CHEVROLET CAMARO

OVERVIEW

• Manufacturer: General Motors
• Production:

1966–2002

2009–present

• Model years:

1967–2002

2010–present

BODY AND CHASSIS

• Class:

Pony car

Muscle car

• Body style:

2-door coupe

2-door convertible

• Layout: FR layout
• Platform:

F-body (1967–2002)

Zeta platform (2010–2015)

Alpha platform (2016–present)

POWERTRAIN (PRESENT)

• Engine:

2.0 L turbocharged LTG Ecotec I4 (LS, LT, RS)

3.6 L LGX V6 (LT)

6.2 L LT1 V8 (LT1, SS)

6.2 L LT4 supercharged V8 (ZL1)

• Transmission:

6-speed TR-3160 manual

6-speed TR-6060 manual

8-speed 8L45 automatic

8-speed 8L90 automatic

10-speed 10L90 automatic (ZL1)

DIMENSIONS (PRESENT)

• Wheelbase:7 in (2,812 mm)
• Length:

188.3 in (4,783 mm)

188.4 in (4,785 mm) (China)

• Width:7 in (1,897 mm)
• Height:

53.1 in (1,349 mm)

53.4 in (1,356 mm) (China)

• Curb weight:

3,339 lb (1,515 kg) 2.0 (LT)

3,435 lb (1,558 kg) 3.6 (LT)

3,461 lb (1,570 kg) 2.0 (RS)

3,685 lb (1,671 kg) (SS)

3,760 lb (1,706 kg) (SS; automatic)

CHRONOLOGY (PRESENT)

• Predecessor: Chevrolet Camaro (fifth generation)

SOME INFORMATION ABOUT CHEVROLET CAMARO

The Chevrolet Camaro is a mid-size American automobile manufactured by Chevrolet, classified as a pony car and some versions also as a muscle car.

Four distinct generations of the Camaro were developed before production ended in 2002. The nameplate was revived on a concept car that evolved into the fifth-generation Camaro; production started on March 16, 2009. Over 5 million Camaros have been sold.

HISTORY

• First generation (1967–1969)

The first-generation Camaro debuted in September 1966, for the 1967 model year, up to 1969 on a new rear-wheel drive GM F-body platform and was available as a two-door coupé or convertible with 2+2 seating.

The first-generation offered a standard, Super Sport, and Rally Sport editions.

• Second generation (1970–1981)

The car was heavily restyled and became somewhat larger and wider with the new styling. Still based on the F-body platform, the new Camaro was similar to its predecessor, with a unibody structure, front subframe, an A-arm front suspension, and leaf springs to control the solid rear axle.

• Third generation (1982–1992)

These were the first Camaros to offer modern fuel injection, Turbo-Hydramatic 700R4 four-speed automatic transmissions, five-speed manual transmissions, 14,15- or 16-inch wheels, a standard OHV 4-cylinder engine, and hatchback bodies.

The cars were nearly 500 pounds (227 kg) lighter than the second generation model.

• Fourth generation (1993–2002)

It retained the same characteristics since its introduction in 1967: a coupé body style with 2+2 seating (with an optional T-top roof) or convertible (reintroduced in 1994), rear-wheel drive, pushrod 6-cylinder and V8 engines.

The standard powerplant from 1993 to 1995 was a 3.4 L V6, then a 3.8 L V6 was introduced in 1995. A 350 MPFI (LT1) Small Block V-8 engine, which was introduced in the Corvette in 1992, was standard in the Z28.

Optional equipment included all-speed traction control and a new six-speed T-56 manual transmission; the 4L60E 4-speed automatic transmission was standard on the Z28, yet optional on the V6 models which came with a 5-speed manual as standard. Anti-lock brakes were standard equipment on all Camaros.

• Fifth generation (2010–2015)

The Camaro received a complete redesign and new platform in 2009 for the 2010 model year and fifth generation. Based on the 2006 Camaro Concept and 2007 Camaro Convertible Concept, production of the fifth-generation Camaro was approved on August 10, 2006.

The Oshawa Car Assembly plant in the city of Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, began producing the new Camaro which went on sale in spring of 2009 as a 2010 model year vehicle.

• Sixth generation (2016–present)

The sixth generation Camaro sales began in late 2015 and offered in LT and SS models built on the GM Alpha platform at Lansing Grand River Assembly in Michigan.

The Alpha platform is currently used by the Cadillac ATS. The 2016 Camaro weighs 200 lb (91 kg) less than its predecessor. Over 70% of the sixth generation’s architectural components are unique to the car and are not shared with any other current GM product.

Motor Trend named the 2016 Camaro its “Car of the Year”.

HOW TO MAINTENANCE YOUR CHEVROLET CAMARO

The rest of the service schedule comes directly from the Owner’s Manual. Here are just a few examples of service highlights:

• Every 7,500 miles: At this interval, your Chevrolet mechanic should rotate tires, inspect brake pads and engine air filter, and following the Engine Oil Life System, change the oil and oil filter as necessary.
• At 22,500 miles: Many of the same tasks as seen at 7,500 miles are repeated here, but they are joined with a replacement of the passenger in-cabin air filter.

Oil changes and tire rotations continue through the 30,000- and 37,500-mile range.

• At 45,000 miles: It’s time for another oil and oil filter change, along with a tire rotation. But Chevrolet changes it up a bit, by adding a replacement of the in-cabin air filter, and an inspection of the evaporative control system. They wrap this service up by replacing the engine air cleaner filter, and a replacement of the rear axle fluid, if your car is equipped with a Limited-Slip Differential.

These are all basics that every owner should be aware of. Just remember to keep in mind, the 7,500-mile intervals that appear like clockwork for proper service of your Chevrolet vehicle.

Source: wikipedia, kbb.