Chevy Camaro Pricing Released

[Rich]

http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayS...74&docid=49453

DETROIT – Chevrolet today announced pricing for the all-new, 2010 Camaro. It starts at $22,995 MSRP for the V-6-powered LS model, and $30,995 for the V-8-powered Camaro SS (all prices include $750 destination charge). Customer ordering opened on Oct. 13, with production scheduled to start in first quarter of 2009.

“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 21 st century sports car with a distinctly American legacy.

More than 600,000 enthusiasts have requested information on the Camaro since its production was announced. Chevrolet is reaching out to give them the opportunity to be the first to order one.

The Chevy.com/Camaro Web site carries information regarding early ordering, along with vehicle packaging information, a specification sheet and anticipated frequently asked questions about the ordering process.

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.”

World-class performance, American heritage

Built on GM’s new, global rear-wheel-drive architecture, the Camaro is offered in V-6-powered LS and LT models, as well as the V-8-powered SS. All models and powertrain combinations are matched with fuel-saving six-speed transmissions. Advanced technologies, including engines with direct injection and 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 available exterior colors
Four-wheel independent suspension system, including a 4.5-link rear suspension
Four-wheel disc brake systems standard on all models, including four-piston Brembo calipers on SS models
StabiliTrak stability control system and traction control standard on all models
Family of 18-, 19- and 20-inch wheels
Six standard air bags, including head curtain side-impact air bags and front seat-mounted thorax side air bags
RS appearance package available on LT and SS, including HID headlamps with integrated halo rings, 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 engine with variable valve timing to optimize performance and fuel economy. It is rated at an estimated 300 horsepower (224 kW) and 273 lb.-ft. of torque (370 Nm). A six-speed manual transmission is standard with the 3.6L engine; a Hydra-Matic 6L50 electronically controlled six-speed automatic, with TAPshift control, is available. LS and LT models are estimated at 27 mpg in highway driving, for great fuel economy to complement their fun driving experience.

The high-performance Camaro SS is equipped with a powerful 6.2L V-8, with a choice of a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. Manual transmission-equipped models receive the LS3 engine, estimated at 422 horsepower (315 kW) and 408 lb.-ft. of torque (553 Nm). It is paired with a TR6060 six-speed transmission.

A new, L99 V-8 engine is used on automatic transmission-equipped SS models. It is based on the LS3, but also includes GM’s fuel-saving Active Fuel Management feature. It is estimated at 400 horsepower (299 kW) and 395 lb.-ft. of torque (535 Nm). It is matched with a Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed transmission that helps delivers an estimated 23 mpg on the highway.

Chevrolet is one of America’s best-known and best-selling automotive brands. With the largest dealer network in the United States, Chevy is the leader in full-size trucks and the leader in sales of vehicles priced $35,000 and above. Chevrolet delivers more-than-expected value in every vehicle category, offering cars and trucks priced from $12,120 to $103,300. Chevy delivers expressive design, spirited performance and great value with standard features usually found only on more expensive vehicles. More information on Chevrolet can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

we'll see if it sells considering how poorly the G8 is selling.

it should be mentioned that the 31000 SS price would be for the base SS.

[cardude007617]

only thing though is that this IS a sports car. but ya, we'll see. mustangs still seem to sell and low and behold camaros are gonna stay at the same price range as those are. i do see this to be an upgrade over a stang though

[Cormaster]

Yeah the G8 doesn't sell well because its a RWD gas guzzling "sporty" family sedan. The Camaro is marketed as a sports car, and most people who buy sports cars aren't planning on making them a family car. Sports cars seem to sell regardless.

[GregFarz78]

Good price for the SS who the hell is going to pay 40k+ for a challenger now? Too bad GM dealers are going to have crazy markup on these people will probably be paying 30k for a v6

[lvemy3100]

initial ordering workbook

http://www.5thgen.org/images/2010CamaroWorkbook/

Originally Posted by GregFarz78

... Too bad GM dealers are going to have crazy markup on these people will probably be paying 30k for a v6

to hell with that crazy crap ... with the way the economy is they had better stick to MSRP with very little to no mark up if they expect to sell as many as they have projected

[SSRacer]

Well, if things keep going the way they are now, I'm probably going to be divorced within the next year, witch means a possible early midlife crisis shortly thereafter and I may have to pick one of these up.

[DrFabulous]

$23k will buy you either a 260 hp Cobalt SS or a new 300 hp Camaro? Man, maybe GM is starting to actually figure it out.

[AMRAAM4]

The road is going to be flooded with cheap, ugly, V6 models.

V8 is not going to sell at that price, I guarantee it. Won't sell more than a 1,000 a month. GTO/SRT8/G8 numbers will tell you exactly what your sales are going to be. Numbers aren't going to go up drastically for any reason just because of this car, especially considering the economy. So GM better be smart and hold production to around 15,000 V8 units a year.

[DrFabulous]

Originally Posted by AMRAAM4

The road is going to be flooded with cheap, ugly, V6 models.

V8 is not going to sell at that price, I guarantee it. Won't sell more than a 1,000 a month. GTO/SRT8/G8 numbers will tell you exactly what your sales are going to be. Numbers aren't going to go up drastically for any reason just because of this car, especially considering the economy. So GM better be smart and hold production to around 15,000 V8 units a year.

At least used V8's will be cheap just like GTOs

[99GTCoupe]

Yeah, though if I coudl affod it, I'd be getting the v8

[Exodus]

I think GMs expectations are way too high... They'll probably sell alot of the V6's like Bob said but not as much as they are hoping....

I've seen only 3 Challengers around so far. Really nice looking car but not for 40K, I'd buy an Acura TL S

[McFlurrey06]

I see alot of challangers around here. Alot of SRT8 models, a V6 every now and again. You see alot of V6 mustangs here too. The Camaro could go either way I think.

[AMRAAM4]

Originally Posted by Crazy83519

I see alot of challangers around here. Alot of SRT8 models, a V6 every now and again. You see alot of V6 mustangs here too. The Camaro could go either way I think.

What the majority of people (ie. Camaro lovers, car lovers, performance lovers) are blindly ignoring is a simple key item here:

The Camaro is NO DIFFERENT than the GTO, G8, Challenger, Charger SRT8/Magnum SRT8/300 SRT8, Mustang.....and because of that, it will not sell any differently. It's nothing special, and nothing revolutionary. It's not going to make people think it's anything more than the other cars listed. After the initial "it's new, I wanna be cool" wears off, the car will sell no better than those other listed. The key now is, hopefully GM is not banking on this car, because if they are it will be considered a failure...because it's not going to surpass those other cars listed after it's a market mainstay. If they have a future plan of it only being a moderately selling coupe option, it will be a "success."

[SSRacer]

A friend had his SRT8 Charger at the stealership over the weekend to get new tires installed. They had like 7 SRT8 Challengers, 5 or 6 R/T's and a few base models. Clearly not selling. He looked at several of them. The SRT8's all had a $10,000 "market adjustment" tacked on and the R/T's all had a $4,995 "adjustment" added on.

Lets see, they clearly aren't selling, but we are still gonna add 5 - 10 K to the price...genius!!!

[AaronGTR]

I could actually see the auto V8's doing better right now in this market. Very close HP numbers to the manual version, and active fuel management. That was a good move on their part IMO. I can see a lot of people wanting more than the v6, but still wanting a little more practicality and economy than the manual v8 model without sacrificing too much performance. The auto v8 would make a good daily driver.

[cardude007617]

kinda funny how both of GM's high expectation cars (the G8 and camaro) are both sourced from australia...

G8 err uh Holden Commodore
http://www.holden.com.au/www-holden/...ry?vehicleid=4

also interesting how the G8 is based on Holden's Zeta platform...so is the new Camaro. The new malibu is a disgused Opel Is the american segment of GM doing any thinking anymore?

[notsoaveragej0e]

Originally Posted by cardude007617

kinda funny how both of GM's high expectation cars (the G8 and camaro) are both sourced from australia...

G8 err uh Holden Commodore
http://www.holden.com.au/www-holden/...ry?vehicleid=4

also interesting how the G8 is based on Holden's Zeta platform...so is the new Camaro. The new malibu is a disgused Opel Is the american segment of GM doing any thinking anymore?

Yeah, they're thinking of saying "F U " tro the UAW and making their cars elsewhere. Can't blame them for making a higher quality and more cost effective car.

[crazypontiac03]

Well There will be alot of V6 Powered Camaro's to go along with a Crap load of V6 Stangs. I'd still have take a Camaro over the Stang anyday.

[GregFarz78]

I'm interested to see someone compare a v6 stang to a v6 camaro, the camaro is a pig it probably weighs a good 6-700lbs over the mustang

[SSRacer]

I'm sure the V6 and V8 comparos will be everywhere once some production models hit the streets. The newest Car and Driver has a review of a pre-production V6 RS and they rank it as much better than the V6 stang. And it was written before pricing was announced, they were expecting $25K as the starting point for the V6.