Fifth-generation Chevrolet Camaro
Encyclopedia
The fifth-generation Chevrolet Camaro is a pony car
produced by General Motors
and marketed under the Chevrolet
brand. It is the fifth distinct generation of the Camaro
to be produced since its original introduction in 1967. Production of the new Camaro began on March 16, 2009 after several years on hiatus since the previous generation's production ended in 2002 and went on sale to the public in April 2009 for the 2010 model year.
, 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 Korea
n-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.
The concept car features the following: 2-door, 4-passenger, rear-wheel drive coupe, while the body-styling is an homage to the first generation Camaro. The wheelbase
is 110.5 in (281 cm), which is 9 in (23 cm) longer than the previous generation, but an overall length of just 186.2 in (473 cm), 7 in (18 cm) shorter. The Camaro Concept is powered by a 400 hp 6 l (366 cu in) LS2 V8 with Active Fuel Management
and is equipped with the T-56
six-speed manual transmission
. Other features include independent front and rear suspensions (all previous Camaros/Firebirds used a solid rear axle), four-wheel disc brakes with 14 in (36 cm) rotors and four-piston calipers, and 21 in (53 cm) front / 22 in (56 cm) rear wheels covered in huge 275/30R21 front / 305/30R22 rear tires.
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 frames were improved by making the faces white with black chrome numbers and a red anodized needle. The deep-dish three-spoke steering wheel and four-pack gauge cluster carry over from the coupe concept. Chrome seat-belt buckles are designed to look like the iconic belts buckles in late 1960s GM cars. This reworked interior of the Camaro Convertible Concept is now a very close representation of what will be seen in the production version of the Camaro.
announced that GM would build an all-new version of the Chevrolet Camaro based on the award-winning concept that debuted at the Detroit auto show in January 2006. The all-new Camaro was originally scheduled to begin production at the end of 2008 and to go on sale in the first quarter of 2009 for the 2009 model year, but General Motors stated in March 2008 that production would be delayed until February 2009 with the Camaro going on sale in the spring of 2009 for the 2010 model year.
Chevrolet General Manager Ed Peper said the new Camaro "will appeal to both men and women, and unite customers with fond memories of previous Camaros with those who first experienced a Camaro" when the concept was unveiled in January. Bob Lutz's post on the GM FastLane Blog for August 10, 2006 thanked everyone in the blogosphere
who commented and offered feedback on the Camaro.
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.
producing 304 hp at 6,400 rpm and 273 lbf.ft at 5,200 rpm. The SS with manual transmission
is powered by the 6.2 L (6162 cc) GM LS3 V8
producing 426 hp at 5,900 rpm and 420 lbf.ft at 4,600 rpm while the SS with automatic transmission
is powered by a new variant of the LS3 called the GM L99 which produces 400 hp at 5,900 rpm and 410 lbf.ft at 4,300 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.
r: 12.4 in (315 mm)
| f: 14 in (355.6 mm)
r: 14.4 in (365.8 mm)
|-
! Rotor thickness
| f: 1.18 in (30 mm)
r: 0.9 in (22.9 mm)
| f: 1.26 in (32 mm)
r: 1.1 in (27.9 mm)
|-
! colspan="3" | Wheels/Tires
|-
! Wheel size and type
| 18x7.5-inch steel (19x8-inch aluminum optional on LT)
| 20x8-inch aluminum (front), 20x9-inch aluminum (rear)
|-
! Tires
| P245/55R18 all-season (P245/50R19 all-season option on LT)
| P245/45ZR20 Pirelli PZero summer (front), P275/40ZR20 Pirelli PZero summer (rear)
|-
! colspan="3" | Engine
|-
! Type
| GM LLT V6
DI VVT
| GM LS3 V8
GM L99 V8
|-
! Displacement
| 3.6 L (3564 cc)
| 6.2 L (6162 cc)
|-
! Bore and stroke
| 3.7 in (94 mm) x 3.37 in (85.6 mm)
| 4.06 in (103.1 mm) x 3.62 in (91.9 mm)
|-
! Cylinder head material
| colspan="2" | aluminum
|-
! Block material
| colspan="2" | cast aluminum w/ cast-in-place iron bore liners
|-
! Valvetrain
| dual overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing
| valve-in-head: two valves per cylinder; roller lifters; Active Fuel Management (L99)
|-
! Fuel delivery
| direct high-pressure fuel injection
| returnless, multi-port fuel injection
|-
! Compression
| 11.3:1
| 10.7:1(LS3);10.4:1(L99)
|-
! Horsepower
| 304 hp at 6,400 rpm
| 426 hp at 6,000 rpm (LS3)
400 hp at 5,900 rpm (L99)
|-
! Torque
| 273 lbf.ft at 5,200 rpm
| 420 lbf.ft at 4,600 rpm (LS3)
410 lbf.ft at 4,300 rpm (L99)
|-
! Recommended fuel
| regular unleaded
| premium unleaded
|-
! Max engine speed
| 7,000 rpm
| 6,600 rpm (LS3)
6,000 rpm (L99)
|-
! Fuel economy
| 29 mpgU.S. (12.3 km/L) hwy (EPA) (= 8.1 l/100 km)
| 25 mpgU.S. (10.6 km/L) hwy (EPA) (= 9.4 l/100 km)
|-
! colspan="3" | Transmission
|-
! Automatic
| Hydra-Matic 6l50 6-speed automatic w/ TAPshift
| Hydra-Matic 6l80 6-speed automatic w/ TAPshift
|-
! Manual
| Aisin Warner AY6 6-speed manual
| TR6060 6-speed manual
|-
! colspan="3" | Dimensions
|-
! Length
| colspan="2" | 190.4 in (4,836.2 mm)
|-
! Width
| colspan="2" | 75.5 in (1,917.7 mm)
|-
! Height
| colspan="2" | 54.2 in (1,376.7 mm)
|-
! Front track
| colspan="2" | 63.7 in (1,618 mm)
|-
! Rear track
| 64.1 in (1,628.1 mm)
| 63.7 in (1,618 mm)
|-
! Curb weight
| LS auto: 3769 lb (1,709.6 kg)
LS man: 3780 lb (1,714.6 kg)
LT auto: 3750 lb (1,701 kg)
LT man: 3741 lb (1,696.9 kg)
| SS auto: 3913 lb (1,774.9 kg)
SS man: 3860 lb (1,750.9 kg)
|-
! Weight balance
| colspan="2" | 52% front, 48% rear
|-
! Seating capacity
| colspan="2" | 2 front, 2 rear
|-
! Headroom
| colspan="2" | f: 37.4 in (950 mm), r: 35.3 in (896.6 mm)
|-
! Legroom
| colspan="2" | f: 42.4 in (1,077 mm), r: 29.9 in (759.5 mm)
|-
! Shoulder room
| colspan="2" | f: 56.9 in (1,445.3 mm), r: 42.5 in (1,079.5 mm)
|-
! Cargo volume
| colspan="2" | 11.3 cu ft (0.3199803711 m³)
|-
! Fuel tank
| colspan="2" | 19 US gal (71.9 l)
|-
! Engine oil
| 7.6 US qt (7.2 l)
| 8.9 US qt (8.4 l)
|}
Pony car
Pony car is an American class of automobile launched and inspired by the Ford Mustang in 1964. The term describes an affordable, compact, highly styled car with a sporty or performance-oriented image.-Origins of the breed:...
produced by General Motors
General Motors
General Motors Company , commonly known as GM, formerly incorporated as General Motors Corporation, is an American multinational automotive corporation headquartered in Detroit, Michigan and the world's second-largest automaker in 2010...
and marketed under the Chevrolet
Chevrolet
Chevrolet , also known as Chevy , is a brand of vehicle produced by General Motors Company . Founded by Louis Chevrolet and ousted GM founder William C. Durant on November 3, 1911, General Motors acquired Chevrolet in 1918...
brand. It is the fifth distinct generation of the Camaro
Chevrolet Camaro
The Chevrolet Camaro is an automobile manufactured by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand, classified as a pony car and some versions also as a muscle car. It went on sale on September 29, 1966, for the 1967 model year and was designed as a competing model to the Ford Mustang...
to be produced since its original introduction in 1967. Production of the new Camaro began on March 16, 2009 after several years on hiatus since the previous generation's production ended in 2002 and went on sale to the public in April 2009 for the 2010 model year.
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 ShowNorth American International Auto Show
The North American International Auto Show is an annual auto show held in Detroit, Michigan at Cobo Center, usually in January. It is among the largest auto shows in North America.-History:...
, where the 2006 Camaro Concept was released. AutoWeek
AutoWeek
AutoWeek is a fortnightly automotive enthusiast publication based in Detroit, Michigan. One of 32 titles published by Crain Communications Inc, its parent company, AutoWeek is unique as the only consumer title among its sister publications....
editors unanimously awarded the Camaro Concept "Best In Show." The concept is based on the new GM Zeta platform
GM Zeta platform
Zeta was the original name for General Motors' full-size rear-wheel drive automobile platform. The architecture was engineered by Holden of Australia and was most recently referred to as the "Global RWD Architecture". The GM Zeta replaced the Australian V-body and was considered as the replacement...
and was designed by South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
n-born Sangyup Lee. Road & Track
Road & Track
Road & Track is an American automotive enthusiast magazine. It is owned by Hearst Magazines, and is published monthly. The editorial offices are located in Newport Beach, California.-History:...
offered an exclusive first look at the car which had photos as well as a short video on the day the concept was released.
Wheelbase
In both road and rail vehicles, the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels.- Road :In automobiles, the wheelbase is the horizontal distance between the center of the front wheel and the center of the rear wheel...
is 110.5 in (281 cm), which is 9 in (23 cm) longer than the previous generation, but an overall length of just 186.2 in (473 cm), 7 in (18 cm) shorter. The Camaro Concept is powered by a 400 hp 6 l (366 cu in) LS2 V8 with Active Fuel Management
Active Fuel Management
Active Fuel Management is a trademarked name for the automobile variable displacement technology from General Motors. It allows a V6 or V8 engine to "turn off" half of the cylinders under light-load conditions to improve fuel economy...
and is equipped with the T-56
Borg-Warner T-56
The T-56 six speed manual transmission has been used in a wide range of vehicles from General Motors, Dodge, and Ford Motor Company. The transmission was originally designed and built by Borg-Warner for the Dodge Viper later being used by GM in 1992 for the generation II and later engines, but as...
six-speed manual transmission
Manual transmission
A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications...
. Other features include independent front and rear suspensions (all previous Camaros/Firebirds used a solid rear axle), four-wheel disc brakes with 14 in (36 cm) rotors and four-piston calipers, and 21 in (53 cm) front / 22 in (56 cm) rear wheels covered in huge 275/30R21 front / 305/30R22 rear tires.
2007 Camaro Convertible Concept
The 2007 Camaro Convertible Concept was announced January 6, 2007 at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. Early speculation by many automotive publications proved to be true when early embargo was broken on January 4, 2007.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
Houndstooth
Houndstooth, houndstooth check or hound's tooth , also known as dogstooth, dogtooth or dog's tooth, is a duotone textile pattern characterized by broken checks or abstract four-pointed shapes, often in black and white, although other colours are used...
-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 frames were improved by making the faces white with black chrome numbers and a red anodized needle. The deep-dish three-spoke steering wheel and four-pack gauge cluster carry over from the coupe concept. Chrome seat-belt buckles are designed to look like the iconic belts buckles in late 1960s GM cars. This reworked interior of the Camaro Convertible Concept is now a very close representation of what will be seen in the production version of the Camaro.
Production
On August 10, 2006, then-GM Chairman and CEO Rick WagonerRick Wagoner
George Richard "Rick" Wagoner, Jr. is an American businessman and former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of General Motors. Wagoner resigned as Chairman and CEO at General Motors on March 29, 2009, at the request of the White House...
announced that GM would build an all-new version of the Chevrolet Camaro based on the award-winning concept that debuted at the Detroit auto show in January 2006. The all-new Camaro was originally scheduled to begin production at the end of 2008 and to go on sale in the first quarter of 2009 for the 2009 model year, but General Motors stated in March 2008 that production would be delayed until February 2009 with the Camaro going on sale in the spring of 2009 for the 2010 model year.
Chevrolet General Manager Ed Peper said the new Camaro "will appeal to both men and women, and unite customers with fond memories of previous Camaros with those who first experienced a Camaro" when the concept was unveiled in January. Bob Lutz's post on the GM FastLane Blog for August 10, 2006 thanked everyone in the blogosphere
Blogosphere
The blogosphere is made up of all blogs and their interconnections. The term implies that blogs exist together as a connected community or as a social network in which everyday authors can publish their opinions...
who commented and offered feedback on the Camaro.
Following the development of the Zeta architecture
GM Zeta platform
Zeta was the original name for General Motors' full-size rear-wheel drive automobile platform. The architecture was engineered by Holden of Australia and was most recently referred to as the "Global RWD Architecture". The GM Zeta replaced the Australian V-body and was considered as the replacement...
and because of its position as the GM global center of RWD development, GM Holden
Holden
GM Holden Ltd is an automaker that operates in Australia, based in Port Melbourne, Victoria. The company was founded in 1856 as a saddlery manufacturer. In 1908 it moved into the automotive field, before becoming a subsidiary of the U.S.-based General Motors in 1931...
in Australia led the final design, engineering, and development of the Camaro. However, the new Camaro will be produced at the Oshawa Car Assembly
Oshawa Car Assembly
Oshawa Car Assembly is a major manufacturing facility in the city of Oshawa, Ontario, Canada building various automobiles for General Motors Canada. The factory is one of the largest auto plants in the world and has won a number of awards...
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$
United States dollar
The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies....
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 (3564 cc) GM LLT V6V6 engine
A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the crankcase in two banks of three cylinders, usually set at either a right angle or an acute angle to each other, with all six pistons driving a common crankshaft...
producing 304 hp at 6,400 rpm and 273 lbf.ft at 5,200 rpm. The SS with manual transmission
Manual transmission
A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications...
is powered by the 6.2 L (6162 cc) GM LS3 V8
V8 engine
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 but sometimes at a narrower angle, with all eight pistons driving a common crankshaft....
producing 426 hp at 5,900 rpm and 420 lbf.ft at 4,600 rpm while the SS with automatic transmission
Automatic transmission
An automatic transmission is one type of motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually...
is powered by a new variant of the LS3 called the GM L99 which produces 400 hp at 5,900 rpm and 410 lbf.ft at 4,300 rpm. This new L99 V8, not to be confused with the earlier LT-series L99, uses Active Fuel Management
Active Fuel Management
Active Fuel Management is a trademarked name for the automobile variable displacement technology from General Motors. It allows a V6 or V8 engine to "turn off" half of the cylinders under light-load conditions to improve fuel economy...
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
Disc brake
The disc brake or disk brake is a device for slowing or stopping the rotation of a wheel while it is in motion.A brake disc is usually made of cast iron, but may in some cases be made of composites such as reinforced carbon–carbon or ceramic matrix composites. This is connected to the wheel and/or...
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
Launch control (automotive)
Launch control typically refers to an electronic aid which is used to assist the drivers of various motorsports at the start of a race.Launch control also refers to an electronic setting on many modern sporting saloons and coupes which help the driver accelerate from a standing start, to gain the...
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
Thorax
The thorax is a division of an animal's body that lies between the head and the abdomen.-In tetrapods:...
side air bags. An RS appearance package is available on LT and SS trim levels which include HID headlamps
High-intensity discharge lamp
High-intensity discharge lamps are a type of electrical lamp which produces light by means of an electric arc between tungsten electrodes housed inside a translucent or transparent fused quartz or fused alumina arc tube. This tube is filled with both gas and metal salts. The gas facilitates the...
with integrated halo rings, spoiler
Spoiler (automotive)
A spoiler is an automotive aerodynamic device whose intended design function is to 'spoil' unfavorable air movement across a body of a vehicle in motion. Spoilers on the front of a vehicle are often called air dams, because in addition to directing air flow they also reduce the amount of air...
, and RS-specific taillamps and wheels. Rally and hockey stripe packages were made available in several colors as well.
r: 12.4 in (315 mm)
| f: 14 in (355.6 mm)
r: 14.4 in (365.8 mm)
|-
! Rotor thickness
| f: 1.18 in (30 mm)
r: 0.9 in (22.9 mm)
| f: 1.26 in (32 mm)
r: 1.1 in (27.9 mm)
|-
! colspan="3" | Wheels/Tires
|-
! Wheel size and type
| 18x7.5-inch steel (19x8-inch aluminum optional on LT)
| 20x8-inch aluminum (front), 20x9-inch aluminum (rear)
|-
! Tires
| P245/55R18 all-season (P245/50R19 all-season option on LT)
| P245/45ZR20 Pirelli PZero summer (front), P275/40ZR20 Pirelli PZero summer (rear)
|-
! colspan="3" | Engine
|-
! Type
| GM LLT V6
V6 engine
A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the crankcase in two banks of three cylinders, usually set at either a right angle or an acute angle to each other, with all six pistons driving a common crankshaft...
DI VVT
| GM LS3 V8
V8 engine
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 but sometimes at a narrower angle, with all eight pistons driving a common crankshaft....
GM L99 V8
V8 engine
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 but sometimes at a narrower angle, with all eight pistons driving a common crankshaft....
|-
! Displacement
| 3.6 L (3564 cc)
| 6.2 L (6162 cc)
|-
! Bore and stroke
| 3.7 in (94 mm) x 3.37 in (85.6 mm)
| 4.06 in (103.1 mm) x 3.62 in (91.9 mm)
|-
! Cylinder head material
| colspan="2" | aluminum
|-
! Block material
| colspan="2" | cast aluminum w/ cast-in-place iron bore liners
|-
! Valvetrain
| dual overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing
| valve-in-head: two valves per cylinder; roller lifters; Active Fuel Management (L99)
|-
! Fuel delivery
| direct high-pressure fuel injection
| returnless, multi-port fuel injection
|-
! Compression
| 11.3:1
| 10.7:1(LS3);10.4:1(L99)
|-
! Horsepower
| 304 hp at 6,400 rpm
| 426 hp at 6,000 rpm (LS3)
400 hp at 5,900 rpm (L99)
|-
! Torque
| 273 lbf.ft at 5,200 rpm
| 420 lbf.ft at 4,600 rpm (LS3)
410 lbf.ft at 4,300 rpm (L99)
|-
! Recommended fuel
| regular unleaded
| premium unleaded
|-
! Max engine speed
| 7,000 rpm
| 6,600 rpm (LS3)
6,000 rpm (L99)
|-
! Fuel economy
| 29 mpgU.S. (12.3 km/L) hwy (EPA) (= 8.1 l/100 km)
| 25 mpgU.S. (10.6 km/L) hwy (EPA) (= 9.4 l/100 km)
|-
! colspan="3" | Transmission
|-
! Automatic
| Hydra-Matic 6l50 6-speed automatic w/ TAPshift
| Hydra-Matic 6l80 6-speed automatic w/ TAPshift
|-
! Manual
| Aisin Warner AY6 6-speed manual
| TR6060 6-speed manual
|-
! colspan="3" | Dimensions
|-
! Length
| colspan="2" | 190.4 in (4,836.2 mm)
|-
! Width
| colspan="2" | 75.5 in (1,917.7 mm)
|-
! Height
| colspan="2" | 54.2 in (1,376.7 mm)
|-
! Front track
| colspan="2" | 63.7 in (1,618 mm)
|-
! Rear track
| 64.1 in (1,628.1 mm)
| 63.7 in (1,618 mm)
|-
! Curb weight
| LS auto: 3769 lb (1,709.6 kg)
LS man: 3780 lb (1,714.6 kg)
LT auto: 3750 lb (1,701 kg)
LT man: 3741 lb (1,696.9 kg)
| SS auto: 3913 lb (1,774.9 kg)
SS man: 3860 lb (1,750.9 kg)
|-
! Weight balance
| colspan="2" | 52% front, 48% rear
|-
! Seating capacity
| colspan="2" | 2 front, 2 rear
|-
! Headroom
| colspan="2" | f: 37.4 in (950 mm), r: 35.3 in (896.6 mm)
|-
! Legroom
| colspan="2" | f: 42.4 in (1,077 mm), r: 29.9 in (759.5 mm)
|-
! Shoulder room
| colspan="2" | f: 56.9 in (1,445.3 mm), r: 42.5 in (1,079.5 mm)
|-
! Cargo volume
| colspan="2" | 11.3 cu ft (0.3199803711 m³)
|-
! Fuel tank
| colspan="2" | 19 US gal (71.9 l)
|-
! Engine oil
| 7.6 US qt (7.2 l)
| 8.9 US qt (8.4 l)
|}
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-ConComic-Con
Comic-Con, Comic Con or ComiCon may refer to any of the following Comic book conventions, none of them affiliated to any other:*San Diego Comic-Con International, annual fan convention in San Diego held since 1970, also known as Comic-Con or San Diego Comic-Con*Dallas Comic Con, annual fan...
. The 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 with an estimate of 1,500 units to produce straight from Order Workbenches. 1,916 units were finally produced at the end of 2010.
Synergy Special Edition
On January 14, 2010, GM announced the production version of the Synergy Concept Camaro originally shown at the 2009 SEMASEMA
Specialty Equipment Market Association of the automobile aftermarket was formed in 1963 by Roy Richter, Ed Iskenderian, Willie Garner, Bob Hedman, John Bartlett, Phil Weiand, Jr., Al Segal, Dean Moon, and Vic Edelbrock, Jr...
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 (533.4 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 (482.6 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 package 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.
2010 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Special 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 500Indianapolis 500
The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, also known as the Indianapolis 500, the 500 Miles at Indianapolis, the Indy 500 or The 500, is an American automobile race, held annually, typically on the last weekend in May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana...
. The Indianapolis 500 Pace Car replica is based on the 2010 Camaro 2SS Automatic 400 hp 6.2 L 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.
2011
For the 2011 model year, the Camaro V6 engine was certified at 312 hp and 278 lbft, an increase of 8 hp and 5 lbft from 2010. No engineering changes were made for the increase as GM claimed the 304 hp in the 2010 Camaro was a conservative rating.The Synergy Green color from the 2010 Special Edition would be available on all 2011 model trim levels. A head-up display
Head-Up Display
A head-up display or heads-up display is any transparent display that presents data without requiring users to look away from their usual viewpoints...
(HUD) with most of the instrument panel's information would 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, OntarioOshawa, Ontario
Oshawa is a city in Ontario, Canada, on the Lake Ontario shoreline. It lies in Southern Ontario approximately 60 kilometres east of downtown Toronto. It is commonly viewed as the eastern anchor of both the Greater Toronto Area and the Golden Horseshoe. It is now commonly referred to as the most...
, where the coupe is currently assembled. It arrived in dealerships in February, and is available in both base and SS versions like the coupe.
Neiman Marcus Edition
On October 19, 2010 at 12pm EDT, orders of the Neiman Marcus Edition Camaro Convertible were opened through Neiman MarcusNeiman Marcus
Neiman Marcus, formerly Neiman-Marcus, is a luxury specialty retail department store operated by the Neiman Marcus Group in the United States. The company is headquartered in the One Marcus Square building in Downtown Dallas, Texas, and competes with other department stores such as Saks Fifth...
and sold out within 3 minutes becoming one of quickest selling special edition vehicles that General Motors has put out in the market. A total of 100 units were produced and sold at a MSRP of $75,000 which owners received delivery of in early 2011. The NM Camaro was built under both the 1SS and 2SS models providing with the 6.2L V8 engine in both options of either manual or automatic transmissions with the equal fuel efficiency and horsepower of the 2011 Camaros. Accessories that separated this edition from the rest were noticeably that of the exclusive tri-coat exterior paint called "Deep Bourdeaux" with ghosted rally stripes spanning across the hood to the rear deck along with a separate "Silver" painted windshield surround. A two-toned interior leather trim also separated the special edition from the rest with basic black leather with "Amber" interior accents on the front and rear seats as well as on the armrests all with accented "Brilliant Red" stitching on the aforementioned including the center console, steering wheel, and shift knob. A black interior trim kit placed upon the doors panels and dash which replaced the standard "Midnight Silver" that came in standard 2LT and 2SS models. 21" five spoke wheels that were not yet released to the general public for separate purchasing until late 2011 were placed wrapped with Pirelli P-Zero tires that also contained a Brilliant Red strip flowing along the outer edge of the wheel to follow that stitching in the interior. This edition of the Camaro was the only batch of untis that were to follow trimming keys of that from the 2007 Camaro Convertible Concept with the Silver painted Window surround, interior leather trim placements, and wide spoke wheels. No Camaro Convertible produced from the factory ever provided a different color windshield surround other than the produced body color.
2011 Synergy Series
From concept to reality, the 2011 Synergy Series Camaro first made its debut at the 2009 SEMA event as a concept under the tag of Camaro Chroma. This concept was to display a combination of various parts from the Chevrolet Camaro's accessories catalog of both current and conceptual pieces to provide a different appearance from the other Camaro models. In 2010, the car would pop its face again howver under a different exterior paint scheme of "Cyber Gray Metallic" and new nameplate of Synergy Series. It was made known that the Synergy car being shown at the 2010 SEMA event was not just going to be a concpet but that it would be made available to the general public to purchase for the 2011 year model run. On May 5, 2011 orders were open to those who desired to purchase the appearance package on top of the price of either a 2LT or 2SS in either a coupe or convertible plus purchase of the RS package was required. Only the exterior colors of Victory Red, Summit White or Black could be made with purchase. Upon ordering the Synergy Series Camaro people had the option to choose between two different packages:Level One (RPO: AJA): Red interior stitching on gray leather-appointed interior seats, center console, steering wheel, shifter boot and knob, and armrests on the doors. Switchblade Silver interior trim kit on dash and door panels with accented red light piping in door trim, footwells, and cup holders. Body colored ground effects, Heritage grille, Blade spoiler, and antenna. Red engine cover and red colored Brembo brake calipers. Premium floor mats with red edging and Silver stripe Yenko enspired decals on hood, mailslot, rear deck, and side gills. The MSRP for this option package level was
US$4,995 additional with purchase of either 2LT or 2SS model both with order of a RS package.
Level Two (RPO: AJB): All Content from Level One package with the addition of dealer-installed 21” wide five spoke wheels with "Blade Silver" inserts and "Red Flange" stripe along the edge of wheels. The MSRP for this option package level was US$9,995 additional with purchase of either 2LT or 2SS model both with order of a RS package.
Only 500 units of this package incorporated into the Camaros were to be produced for the 2011 model year run, however only 400 were actually ordered. The name Synergy was decided by Chevrolet to be not only known for the green color of the first run of special edition Camaros in 2010 but to be a yearly special edition Camaro offered by Chevrolet for their determination to release at least two special edition Camaros every year. So the waord "Series" was added to reflect the editions as a annual special edition.
XM Accessory Appearance Package
The XM Accessory Appearance Package (RPO: ABN) was introduced at the 2010 SEMA event providing an option that would differintiate the 1LT model from the rest as special editions were being offered towards the SS models. Ordering of the appearance package began on February 17, 2011 until the end of the 2011 model and were only limited to the following exterior colors of Black, Cyber Gray Metallic, and Imperial Blue Metallic. Integrated with the purchase of the XM Accessory Appearance Package were front body colored Heritage Grille, 21-inch wide 5-spoke polished aluminum wheels, Silver strip running along the side of the Camaro following the contours of the shoulders to the front with pinstriping, premium capeted floor mats, rear spoiler without the need to purchase an RS (RPO: WRS) package and a 12 month free trial subscription to XM Satellite RadioXM Satellite Radio
XM Satellite Radio is one of two satellite radio services in the United States and Canada, operated by Sirius XM Radio. It provides pay-for-service radio, analogous to cable television. Its service includes 73 different music channels, 39 news, sports, talk and entertainment channels, 21 regional...
.
2012
For the 2012 model year, the Camaro LS's V6 engine receives new upgrades, including lighter components, new cylinder head design, improved intake port design and larger intake vales, and new fuel pump and fuel injectors. This results in an engine over 20 pounds (9.1 kg) lighter than the 2011 one, producing 323 hp at 6,800 rpm, 11 hp more than 2011, and 278 lbft torque.Other changes include a new FE4 suspension package for the SS, a revised instrument panel and steering wheel, and an available rear-view camera.
ZL1
Chevrolet introduced a new Camaro model, the ZL1, at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show. The ZL1 features a supercharged and inter cooled 6.2 L V-8 engine that will produce an estimated 580 hp and 556 lb.ft of torque.A six-speed Tremec T6060 manual with a dual plate clutch, MagneRide
MagneRide
MagneRide is an automotive suspension system owned by Beijing World Industries Group that utilizes magnetically controlled dampers, or shock absorbers, for a highly adaptive ride. As opposed to traditional suspension systems, MagneRide has no mechanical valves or small moving parts that can wear out...
active suspension (formerly used in the Corvette lineup), 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.
45th Anniversary Edition
Chevrolet will also offer a special edition 45th anniversary Camaro for 2012. It debuted at the Camaro5 Fest II in Arizona on April 15, 2011. The package includes unique badges, dark silver wheels and lamp bezels, Jet Black interior with white panel inserts, and red, white, and blue stitching.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-JacksonBarrett-Jackson
Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction provides products and services to classic and collector car owners, collectors and automotive enthusiasts...
Collector Car Auction. The winning bidder paid with all proceeds going to the American Heart Association
American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a non-profit organization in the United States that fosters appropriate cardiac care in an effort to reduce disability and deaths caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke. It is headquartered in Dallas, Texas...
.
By late June 2009, Chevrolet dealers were reporting that Camaro sales were exceeding availability, with prices running about above the MSRP
Suggested retail price
The manufacturer's suggested retail price , list price or recommended retail price of a product is the price which the manufacturer recommends that the retailer sell the product. The intention was to help to standardise prices among locations...
. It was suggested that this may be influenced by the prominent presence of the vehicle in the Transformers movie sequel
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is a 2009 American science fiction-action film directed by Michael Bay and produced by Steven Spielberg. It is the sequel to the 2007 film Transformers and the second installment in the live-action Transformers series...
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 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 61,648 |
| 2010 | 81,299 |
Awards and recognition
- Official vehicle of the 2008, 2010,and 2011 SEMASEMASpecialty Equipment Market Association of the automobile aftermarket was formed in 1963 by Roy Richter, Ed Iskenderian, Willie Garner, Bob Hedman, John Bartlett, Phil Weiand, Jr., Al Segal, Dean Moon, and Vic Edelbrock, Jr...
show. - Vehicles that will redefine the auto industry in the next year, Detroit Free PressDetroit Free PressThe Detroit Free Press is the largest daily newspaper in Detroit, Michigan, USA. The Sunday edition is entitled the Sunday Free Press. It is sometimes informally referred to as the "Freep"...
- Official Pace Car of the 2009 Daytona 5002009 Daytona 500The 2009 Daytona 500, the fifty-first running of Daytona 500, was the first points-paying race to open the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup season. The race was won by Matt Kenseth making a car numbered 17 winning the Daytona 500 for the first time in 20 years since Darrell Waltrip's win back in 1989 and the...
- Official Pace Car of the Texas Motor Speedway April 2010 O'Reilly 300
- Official Pace Car of the 2011 Daytona 5002011 Daytona 500The 2011 Daytona 500, the 53rd running of the event, was held on February 20, 2011 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida over 200 laps on the 2.5 mile asphalt tri-oval. First race of the 2011 Sprint Cup Series season, it was won by the Wood Brothers...
- Official Pace Car of the 2009 Indianapolis 5002009 Indianapolis 500The 93rd Indianapolis 500 was held on Sunday May 24, 2009, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana. It was the 14th Indy 500 sanctioned by the Indy Racing League, and the premier event of the 2009 IndyCar Series season....
- Official Pace Car of the 2010 Indianapolis 5002010 Indianapolis 500The 94th Indianapolis 500 was held on Sunday, May 30, 2010, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It was the 15th Indy 500 sanctioned by the Indy Racing League, and was the premier event of the 2010 IZOD IndyCar Series season. The race was won by Dario Franchitti, ahead of Dan Wheldon and Marco...
- Official Pace Car of the 2011 Indianapolis 5002011 Indianapolis 500The 95th Indianapolis 500 was held on May 29, 2011 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It was the premier event of the 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series season. The track opened for practice on May 14, and time trials were held on May 21–22. The race was won by Dan Wheldon and was the final win of his...
- Official Pace Car of the 2011 Samsung Mobile 500
- Official Pace Car of the 2009 Dickies 500
- Official Pace Car of the 2009 Coke Zero 400Coke Zero 400The Coke Zero 400 powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona is a 160 lap, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stock car race held annually, beginning in 1959, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida; the second major stock car event held at Daytona on the Sprint Cup circuit...
- Official Pace Car of the 2010 Coke Zero 400Coke Zero 400The Coke Zero 400 powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona is a 160 lap, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stock car race held annually, beginning in 1959, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida; the second major stock car event held at Daytona on the Sprint Cup circuit...
- 2010 All Star, Automobile MagazineAutomobile MagazineAutomobile magazine is an automobile magazine in the United States and is owned by Source Interlink. It was founded by a group of former employees of Car and Driver magazine, led by that publications’s former editor, David E. Davis, and originally published by News Corporation...
- 2010 Best Resale Value: Sports Car, KiplingerKiplingerKiplinger is a Washington, D.C.-based publisher of business forecasts and personal finance advice, available in print, online, audio, video and software products ....
- 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 YearWorld Car of the YearThe World Car of the Year is an automobile award selected by a jury of 48 international automotive journalists from 22 countries. Cars considered must be sold in at least five countries on at least two continents prior to January 1 of the year of the award...
Awards - 2010 Interior of the Year (sports car), Ward'sWard'sWard's is an organization that has covered the automotive industry for over 80 years. They are responsible for several publications including, Ward's AutoWorld, and Ward's Dealer Business.Ward's also publish the annual list of Ward's 10 Best Engines....
- Best Buy, Consumers DigestConsumers DigestFounded in 1960 and published by Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, Consumers Digest is an American magazine. The magazine is a horizontal-based consumer products review periodical. Commentary and editorial features are published as well. This includes items of consumer interest, new products,...
- 2010 Drivers' Choice, Motor TrendMotor TrendMotor Trend is an American automobile magazine. It first appeared in September 1949, issued by Petersen Publishing Company in Los Angeles, and bearing the tag line "The Magazine for a Motoring World". Petersen Publishing was sold to British publisher EMAP in 1998, who sold the former Petersen...
- Internet Car and Truck of the Year
- 2010 Launch Breakthrough Award, Edmunds
2008
SEMA
Specialty Equipment Market Association of the automobile aftermarket was formed in 1963 by Roy Richter, Ed Iskenderian, Willie Garner, Bob Hedman, John Bartlett, Phil Weiand, Jr., Al Segal, Dean Moon, and Vic Edelbrock, Jr...
show.
Camaro LS7
Inspired by the COPO Camaros of the late 1960s, the Camaro LS7 Concept was built from the 2010 Camaro SS with LS3 engine that gets replaced with a GM Performance Parts LS7 crate engine producing around 550 bhp. With the inclusion of a high performance exhaust, headers, air intake system and replacement camshaft all developed by GM Performance Parts reflects the heritage that the COPO's of past brought to the tracks. Other modifications include a Tremec six-speed manual transmission, Brembo brakes, Hurst short-throw shifter, 20-inch custom wheels, and a lowered ride height. The exterior of the car is presented in a Victory Red color with accents of matte black on the "LS7" badges, front grille slot, rear headlight panel, and hood with the LS7 logo on top of the hood cowl in Victory Red. The interior accentuates the exterior by matching the color scheme with the Victory Red interior panel trim that flows on the doors and dash panel as well as on the gauges of the odometers and four gauge cluster pack. Gloss black replaces every trim that came in silver in the final production Camaros such as on the steering wheel, Hurst shifter knob, vent trimings, and center console clusters.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 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 DonohueMark Donohue
Mark Neary Donohue, Jr. , nicknamed "Captain Nice", was an American racecar driver known for his ability to set up his own race car as well as driving it to victories. Donohue is probably best known as the driver of the 1500+ bhp “Can-Am Killer” Porsche 917-30 and as the winner of the 1972...
'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 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
KONI Challenge Series
The Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge is a racing series run by the Grand American Road Racing Association. Originating from the Canadian Motorola Cup, the series was taken over by Grand-Am in 2001 to become the Grand-Am Cup following the demise of rival IMSA's Firehawk series of similar rules...
.
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 mm) wheels with a darker finish. The interior has been blacked out. It is powered by the 304 bhp 3.6 l (219.5 cu in) V6.Jay Leno Camaro
GM built Jay LenoJay Leno
James Douglas Muir "Jay" Leno is an American stand-up comedian and television host.From 1992 to 2009, Leno was the host of NBC's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Beginning in September 2009, Leno started a primetime talk show, titled The Jay Leno Show, which aired weeknights at 10:00 p.m. ,...
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 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-Cool 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 which was released in the 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 (533.4 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 numbers.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 (533.4 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 (533.4 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.
Camaro SSX
The Camaro SSX concept car was created to be a factory built racecar. The car was built by GMGeneral Motors
General Motors Company , commonly known as GM, formerly incorporated as General Motors Corporation, is an American multinational automotive corporation headquartered in Detroit, Michigan and the world's second-largest automaker in 2010...
and Pratt & Miller Engineering
Pratt & Miller
Pratt & Miller Engineering and Fabrication is a company formed by Gary Pratt and Jim Miller in 1989.Based out of New Hudson, Michigan, they have been one of General Motors official racing teams since 1999 when they were key in the development of the Chevrolet Corvette C5-R...
with help from car builder Riley Technologies
Riley Technologies
Riley Technologies LLC is an auto racing constructor and team which specializes in the design and manufacture of complete race cars, as well as prototype development for racing and manufacturing applications.-Grand Am:...
. 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
SEMA
Specialty Equipment Market Association of the automobile aftermarket was formed in 1963 by Roy Richter, Ed Iskenderian, Willie Garner, Bob Hedman, John Bartlett, Phil Weiand, Jr., Al Segal, Dean Moon, and Vic Edelbrock, Jr...
: 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 RacewayVirginia International Raceway
The Virginia International Raceway is a road course located in the community of Alton, Virginia near Danville, Virginia. It is found less than a half-mile from the North Carolina/Virginia border just outside Milton, North Carolina on the banks of the Dan River...
. It was driven by Jeff Bucknum
Jeff Bucknum
Jeff Bucknum is an American race car driver. Jeff is the son of Formula One and Championship Car racer Ronnie Bucknum....
and David Donohue
David Donohue
David Donohue is an American race car driver currently active in the Grand-Am's Rolex Sports Car Series Daytona Prototype class for Brumos Porsche....
, sons of Ronnie Bucknum
Ronnie Bucknum
Ronnie Bucknum was an American racecar driver, born in Alhambra, California.Bucknum participated in 11 Formula One World Championship grands prix, debuting on August 2, 1964. He scored a total of 2 championship points...
and Mark Donohue
Mark Donohue
Mark Neary Donohue, Jr. , nicknamed "Captain Nice", was an American racecar driver known for his ability to set up his own race car as well as driving it to victories. Donohue is probably best known as the driver of the 1500+ bhp “Can-Am Killer” Porsche 917-30 and as the winner of the 1972...
. 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
2009 Rolex Sports Car Series season
The 2009 Rolex Sports Car Series season is the tenth season of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16. It is a 12-race schedule beginning at the Rolex 24 at Daytona and ending at Homestead-Miami Speedway...
that Pratt & Miller
Pratt & Miller
Pratt & Miller Engineering and Fabrication is a company formed by Gary Pratt and Jim Miller in 1989.Based out of New Hudson, Michigan, they have been one of General Motors official racing teams since 1999 when they were key in the development of the Chevrolet Corvette C5-R...
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
2010 Rolex Sports Car Series season
The 2010 Rolex Sports Car Series season was the 11th season of the Grand Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16. It began on January 30 with the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona...
. The drivers will be Andrew Davis, Robin Liddell, and Jan Magnussen
Jan Magnussen
Jan Magnussen is a racing driver from Denmark and a GM factory driver. He has competed in several of the most prestigious events in motor sport including CART, NASCAR, the FIA Formula One World Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.- Lower series racing :Magnussen dominated the 1994 British...
for the #57 machine and Mike Borkowski
Mike Borkowski
Mike Borkowski is an American race car driver. In 1997 he won the Trans-Am Rookie of the year award with two race victories. He qualified for one Indy Racing League event in 1999 at Lowe's Motor Speedway but the event was stopped after debris from a crash killed 3 spectators...
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
In the 2007 live-action Transformers movie, the character Bumblebee is portrayed as a yellow 1976 Camaro that, midway through the film, becomes a fifth-generation Camaro. The movie prop cars were built by Saleen using molds of the actual concept car provided by General MotorsGeneral Motors
General Motors Company , commonly known as GM, formerly incorporated as General Motors Corporation, is an American multinational automotive corporation headquartered in Detroit, Michigan and the world's second-largest automaker in 2010...
. The movie prop cars are heavily modified Pontiac GTO
Pontiac GTO
The Pontiac GTO is an automobile built by Pontiac Division of General Motors in the United States from 1964 to 1974, and by GM subsidiary Holden in Australia from 2004 to 2006. It is considered an innovative, and now classic muscle car of the 1960s and 1970s...
s with the Camaro Concept's exterior and interior. A modified fifth-generation Camaro reprises the role of Bumblebee in the sequel, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is a 2009 American science fiction-action film directed by Michael Bay and produced by Steven Spielberg. It is the sequel to the 2007 film Transformers and the second installment in the live-action Transformers series...
and was modified again in Transformers: Dark of the Moon.
A 2010 Camaro was shown while the main character was driving in the NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
series My Own Worst Enemy
My Own Worst Enemy (TV series)
My Own Worst Enemy is an American television drama that aired on NBC in 2008. It premiered on October 13 and ended on December 15 after 9 episodes. The series was produced by Universal Media Studios. Jason Smilovic was the executive producer; David Semel was the director and executive producer...
, 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 (A6, L99) was driven around the Top Gear test track
Top Gear Test Track
The Top Gear test track is used by the BBC automotive television programme Top Gear. It is located at Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey, United Kingdom. The track was designed by Lotus Cars...
in 1:27.9.
After the 2010 version incarnation of Hawaii Five-0 was picked up by CBS for broadcast, starting with the second episode (September 27, 2010), a Chevrolet product placement
Product placement
Product placement, or embedded marketing, is a form of advertisement, where branded goods or services are placed in a context usually devoid of ads, such as movies, music videos, the story line of television shows, or news programs. The product placement is often not disclosed at the time that the...
deal includes a Camaro RS used by Danny Williams.
External links
- Chevrolet Camaro – official Chevrolet site
- 2009 production announcement – official GM press release
- 2010 pricing announcement – official GM press release
- Chevrolet Camaro convertible concept road test (Motor TrendMotor TrendMotor Trend is an American automobile magazine. It first appeared in September 1949, issued by Petersen Publishing Company in Los Angeles, and bearing the tag line "The Magazine for a Motoring World". Petersen Publishing was sold to British publisher EMAP in 1998, who sold the former Petersen...
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