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Second Generation Third Generation Fourth Generation Fifth Generation 1970-1981 1982-1992 1993-2002 1993 2002 2010-Present
First Generation
2007 - In the blockbuster film Transformers, the new Camaro Concept is used as one of the main characters Bumblebee. The character was also a 74 Camaro in the beginning of the film.
2009 - In Transformers 2 - Revenge of the fallen, Bumblebee is again a Camaro, but is upgraded to a ZL-1 concept. Chevy also uses the movie to promote their Corvette Stingray concept and their Chevy Beat concept. The films no doubt helped Chevys sales, especially the Camaro. Later in 2009, Chevy would release a Transformers Edition Camaro for sale. 2011 - The ZL-1 Camaro stars as Bumblee in the third Transformers film.
Production Years
1967-1970
After the successful unveiling of the Mustang, Chevrolet started developing one of their concepts for production. Code named Panther, production of the Camaro was started. It was unveiled in 1966 as the Camaro, which was French for friend or companion. Since then the Camaro, Mustang, and other muscle cars have been in a fierce rivalry to be the best.
1958 Development starts on the first prototype of a car resembling the Camaro.
1964 - Four months after the release of Fords Mustang, General Moters beings developing a new competitor.
The 1969 Camaro boasts its biggest engines, most horsepower, and rarest models. This has made it the most seeked classic Camaro of car collectors. The rarest ZL-1 model could go 0-60 in just over five seconds. There were just 69 made.
1960
Second Generation Third Generation Fourth Generation Fifth Generation
1970 1980
1981 - Third Gen. Camaro Released
The third generation introduced new advances in technology. Offered for the first time were: -Factory fuel injection -Automatic transmission in all models -5-speed manual transmission -Four-cylinder engines
First Generation
1990
2000
1993 - Fourth Gen. Camaro Released
-Starting price was $17,000, a great value at the time. - The Z-28 Indy 500 pace care replica was made exactly the same original pace car. That meant someone could buy a Z-28 with the same power as an actual pace car.
2010
2006 - Fifth Gen Concept
Responding to Fords new first gen. inspired Mustang redesign, GM introduces the new Camaro concept car with its roots going back to the classic 69 model. The concept car takes Best in Class at the Detroit Auto Show.
September 29,1966
Since 1964 , American muscle cars have been a huge part of American automotive culture. Their lightwight bodies and powerful engines became an instant formula for success. Ford, General Moters, and Chrystler have all raced to make the next great pony car and kicked out some great performance cars.
1980 - Emissions cut down enough to now be certified in all fifty states
1962 - One of the clay model concepts in development. This is before the release of the Mustang or any other of the classic muscle cars.
Camaro offically released for sale to public. It is an instant success and becomes a rival to the Mustang.
The new redesigned Camaro would have the last year of high performance engines because of new legislature on emissions.
This amendment was enacted to reduce the growing amount of pollution. Stricter regulations severly hampered the performance of automobiles
The latest model revealed boasts a 500+ horspower engine. Along with the Z-L1 model (580 HP), the Camaro is pushing both the competition of muscle and design with other muscle cars.
Bullitt - 1968
The film features a Ford Mustang 390 CID Fastback in arguably the best car chase scene to date.
The classic film features a 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. The success of the movie helped make the car a classic as well.
Fifth Gen Camaros are featured in Transformers (left) and Hawaii Five-0 (right.)