worst Enemy, which premiered on October 13, 2008, as part of a marketing arrangement between GM and NBC.
During season 15 of Top Gear, a Camaro SS was driven around the Top Gear test track in 1:27.9.
Although the new incarnation of Hawaii Five-0 featured a Mustang in the pilot episode, subsequent episodes have shown the main cast driving GM vehicles including a silver Camaro RS.
In the upcoming movie Jinn, the Camaro has been modified into a hero car called the Firebreather. The front is similar to a 1977-78 Pontiac Firebird.
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