In order to compete with the Ford Mustang, launched in 1964, Chevrolet introduced the production Camaro on September 26th, 1967. Four different versions were made including base, RS, Z-28, and SS, with power ranging from 140 hp to 350 hp. Pricing started at $2,466 USD.
The second generation (1970-1981) was affected by the oil crisis of 1973: Five years later, 5.7L V8-equipped Camaros generated a mere 125 hp vs. 300 hp at the beginning of the decade.
The third generation (1982-1992) gave birth to the famous IROC-Z Camaro, and the fourth (1993-2002) was actually built in Boisbriand, Quebec.
After a 7-year hiatus, the Camaro resurfaced, helped by the success of the first Transformers movie, in which it starred as Bumblebee. Ranging from 323 hp to 426 hp, it continues to fuel passions.
Sources say a sixth generation will be unveiled in 2015.
The second generation (1970-1981) was affected by the oil crisis of 1973: Five years later, 5.7L V8-equipped Camaros generated a mere 125 hp vs. 300 hp at the beginning of the decade.
The third generation (1982-1992) gave birth to the famous IROC-Z Camaro, and the fourth (1993-2002) was actually built in Boisbriand, Quebec.
After a 7-year hiatus, the Camaro resurfaced, helped by the success of the first Transformers movie, in which it starred as Bumblebee. Ranging from 323 hp to 426 hp, it continues to fuel passions.
Sources say a sixth generation will be unveiled in 2015.
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