OctaneZ28

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There seems to be alot of debate over alot of different rumors going around.
Allow me to clear up some information, and state some facts.

I will be updating this as new information becomes availble.

FACTS ABOUT THE NEW CAMARO:

• Camaro will be built at Oshawa Assembly.
• Camaro Coupe production begins in October 2008 (first 30 cars).
• Camaro will be in dealers in 1st Quarter 2009.
• Camaro Convertible production begins around August 2009.
• Camaro will be built on the Zeta chassis, a global RWD architecture.
• Camaro will have IRS, because that's the only rear end that Zeta is engineered for.
• Camaro's IRS will be very similar to the one found in the 2008 Pontiac G8.
• Camaro will be priced competitively with equivalent-level Mustangs.
• Camaro will be offered with 6-speed transmissions, manual and automatic.
• Camaro WILL NOT be offered with an LS2 or an LS7 engine, because their life cycles for production cars come to a close before Camaro production begins.
• TENATIVELY, Camaro should be offered with three engines at initial release: 2 V6s, and 1 V8. Engine sizes and horsepower numbers are not yet available.
• Camaro will have a B-pillar, though it will be hidden behind a stationary rear window.

FACTS ABOUT THE CAMARO CONCEPT CARS:

• The Concept Cars are speed-limited to 40mph.
• The Concept Cars are rev-limited to 3000rpm.
• The Convertible Concept has functioning insturment panel gauges, but does not have a top.
• The Concept Cars are NOT on a production chassis.
• There are 4 concept cars: Silver Coupe, Silver Coupe push car (Australia), Red Coupe push car, Orange Convertible.
• The Transformer Movie prop Camaros are converted from production GTOs. Body panels were changed, interior is semi-changed, wheels are black steel 20s with covers on them that simulate the concept's brakes and wheels.

Official Camaro links from General Motors:

Camaro Concept Press Release
Production Announcement Press Release
Oshawa Press Release
Camaro Convertible Press Release

Official Camaro Site on Chevrolet.com
Cool intro video, wallpaper downloads and more!
http://www.chevrolet.com/performance/