| Chevrolet Camaro | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors |
| Production | 1967–2002 2009- |
| Class | Pony car |
| Body style(s) | 2-door coupe 2-door convertible |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | F-body (1967-2002) Zeta platform (2009+) |
| Related | Pontiac Firebird |
The Chevrolet Camaro is a "pony car" made in North America by the Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors. The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design development manufacture marketing and sale of Motor vehicles In 2007 more than 73 million motor vehicles General Motors Corporation ( GM) ( is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 and headquartered in the United States. Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories or do not fit well into any The pony car is a class of Automobile launched and inspired by the Ford Mustang in 1964 Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A convertible is a type of automobile in which the vehicle's roof can retract and fold away converting it from an enclosed to an open-air vehicle In Automotive design layout specifies where on the car the Engine and Drive wheels are found An automobile platform is a shared set of common design engineering and production efforts as well as major components over a number of outwardly distinct models and even types of The F platform, or F-body, was General Motors ' small Rear-wheel drive Automobile platform from 1967 until 2002. Zeta was the original name for General Motors ' full-size Rear-wheel drive Automobile platform. The Pontiac Firebird was a Pony car built by the Pontiac division of General Motors between 1967 and 2002 The pony car is a class of Automobile launched and inspired by the Ford Mustang in 1964 Chevrolet (ˌʃɛvroʊˈleɪ - French origin (also known as Chevy) is a Brand of Automobile, produced by General Motors (GM General Motors Corporation ( GM) ( is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 and headquartered in the United States. It was introduced on 26 September 1966 as a 1967 model year and was designed as a competing model to the Ford Mustang. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. The model year of a product is a number used to describe approximately when a product was produced The Ford Mustang sports coupe, manufactured by the Ford Motor Company, was initially based on the Ford Falcon The car shared the platform and major components with the Pontiac Firebird, also introduced in 1967. The F platform, or F-body, was General Motors ' small Rear-wheel drive Automobile platform from 1967 until 2002. The Pontiac Firebird was a Pony car built by the Pontiac division of General Motors between 1967 and 2002 Four distinct generations of the car were produced before production ended in 2002. A new Camaro is expected to roll off assembly lines in January 2009. [1]
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Though the car's name was contrived with no meaning, Chevrolet researchers reportedly found the word in a French dictionary as variation of informal speech (slang) for "friend", "chum", or "companion. French ( français,) is a Romance language spoken around the world by 118 million people as a native language and by about 180 to 260 million people A dictionary is a book of alphabetically listed Words in a specific language with definitions etymologies pronunciations and other information or a book of alphabetically Slang is the use of highly informal Words and expressions that are not considered standard in the speaker's Dialect or Language. " In some automotive periodicals before official release, it was code-named "Panther", however, the project designation for the Camaro was XP-836 and some early GM photos show the final Camaro body labeled "Chaparral". [2] Automotive press asked Chevrolet product managers "What is a Camaro?", and they were told it was "a small, vicious animal that eats Mustangs". [3] The name conveniently fit Chevrolet's "C" naming structure that included Corvair, Chevelle, Chevy II, and Corvette. The Chevrolet Corvair was an Automobile produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors from 1959 to 1969 for the 1960&ndash1969 Model The Chevrolet Chevelle (pronounced "sha-vell" is a mid-sized Automobile from Chevrolet debuting in 1964 The Chevrolet Nova or Chevy II was an American Compact car introduced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors in 1962 The Chevrolet Corvette is a Sports car that has been manufactured by General Motors since 1953
The Camaro was initially advertised on contemporary hit radio (Top 40) AM stations of the day in an attempt to woo the young adult market. Contemporary hit radio (also known as CHR, Contemporary Hits, or Top 40) is a Radio format that is common in the United States and Technically a compact (by the standards of the time) pony car, the Camaro could also be classified as a sporty muscle car or an economical grand tourer, depending on the selected optional equipment. A compact (North America small family (European or c-segment car is a classification of cars which are larger than a supermini The pony car is a class of Automobile launched and inspired by the Ford Mustang in 1964 Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories or do not fit well into any A grand tourer ( Gran turismo) ( initialised GT) is a high-performance Automobile designed for long-distance driving
The first-generation Chevrolet Camaro debuted in September 1966, for the 1967 model year, up to 1969 on a brand new rear-wheel drive GM F-body platform and would be available as a 2-door, 2+2 seating, coupe or convertible with a choice of inline-6 and 302 cu in (4. The first-generation Chevrolet Camaro appeared on September 26 1966 for the 1967 model year on an all brand new rear-wheel drive GM F-body platform and would be The first-generation Chevrolet Camaro appeared on September 26 1966 for the 1967 model year on an all brand new rear-wheel drive GM F-body platform and would be The F platform, or F-body, was General Motors ' small Rear-wheel drive Automobile platform from 1967 until 2002. A convertible is a type of automobile in which the vehicle's roof can retract and fold away converting it from an enclosed to an open-air vehicle The straight-6 or inline-6 engine (often abbreviated I6 or L6) is a six cylinder Internal combustion engine with all six cylinders 9 L), 327 cu in (5. 4 L), 350 cu in (5. 7 L), or 396 cu in (6. 5 L) V8 powerplants. A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other Concerned with the runaway success of the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet executives realized that their compact sporty car, the Corvair, would not be able to generate the sales volume of the Mustang due to its radical rear-engine design, as well as declining sales, partly due to bad publicity from Ralph Nader's book, Unsafe at Any Speed. The Ford Mustang sports coupe, manufactured by the Ford Motor Company, was initially based on the Ford Falcon The Chevrolet Corvair was an Automobile produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors from 1959 to 1969 for the 1960&ndash1969 Model Ralph Nader (born February 27 1934 is an American Attorney, Author, Lecturer, political activist, and independent candidate for President Unsafe at Any Speed The Designed-In Dangers of the American Automobile by Ralph Nader, published in 1965, is a book detailing resistance by Car Therefore, the Camaro was touted as having the same conventional rear-drive, front-engine configuration as Mustang and Chevy II. In addition, the Camaro was designed to fit a variety of power plants in the engine bay. The first-generation Camaro would last until the 1969 model year and would eventually inspire the design of the new retro fifth-generation Camaro. General Motors started producing the Chevrolet Camaro in 1967 and it continued for the next thirty-five years until 2002
Introduced in February 1970, the second-generation Chevrolet Camaro would be in production for a total of 11 years. Introduced to market in February 1970 the second-generation Chevrolet Camaro would be in production 12 years Introduced to market in February 1970 the second-generation Chevrolet Camaro would be in production 12 years The car grew somewhat larger and wider with the new styling, thus resulting in a heavier car. [4] Still based on the F-body platform, the new Camaro was engineered much like its predecessor in that it still used a unibody structure with a front subframe, leaf springs in the back and A-arms up front for suspension. The F platform, or F-body, was General Motors ' small Rear-wheel drive Automobile platform from 1967 until 2002. The car would see major changes in both styling and performance as time progressed from the introduction through the end of second-generation production in 1981.
The third-generation Chevrolet Camaro was introduced for the 1982 model year. The third-generation Chevrolet Camaro was introduced for the 1982 model year The third-generation Chevrolet Camaro was introduced for the 1982 model year It continued to use General Motors' F-body platform and would produce a "20th Anniversary Commemorative Edition" for 1987 and a "25th Anniversary Heritage Edition" for 1992. General Motors Corporation ( GM) ( is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 and headquartered in the United States. The F platform, or F-body, was General Motors ' small Rear-wheel drive Automobile platform from 1967 until 2002. These were also the first Camaros with throttle body fuel injection, Turbo-Hydramatic 700R4 four-speed automatic transmissions, five-speed manual transmissions, 15 inch or 16-inch wheels, hatchback bodies, and a rear window third brake light. Fuel injection is a system for mixing fuel with air in an Internal combustion engine. Turbo-Hydramatic is the registered tradename of a family of Automatic transmissions developed and produced by General Motors. Hatchback is a term designating an Automobile design containing a passenger cabin with an integrated Cargo space accessed from behind the vehicle by a single It was during the third generation that the famous IROC-Z Camaro (International Race Of Champions) was available, which included upgrades such as Performance Suspension and 16-inch Z rated tires.
The third-generation Camaros would continue through the 1992 model year.
The fourth-generation Chevrolet Camaro debuted for the 1993 model year on an updated F-body platform. The fourth-generation Chevrolet Camaro was first seen at the end of 1992 but debuted for the 1993 model year on an updated F-body platform. The fourth-generation Chevrolet Camaro was first seen at the end of 1992 but debuted for the 1993 model year on an updated F-body platform. The F platform, or F-body, was General Motors ' small Rear-wheel drive Automobile platform from 1967 until 2002. It would retain the same characteristics since the first-generation's introduction back in 1967; 2-doors, 2+2 seating, available as a coupé (with optional T-top roof) or convertible (with the latter introduced in 1994), rear-wheel drive, and a choice of V6 and V8 powerplants. A T-top is an automobile roof with removable panels on either side of a rigid bar running from the center of one structural bar between pillars to the center of the next structural A convertible is a type of automobile in which the vehicle's roof can retract and fold away converting it from an enclosed to an open-air vehicle A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other Options included the 3. 4 L (207 cu in) 160 hp (119 kW) V6 (changed to 3. 8 L (232 cu in) 200 hp (149 kW) V6 in mid-1995) and the LT1 V8 engine (350 ci) that had been introduced in the Corvette one year earlier, as well as an optional six-speed manual transmission. General Motors ' Generation II LT small block V8 engine debuted in 1992 on the 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. The 1997 model year introduced a newer interior, while the 1998 model year was refreshed and revised with both exterior and engine changes. The engine was replaced with GM's all-aluminum LS1 (346 ci) which had been introduced with the Corvette C5. The LS series is a new design intended as the only V-8 engine utilized in General Motors ' line of RWD cars and trucks See also Chevrolet Corvette The Chevrolet Corvette C5 is a Sports car which went on sale in 1997 and ended with the 2004 model year
The fourth-gen Camaro would last up through the 2002 model year, marking 35 years of continuous production. Production of the F-Body platform was stopped due to slow sales, a deteriorated sports coupe market, and plant overcapacity. [5][6]
On 9 January 2006, the first official word regarding a fifth-generation Camaro from General Motors came at the 2006 North American International Auto Show, where the 2006 Camaro Concept was released. General Motors started producing the Chevrolet Camaro in 1967 and it continued for the next thirty-five years until 2002 Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. General Motors started producing the Chevrolet Camaro in 1967 and it continued for the next thirty-five years until 2002 The North American International Auto Show (previously called the Detroit Auto Show and often abbreviated NAIAS) is an annual Auto show held in General Motors started producing the Chevrolet Camaro in 1967 and it continued for the next thirty-five years until 2002 [7] The concept is powered by the 400 hp (298 kW) LS2 V8 and equipped with the T-56 six-speed manual transmission. The LS series is a new design intended as the only V-8 engine utilized in General Motors ' line of RWD cars and trucks The T-56 six speed Manual transmission has been used in a wide range of vehicles from General Motors, Dodge, and Ford Motor Company. GM also showed the 2007 Camaro Convertible Concept on 6 January, 2007 at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King The fifth generation Camaro was approved for production on 5 August, 2006. Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. It is expected to go into production at Oshawa Car Assembly[8] in February 2009 to be sold in spring of 2009 as a 2010 model year vehicle. Oshawa Car Assembly is a major car manufacturing facility in the city of Oshawa, Ontario Canada building various Automobiles for General Motors. [9][10] Both V6 and V8 engines will be available along with automatic and manual transmissions. A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other Pricing has not been officially announced yet. However, GM has stated that it will be competitive with the Ford Mustang.
Camaros were one of the prominent vehicles in the Trans-Am Series, having won the title in 1968 and 1969 (driven by Mark Donahue) and were in use in the league until the late 1990's. The Trans-Am Series was created in 1966 by the SCCA as the Trans-American Sedan Championship. Mark Neary Donohue Jr ( March 18, 1937 - August 19, 1975) was an American Racecar driver known for his ability to set The Camaro was the official car of and the car used in the International Race of Champions from 1975 to 1989. Third and Fourth generation Camaros are also currently raced in the SCCA American Sedan series and other SCCA classes. The Sports Car Club of America ( SCCA) is a club and sanctioning body supporting Road racing, rally, and Autocross in the United States It is also one of the most popular cars in NHRA Sportsman Drag Racing.
The Chevrolet Camaro was also twice champion (1971 and 1972, driven by Bob Jane) in the Australian Touring Car Championship (now V8 Supercars). Robert "Bob" Jane (born 1929 is an Australian former Race car driver and prominent businessman V8 Supercars is a Touring car racing category operated under the regulations of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA [11]
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Bumblebee depicted as a 1976 and 5th-gen Camaro. Bumblebee is the name of several Fictional characters from the various Transformers universes.
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The Camaro is referred to in songs such as Camaro Man by Blue Meanies, Bitchin' Camaro by Dead Milkmen, Go Lil' Camaro Go by The Ramones, Camaro by Kings of Leon, The List by Metric, Wishlist by Pearl Jam, Teenage Dirtbag by Wheatus, and Aldemaro en su Camaro by Los Amigos Invisibles. The Dead Milkmen were a satirical punk band formed in 1983 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. The Ramones were an American rock band often regarded as the first Punk rock group Kings of Leon is a rock band made up of three brothers and their first cousin from Tennessee, USA. Metric is a Canadian New Wave / Indie rock band Originally formed in 1998 in New York City, they are currently based in Toronto Pearl Jam is an American rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington in 1990 Wheatus is an American Pop punk group from Northport New York. Los Amigos Invisibles are a band from Venezuela that plays a blend of Disco, Acid jazz and Funk mixed with Latin rhythms Bruce Springsteen, a lifelong fan of Chevrolets, refers to the Camaro in Racing In The Streets.
The Camaro has also made several notable appearances in film. One of the most popular movie Camaros was a black 1967 model driven by actor John Cusack in the 1985 film Better Off Dead. John Paul Cusack (born June 28, 1966) is an American Film actor and Screenwriter. [12]
In addition, the Camaro continues to find its way into modern day fiction. The vehicle mode of the character Bumblebee in the 2007 film, Transformers, is first a 1976 model Camaro[13] and later a fifth-generation concept variant. Bumblebee is the name of several Fictional characters from the various Transformers universes. Transformers is a 2007 Live-action Film adaptation of the ''Transformers'' franchise, directed by Michael Bay and
Top Gear's American fly-drive special featured a 1989 Camaro RS, bought by presenter Jeremy Clarkson for US$800 in Miami. Top Gear is a BAFTA, multi- NTA and International Emmy Award -winning BBC Television series about motor vehicles mainly Jeremy Charles Robert Clarkson (born 11 April 1960 is an English broadcaster The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been During the filming, Clarkson became rather attached to the car, at one point stating that "I'd rather be in this now than an Enzo. The Enzo Ferrari is a 12-cylinder mid-engine Berlinetta named after the company's founder Enzo Ferrari. "[14]
Various models of the Camaro have been featured in game series such as Forza Motorsport, Gran Turismo, L.A Rush, Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition Remix, Need for Speed series, and Sega GT 2002. Forza Motorsport is a racing simulator Video game developed by Turn 10 for the Xbox gaming system Gran Turismo ( GT) is a hugely successful and critically acclaimed series of racing Video games produced for the Sony PlayStation, LA Rush (also known as Rush 4) is the 4th installment in the Rush series of Video games It was released in North America Midnight Club 3 DUB Edition is a Racing game, developed by Rockstar San Diego and published by Rockstar Games, and is Need For Speed ( NFS) is a series of racing Video games developed by Canadian based company EA Black Box Sega GT 2002 is the sequel to Wow Entertainment 's Racing Game Sega GT, released in Japan late in 2002 as a competitor to the PlayStation