Chevrolet pulls the wraps off of the new Camaro

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From Hemmings eWeekly:

MUSCLE CARS
Chevrolet pulls the wraps off the Camaro

The 2010 Camaro will be available in coupe form in 2009 and as a convertible in 2010.
photo courtesy General MotorsGeneral Motors has finally released a full slate of details about the 2010 Camaro, which will be available in coupe form in early 2009 and as a convertible in 2010.
It’s an aggressive-looking package that shouldn’t disappoint fans of the formerly forsaken pony car, unless they had their hearts set on a Z28 being part of the original lineup. The top-dog Camaro will be labeled SS, keeping it in line with the bowtie brand’s other SS offerings and will get a 422hp, 6.2-liter V-8. Next down the performance ladder will be a 400hp, 6.2-liter with a six-speed automatic and active fuel management. LS and LT models will get a 3.6-liter direct-injection V-6 rated at 300hp, presumably the same engine used in the Cadillac CTS and STS.
There will also be an RS appearance package offered on SS and LT Camaros that will include HID headlamps with integrated halo rings, RS specific taillamps, a spoiler and 20-inch wheels. Be sure to check out the Camaro microsite (link above) for complete details.
- By Mike McNessor


New Camaro

[1969l78]

Not a fan--Dodge did a way better job just my .02

[shor]

they really blew it.
they draged it on too long.
the new camaro should have been out a year or two ago...not 2010!

[Salvatore]

DITTO!

[BARNFOUND YENKO]

2010 works for me!, Red droptop SS w/422hp and a 6speed transmission, Can't wait to see it sitting in my shop next to the 69.

[Les Quam]

A whopping 422 HP and about 4000 pounds wow what will I do with all the performance? Oh yeah I know, keep driving my 08 Shelby Supersnake with 725 HP. What is Chevy thinking to spend three years leaking pictures and information about this car and then bring it out through 2010 with 422 HP???

The Ford GT 500 Mustang is delivered stock with 500 HP and having a supercharger can easily and cheaply be modified and weighs about the same as the Camaro. Or you can buy the Mustang and have the Shelby factory convert it to 605 HP in the vert or a 725 HP coupe.

What happened to the 550 HP Camaro Bob Lutz promised? Cut due to budget or gas prices? Dodge did the same thing with the Challenger at 425 HP. So both Dodge and Chevy have already conceded this era's muscle car wars to Ford?

Dammit I want a 550 HP Camaro Lutz promised to park next to my Yenko Camaro.

[mmcporter]

It's just sad all over again - in the '60's, GM slept while Ford created the Ponycar market, while they deluded themselves into thinking the Corvair was "enough". Why in the heck that the Camaro took so long to develop is beyond me....it's sad that this once-proud car company would leave us with Cobalt SS's to hold down the fort while they got their act together with the Camaro.....too little too late...they would have had some good run rate before gas hit $4 if they could have released that Camaro earlier....

[Late BrakeU2]

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It's just sad all over again - in the '60's, GM slept while Ford created the Ponycar market, while they deluded themselves into thinking the Corvair was "enough". Why in the heck that the Camaro took so long to develop is beyond me....it's sad that this once-proud car company would leave us with Cobalt SS's to hold down the fort while they got their act together with the Camaro.....too little too late...they would have had some good run rate before gas hit $4 if they could have released that Camaro earlier....

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Can't argue with any of that,but the fact it has been in the mix for so long saved it from being x'ed with all the other rear drive platforms in the pipe. Hey it's been seven years bring it on one last time I say. It's got nothing for the Z06 anyway who cares if it's a little heavy and looks like a crossfire on roids,it's another Camaro!

I shudder to think what's coming in the next decade design wise, the horsepower wars are over,the ZR1 is the undisputed heavyweight champ, and in ten years people might be scratching around for a clean one of these in a sea of used smart cars. It's 1970 all over again,we have been living some great times the last few years with car performance but with the CAFE standards coming in enjoy it while you are able-we will transition into a euro size car nation within five years IMO

[markinnaples]

Well, I guess you don't ever know what will happen.

Maybe there will be another revolution in energy and we'll all have an opportunity to wrench on a whole other type of engine / vehicle.

[mrrec]

Well, I thought the Challenger had it all over the Camaro, but the Camaro has really grown on me and I think it is sharp. It won't be the hottest car on the street, but that doesn't matter to me.
The Challenger lost me when I saw one in person. WAAAY to slab sided - the photos flattered - it is just not right in person.