Chevrolet Camaro Car

Prototype 2009 Chevrolet Camaro spottted.

The 2009 Chevrolet Camaro is perhaps one of the most hyped concept-turned-production cars in recent memory. But following GM's announcement in August that it would produce the new Camaro, the automotive news world went somewhat silent on the subject.

Toward the end of the month, that could change. According to a report by Australia's Drive magazine, engineers have begun building prototype Camaros, which will hit the road before Christmas. The news comes from Holden boss Denny Mooney. Holden, GM's Australian subsidiary, is in charge of developing the Zeta rear-wheel-drive platform, as well as the Camaro itself.

As previously reported, GM is also likely to import the new Holden Commodore as the next Pontiac Grand Prix. As always, stay tuned for spy photos here on LLN as soon as prototypes of both vehicles arrive on public roads.

Chevrolet Camaro Car Specifications

Chevrolet Camaro Performance & Efficiency Standard Features

-3,790 cc 3.8 liters 6 V front engine with 96.5 mm bore, 86.4 mm stroke, 9.4 compression ratio, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder
-Unleaded fuel
-Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 7.6
-Multi-point injection fuel system
-Main 64 liter unleaded fuel tank
-Power: SAE and 149 kW , 200 HP @ 5,200 rpm; 225 ft lb , 305 Nm @ 4,000 rpm

Chevrolet Camaro Handling, Ride & Braking Standard Features

-ABS
-Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
-Immobilizer
-Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
-Wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , beam rear suspension with stabilizer bar rigid with coil springs

Chevrolet Camaro Exterior & Aerodynamics Standard Features

-Front and rear body color bumpers
-Coefficient of drag: 0.32
-Softtop electric convertible roof with glass rear window
-Day time running lights
-Driver and passenger power body color door mirrors
-External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,915, overall width (mm): 1,882, overall height (mm): 1,316, wheelbase (mm): 2,568, front track (mm): 1,542, rear track (mm): 1,539 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 12,436
-Front fog lights
-Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
-Heat reflective glass
-Metallic paint , black paint , gloss paint
-Rear window
-Trunk/hatch spoiler
-Tinted glass on cabin
-Weights: curb weight (kg) 1,588
-Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe

Chevrolet Camaro Interior Standard Features

-Air conditioning
-Fixed mast antenna
-Remote control anti-theft protection
-Front ashtray
-Audio anti-theft protection: code
-Delco audio system
-Cargo capacity: all seats in place (liters): 365
-Front seats cigar lighter
-Dashboard full console , floor full console with covered storage box
-Delayed/fade courtesy lights
-Front seats and rear seats cup holders
-Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
-Driver and passenger front airbag
-Bucket seat , bucket seat
-3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat
-Two head restraints on front seats
-Headlight control with dusk sensor
-Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 983, rear headroom (mm): 1,001, front hip room (mm): 1,359, rear hip room (mm): 1,110, front leg room (mm): 1,090, rear leg room (mm): 681, front shoulder room (mm): 1,458 and rear shoulder room (mm): 1,105
-Low fuel level warning
-Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch
-Power steering
-Front power windows with one one-touch
-Front reading lights
-3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side and passenger side
-Bucket two rear seats
-Rear view mirror
-Remote audio controls
-Electric remote trunk/hatch release
-Cloth seat upholstery
-Seating: four seats
-Eight speakers
-Leather covered steering wheel
-Tachometer
-Driver and passenger vanity mirror
-Ventilation system

Chevrolet consider European debut for Camaro

General Motors is seriously considering bringing the Chevrolet Camaro sport coupe to Europe in at attempt to broaden their market away from the United States.

It is not known if the muscle car will be converted to right-hand drive and whether issues such as emissions and volume may yet scupper plans. The car has yet to be shown in Europe and will not hit showrooms in America until 2009.

We are carefully evaluating its market potential, said Wayne Brannon, Executive Director of Chevrolet Europe in a guarded statement.

We are working on a business case for Europe and hope that this outstanding vehicle will form part of our European portfolio in the future.

1999 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 - Red-Light Special

As you'd expect from the similar Gen III and IV architecture, the motor fit just like the stocker, and in fact the stock motor mounts were used in combination with a BMR K- member. An ATI balancer and Z06 A/C compressor were both necessary for clearance and to adapt the F-body accessory drive orientation. Meanwhile Kooks 1 7/8-inch long- tube headers were used for a significant performance increase over the base 505 hp, along with a custom speed density tune.

5 suspects sought in robbery of market

Polk County detectives are seeking information about the robbery of La Isla Supermarket on U.S. Highway 192 in Four Corners earlier this month.

Five men armed with handguns walked into the store about 8 p.m. Dec. 1 and demanded money from the store's owner and a cashier.

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