This year marks the 45th anniversary of the very popular Chevrolet Camaro. Built in response to Ford’s pony car, the Mustang, the Chevy Camaro outsold its rival in 2011. The first 1967 Chevrolet Camaro got its name from the French word for “comrade.” In its first year of production, more than 220,000 Camaros were sold, including more than 25,000 convertibles.

The Camaro was based on the 1968 Chevy Nova platform and featured a single-body structure from the windshield and rear of the firewall, with a separate steel rail sub-frame for the entire front. The base 1967 Camaro Sport Coupe was slim, aggressive, and was priced at $ 2,466. The Camaro was available from conception in hardtop, coupe, and convertible body styles, and could be ordered with nearly 80 factory options and 40 dealer accessories.

The second-generation Camaro was built between 1970 and 1981. Major cosmetic changes were made, and the Camaro got bigger and wider. The first fuel injection system was offered on the third-generation Camaro from 1982 to 1992. The fourth-generation Camaro debuted with an updated F body platform, but retained the same features that the Camaro was known for. The 2010 fifth-generation Camaro was named World Car Design of the Year at the World Car of the Year awards.

The last 45 years have seen many changes in Camaro models, but one thing that has not changed is the fact that the Camaro represents one of the powerhouses of the muscle car segment. Camaros have been everything from passenger cars. and security cars to police service cars.

The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is available in an anniversary edition to commemorate 45 years of muscle car production. For its 2012 special edition, the Camaro has model year updates that include a tougher version of the car’s standard 3.6-liter direct-injection V6 engine. The new LFX engine generates 323 horsepower, an increase of 11 horsepower over the previous model. The 2012 Camaro gets an estimated fuel economy of 30 mpg.

Chevrolet has also improved the muscle car’s suspension, adding a new FE4 system designed for flatter cornering and better handling capabilities. This is thanks to the returned front and rear shocks and a new front and rear stabilizer bar.

The 45th Anniversary Package, which will be offered on Camaro 2LT and 2SS trim levels, will include unique design elements such as a red and silver stripe in Carbon Flash metallic paint, badges under the front fender emblems, 20-inch wheels. , jet -Black leather upholstered seats with anniversary logos, white instrument panel with special logo and a special logo on the steering wheel and fixed plates.

“All Camaros in 2012 will receive significant upgrades as we move forward,” said David Caldwell, a Chevrolet spokesman. “The 45th Anniversary Edition carriers carry our heritage.”

The Camaro Anniversary Edition was officially unveiled at the Camaro5 Fest II in Arizona. Camaro5 Fest II is a gathering of North American Camaro enthusiasts that organizers believe would be the largest gathering of Camaro fans ever.

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