The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro

Unveiled to the public yesterday in press conferences (video of which is available here) in Warren, Michigan and North Hollywood, California, the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro has finally made its long-awaited debut.

Careful not to stray too far from its historically-recognizable exterior styling, the 2010 Camaro is the 21st century update of an old favorite. Officially available in coupe form beginning Summer 2009, the 2010 Camaro is to be offered in 3 trim levels; LS, LT & SS – SS being the Camaro powerhouse everyone has been talking about.

Living up to its “pony car” tag, the Camaro SS gallops (sorry) into the 2010 arena with a 6.2L V8 engine, a bore/stroke formula of 4.06 x 3.62 and engine displacement measuring 6,162 cc. With 422 horsepower (@ 5,000 rpm), 408 lb-ft torque (@ 4,500 rpm), and current right-to-buy price tags sitting somewhere between $20,000 and $25,000, Chevrolet expects its key competitors to be the Dodge Challenger, Ford Mustang, and Nissan 350Z.

Later this week, we’ll compare the 2010 Camaro to those 3 models and determine whether the Camaro 2010 can give those cars a real run for the money, or if Chevrolet is going to have to play a little bit of catch-up first.

Below, full text from the Chevrolet’s official press release:

July 21, 2008

It’s been one of the most talked about concept vehicles in automotive history. Now it’s more than just a concept.

Today, at simultaneous events at the GM Tech Center in Warren, Michigan, and GM West Coast Advanced Design Studio North Hollywood, California, GM unveiled the 2010 Chevy Camaro. Sales begin in early 2009.

“The new Camaro delivers the best of both worlds – great heritage and a thoroughly modern, advanced package of performance, comfort and technology,” said Ed Peper, Chevrolet general manager. “It’s a sports car for a new generation of enthusiasts that doesn’t forget the heritage that helped make the original a cultural icon.”