Nik J Miles

Posts Tagged ‘Camaro’

            Getting the mail at the neighborhood box cluster often elicits comments about the car we are driving.   We have a few neighbors who know we write about cars, but there are others that probably think we are car dealers (or drug dealers that can afford to buy new cars each week).

The only comment we received on the Inferno Orange Metallic Chevy Camaro SS Convertible was from a four-foot tall boy running by the boxes, when we stopped, “I like your car.”  We’re sure there were many others peeking through their blinds and drooling.    Read the rest of this entry »

It took General Motors a couple of years to react to the tremendous success of the Ford Mustang, but they did respond, they did it in style with the Chevrolet Camaro and the pony car battle began.  Author Darwin Holmstrom and photographer David Newhardt have captured the Camaro history from that beginning right up to the dramatic fifth generation.

Displayed in 348 pages with 280 full color photos, Camaro documents the full story of the race to capture the emerging youth market in the 1960-s and Chevrolet’s efforts to out-muscle the Mustang.  All the classics cars are in the book: RS, SS, Z/28 and IROC-Z, along with performance numbers for most of the cars. Read the rest of this entry »

In celebration of, or to take advantage of, the release of the 3D movie Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Chevrolet is introducing a Special Edition Camaro Coupe dressed like the movie’s Autobot “Bumblebee”. The 2012 model Transformers” will be easy to spot with its bright Rally Yellow paint and with the optional RS appearance package which features black rally stripes that stretch over the hood, roof, decklid and the unique high-wing spoiler.

“The Transformers franchise has helped introduce Camaro – and Chevrolet – to a whole new generation of fans,” said Rick Scheidt, vice president of Chevrolet marketing. “Its role in the films helped make the Camaro the best-selling sports car in America, and one of the best-known cars of any kind around the world.” Read the rest of this entry »

Chevrolet is celebrating the 45^th anniversary of the iconic Camaro with the release of a special edition that highlights the new version of the standard 3.6-liter direct injection V-6 engine, a new FE4 performance suspension package for SS coupes and several interior and technology improvements.

The 45^th anniversary Camaro arrives this summer and gives buyers all the 2012 upgrades, along with the special edition interior and exterior design enhancements.

“The appeal of Camaro design and performance has powered it to the top of its segment,” said Rick Scheidt, vice president of Chevrolet marketing. “For 2012, we’re capitalizing on that momentum with enhancements to Camaro’s performance and comfort.” Read the rest of this entry »

Built by a Bunch of Passionate Car People

San Diego, Calif. – Going to a new car introduction provides a different prospective than spending a week driving the car at home.  At most introductions, the auto companies bring in designers, engineers and other people responsible for the company’s latest creation.  It gives the journalists a chance to ask the “why” questions that don’t get answered by simply driving the car or digging through a press kit.

The Chevrolet Camaro Convertible introduction was no different, but one thing that stood out from the standard lines of discussion…these guys were more passionate about the products than the typical bunch of “internals” (people who work for the company). Read the rest of this entry »

“Chevy’s Camaro blows its top for 2011”

Joining the Camaro stable for 2011 is the new convertible, which debuted earlier this year at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. The Convertible began production in January and went on sale in February. The Camaro Coupe has proven to be immensely popular, and it was only natural for the Chevrolet division of General Motors to advance the Camaro to new levels.

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550-HP Camaro in One Year

CHICAGO – I had never been to a press conference where the manufacturer handed out ear plugs before the program started. But it all made sense as the loud music had  my body literally pulsating with every beat trumpeting the arrival of the extreme new 550-hp Chevy Camaro ZL1 to the Chicago Auto Show.

This was the highest-performing Camaro and the most technically advanced car ever developed in its class.

The ZL1 is powered by the LSA  6.2-liter supercharged V-8 engine, which will produce an estimated 550 horsepower and 550 lb.ft. of torque.  Built on GM’s legendary all-aluminum, small-block V-8 architecture, the engine features an intercooled supercharger system, premium heat-resistant aluminum-alloy cylinder heads and other details designed to ensure its exceptional performance is delivered with smoothness and refinement. Read the rest of this entry »

Hides AM/FM Antenna in the Spoiler

Early spy shots of the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible brought criticism from Camaro enthusiasts because of the old fashion AM/FM whip antenna mounted on the rear deck.

Determined to head-off the complaint, Chevrolet planners responded quickly commissioning a self-described antenna freak named Don Hibbard to find a way to fix it.  “Antennas are a beautiful thing to me,” says Hibbard, an antenna test performance engineer. Read the rest of this entry »

Better torsional stiffness than BMW 3-Series convertible

Preparing for a sunny spring, Chevrolet is rolling the all new Camaro Convertible into the Chevrolet dealers across the country ready for February delivery.

“The launch of the new convertible opens Camaro design and performance to a new set of potential customers,” said Chris Perry, vice president of Chevrolet marketing. “The 21st century revival of Camaro is tremendously popular, so it’s a natural to now expand and elevate the product range in new directions.”

The convertible will be offered in similar model configurations as the Camaro coupe. The standard model will have a 312-horsepower direct injection V-6 engine delivering 29 mpg highway. The SS model will feature the 6.2L V-8 engine producing 426 horsepower. A six-speed manual transmission will be standard, with an optional six-speed automatic. Read the rest of this entry »

Neiman Marcus picked the all-new Chevrolet Camaro Convertible at the showcase car in the 2010 “Christmas Book”

Only 100 special edition convertibles will be built, each offering luxury appointments inspired by Neiman Marcus combined with the outstanding Camaro SS performance.  This is the 84th edition of the luxury retailer’s catalog of ultimate holiday gifts. Read the rest of this entry »