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History of the Chevrolet Camaro

  • First Generation

    First Generation
    1st genFirst-generation Camaro debuted in September 1966, for the 1967 model year, up to 1969 on a new rear-wheel drive GM F-body platform and would be available as a 2-door, 2+2 seating, coupé or convertible with a choice of 250 cu in (4.1 L) inline-6 and 302 cu in (4.9 L), 307 cu in (5.0 L), 327 cu in (5.4 L), 350 cu in (5.7 L), or 396 cu in (6.5 L) V8 powerplants.
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    History of the Camaro

  • Second Generation

    Second Generation
    2nd genIntroduced in February 1970, the second-generation Camaro was produced through the 1981 model year, with cosmetic changes made in 1974 and 1978 model years.
  • Z28

    Z28
    Z28The Z28 package (shown to the right) was reintroduced in mid-year 1977, largely in response to enthusiast demand, first-time dominance over the Ford Mustang, as well as the success of its corporate stablemate, the Pontiac Trans Am.
  • Third Generation

    Third Generation
    3rd genThe third-generation Camaro was produced from 1982 to 1992. These were the first Camaros to offer modern fuel injection, Turbo-Hydramatic 700R4 four-speed automatic transmissions, five speed manual transmissions, 16 inch wheels, a standard 4-cylinder engine,[8] and hatchback bodies.
  • IROC-Z

    IROC-Z
    IROC-ZThe IROC-Z (the IROC stands for International Race of Champions) was introduced in 1985 and continued through 1990.
  • Fourth Generation

    Fourth Generation
    4th genThe fourth-generation Camaro debuted in 1993 on an updated F-body platform.
  • Fifth Generation

    Fifth Generation
    5th gen Based on the 2006 Camaro Concept[12] and 2007 Camaro Convertible Concept, production of the fifth-generation Camaro was approved on 10 August 2006. Oshawa Car Assembly produces the new Camaro [13] which went on sale in spring of 2009 as a 2010 model year vehicle.