50 years of the Chevrolet Camaro - six generations and no end in sight

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Created on October 14, 2016

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Chevrolet Camaro (1967) - the first generation was also available as a convertible

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Chevrolet Camaro (1967) - first generation

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Chevrolet Camaro (1969) - Generation 1 Indianapolis Pace Car

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Chevrolet Camaro (1967) - first generation in white

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Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (1977) - with speed-up accessories

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Chevrolet Camaro (1967) - erste Generation

Chevrolet Camaro (1967) - erste Generation in Weiss

The first Chevrolet Camaro was sold on September 29, 1966. The first generation of the 1967 model year was the start of an unfinished story that has so far seen five million Camaros hit the road. 50 years after the first generation, the 6th generation is now appearing on the market for the 2017 model year.

50 years of the Chevy Camaro

Over the last 50 years, the Camaro has evolved generation by generation. Influences from customers, the team and racing technologies have led to constant changes. However, the basic features are still the same.

The first variants of the Camaro were already in the development phase in 1963. Under the code name XP-836, later known as the Panther, the first Camaro generation was developed with different detail variations and equipment. In addition to the visual choices you had to make, you could choose from five different engines.

Chevrolet Camaro (1966)

In 1969, Roger Penske won eight of twelve races in the SCCA Trans-Am Championship Series in the Camaro Z/28. Soon after, the Z28 showed up at dealerships, along with the parts that had made it a successful race car. These included, for example, the 5736 cc V8 engine.

The 1970 Camaro was also available in many different variants, so that you could put together your own car.

Chevrolet Camaro (1980)

In 1978, the T-roof was introduced for the first time with the Camaro Type LT. The roof remained for several generations and became the unmistakable feature of the Camaro.

Chevrolet Camaro (1974)

In 1983 a new Camaro Z28 was launched, with very angular lines and the power of a new 5 liter L69 high output V8 engine.

In 1989, the futuristic looking Camaro California IROC Concept appeared. The 4th generation Camaro adopted some of its design.

Chevrolet Camaro (1993)

The specially modified Camaro SS, with an LT4 engine and up to 330 hp, was available to buy for the 30th anniversary. The SS vehicles were the fastest Camaros produced in the factory and also the most expensive.

20 years later, there are further innovations to mark the anniversary. This time it is a completely new generation that celebrates the 50-year history of the Camaro. With state-of-the-art technology and all kinds of gimmicks. In addition, a team of artists has created an 18-meter-long "painting" that shows the development of the design over 50 years in a fun way.

Chevrolet Camaro (2017)

Further information can be found on the official website.

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