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2007 - In the blockbuster film Transformers, the new Camaro Concept is used as one of the main characters Bumblebee. The character was also a 74 Camaro in the beginning of the film.
2009 - In Transformers 2 - Revenge of the fallen, Bumblebee is again a Camaro, but is upgraded to a ZL-1 concept. Chevy also uses the movie to promote their Corvette Stingray concept and their Chevy Beat concept. The films no doubt helped Chevys sales, especially the Camaro. Later in 2009, Chevy would release a Transformers Edition Camaro for sale. 2011 - The ZL-1 Camaro stars as Bumblee in the third Transformers film.
1967-1970
1970-1981
1982-1992
2010-Present
After the successful unveiling of the Mustang, Chevrolet started developing one of their concepts for production. Code named Panther, production of the Camaro was started. It was unveiled in 1966 as the Camaro, which was French for friend or companion. Since then the Camaro, Mustang, and other muscle cars have been in a fierce rivalry to be the best.
1958 Development starts on the first prototype of a car resembling the Camaro.
1984 - Digital Instrumentation Adopted 1986 - First convirtable available since 1969
1960
Since 1964 , American muscle cars have been a huge part of American automotive culture. Their lightwight bodies and powerful engines became an instant formula for success. Ford, General Moters, and Chrystler have all raced to make the next great pony car and kicked out some great performance cars.
1962 - One of the clay model concepts in development. This is before the release of the Mustang or any other of the classic muscle cars.
1964 - Four months after the release of Fords Mustang, General Moters beings developing a new competitor.
1970
September 29,1966
Camaro offically released for sale to public. It is an instant success and becomes a rival to the Mustang.
First Generation
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1980
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1990
Fifth Generation
2000
1993 - Fourth Gen. Camaro Released
-Starting price was $17,000, a great value at the time. - The Z-28 Indy 500 pace care replica was made exactly the same original pace car. That meant someone could buy a Z-28 with the same power as an actual pace car.
2010
2006 - Fifth Gen Concept
Responding to Fords new first gen. inspired Mustang redesign, GM introduces the new Camaro concept car with its roots going back to the classic 69 model. The concept car takes Best in Class at the Detroit Auto Show.
Bullitt - 1968
The film features a Ford Mustang 390 CID Fastback in arguably the best car chase scene to date.
Fifth Gen Camaros are featured in Transformers (left) and Hawaii Five-0 (right.)