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2010 Camaro Standard And Optional Features List Leaks Onto Web

Andrew Stoy — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:30:00 EDT

All you Camaro fanboys waiting to plan the option boxes you'll be checking when the car shows up in showrooms this spring, rejoice. Someone on the forums has leaked a list of standard and optional features available on all Camaro trim lines. From the looks of things, a "base" Camaro is a bit of a misnomer, as even the LS will get XM, Stabilitrak, 6-speaker audio and enough airbags to float the Titanic. Of course, the magic code is "1SS" which nets you the 6.2-liter V8 and, you know, a bunch of other unimportant stuff. Full breakdown after the jump.

LS
Standard Equipment
- 3.6L SIDI V6 engine
- Dual exhaust
- 18-inch steel wheels
- Onstar Safe & Sound
- XM radio
- Stabilitrak
- 6 air bags: front, side and curtain
- 6-speaker base audio system

Optional Equipment
- Floor mats

1LT
Standard Equipment
(includes or replaces LS equipment)
- 18-inch aluminum Wheels
- Fog lights
- Driver Information Center
- Power Driver Seat

Optional Equipment
- Floor mats
- 19-inch aluminum wheels
- Power Sunroof
- Boston Acoustics 245watt 9-speaker premium audio
- Convenience & Connections Package
- RS Package

2LT
Standard Equipment
(includes or replaces 1LT equipment)
- 19 inch aluminum wheels
- Leather heated seats
- Ambient lighting
- Boston acoustics 245watt 9-speaker premium audio
- Auxiliary gauges (center console)
- Auto dimming interior and exterior mirrors
- Bluetooth and USB connections
- Remote start (Automatic transmission only)
- Leather steering wheel with controls
- Rear parking assist (late availability)
- Head-up display (late availability)

Optional Equipment
- Floor mats
- 19-inch polished aluminum wheels
- Inferno Orange Accent interior
- Power sunroof
- Dual vinyl Rally Stripes in White or Cyber Gray
- RS Package

1SS
Standard Equipment
- 6.2L V8 engine
- 20 inch Aluminum wheels
- Brembo brakes including 4-piston calipers on all 4 wheels
- Engine oil cooler
- Transmission oil cooler
- Limited slip differential
- SS Gauge cluster
- SS spoiler
- SS grille badge
- Leather steering wheel and shift knob
- Power driver’s seat

Optional Equipment
- Floor mats
- 20-inch polished aluminum wheels
- Power sunroof
- Boston acoustics 245watt 9-speaker premium audio
- Convenience & Connections Package
- RS Package

2SS
Standard Equipment
(includes or replaces 1SS equipment)
- Leather heated seats
- Ambient lighting
- Boston acoustics 245watt 9-speaker premium audio
- Auxiliary gauges (center console)
- Auto dimming interior and exterior mirrors
- Bluetooth and USB connections
- Remote start (Automatic transmission only)
- Leather steering wheel with controls
- Rear parking assist (late availability)
- Head-up display (late availability)

Optional Equipment
- Floor mats
- 19-inch polished aluminum wheels
- Inferno Orange Accent interior
- Power sunroof
- Dual vinyl Rally Stripes in White or Cyber Gray
- RS Package

All trim levels include all the features of the level below them.

RS Package Available to be added to Either SS or LT trim levels
- HID Lamps
- Spoiler on LT Model
- 20 inch 5 spoke wheel
=Midnight silver paint finish
=Optional polished finish
- RS unique tail lamps (darkened lenses)
- Body Colored roof Ditch molding
- Special RS Badging

[Camaro5; thanks Lars]

Bumblebee's Tarted-Up Camaro Body Spotted Clearly On Transformers 2 Set

Ray Wert — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:20:00 EDT

We're already the first to have shown you Bumblebee's newly tarted-up aftermarket look (and again showing off that very newish nose and with Shia ), and now we're getting some better shots of his muscularly-modded bod sitting on the Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen set at ~~White Sands~~ Holloman AFB. We already know the look isn't any production trim level Chevy will be offering on the new Chevy Camaro, and thank goodness because it's certainly "special" looking. And — umm — that's really all there is to say about that. If you're interested, Transformers Live has some more galleries of some of the other vehicles (Optimus Prime, Ratchet and Ironhide) over there.

New Chevy Camaro SS Revealed, Officially And Underwhelmingly, At 2008 IndyBash

Ray Wert — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 14:30:00 EDT

While we're excited for the 2010 Chevy Camaro SS, the reveal yesterday was rather undramatic, taking place at an event held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway called the 2008 IndyBash. Yeah, and as expected, it was filled with all sorts of surprises — like — um, OK, so there weren't any surprises. What should we expect from the reveal of the "SS" version of what may quite possibly be the most over-exposed and vehicle in the history of the automobile? Not much, wethinks. So, on that level, the reveal met expectations. But, if you're interested in seeing the car up close — again — for the umpteenth time — check out the gallery below. Many thanks to the folks at the Camaro5 forum for snapping all of them for your viewing pleasure.

[Photo Credit: Camaro5]

Torque Meter Toast For Production Chevy Camaro Gauge Cluster

Ray Wert — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:30:00 EDT

One of the more intriguing features of the concept version of the new Chevy Camaro's interior was the "torque meter" on the four-gauge instrument cluster. Unfortunately, according to Popular Mechanics and now confirmed in a photo taken by Xeper, a forum fan-boy over at GMInsideNews, it's a feature that won't be making it from concept to 2010 Chevy Camaro production accessory.

Popular Mechanics' Ben Stewart made the claim first in his review of the pre-production Camaro concept last month:

"The optional console mount gauges on Camaros we've seen before have included a "torque meter." This, we thought, was an odd choice for this valuable real estate. Well, apparently the engineers thought so too. Both prototypes had transmission temperature gauges in place of the torque meter. [Engineering Program Manager Anthony] McCormack says the torque meter is history."

We can see from the shot up top the four gauges in the cluster are now oil pressure, oil temperature, transmission temperature and what appears to be a voltometer. All along we'd assumed the torque meter was basically just a measurement of RPM and acceleration — just like many OBDII-plug-in tools — but by actually including it as a gauge was to us, a very cool idea. Unfortunately, it appears that cool idea won't be making it all the way to production. [Popular Mechanics, GMInsideNews]

2010 Chevy Camaro, Not At All Tuned By Hamann

Ray Wert — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:20:00 EDT

This photoshopped 2010 Chevy Camaro might be digitally wearing plates from the German tuning shop Hamann Motorsport, it's most assuredly not the real thing. Hamann spends a lot of time customizing the latest and greatest from the likes of BMW, Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini into highly-wound cars with names like "Hamann Flash," "Hamann Cyclone" and "Hamann Conquistador," but they're not so much known for tuning cars from Chevy. We think that's all going to change once they see this piece of work. OK, probably not, as this is actually just a poorly done p-shop from a deviant artist with the handle of Morfiuss. When not busy trying to prove Keanu Reeves is "The One," the Croatian p-shops cars — like this Camaro — that will never exist. Especially because everyone knows Hamann's really busy working on a Chevy Aveo for SEMA with a cat-back quad-piped exhaust. We hear they'll be calling it the "Hamann Budget." Click here for a high-res shot. (Hat tip to Tobias!) [deviantart via musclecars.at]

2010 Chevy Camaro SS, Officially Unveiled...Sort Of

Ray Wert — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:45:25 EDT

That's right folks —never mind the ad supplement, or the leaked pictures — now the first official press photo — or press rendering, we guess — of the new Chevrolet Camaro SS was just revealed on GM's Media site. We can't seem to find any other press release or official documentation accompanying it. But whatevs, we're just pleased as punch Chevy finally showed us what the new up-powered Camaro with the 6.2-liter V8 engine. Well, now that the strip tease is finally over, we guess we can all now sleep easy. Click here for the high-resolution picture.

2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS Revealed In Conde Naste Ad Supplement With Black-Eyed Peas Singer

Ben Wojdyla — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:40:00 EDT

The first official image of the production-intent 2010 Chevy Camaro SS debuted in a Conde Nast magazine ad supplement called "Fashion Rocks" aside some singer we seem to remember used to be in the Black-Eyed Peas. This makes way more sense than dropping it into say, a buff book or, you know debuting it online like every other car these days. But, although the SS looks similar to the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro we saw revealed live in Detroit recently, there are some tell-tale differences.

The mail-slot air intake on the top of the front fascia is real — which is to say there's an opening. Then of course there's the "SS" badge in the grille. Also, the front brake rotors are the 14-inch size with some big Brembo calipers. OK, so pretty much Fergie's Chevrolet Camaro SS looks exactly like the concept Camaro save the realistic sideview mirrors so, you know... surprise! [Edmunds Inside Line]

2010 Chevy Camaro Sales Reference Guide Proves GM Hasn't Fired Marketing Department

Ben Wojdyla — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:40:00 EDT

Here we are, months and months away from the sales-floor launch of the 2010 Chevy Camaro, and already those persuasive salesfolks are prepping, poring over this conveniently leaked sales guide, readying their pitch to get you into GM's new hotness. We took a look at the nine-page talking points memo and found it unsurprisingly chock full of marketing-speak. Things like "world-class cupholders" and a "Reverse mohawk roof" prove to us that GM really put a lot of effort into the sales strategy here — just look how hard they're trying.

[5ThGen.org]

2010 Chevy Camaro: From Concept To Reality

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:15:00 EDT

The most striking feature of the unveil of the new Camaro was how strikingly similar the 2010 Chevy Camaro is to the Camaro Concept. We enlisted the help of GM designer Jeff Perkins, who worked extensively on the new muscle car, to help us with the magnifying glass and determine what those changes were. Hit the jump as Jeff guides us through sort of virtual walk-around, pointing out each of the individual tweaks and changes the designers made to bring the concept to production.

The New Camaro's Front

"Our philosophy from day one was [to capture] the essence and philosophy of the first-generation Camaro, but with modern execution and modern materials and modern fit-and-finish. From a design standpoint, we want the Camaro faithful to recognize and love it, but we also want to have a new generation love the car for the way it is, without a history lesson." — Perkins

Click the photos above to see six changes made to the front section of the new Camaro and read details from the designer on why those changes were made.

The New Camaro's Rear

"We call the shape "coke bottle" and the car has a lot of that coke bottle shape to it. You'll see this especially where the door intersects the rear quarter panel. And you can see how far the wheels go out in both the production car and concept car." — Perkins

Click the photos above to see six changes made to the rear section of the new Camaro and read details from the designer on why those changes were made.

The Camaro's Interior

"The overall philosophy was to have this straightforward, wide sports car interior piece. We wanted to play up the deep-dish steering wheel and play up the gauges, while making sure the shifter is highlighted. It's about showcasing these components that we think are strong. The overall shape of the interior is really very similar to the concept. We did have changes for safety requirements; kneebags have to be in a certain zone and you have to get airbags in. When we showed the concept car the feedback we got was really strong and our word from Ed Welburn and Bob Lutz was that we need to do the concept car." — Perkins

Click the photos above to see six changes made to the interior of the new Camaro and read details from the designer on why those changes were made.

Also, we highly suggest you check out Automobile Magazine's sit-down with Cheryl Pilcher, Camaro product manager. It's a good read.

Video: New Camaro Playing Sweet V8-Powered Music On Main Street

Mark Arnold — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:40:00 EDT

No, you didn't read that wrong. Our sources tell us those idling sounds you hear in the above video received anonymously from one of our tipsters (who we're still waiting for an e-mail back from!) aren't coming from a plain-Jane direct-inject 3.6-liter V6 engine. Nope, apparently the new Chevy Camaro painted hot rod red shown to journalists in Metro Detroit last night had either the big 6.2-liter LS3 V8 and its whopping 422 HP. That's enough power to take the Camaro SS around Germany's famed Nurburgring with a time of 8:20. How do we know it was the LS3 and not the new Active Fuel Managed L99 V8 with the same displacement? Well, this particular Camaro's got a manual transmission. So yes friends, this is the 2010 Chevy Camaro SS — dressed up as a 2010 Chevy Camaro RS. Yeah baby, it's a sleeper! Nice. Also, see if you can spot Jalopnik's fearless leader for some bonus points.

Photo credit: Alex Conley

Jalopnik's Chevy Camaro Unveil Live-Blog

Murilee Martin — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:59:40 EDT

We told you last week the production version of the 2010 Chevy Camaro would be unveiled today. Despite Friday's leakage of most details, GM is proceeding as planned — and so will we. Click here at 4:00 PM to see it live.
Update 1:The folks over at 5thGen have posted the PDF with the full specifications for the new Camaro. Photos of the spec sheets below.
Update 2:Full specifications including engines and other details now below the jump.
Update 3:You've seen the 2010 Chevy Camaro RS in big and clear press shots — now see the most minute details in our 33 photo gallery. First twelve shots above the jump, hit "more" for the rest.
Update 4: Our friends at Popular Mechanics were in LA for the West Coast unveil and snapped photos of a yellow RS.
Update 5: We have the official press release and press photos here.
Update 6: Post-unveil, Chevy drove the production Camaro RS to downtown Royal Oak, MI for dinner — full gallery below.

Photo credit: Alex Conley

In addition to the live web reveal, we'll also be providing on-the-ground coverage from our team who'll we have based in Warren for the afternoon with all the photos, pomp and circumstance you've come to expect from us. In the meantime, tell us what you'd like to know from the event and we'll try to make your wishes come true.

2010 Production Specs

Overview
Models: Chevrolet Camaro RS LS, RS LT and SS
Driveline: Four-passenger, front-engine, rear-drive coupe
Construction: Unitized body frame, one- and two-sided galvanized steel
Mfg Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Competitors: Dodge Challenger, Ford Mustang, Nissan 350Z

Available Colors: Aqua Blue Metallic, Black, Cyber Gray Metallic, Imperial Blue Metallic, Inferno Orange Metallic, Rally Yellow, Red Jewel Tint Coat (Extra Cost Color), Silver Ice Metallic, Victory Red, and White (Interim Availability)

Chassis/Suspension:
Front: double-ball-joint, multi-link strut; direct-acting stabilizer bar; progressive-rate coil springs; fully adjustable camber, caster and toe
Rear: 4.5-link independent; progressive-rate coil springs over shocks; stabilizer bar; fully adjustable camber and toe
Steering type: variable-ratio rack-and-pinion
Steering ratio: 16.1:1
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock: 2.5
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft/m): 37.7/11.5

Brakes:
Type: four-wheel disc w/ABS; ventilated front and rear rotors; single-piston front calipers and single-piston alloy rear calipers (LS, LT); four-piston fixed Brembo aluminum front and rear calipers (SS)
Rotor diameter, front (in/mm):
LS/LT: 12.64/321
SS: 14/355
Rotor diameter, rear (in/mm):
LS/LT: 12.4/315
SS: 14.4/365
Rotor thickness, front (in/mm):
LS/LT: 1.18/30
SS: 1.26/32
Rotor thickness, rear (in/mm):
LS/LT: 0.9/23
SS: 1.1/28

Wheels/Tires
Wheel size and type:
LS: 18x7.5-inch steel
LT: 18x7.5-inch aluminum OR 19x8-inch aluminum
SS: 20x8-inch aluminum (front), 20x9-inch aluminum (rear)
Tires:
LS: P245/55R18 all-season
LT: P245/55R18 all-season OR P245/50R19 all-season
SS: P245/45ZR20 summer (front), P275/40ZR20 summer (rear)

Engines
3.6l V-6 DI VVT (LLT)
Application: LS, LT
Displacement (cu in / cc) 217/3564
Bore & stroke (in / mm) 3.70 x 3.37 / 94 x 85.6
Block material – cast aluminum w/ cast-in-place iron bore liners
Valvetrain – dual overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing
Fuel delivery – direct high-pressure fuel injection
Compression ration – 11.3:1
Horsepower (hp/kW)– 300/224 @ 6400 rpm *
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm) - 273/370 @ 5200 *
Recommended fuel – regular unleaded
Max engine speed – 7000
Fuel economy (auto trans) – 26 hwy (est) 

6.2L V-8 (LS3, L99)
Application : SS
Displacement (cu in / cc) 376/6162
Bore & stroke (in / mm) 4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92
Cylinder head material: aluminum (v6 too, whoops)
Block material – cast aluminum w/ cast-in-place iron bore liners
Valvetrain – valve-in-head: two valves per cylinder; roller lifters; Active Fuel Management (L99)
Fuel delivery – returnless, multi-port fuel injection
Compression ration – 10.7:1
Horsepower (hp/kW)– 422 / 315 @ 5000 rpm (LS3) * 400 / 299 @ 5000 (L99)*
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm) - 408 / 553 @ 4500 (LS3)* 395 / 535 @ 4500 (L99)
Recommended fuel – premium unleaded
Max engine speed (rpm)– 6000 (L99) 6600 (LS3)
Fuel economy (auto trans) – 23 hwy (est)

Transmissions
Hydra-Matic 6l50 six-speed automatic (LS, LT) w/ TAPshift
Gear ratios (:1):
First: 4.07
Second: 2.37
Third: 1.55
Fourth: 1.16
Fifth: 0.85
Sixth: 0.67
Reverse: 3.06
Final drive ratio: 3.27

Hydra-Matic 6l80 six-speed automatic (SS) w/ TAPshift
Gear ratios (:1):
First: 4.03
Second: 2.36
Third: 1.53
Fourth: 1.15
Fifth: 0.85
Sixth: 0.67
Reverse: 3.06
Final drive ratio: 3.27

Aisin Warner AY6 six-speed manual (LS, LT)
Gear ratios (:1):
First: 4.48
Second: 2.58
Third: 1.63
Fourth: 1.19
Fifth: 1.00
Sixth: 0.75
Reverse: 3.67
Final drive ratio: 3.27

TR6060 six-speed manual (SS)
Gear ratios (:1):
First: 3.01
Second: 2.07
Third: 1.43
Fourth: 1.00
Fifth: 0.84
Sixth: 0.57
Reverse: 3.28
Final drive ratio: 3.45

Dimensions, Exterior:
Overall length (in/mm): 190.4/4836
Overall width (in/mm): 75.5/1918
Overall height (in/mm): 54.2/1377
Track, front (in/mm): 63.7/1618
Track, rear (in/mm): 64.1/1628 (LS, LT); 63.7/1618 (SS)
Curb weights (lb/kg):
3750/1705 - LT w/automatic
3741/1700 - LT w/manual
3769/1713 - LS w/automatic
3780/1718 - LS w/manual
3913/1779 - SS w/automatic
3860/1755 - SS w/manual
Weight balance (% front/rear) 52/48

Dimensions, Interior:
Seating capacity (front/rear): 2/2
Headroom (in/mm): front: 37.4/950; rear: 35.3/897
Legroom (in/mm): front: 42.4/1077; rear: 29.9/757
Shoulder room (in/mm): front: 56.9/1444; rear: 42.5/1080

Capacities:
Cargo volume (cu ft/L): 11.3/320
Fuel tank (gal/L): 19/71.9
 Engine oil (qt/L): 3.6L: 7.6/7.2; 6.2L: 8.9/8.5

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2010 Chevrolet Camaro Official Pics And Press Release

Matt Hardigree — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:50:00 EDT

Here are the official details and press photos of the 2010 Chevy Camaro, which has become a bit of an afterthought given the giant friday leak and the Camaro live blog. Below the jump is a full gallery of the official (leaked and un-leaked) shots of the new Camaro, as well as full details on the car GM is calling a "Fun, Efficient Car For The 21st Century... That Looks Mysteriously Like A Car We Built Forty Years Ago In The 20th Century." Hit the jump for more photos and the press release.

Chevrolet Unveils The 2010 Camaro - A Fun, Efficient Sports Car For The 21st Century
• All-new, world-class sports car
• Fuel-efficient, 3.6L direct-injected V-6 delivers an estimated 26 mpg on the highway
• Range of fuel-saving, six-speed transmissions standard on all models and powertrains
• Powerful SS models equipped with LS3 V-8 (manual transmission) and L99 with Active Fuel Management
• Active Fuel Management —
• Active Fuel Management enables an engine to run on only four cylinders
• during light-load driving conditions,
• such as highway cruising, to improve fuel economy.
• (automatic transmission)
• Advanced vehicle technology, including Bluetooth
• Bluetooth — Bluetooth phone connectivity is for hands free phone use,
• which provides easier and safer calling and dialing.
• connectivity and available HID headlamps with integrated halo rings
• Designed, engineered and built with GM's global development process
DETROIT -Chevrolet introduced the production 2010 Camaro today. It is a heritage-inspired sports car for the 21 st century, combining great looks and performance; advanced technology and surprising efficiency - including 26-mpg estimated highway fuel economy. Sales begin in the first quarter of 2009.
Built on GM's new, global rear-wheel-drive architecture, the Camaro is offered in V-6-powered LS and LT models, as well as the V-8-powered SS. All models and powertrain combinations include fuel-saving six-speed transmissions.
"Camaro delivers all of the things that make Chevrolet such a revered, global brand," said Ed Peper, GM North America vice president, Chevrolet. "It competes with the world's best sports cars and does so with styling, fuel economy and value our competitors simply can't match."
Advanced powertrain technologies, including engines with direct injection and Active Fuel Management, enable a satisfying balance of exhilarating performance and good fuel economy.
"The new Chevrolet Camaro delivers a thoroughly modern, advanced package of performance, comfort and technology," said Peper. "It's a sports car for a new generation of enthusiasts that doesn't forget the heritage that helped make the original a cultural icon . That is no small feat and it took a worldwide commitment to achieve it."
Indeed, the 2010 Camaro exemplifies GM's global development process. The design concept originated in the United States; engineering was directed by GM's global rear-wheel-drive team in Australia; validation was conducted on roads around the world and assembly will take place at GM's award-winning Oshawa facility in Canada.
Product highlights include:
• Sleek styling with contemporary cues and 10 available exterior colors
• LS and LT models offered with an advanced, 3.6L direct-injected V-6 engine with variable valve timing and a choice of six-speed manual or automatic transmissions
• SS model offered with 6.2L V-8 - including fuel-saving Active Fuel Management on automatic-equipped combinations - and a six-speed manual transmission
• Four-wheel independent suspension system, including a 4.5-link rear suspension
• Variable-rate power steering with the rack mounted forward of the front axle for greater driver feel
• Four-wheel disc brake systems standard on all models, including four-piston Brembo calipers on SS models
• Stabilitrak stability control system
• StabiliTrak electronic stability control system —  GM's StabiliTrack electronic stability control system uses  sophisticated vehicle sensors tied to the anti-lock braking system to help the driver maintain control during certain maneuvers.
• The system provides increased vehicle control by continuously monitoring  the car's steering angle, individual wheel speed, brake pressure, lateral  acceleration and yaw rate.
• The information is then used to compare the direction the  driver is steering with the vehicle's actual path, so the  system can make the necessary corrections to help the driver keep the vehicle on path.
• and traction control standard on all models
• Competitive/Sport modes for the stability system offered on SS models, including launch control on SS models equipped with the six-speed manual transmission
• Family of 18-, 19- and 20-inch wheels
• Detailed interior with heritage-inspired design, excellent attention to detail and available ambient lighting via LED light pipe technology
• Robust body structure and exceptional build quality
• Six standard air bags, including head curtain side-impact air bags and front seat-mounted thorax side air bags
• RS appearance package available on LT and SS, including HID headlamps with integrated halo rings, spoiler, specific taillamps and 20-inch wheels
The new Camaro also has technologies that enhance performance, comfort and convenience, including:
• Bluetooth phone connectivity
• Premium Boston Acoustics audio system
• USB connectivity
• Ultrasonic rear parking assist (late introduction)
• Remote vehicle starting system
• OnStar
• OnStar — OnStar is the in-vehicle safety and security system created to
• help protect you and your family on the road. OnStar's innovative three-button
• system offers:
• • 24-hour access to expertly trained, caring advisors
• • A connection to emergency assistance
• • Access to OnStar Hands-Free Calling
• XM Satellite Radio
Additionally, details such as frameless door windows with automatic indexing glass contribute to the overall feeling of quality, substance and technical prowess.
Design details
With a design that is very faithful to the original concept, the 2010 Camaro is a 21 st century sports car that acknowledges its heritage. A long front dash-to-axle and short rear deck give the Camaro classic proportions, while a sleek windshield profile, wheels pushed to the corners and muscular fender forms are modern elements that reinforce its advanced engineering - and give the car a decidedly aggressive stance.
Elements such as a forward-V shape at the front of the car and "gills" in the rear quarter panels are distinctly Camaro cues, as are the broad rear fender "shoulders." Those elements make the new Camaro instantly recognizable, but their execution is smoothly integrated into the contemporary exterior form. A family of large, 18-, 19- and 20-inch wheels also contributes to the Camaro's modern appearance.
"The new Camaro is just that - new," said Ed Welburn, vice president of GM Global Design. "We acknowledge the nameplate's strong heritage in the design, but recognize that keeping this modern sports car relevant meant more than simply honoring a classic car. The line forms, stance and overall execution are consistent with other new Chevrolets."
A well-executed balance of heritage, modern design and attention to detail also characterizes the Camaro's interior. A pair of deeply recessed instrument binnacles that feature round gauges in square housings is a nod to classic Camaros, while an available ambient light package offers advanced LED light pipe technology to give the cabin a distinctive and inviting glow. Cloth upholstery is standard; heated leather-appointed seats are available.
Details such as large, chrome-trimmed controls, low-gloss surfaces and premium fabric or acrylic appliqués convey a richness that is unprecedented in previous Camaro models - and challenge its contemporary competitors. More great detail is evidenced in the available center-console gauge cluster, which takes its cue from a similar option on 1969 Camaros. It displays oil temperature, oil pressure, state-of-battery and transmission fluid temperature, all highlighted with modern LED backlighting.
Powertrains
An advanced, efficient 3.6L direct-injected V-6 with variable valve timing is standard on LS and LT models. Direct injection technology helps the engine deliver more power through increased efficiency, while maintaining fuel economy and lowering emissions. That means less fuel is consumed and lower emissions generated - including a 25-percent drop in cold-start hydrocarbon emissions.
The Camaro's 3.6L engine also employs variable valve timing to optimize performance and fuel economy across the rpm range. It is rated at an estimated 300 horsepower (224 kW) and 273 lb.-ft. of torque (370 Nm). A six-speed manual transmission is standard with the 3.6L engine; a Hydra-Matic 6L50 electronically controlled six-speed automatic, with TAPshift control, is available.
The high-performance Camaro SS is equipped with a powerful 6.2L V-8, with a choice of a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. Standard, manual transmission-equipped models receive the LS3 engine, estimated at 422 horsepower (315 kW) and 408 lb.-ft. of torque (553 Nm). The LS3 debuted on the 2008 Corvette and uses high-flow cylinder heads based on the Corvette Z06's LS7 engine to enable great low-end torque and high-rpm power. It is paired with a TR6060 six-speed transmission.
A new, L99 V-8 engine is used on automatic transmission-equipped SS models. It is based on the LS3 and carries all of its high-performance design features, but also includes GM's fuel-saving Active Fuel Management feature. It enables the engine to run on only four cylinders during light-load driving conditions, such as highway cruising, to improve fuel economy. The V-8 is estimated at 400 horsepower (299 kW) and 395 lb.-ft. of torque (535 Nm); and it is matched with a Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed transmission. This combination delivers an estimated 23 mpg on the highway.
Body structure and chassis
The 2010 Camaro is built on GM's global rear-wheel-drive architecture, with a strong body structure that enhances safety, quietness and handling. World-class build quality and attention to detail are enabled by features including one-piece body side stampings and very precise tolerances between body panels.
Front and rear independent suspensions are mounted to the rigid chassis, including a multi-link strut arrangement in the front with a direct-acting stabilizer bar and a double ball-joint configuration; and a unique, 4.5-link rear suspension that is double-isolated from the chassis for smoother, quieter driving experience.
Camaro offers two suspensions. LS and LT models receive an FE2 (sport) suspension, while the SS receives the FE3 (performance) suspension, including a lower ride height. Each is tuned to match the performance capabilities of their respective powertrains, as are their wheel-and-tire combinations.
A variable-rate rack-and-pinion power steering system mounts the rack forward of the front axle, for more direct action, an enhanced feeling of driver feedback and better weight balance.
Brakes and chassis control
Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS are standard on all models. LS and LT models receive single-piston calipers all around, with mass-reducing aluminum rear calipers. SS models have larger rotors that are acted upon by four-piston, aluminum Brembo calipers at all four corners. They are designed to stand up to the severe use encountered on road-race tracks, delivering excellent feedback and pedal feel, as well as fade-resistant performance during racing.
GM's StabilTrak electronic stability control system is standard and incorporates traction control. The system on SS models includes Competitive/Sport mode that is adjustable for performance driving, such as on a racetrack; it also includes a Launch Control feature on SS models with the manual transmission. It enables quicker, more consistent takeoffs during performance driving.
Safety
Designed to protect occupants before, during and after a crash, the Camaro offers a comprehensive system of safety features - starting with a robust body structure and integral safety cage around the passenger compartment. High-strength steel and ultra high-strength steel are used in key areas throughout the structure.
Safety technologies integrated in the Camaro include:
• Driver and front-passenger dual-stage air bags
• Dual-stage Air Bags —
• Dual-stage air bags are designed to inflate at high speed in serious crashes,
• but deploy with less force in minor-to-moderate crashes. The air bag system's
• sensors determined the severity of the crash, signaling the appropriate
• deployment speed.
• Driver and front-passenger seat-mounted thorax side-impact air bags
• Head curtain side-impact air bags for front and rear seat occupants
• Front seat safety belt load limiters and pre-tensioners
The front passenger detection system
Front Passenger Detection System —
To avert potential injury risk from high-pressure airbag inflation,
the front passenger detection system will suppress air bag
deployment if a child or person of small stature is sensed
sitting on the passenger seat. It also senses the presence
of a child restraint on the seat, and will suppress airbag
deployment accordingly.
The detection system uses a mat sensor embedded in the passenger seat that establishes the occupant's weight and weight distribution. If this is below a certain level, the sensor alerts the SDM central control unit and the front passenger airbag will not deploy.
senses children and small-stature adults and suppresses air bag deployment when appropriate.
Standard OnStar service assists after a crash. With OnStar's Advanced Crash Response System, the vehicle automatically sends a signal to OnStar for assistance, even if the air bags don't deploy.

[Source: GM]

First Driving Video Of The New Chevy Camaro!

Ray Wert — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:18:25 EDT

Well, first driving video of the production version of the 2010 Chevy Camaro, anyway. Sure, there's been two-and-a-half years of spy photos, videos and what have you, but here's B-Roll of the real deal. It goes like a nice Chianti with the leaked photos revealed on Friday, some fava beans and the live reveal you'll see here tomorrow afternoon at 4:00 PM. Sure, we wish there were some sounds of the new Chevy Camaro to go along with the video. Unfortunately, some silly site* we liberated this GM PR video from (its from an 800-lb consumer site with the inside line on how to get video from Chevy) decided to do a voice over instead of giving enthusiasts the chance to really here that Camaro purr. Bad consumer site, bad! Whatever. Anyway, hit the jump for our galleries on the new muscle car from the General.

*Many thanks to Edmunds Inside Line for not beating us into a pulp for using video given to them by GM!

The New Chevy Camaro In A Skittles-Like Rainbow Of Colors, What's Your Favorite?

Ray Wert — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 10:53:09 EDT

Although we've already seen the 2010 Chevy Camaro revealed in three colors, the crazy kids over at CarScoop have decided the new Chevy Camaro RS needs to be seen in more than just plain-Jane colors like red, yellow and silver. They've Photoshopped a veritable Skittles-like rainbow of colorgasmic flavors for the new Chevy Camaro. Check out the front ends over here, then head on over to CarScoop to check out the hot rear action. Although we''re partial to pink on the new mullet-mobile, what's your favorite flavor? Better question — anyone want to take a few moments in P-shop themselves to mock up what colors and decals you'd drop atop Chevy's new muscle car? We'll do a post showing off the best tomorrow afternoon before the official unveiling at 4:00 PM EST.

[via CarScoop]

Dale Earnhardt Takes The New Camaro Sideways With CNBC On Secret Aussie Test Track

Ray Wert — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:17:26 EDT

While yesterday gave us our first look at the un-camouflaged new Chevy Camaro, who knew CNBC's Phil LeBeau had a scoop that'd put our blow-the-top-off coverage of Chevy's new muscle car to shame with the mullet-wearing demographic? He's got NASCAR star-of-stars Dale Earnhardt, Jr. ripping the new 2010 Chevy Camaro sideways through a secret test track somewhere in the Aussie outback in this new video over at CNBC. Though the 2010 Camaro is still wearing some serious body camo cladding, we're totally loving the screechingly good music coming from those rear tires. However, we'll try to ignore that "body roll" comment, because perhaps Dale just doesn't know that drive impressions are probably embargoed for sometime next year. Well, whatever. By the way, we've got a whole mess of new shots of the new Chevy Camaro RS below — now looking yellow, red and silver — so pick your color pleasure. [CNBC via Camaro5]

Production 2010 Chevy Camaro Revealed!

Murilee Martin — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:16:02 EDT

This is it. The 2010 Chevy Camaro, revealed in all its glory. According to details we've been told by the folks breaking the embargo, the new Chevy Camaro will come in LS, LT and SS (yes, we know there's a badge there that says "RS")— and be available in either 6-speed manual or auto flavors. Under the hood, a 296 HP 3.6-liter V6 or a 416 HP 6.2-liter V8 with cylinder deactivation. And check out that interior — looks very muscular to us. Weight? How about 3,747 lb — lighter than the Challenger. Full details below the jump. UPDATE: Now we've got even more pictures!

Here's what we're told from the folks at CarTribe:

The Camaro will come in LS, LT and full-on SS specs and be available with 6-speed manual and auto transmissions. Under the bonnet sit fuel-efficient 296bhp 3.6-liter V6 and 416bhp 6.2-liter V8 engines, which can run on fewer cylinders to improve economy.
It shouldn't just be a burnout king either, handling should be pretty good thanks to an all-independent suspension setup and a StabiliTrak stability control system. 4-pot Brembo brakes front and rear shed the speed on the SS. Weight balance is split 52/48 front/rear too, but the Camaro is a porker, weighing in at more than 1,700kgs.

The interior gets cool LED lighting, leather seats on posher models and dials and gauges inspired by 1969 Camaros. The US gets the car in early 2009, while we'll get it some time after that. Super.

[via CarTribes]

2010 Chevy Camaro SS To Star Alongside Christian Slater In New NBC Show

Wes Siler — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:20:00 EDT

Alright, so there's this guy, Harvey Spivey, who's an efficiency expert. He lives the typical suburban life: wife, two kids, dog, minivan, self hatred. Basically, he's the total opposite of Edward Albright, a 2010 Chevy Camaro SS driving, multilingual, lethal operative. But get this: they share the same body. Whoa.

If you're thinking this sounds like a great idea for a TV show, you're not alone. It's coming to NBC this fall starring Christian Slater. Knight Rider might have some competition.

Revealed also are some more closer-up details of the new Camaro SS than those we were able to discern from the shots we saw of this very same Camaro SS on set of the new show. Check out the super thick A Pillar, blacked out grille and the centrally mounted hood scoop. [My Own Worst Enemy via Camaro Z28.com]

2010 Chevy Camaro Production Announcement Coming July 22nd?

Ray Wert — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:47:54 EDT

Apparently, according to the Camaro forum fan-boys at 5thgen, there's some sort of announcement coming on July 22nd for the 2010 Chevy Camaro. They're claiming it'll be the official announcement of production. We're claiming we'll wait and see what happens. But ooh, they've even got a digital clock and everything! [Countdown to Camaro]

First Photo Of A Production 2010 Chevy Camaro SS

Ray Wert — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:36:56 EDT

Oh yeah, sorry — in all that Transformers Corvette concept and Z28 hubub, we forgot to show you these camera phone shots taken by a forum fan-boy over at Camaro5 of what's purportedly yet another shot of a pre-production 2010 Chevy Camaro SS. Jeez, all these Camaros with their bow ties — they all look alike. Wait a second — a bow tie? This isn't a pre-production car — it's a production car! The shooter supposedly caught it on the set of a TV show with Christian Slater. No idea what that's all about. But check out that picture below of the "SS" from the back — are those air holes for a shunt in the rear bumper? Is that a clear brakelight in the rear window? Nice. Seriously, how much do we love the guys over at Camaro5?

[via Camaro5]

Bumblebee And Chevy Beat Racing Around Philly

Ben Wojdyla — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:20:00 EDT

The hotted up 2010 Chevy Camaro SS version of Bumblebee was snapped either running from, or leading whatever 'bot the Chevy Beat will be playing on the set of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen today in Philadelphia. Hopefully they don't run into the NYC 2009 Renault Laguna Coupe, because we're pretty sure the Renault would be a Decepticon, and nobody wants to see giant transforming robots fight. Oh wait. (Thanks Rueben)

2010 Chevy Camaro Showing Off Best Shots Yet Of DI V6 Engine?

Mark Arnold — Thu, 22 May 2008 16:20:00 EDT

You may have been thinking General Motors has timed their muscle car revival all wrong, what with the 2010 Chevy Camaro coming out just as gas hits $51 per gallon. But see that's just what they want — to make driving this car an indulgence. And why wouldn't it be? Especially as it now appears that although the V8-engined 2010 Camaro SS may be getting all the attention, the V6 is going to pack quite a punch as well. These new shots from the forum fan-boys looking beyond the F-body at Camaro5 give us the clearest look yet under the hood of the six-cylinder model. But this does not appear to be your grandpa's engine.

Look closely at the throttle-body size and shape and the bolts holding it on, the three fluid reservoirs in the same locations, all cues that this is indeed the glorious direct-injection V6. That means about 300 HP, the same sort of power Ford gets from the V8 Mustang GT. And look, they've even moved the battery out of the engine bay, likely mounting it in the trunk like the Pontiac G8. All in all it looks like just the thing for the indulgence-minded muscle car buyer.
[Camaro5]

2010 Chevrolet Camaro Interior With Automatic Transmission, Shunt In Trunk

Ben Wojdyla — Thu, 15 May 2008 15:40:00 EDT

We've seen snaps of the interior on the 2010 Chevy Camaro before, but none as automatic transmission equipped as these. Camaro5 has got a series of some real nice up-close and personal images of the Camaro to be and things are looking pretty decent. We're still not real sure on the Playstation inspired controls under the head unit, but if GM is happy licensing designs from Sony we've got no problem with it. We guess we'll find out all the details for sure later this summer at the Woodward Dream Cruise if the rumors we've heard lately and the winks and nods we're hearing from GM PR are true. [via Camaro5]

The New Chevy Camaro Can Make A Soundgasmic Video At The Nürburgring Too

Mark Arnold — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:15:00 EDT

We know you've seen the 2010 Chevy Camaro plenty of times by now, but trust us, you haven't heard it quite like this. It must be the fanboys at Camaro5's response to Lexus trying to steal the spy video thunder with the LF-A video from earlier. Because thunder is exactly what the Camaro's big 'merican V8 sounds like as it races around the famed German track. The video is over six minutes of rumbling goodness, so you might want to let it load a bit before watching. Ooh, and look, a Pontiac G8 GXP was there too.
[Watch the video at: Camaro5]

2010 Chevy Camaro SS Caught On Nurburgring, Stig At The Wheel?

Mark Arnold — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:20:00 EDT

Some say he was once a victim of American "friendly fire." Others say he used to be a GM engineer until Bob Lutz rubbed him the wrong way. But all we know is, he's called "The Stig" — or maybe it's his fat 'merican cousin — and he appears to be taking the new 2010 Chevy Camaro SS out for a 'ring run. Wait, what? That's right, although we knew the 2010 Chevy Camaro had taken to the Nürburgring earlier this week in what we've been told is das SuperSport (or because it's Germany does the "SS" mean something different — SuperAuto Motor und Sport, perhaps?) mode (check out the Brembos), we didn't know they'd be taping an episode of "Gear" at the same time. But how'd the Camaro handle? Well, check out the full and slightly skinny-on-details description from the spy shooters at KGP below the jump.

The Camaro has finally begun to take its first hot laps at the 'Ring. Here are photos of its inaugural lap. Our shooters say that first impressions are that looks impressive in action, and that its suspension looks well buttoned down on some of the 'Ring's challenging stretches.

2010 Chevrolet Camaro Ogled By Forum Members - New Info Leaked

Ben Wojdyla — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:30:00 EDT

Very interesting news about the new 2010 Chevrolet Camaro coming out of the oft first-to-know Camaro5 forums. Seems a handful of their number were offered the chance to tour the Mesa Arizona hot weather testing grounds and managed to see a couple of Camaros up close and personal. When asking engineers some questions, interesting things can come up, such as the possibility of a supercharger option, an independent rear suspension unlike the GTO setup, an inferred weight between 3,300 lbs and 4,000 lbs. and what's this — flappy paddle shifters? Very interesting.

We're also hearing rumors elsewhere of Brembo brakes making it onto the high performance models. This Camaro thing seems to be getting less clear as time goes on, despite the no-camo ruling from the Lutzinator. [Camaro5]

2010 Chevy Camaro "SS" Caught On Drive In The Mountains?

Mark Arnold — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:48:08 EDT

Oh look, it's another purported Chevy Camaro SS out testing. Not much more to see than what we've already seen before — hockey sticks on the side, big tomahawk-stripe down the hood. What's under the hood is the real question — is this an up-powered mullet-mobile, or merely a "prettied-up" 'maro tester like the highly accessorized Camaro we saw yesterday? [via Camaro5]

2010 Chevy Camaro Accessories Sneak Peak

Ben Wojdyla — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:45:00 EDT

Those rascally fellows over at Camaro5 snagged a video of the latest and greatest Camaro tease. Global Accessories Design Manager Larry Sully does his best Bob Lutz impression and lifts the skirt of the pending 2010 Chevrolet Camaro to reveal optional body work that's being worked up as we speak. We can also see a monstrous spoiler perched on the rear deck which remains under cover. Sully also mentions the design is doing well considering the car is a year from launch - which puts the start of production sometime in March 2009 unless he was speaking loosely. We're wondering if the peek we get is supposed to show the body work, or the rectangular exhaust tips which recall the last generation Camaro.

Extra Flavor, Extra Fun: Twin Black Camaros Caught On Camera

Ray Wert — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:39:36 EDT

Looks like the 2010 Chevy Camaro dressed in black travels like Doublemint gum. These twin black Chevys were caught down in Tampa continuing the bow-tied brand's moist-weather testing. Again, we're just happy we don't have to see them in ~~"p***y magnet"~~ Velocity yellow again. No new Camaro should ever come in that color — unless it's gussied-up with go faster stripes on the hood and top for a Camaro-cameo in a movie by Michael Bay.

[Muscle Car Blog via Camaro5]

2010 Chevy Camaro Caught Wearing Velocity Yellow

Mark Arnold — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:30:00 EDT

It may work on the new 2008 Corvette, but on the 2010 Chevy Camaro, we're not so sure ~~Canary~~ "Velocity Yellow" works for the new muscular mullet-mobile. Maybe if it had a couple of black go-faster stripes on the hood. Then we'd have a Bumblebee edition — and yes, we'd be all over that one. But plain yellow? Umm, no. So — we've now seen the new Camaro in black, white and zebra — and now "Velocity Yellow." By the way — we'd like to point out that "Velocity" yellow is like "P***y Magnet" yellow, except faster. GM, please get a red tester on the road ASAP so we can make fun of the full range of colors. Well, except for black. We like black — because you know what they say about once you go black. That's right, you never go white — in Camaro colors. Full spy report below the jump.

So far we've all seen the Camaro in black, and in white, and let's not forget those initial shots of the car's black-and-white-striped theme. But our latest look at a prototype parked in a tree-lined holding pen delves a little deeper into the Camaro's color palette. This time we have captured a Camaro wearing what appears to be the same Velocity Yellow tintcoat offered on the 2008 Corvette.

2010 Camaro Back In Black, Now In Video

Mark Arnold — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:40:00 EDT

While yesterday we showed you the first spy photo of a purported 2010 Chevy Camaro SS, now we've got some video of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro driving around in that slick black paint we've seen spy photos of it wearing. Ok, so it's no Camaro SS but...

...we're still of the impression black is the best looking color we've see so far on the General's modern reinterpretation of the muscle car. Though maybe that's just because it hides the ugly of those headlights which we're still hoping, praying and believing are strictly for the pre-production version and not so much for the showroom. [YouTube via CamaroZ28.com]

2010 Chevy Camaro Caught In Florida, Gleaming White

Ray Wert — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:15:00 EDT

Well, we really like the 2010 Chevy Camaro in black. Seriously — a lot. But in white? Not so much. Never matter, we're always happy to see new details on the new muscle car from the General's budget bargain basement brand. So what's the new detail we found — other than we really don't like the new mullet-mobile in white? Well, the engineering team is in Florida along I-75 with at least one white and one black Camaro and they're doing testing of the engine to see how it performs in high humidity. Well, guess they didn't want to wait for the summer in Detroit, eh? We've included two more shots below, as well as the rest of our spy photos of the new 2010 Chevy Camaro.

[via Camaro5]

2010 Chevy Camaro Is Better In Black

Ray Wert — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:25:50 EDT

UPDATE:New shots, more shots — yes, we're swimming in the Aussie muscle-love. Yup, just like the camo-heavy shots we've already seen, these new sans-camouflage shots of the upcoming production version of the Chevy Camaro show us the new mullet-mobile is definitely hotter dressed up in black. I don't even think we need to say anything more about it — well — except for maybe that interior's still looking pretty similar to the spy shots of the interior we've already shown you. So take that, Mr. Welburn. (Hat tip to Jon, Jason and Brandon!)

[5thGen via Corey Roginski]

Ed Welburn Says Camaro Interior Spy Photos Are Bunk, Confirms SS

Matt Hardigree — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:00:00 EDT

Oh Muscle Car Wars, how much teasing will we be forced to endure? GM Design chief Ed Welburn divulged some interesting facts to Bill Bortzfield from Jacksonville.com about the 2009 Chevy Camaro at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance this weekend. Welburn first lets slip that they'll have "the base model and the SS," thereby all but confirming an SS model. He then proceeds to rip into our exclusive and frequently-maligned spy shots of the 2009 Camaro interior and engine bay, saying "The production interior is better than the concept... what has been on the internet were engineering mules... those were the images that leaked out." Is it an excuse, the truth or are they just buying time while they make tweaks? Or perhaps all you unruly fan-boys merely mistook plastic floor sheeting and Holden seating as "production level." Only time will tell. [Jacksonville.com]

2009 Chevy Camaro Caught In Winter Wonderland of Detroit, Still Blurry

Ben Wojdyla — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 11:00:00 EST

Maybe the 2009 Chevy Camaro just wants to build a snowman. Or maybe just do some figure eights. Whatever the reason, the quick-to-the-shot spy shooters at KGP have snagged some photos of the 2009 Chevy Camaro playing around in the snowy winter wonderland that is Detroit. While the shots aren't exactly like the Camaro interior pictures or the Camaro engine bay shots we showed you a few weeks back, they do share a striking similarity — both are blurry as all get out. Full spy report from KGP after the jump.

Camaro prototypes have finally hit the ground in Detroit. The Camaro's arrival in "The D" seems long overdue, after being teased for weeks with sightings from Australia, Los Angeles, and even Sweden. True to Bob Lutz's promise, one of the two Camaro prototypes we snapped in Michigan was running completely camouflage-free, clad in nothing more than a sinister black-on-black paint scheme. The other prototype was fresh off the transport truck, still sporting the black- and-white squiggle theme and the red-and-orange Aussie-spec tail-lights.
We hope this signals the start of more on-the-road testing in the
Motor City, as the Camaro finally hits the home stretch to actual
production.

2009 Chevrolet Camaro Fuel Door Location, Rear Light Colors Revealed

Wes Siler — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:00:00 EST

These new photos of a disguised 2009 Chevy Camaro reveal for the first time the location of the fuel door in the right rear quarter panel. It had been rumored the gas cap would be upward facing, as on the concept. Also evident in these photos are amber turn signals in the rear fascia. These shots were taken in Australia, where that color turn signal lense is required, so US market Camaros could still feature all red rear lenses. [Via Camaro5.com]

First 2009 Chevy Camaro Engine Bay Photos, Also With Motion Blur

Matt Hardigree — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:30:00 EST

Well, it's certainly been raining spy photos of the 2009 Chevy Camaro around these parts this week, isn't it? First it was our first set of interior photos of the new Camaro, and then word last night Chevy's new two-door man-o-war was making its way into LA. Our super-secret sources have snapped some more blurry camera phone shots for us of Chevy's new muscle car and for the first time we're able to take a look at the engine bay of the new RWD Aussie mullet-master. Unfortunately, it's only housing an engine with a 6 in it rather than a big ol' V8, but beggars can't be choosers. We're assuming that's the 3.6-liter that's currently found in the Pontiac G8. In addition to the engine pr0n, we've also got a hot shot of interior shots — with a little bit more detail than before. So what can we now say conclusively? Well, we're liking the door panels and the lighting on the center stack is helping to make things look a little bit less plastic-y. And check out that halo of light around the tach and speedo! And oh yes, it appears the Camaro will have OnStar.

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