2009 Chevrolet Camaro Midsize Coupe
Available: Spring 2009 EDMUNDS
What Edmunds.com Says:If GM can build a real Camaro anywhere as cool as the concept, we should have something to look forward to in a few years.
What We Know: In GM Chairman Rick Wagoner's own words from an interview earlier this year, if the company didn't build the Chevy Camaro it would be essentially brain dead. Consider this a sign of life: Production of the new Camaro will start in late 2008, with sales beginning in the first quarter of 2009. Wagoner said the production Camaro will be virtually identical to the concept car. By the time it arrives in showrooms, the retro-look Camaro will be competing against several other latter-day muscle cars, including the reincarnated Dodge Challenger and the Ford Mustang, including at least two Shelby variants. The 2009 Camaro will feature a traditional front-engine, rear-drive layout, with a fully independent suspension. A variety of trim levels will be available, with a choice of V6 and V8 engines as well as six-speed manual and automatic transmissions. The new Camaro will ride on GM's corporate Zeta platform and is expected to be assembled at the company's Oshawa, Ontario plant. As previously reported, much of the engineering for the Camaro will come from Holden, GM's Australian arm. Holden is responsible for developing the next rear-wheel-drive platform, called the Zeta. GM also has key design staff in Australia helping to make sure the production Camaro looks as good as the concept.
Features & Specs
Type: Midsize Coupe
Where Built: Not Available
Features
Mechanical Features
Engine
6.0L displacement
overhead valves (OHV)
V8 cylinder configuration
gas engine
16 valves
cylinder deactivation
DriveTrain
6-speed manual transmission
rear wheel drive
Suspension
front and rear stabilizer bar
MacPherson strut front suspension
multi-link rear suspension
Instrumentation
tachometer
clock
low fuel level warning
Safety Features and Ratings
Safety
front and rear ventilated disc brakes
2 front headrests
daytime running lights
front fog/driving lights
height adjustable headrests
Comfort and Convenience Features
Front Seats
4 person total seating capacity
bucket front seats
Convenience
front and rear cupholders
front door pockets
front seatback storage
12V front power outlet(s)
front console with storage
Comfort
front reading lights
Entertainment and Telematics
In Car Entertainment
AM/FM in-dash single CD player stereo
radio data system
Specifications
Dimensions
Exterior
Length: 186.2 in.
Width: 79.6 in.
Height: 53 in.
Wheel Base: 110.5 in.
Interior
Maximum Seating: 4
Performance Data
Performance
Base Number of Cylinders: 8
Base Engine Size: 6 liters
Base Engine Type: V8
Horsepower: 400 hp
Fuel Data
Fuel Tank Capacity: TBA
EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway)
TBA
Range in Miles: (City/Highway)
TBA
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