Chevrolet Camaros New Jersey | All-American Chevrolet Middletown, NJ | | HISTORY OF THE CAMARO The Chevrolet Camaro is a sports car that has been produced by American automaker General Motors since 1967, with a production lapse from 2003 to 2010. The original Camaro was intended to compete with the popular Ford Mustang. Over the years the Camaro has evolved and several different versions have been offered. Origins - Following the release of the Ford Mustang in 1964, Chevrolet began looking into a new sporty model. The new car would be priced below the Corvette in its lineup, making it a sports car for the masses. In 1966, Chevrolet introduced the Camaro as a 1967 model. The original Camaro was available as a two-door coupe and convertible with a front engine/rear-wheel drive configuration. It was powered by several inline-6 cylinder and V8 engines, the largest being a 7.0 liter, V8 rated at 430 horsepower. The Camaro could also be ordered with several special packages, including the RS (Rally Sport) appearance package, the SS (Super Sport) performance package, and the mid-level Z28 sport package.
Second Generation - Chevy redesigned the Camaro for the 1970 model year. The new version was larger than its predecessor and took styling cues from European sports cars. The new Camaro was available only as a coupe. A V6 engine was added to go along with the inline-6 and V8 options carried over from the first generation. Sales of the second generation Camaro were very strong and it remained in production with relatively few changes until 1981. The RS, SS and Z28 packages were available in select model years, as were luxury packages known as the LT and Berlinetta.
Third Generation - In 1982, Chevy once again revamped the Camaro. Available once again as both a coupe and convertible, this Camaro featured a rear hatchback-style liftgate. It was also the first Camaro to feature technological improvements such as fuel injection and a four-speed automatic transmission. The fourth generation Camaro also added an inline-4 cylinder engine in the base model for drivers more concerned with fuel efficiency than performance. Several special anniversary editions were offered during the production of the fourth generation Camaro, including a 20th Anniversary edition in 1987 and a 25th Anniversary "Heritage Edition" in 1992. Produced in limited numbers, both anniversary models have become popular among collectors.
End of an Era - The fourth generation Camaro arrived in 1993 and would be the last Camaro produced in the twentieth century. The biggest change was a new, more aerodynamic and rounded body. V6 and V8 engines were offered in the car, which was available as a liftback coupe or convertible. RS, SS and Z28 packages were retained as well. Several design changes were made to the Camaro's appearance in 1998 in an attempt to keep the brand fresh with customers. By 2002, sales had slumped for several years and Chevy discontinued the Camaro indefinitely. A special 35th Anniversary edition, based on the SS model, was among the last Camaros produced.
The Camaro Today  - In 2006, Chevy introduced a Camaro concept car. It drew inspiration from the Camaros of the 1960s and 1970s, thus becoming part of the "retro craze" that had become popular with such models as the 2002 Ford Thunderbird and 2005 Mustang. The Camaro concept was extremely popular with auto show audiences and Chevy soon announced plans for a production version. In 2009, production of the new Camaro began, with 2010 models being available for sale midway through the year. The 2010 Camaro was available in several trim levels, including a new SS performance version.
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