First shown at the north american international auto show in detroit in 2006, the camaro made the transition from concept show car to street almost unchanged. These went strictly to favored dealers mostly for reworking as allout competition cars. Crossbraced bowlike members in the sport coupe roof add firm support, while the convertible has rocker. The new chevy camaro zl1 1le is a hardcore, trackoriented variant of the gen6 camaro. Sarah janssen is the senior editor of the world almanac and book of facts.
Production of the fifth generation model began on march 16, 2009 after several years on hiatus since the previous generations production ended in 2002. The 2010 chevrolet camaro ss produced up to 426 horsepower but also delivered admirable fuel economy thanks to active fuel management. May 11, 2015 the 10 greatest chevrolet camaros of all time. Camaro sales for the first 10 months of 2014 are up 8 percent over the same period a year ago, and camaro currently leads mustang by 10,000 sales putting camaro on track. The units were sold out since spring 2009, that is the reason why it became hot in the market, remaining its top. If youre serious about first generation camaros, you need these. For more than 150 years, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. Here are the facts about how and why the camaro goes the way it goes chassis and mechanical features bodyframe unitized allwelded steel body construction with a separate front rubbermounted frame section that provides extra strength and support. Chevrolet camaro models and generations timeline, specs and. The world almanac and book of facts 2010 helpful hints for. Select colors, packages and other vehicle options to get the msrp, book value and invoice price for the 2010 camaro 2ss 2dr coupe. The camaro was almost called the panther it took a while for chevrolet to come up with a final name for the camaro. The definitive 1969 camaro z28 and ss396 fact book, by jerry. Dec 27, 2000, the genuine camaro white book contains as much information on camaros and their production as is available to the general public.
The world almanac has been published since the nineteenth century, and for good reasonit is a great reference book. The world almanac and book of facts 2010 by sarah janssen, 9781600571268, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The cowl tags for 1967 camaros were stamped with a style code of 12x37 or 12x67, where the x was set to 4 for standard interior or 6 for custom interior. Chevy 2010 camaros are flying off dealer car lots dealers have booked about 25,000 orders. The world almanac and book of facts is americas bestselling reference book of all time, with more than 82 million copies sold. The world almanac and book of facts 2020 sarah janssen isbn. The heritage of copos performance history was reflected with the inclusion of a highperformance exhaust and. Through this years upheaval at general motors, the buzz around the 2010 chevrolet camaro has stayed strong.
Unlocking the facts 1 find facts fast 2 connecting the facts 3 cross country trip 4 state the facts 5 armchair traveling 6 flags of the world 7 picking a president 8 facts and figures 9. And on the road, as we recently experienced, it still makes people turn and lookwith a grin. For the most information in one source, the world almanac registered remains the champion. The world almanac and book of facts the world almanac. More than 400,000 fifthgeneration camaros have been sold since april 2009. It plowed through corners and felt heavier than it was.
The world almanac and book of facts 2010 by world almanac. Much like the original, the new camaro that debuted for 2010 didnt drive exceptionally well. Chevy camaro chevrolet camaro pictures and information. This first generation of camaros lasted from 1967 to 1969 and introduced the z28 to the automotive world.
The bestselling american reference book and the source for essential and authoritative facts, the world almanac and book of facts has been updated for 2010 to include the most current events, including barack obamas presidential victory. The current edition covers the car from its first year in production all the way into the fourth generation, up to the model year 1997. It seems that the majority of restored or modified 1969 camaros and many 67s and 68s are equipped with the rpo zl2, special ducted hood, aka the cowl hood. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Check out 27 of the most iconic and rare camaros on the.
Chevrolet camaro models and generations timeline, specs. They made a huge number of them during the late 70s, but i rarely see them on the road anymore and the ones i do see are very dilapidated. Feb 26, 2016 2010 camaro ss the fifthgeneration camaro was introduced in spring 2009 as a 2010 model. The world almanac and book of facts 2020 by sarah janssen. Ford mustang outsold camaro 42 times in 51 years torque news. Todays new listings find a camaro dealer in your state. The camaro white book the official site of the corvette. The world almanac the world almanac and book of facts.
Chevrolet camaro camaro history new camaros and used. The market has responded with banner firstyear sales of 129,405, all coupes in five trim levels including two ss. The world almanacregistered is the most useful reference book known to modern man. The 2010 camaro made a triumphant return to the marketplace with a 3. The world almanac registered is the most useful reference book known to modern man. It is the source for essential and authoritative facts for entertainment, reference and learning. All 196869 camaros l6 or v8 had a style code of 12437 or. The camaro made its debut on september 12, 1966 as a fourseat coupe and convertible. Apr 23, 2010 the cowl tags for 1967 camaros were stamped with a style code of 12x37 or 12x67, where the x was set to 4 for standard interior or 6 for custom interior. Jul 17, 2009 chevy 2010 camaros are flying off dealer car lots dealers have booked about 25,000 orders. These include things like the camaro being imported from canada, and the car was almost called the panther. A halfcentury later, that much money wont quite pay for the camaro s rs appearance package with 20inch. The world almanac and book of facts 2010 page 1 this guide and the accompanying worksheets are designed to help teachers, parents, and children use the world almanac for fun and research.
Its probably impossible to get an accurate count, but im wondering how many 2nd generation camaros are still around. Developed to qualify the camaro for the sports car club of americas new trans. While taking good care of a camaro, how many miles do they usually last. My question iswhy did chevrolet hault production of the camaro in 2002 only to resume in late 20082009. The 10 greatest chevrolet camaros of all time automobile. Nov 19, 2017 since the 1960s, there have been six generations of camaros. One of americas favorite pony cars, the camaro has an interesting past with more than a few buried facts and secrets hiding just below the radar. Also new for 2019 is a turbo 1le model packing the turbocharged 2. May 21, 2015 the 2010 and 2011 camaro outsold the 2010 and 2011 mustang by a very comfortable margin, but for the 2012 model year, the mustang managed to creep ahead to grab the title. All camaros models have received new led headlamps along with a remodeled hood except for the zl1. The world almanac and book of facts 2010 world almanac.
The definitive 1969 camaro z28 and ss396 fact book, by. The definitive 1969 camaro fact book revised 4th edition. Following concept cars in 2006 and 2007, the fifthgeneration camaro returned with a bang in 2010. This is one of four 1968 baldwinmotion camaros built with a 427inch corvette l88 rat motor, developing a breathtaking 600 hp.
It was the camaro that introduced the world to the wildly popular chevy 350. It heritageinspired styling was an immediate hit, generating 61,648 sales in. Since then, camaro has been americas bestselling performance car for four consecutive years. The world almanac and book of facts 2010 has a million facts that are entertaining, fascinating, and relevant for homework and research assignments. Check out 27 of the most iconic and rare camaros on the planet. The paperback of the the world almanac and book of facts 2020 by. Bodyframe unitized allwelded steel body construction with a separate front rubbermounted frame section that provides extra strength and support body construction rugged body components are used throughout to increase strength and rigidity. Sep 24, 2010 its probably impossible to get an accurate count, but im wondering how many 2nd generation camaros are still around. American library association american library association. May 15, 2015 the official camaro announcement was also the world s first mass teleconference on june 28th, 1966, the chevy pr team and selected media gathered at hotels in 14 american cities for a conference. A halfcentury later, that much money wont quite pay for the camaro s. A quality camaro dealer can be hard to find, but here youll find only the best dealers. Since the 1960s, there have been six generations of camaros. May 01, 2017 this is one of four 1968 baldwinmotion camaros built with a 427inch corvette l88 rat motor, developing a breathtaking 600 hp.
Chevy dealership owner don yenko started modifying the camaro ss in 1967. The only fault with this book is that it is old and does not cover the new retro camaros that are now out in the 21st century. Apr 20, 2020 all camaros models have received new led headlamps along with a remodeled hood except for the zl1. Even though most camaros are likely packed safely in garages when there is 68 inches of snow on the ground, this 2010 video serves as a reminder to owners and potential owners that you can get.
The units were sold out since spring 2009, that is the reason why it. We have 977 chevrolet camaro ss vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 581 1owner cars, and 873 personal use cars. It is widely viewed as a reaction to the immensely popular ford mustang of 1964, but chevrolet. Find the best chevrolet camaro ss for sale near you. It heritageinspired styling was an immediate hit, generating 61,648 sales in that first, abbreviated. Used chevrolet camaro ss for sale with photos carfax. Find camaro dealers across the united states specializing the in the sale of used chevrolet camaros. Between the rs, ss, and z28 packages, original camaro buyers had 80 different factory options to choose from. The official site of the corvette black book camaro white book. Below is a list of the first 21 1967 camaro z28s produced and where they went. Use these worksheets to discover the best ways to find information using the world almanac. It includes thousands of camaro facts, windowsticker prices, options and option codes, exterior and interior colors and codes, production volumes, and compilations of. The world almanac and book of facts 2020 book by sarah.
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It is the fifth distinct generation of the musclepony car to be produced since its original introduction in 1967. If you are looking to read more on this classic american car, head on over to amazon and pick up a copy of camaro. Here are the facts about how and why the camaro goes the way. To create it, chevrolets engineers took the camaro zl1 and the camaro 1le both shown above and fused them together, taking the best each had to offer to deliver an exciting combination of big horsepower and raw performance rather than just focus on brute speed and. You can now order most of these books right off this page from amazon. The most versatile single volume, and probably the biggest bargain on the shelf. The definitive 19671968 camaro z28 fact book macneish, jerry on. The world almanac and book of facts 2010 provides a complete overview of recent world events, describing diverse areas of public interest such as politics, entertainment, science and technology, and sport.
The book contains thousands of facts and statistics that arent publicly available which are sourced and doublechecked by the staff of world almanac experts. Chevrolet halted production on the legendary camaro in 2002, citing decreasing sales, a general lack of interest in sports coupes, and heavy competition from the rival ford mustang. Did designers take a 7 year vacation, or did they feel that the camaros design had become. Accurate and technical, indepth book on 1969 camaro as factory assembled. Perhaps the most fascinating parts of the almanac are the sports section, the meteorological data, and the countybycounty presidential election returns. The official camaro announcement was also the worlds first mass teleconference on june 28th, 1966, the chevy pr team and selected media. How many 1971z28 mulsane blue with black stripes with a 350 cubic inch motor and m21 manual transmission were produced. The 2010 and 2011 camaro outsold the 2010 and 2011 mustang by a very comfortable margin, but for the 2012 model year, the mustang managed to creep ahead to grab the title. Many months now since camaros first started arriving, theyre still driving traffic around chevy dealerships. The definitive 1969 camaro z28 and ss396 fact book, by jerry macneish the camaro historian and exdrag racer has compiled the most thorough and indepth book on the 1969 camaro ever assembled. First introduced in 1985, this fifth edition of the camaro white book has been updated and expanded to include all camaros from the first 1967s to the last models built in 2002. Jul 12, 20 hagerty classic cars has picked five camaro facts that are little known.
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