Difference between revisions of "Fifth-generation Chevrolet Camaro"

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  | name = Fifth-generation Chevrolet Camaro

  | name = Fifth-generation Chevrolet Camaro

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The return of the Camaro name has been anticipated by enthusiasts since fourth generation production ended in 2002. On [[6 January]], [[2006]], the first official word regarding a fifth generation Camaro from General Motors came at the 2006 [[North American International Auto Show]], where the '''2006 Camaro Concept''' was released.<ref name="CamaroConcept">{{cite web |url=http://media.gm.com/us/gm/en/news/events/autoshows/06naias/concepts/06_NAIAS_Chevy_Concept.htm |title=Chevrolet Camaro Concept: Capturing the Timeless Spirit of Camaro |accessdate=2006-12-27 |author=General Motors |date=2006-01-09 |format=HTML |publisher=GM Media Online |language=English}}</ref> ''[[AutoWeek]]'' editors unanimously awarded the Camaro Concept "Best In Show." The concept is based on the new [[GM Zeta platform]] and was designed by [[South Korea]]n-born [[Sangyup Lee]].<ref name="DesignedBy">{{cite web |url=http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=109195 |title= Camaro Concept: Like Father, Like Son |accessdate=2008-02-08 |last=Roy |first=Rex |date=2006-02-06 |format=HTML |work=[[Insideline.com]] |publisher=[[Edmunds.com]] |language=English}}</ref> ''[[Road & Track]]'' offered an exclusive first look at the car which had photos as well as a short video on the day the concept was released.<ref name="RTvideo">{{cite web |url=http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=15&article_id=3124 |title=World Exclusive: Chevrolet Camaro Concept Video |accessdate=2006-12-27 |last=Hall |first=Jim |date=2006-01-09 |format=WMV |publisher=[[Road & Track]] |language=English}}</ref>

The return of the Camaro name has been anticipated by enthusiasts since fourth generation production ended in 2002. On [[6 January]], [[2006]], the first official word regarding a fifth generation Camaro from General Motors came at the 2006 [[North American International Auto Show]], where the '''2006 Camaro Concept''' was released.<ref name="CamaroConcept">{{cite web |url=http://media.gm.com/us/gm/en/news/events/autoshows/06naias/concepts/06_NAIAS_Chevy_Concept.htm |title=Chevrolet Camaro Concept: Capturing the Timeless Spirit of Camaro |accessdate=2006-12-27 |author=General Motors |date=2006-01-09 |format=HTML |publisher=GM Media Online |language=English}}</ref> ''[[AutoWeek]]'' editors unanimously awarded the Camaro Concept "Best In Show." The concept is based on the new [[GM Zeta platform]] and was designed by [[South Korea]]n-born [[Sangyup Lee]].<ref name="DesignedBy">{{cite web |url=http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=109195 |title= Camaro Concept: Like Father, Like Son |accessdate=2008-02-08 |last=Roy |first=Rex |date=2006-02-06 |format=HTML |work=[[Insideline.com]] |publisher=[[Edmunds.com]] |language=English}}</ref> ''[[Road & Track]]'' offered an exclusive first look at the car which had photos as well as a short video on the day the concept was released.<ref name="RTvideo">{{cite web |url=http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=15&article_id=3124 |title=World Exclusive: Chevrolet Camaro Concept Video |accessdate=2006-12-27 |last=Hall |first=Jim |date=2006-01-09 |format=WMV |publisher=[[Road & Track]] |language=English}}</ref>

The concept car features the same formula the Camaro has also stuck with; 2-doors, 4-passenger, rear-wheel drive, coupe. The [[wheelbase]] is {{convert|110.5|in|cm|0|abbr=on}}, which is {{convert|9|in|cm|0|abbr=on}} longer than the previous generation, but an overall length of just {{convert|186.2|in|cm|0|abbr=on}}, {{convert|7|in|cm|0|abbr=on}} shorter. The Camaro Concept is powered by a {{convert|400|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} {{convert|6.0|L|cuin|0|abbr=on}} [[GM LS engine#LS2|LS2 V8]] with [[Active Fuel Management]] and is equipped with the [[Borg-Warner T-56|T-56]] six-speed [[manual transmission]]. Other features include a four-wheel independent suspension system, four-wheel disc brakes with {{convert|14|in|cm|0|abbr=on}} rotors and four-piston calipers, and {{convert|21|in|cm|0|abbr=on}} front / {{convert|22|in|cm||0|abbr=on}} rear wheels covered in huge 275/30R21 front / 305/30R22 rear tires.<ref name="CamaroConcept"/>

The concept car features the same formula the Camaro has also stuck with; 2-doors, 4-passenger, rear-wheel drive, coupe. The [[wheelbase]] is {{convert|110.5|in|cm|0|abbr=on}}, which is {{convert|9|in|cm|0|abbr=on}} longer than the previous generation, but an overall length of just {{convert|186.2|in|cm|0|abbr=on}}, {{convert|7|in|cm|0|abbr=on}} shorter. The Camaro Concept is powered by a {{convert|400|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} {{convert|6.0|L|cuin|0|abbr=on}} [[GM LS engine#LS2|LS2 V8]] with [[Active Fuel Management]] and is equipped with the [[Borg-Warner T-56|T-56]] six-speed [[manual transmission]]. Other features include a four-wheel independent suspension system, four-wheel disc brakes with {{convert|14|in|cm|0|abbr=on}} rotors and four-piston calipers, and {{convert|21|in|cm|0|abbr=on}} front / {{convert|22|in|cm||0|abbr=on}} rear wheels covered in huge 275/30R21 front / 305/30R22 rear tires.<ref name="CamaroConcept"/>

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