Chevrolet Announces Pricing for the 2010 Camaro

Lineup Includes Fun and Efficient V-6 models rated at 27 mpg and High-Performance Camaro SS

Last week, Chevrolet announced pricing for the 2010 Camaro. It starts at $22,995 MSRP for the V-6-powered LS, and $30,995 for the V-8 Camaro SS and both prices include a $750 destination charge. Customer ordering began Oct. 13, with production to start next February.

“The wait is almost over,” said Ed Peper, GM North America Vice President, Chevrolet. “The return of the Camaro gives sports car enthusiasts a reason to rejoice. It’s a 21st century sports coupe with a distinctly American legacy.

More than 600,000 people have requested Camaro information since its production was announced.

Production is scheduled to begin in mid-February at GM’s Oshawa, Ontario production facility, with dealership deliveries shortly thereafter. Complementing the Camaro’s introduction is a range of performance, appearance and convenience accessories – including 21-inch wheels and tires; ground effects and stripe kits; and even a classic-styled Hurst shifter – that customers can order and have installed at their dealership. In some cases, the cost of the accessories and their installation can be rolled into the monthly payments.

“My Own Worst Enemy”

Enthusiasts will see the new Camaro this fall as part of NBC’s new drama, “My Own Worst Enemy.” It stars Christian Slater as a man with two personalities – a suburban dad and covert spy – with the Camaro featured prominently, along with the new Chevy Traverse crossover. The show premiers Oct. 13, the same day ordering opens for the Camaro.

Camaro’s supporting role on “My Own Worst Enemy” follows its big-screen debut as the Autobot named "Bumblebee" in the blockbuster 2007 movie, “Transformers.” After it's TV introduction, Camaro will repeat as "Bumblebee:" in the Transformers sequel, "Revenge of the Fallen".

World-class performance with American heritage

Built on GM’s new, global rear-wheel-drive architecture, all Camaro models and powertrain combinations are matched with fuel-saving, six-speed transmissions. Advanced technologies, including V6es with direct injection and V8/automatics with Active Fuel Management, enable a satisfying balance of exhilarating performance and good fuel economy.

Camaro product highlights also include:

* Sleek styling with heritage cues and 10 exterior colors

* Four-wheel independent suspension, including a 4.5-link IRS

* Four-wheel disc brakes standard on all models

*SS models have four-piston Brembo brake calipers.

* StabiliTrak stability control system and traction control are standard

* 18-, 19- and 20-inch wheels are available

* Six standard air bags

* RS appearance package available on LT and SS which includes HID
               headlamps with integrated halo rings, rear spoiler, specific taillamps and
               20-inch wheels

* Bluetooth phone connectivity

* USB connectivity

* Remote vehicle starting system

* OnStar

* XM Satellite Radio

Under the hood, Camaro LS and LT use a 3.6L V6 with dual overhead camshafts, variable valve timing and direct injection to optimize performance and fuel economy. It is rated at 303 horsepower and 273 lb/ft. torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard and a Hydra-Matic 6L50 electronically-controlled six-speed automatic, with TAPshift control, is available. LS and LT models will have estimated fuel economy of 27 mpg in highway driving.

 The high-performance Camaro SS is equipped with one of two versions of the 6.2L Generation Four Small-Block V-8 along with a choice of a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. Manual transmission models have the LS3 engine, which produces 422 horsepower and 408 lb/ft. torque, paired with a TR6060 six-speed transmission. Click here for an in-depth look at the Camaro's LS3.

The new, L99 Small-Block V-8 engine is used in automatic transmission-equipped SS models. It is
 based on the LS3, but also includes GM’s fuel-saving Active Fuel Management feature and is retuned for use with the automatic trans. It produces 400 horsepower and 395 lb/ft. torque. It is matched with a Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed transmission that helps it deliver an estimated, 23 mpg on the highway.