Released on = January 31, 2006, 4:48 am

Press Release Author = Chevy Camaro

Industry = Automotive

Press Release Summary = Though the car\'s name was contrived with no meaning, General
Motors researchers found the word in a French dictionary as a slang term for
\"friend\" or \"companion.\" Ford Motor Company researchers discovered other
definitions, including \"a shrimp-like creature\" and an arcane term for \"loose
bowels\"! In some automotive periodicals before official release, it was code-named
\"Panther\".

Press Release Body = Though the car\'s name was contrived with no meaning, General
Motors researchers found the word in a French dictionary as a slang term for
\"friend\" or \"companion.\" Ford Motor Company researchers discovered other
definitions, including \"a shrimp-like creature\" and an arcane term for \"loose
bowels\"! In some automotive periodicals before official release, it was code-named
\"Panther\".

The Chevrolet Camaro was a compact car introduced in North America by the Chevrolet
Motor Division of General Motors at the start of the 1967 model year as competition
for the Ford Mustang. Although it was technically a compact (by the standards of the
time), the Camaro, like the entire class of Mustang competitiors, was soon known as
a pony car.

Four distinct generations of the car were produced.

Sharing mechanicals with the upcoming 1968 Chevrolet Nova, the Camaro featured
unibody structure. Chevrolet offered the car in only two body styles, a coupe and
convertible. Almost 80 factory and 40 dealer options including three main packages
were avaible - RS Package, SS Package, Z28 option code.

1998 saw a new head light design for the Camaro. The new design removed the previous
recessed-light design present in the 1982-1997 Camaros. The faux air intakes on the
hood were also eliminated. In addition the LT1 engine was removed and instead an LS1
in its place.
Engines

* 1993-1995 3.4 L (208 in³) 60 Gen III V6
* 1995-2002 3.8 L (231 in³) 3800 Series II V6
* 1993-1997 5.7 L (350 in³) LT1 V8
* 1998-2002 5.7 L (350 in³) LS1 V8


2002 marked the last year of the Chevrolet Camaro and was also the 35th anniversary
for the Camaro. This milestone was celebrated with a special anniversary car
modified from the factory by SLP. The anniversary package was only available on the
SS (Super Sport). Engine modifications were available in addition to the 325 hp (242
kW) engine which all Super Sports produce. Silver racing stripes down the hood and
trunk lid made the car more noticeable than ever-especially against the Bright Rally
Red paint (the only color available with the anniversary package). The car also had
the slogan attached to it "Leave a Lasting ImpreSSion" and had the logo embroidered
in the seats. The car was only available as a convertible or with T-Tops. 3,000
Camaros with the anniversary package were produced for the United States and 152 for
Canada.
Summary

Though production Camaros were never as fast as the flagship Corvette, the car cost
less than half as much and was easily modified. If its frequent inclusion in
automotive enthusiast magazines is any indication, the Chevy Camaro is one of the
most popular cars for modification in the automotive history.


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