The Camaro Concept represents the performance and passion that have made the first-generation Camaros some of the most sought after collector cars, updating the formula with a power train fuel-efficient, sophisticated chassis and contemporary design execution . The aim is to provide relevant sports coupe younger fans, while maintaining its appeal to current fans.
Millions of people of all ages fell in the Camaro for all the right reasons, "said Ed Wellborn, vice president of GM Global Design.
Cameras were beautiful to look at and offered performance that could take expensive European GTs. Yet they were practical enough for every day and priced within reach of many new car buyers.
The long hood, short deck and wide stance of the Camaro Concept leave no doubt that there is a serious sports car. Those looks of an aluminum 400-horsepower small-block V-8 support, a six-speed manual transmission and a sophisticated chassis with four-wheel independent suspension.
Though only a show car at this point, the Camaro concept is customer reaction to design and engineering elements that might lead to a completely new version of the Camaro to explore.
After the Camaro went out of production in 2002 Chevy faithful immediately began creating rumors about his possible return. Just as the success of the original Mustang, brought a group of imitators pony car has sales of retro-style Mustang a bit of interest generated in the segment. Detroit hosted two Mustang competitors, the Dodge Challenger and Camaro.
Unlike the modern Camaro that bowed in 2002, the Camaro Concept car is clearly inspired by the Camaro in late 1960. However, the retro look is only skin deep, like the Camaro has independent suspension, a six-speed manual transmission and a 400-hp, 6.0-liter V-8 with cylinder deactivation, now speak as Active Management GM's fuel known. Speculation about a possible platform centers on the rear wheel drive GM Zeta architecture that was shelved after last year as too expensive.
Like its predecessor, the Chevrolet Camaro Concept is feasible for everyday use. It features fuel-saving features like Active Fuel Management cylinder deactivation, fuel consumption of 30 mpg highway or better. Its overall size is a comfortable fit for the streets and suburban parking lots, and its back seat provides occasional capacity for two adults.
Slim and muscular.
Due to the strong heritage of the Camaro, GM Design team chose a theme that pays homage to the original Camaro, but is immediately recognizable as a brand new car.Said Bob Boniface, director of Advanced Design Studio in Warren, the Camaro has made the production of a number of years that makes it especially important that the Camaro Concept features the Camaro heritage in the right direction.
The 1969 Camano to be built by many as the best of the first generation was a great inspiration. But as the GM design teams in Warren, Mich., worked on alternatives for the Camaro Concept, also addressed by the Corvette and aircraft like the YF-22, looking for a design that is the spirit that made that the 1969 Camaro, which includes much But this spirit interpreted in a fresh and exciting.
The overall proportions, long hood and fender forms say that powerful, "This is a sports car with front engine and rear-wheel drive performance vehicle," said Tom Peters, design director, rear-drive performance cars. The prominent front grille and hood bulge, the enormous power of the Corvette-inspired V-8 engine. The large wheels and tires exposed to high-performance brakes and prominent fender shapes signal that the Camaro Concept has the handling and braking characteristics to go with the powertrain.
The cockpit of the Camaro nestles between the shapes of the fenders very well defined, a design element inspired by fighter planes and the new Corvette. And like any high performance vehicle, a clean design with a purpose is associated with aesthetics. "The Camaro Concept is not just a form of style, said Peters. The project contains what the vehicle needs to perform to its optimum level.
The same functionality that is reflected in the interior of the Camano Concept. Indicators and orange splashes reminiscent of the classic cut of the first generation Camaro, but the overall design and execution reflect the nonsense functionality that drivers expect from a high performance sports car Chevrolet.
Performance for the real world
The Camaro Concept features the latest generation of GM's legendary small-block V-8. The 6.0-liter LS2 engine features an aluminum block and heads for light weight, and Active Fuel Management, which shuts off four cylinders to save fuel when the engine is lightly loaded. This concept of the LS2 is 400 horsepower, but it may offer more than 30 mpg at highway speeds.
The Camaro Concept's six-speed manual transmission offers a wide range of ratios for aggressive acceleration of the line, confident passing and merging and efficient highway crossing.
Modern sports cars are just the straight-line speed, so the Camaro Concept features a sophisticated rear-wheel drive chassis. Its independent front and rear suspension features progressive-rate springs and gas pressure shock absorbers. Four-wheel ventilated disc brakes with 14-inch rotors provide reliable braking in all conditions.
Therefore increases the performance and appearance of the Camera concept a unique five-spoke cast alloy wheels, 21 inch front and 22 inches rear.
An American icon
Designed in the mid-1960s the first generation Camera captured the optimism of an era. The baby boomers were teenagers, rock and roll and Motown ruled the airwaves, and American culture was sweeping the Lightning globelike Impala, Cheverly and Sting, the new Chevy Camera to force stylish, high quality cars presented in a general public. Its dramatic proportions and graceful lines recalled both.
Corvette and Grand Touring Italian cars of the time. And its power train line, which soon included both the strong Z-28 small block and big block 396s and 427s, gave the Camera the performance to go with their looks, but what really made the Camera an American icon was that it was millions. Chevrolet sold more than 699,000 Camaros in its first three years. So for every Z-28 to the checkered flag at the track, there were thousands of less exotic cameras cruising the drive-ins, picking up food, or has been with the family on vacation. The Camaro concept designed to have the same great appeal, with unmistakable style, spirit and performance.
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