In 2002, after 35 years of successful market presence, Chevrolet decided to discontinue it.
The last of his generation. The Camaro began making history from the very day it was launched on the market in 1967, as a rival to Ford Mustang. The first generation extended from 67 to 69.
The Z28, Rally Sport and Super Sport versions were presented, and finally YENKO was added for the streets (Yenko was a competition team preparing Camaros for Trans Am races).
The first Camaro had a V8 4900 cm3 engine of 295 HP and a compression radius of 10 to 1. A few months later, the 6500 cm3 “L-78" engine was optional, reaching 375 hp.
In the mid-1970s, the performance of the Chevy Camaro suffered a severe blow just like all American cars of the time: the oil crisis. The engines had to consume less fuel and comply with much stricter emission regulations.
Beginning in the 1980s, Camaro resurfaced. With hard and convertible roof versions quickly gained popularity.
In the 90s the aesthetic change was remarkable. The body grew to exceed 4.9 meters long and 1.88 wide. The cabin grew by gaining very little in interior habitability, especially in the rear seats.
The arrow-shaped front and the ever-ascending waist line gave it a sporty and very dynamic look... a pity it was the last design that Chevrolet offered. Those who expected a big impact on the 40th anniversary... received it 5 years earlier, certainly with a very bitter taste, when the end of Camaro production was announced.
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