Camaro The name “Camaro” came from a French word for friend. The decision on the name came down to the last minute, with most of the world sure the car would be named, “The Panther.” Although the strange name had to be explained to the public, Camaro fit in with other Chevy names- Corvette, Chevelle, Chevy 2, and Corvair. The main reason the Camaro was introduced was because of the huge success of the Ford Mustang. The Camaro was roughly the same size as the Mustang, a little wider and based
The Best American Muscle car (The Mustang vs The Camaro) The Mustang – Camaro rivalry has been around for a very long time. The Ford Mustang started production in 1964. It was marketed as an affordable sports car and was immediately successful, becoming the fastest selling car in history. The Chevrolet Camaro first went on sale in 1966, and was actually designed to be a competitor to Fords new car(Edelstein). Right away there was a massive rivalry for the best American “pony” car. Over fifty years
The Chevy Camaro that was first created in 1967 was a popular muscle car in the late 1960s. The first engine ranged from 88 horse power to hitting 580 horsepower. Ever since the day the Camaro was introduced, it has been a huge part of the American culture. Dean Guard said, “What has never changed was the Camaro’s fun, attainable performance for a broad spectrum of customers.”(Doran) The very first Camaro built in production was unique in many ways. The first Camaro that went through the production
Comparing Ford Mustangs and Chevy Camaros Muscle Car," two distinctive cars come to mind, the Camaro and the Mustang. Throughout the era of the early 1950's and 1960's, there was a revolutionary movement that took place and paved the ground work for today's "Muscle Cars" known as the "Ponycar Era." Ask any avid Camaro or Mustang fan about the ponycar era, and watch their pain. They will describe cars that would light the tires on fire, floor it, and hang onto the wheel excitement. Back in the
Comparing an Eight Cylinder Camaro and a Six Cylinder Camaro The purpose of this report is to compare the six-cylinder Camaro (RS), to the eight-cylinder Camaro (Z/28) to see which one is most suitable. The specific areas I studied, based on primary and secondary sources are Performance, Gas Mileage and Price of each automobile. The Z/28 and the R/S are simply two models of a Chevrolet sport-car based on options. The Camaro has become a legend dominating the market for more than three decades
The 1970 Camaro is part of the second generation of camaros that were released between 1970 and 1981. Inspired by the Ferrari, the larger, heavier weight, second generation camaros were in production for 12 years. However, the 1970 Camaro wasn't available as a convertible, nor were the other second generation camaros that would follow during the 1970's and the early 1980's. As part of this powerful, sturdy second generation of camaros, these cars started to wane in power, as they were subject
Camaro SS vs Mustang GT Ask any avid Camaro or Mustang fan about the original ponycar era, and you're bound to feel their pain. They'll describe cars that lit the tires on fire, floor it and hang onto the wheel excitement. When people utter the words, "American Muscle Car," two distinctive cars come to mind. The Camaro SS and the Mustang GT. Both of these cars have been around for generations and loved by all types of people. It has been only recently that both cars have battled head to head
Corvette Vs. Camaro Throughout the years, Corvettes and Camaros have ran a hard race as the ultimate sports cars. Customers have always been hungry for better handling, streamline body styles, and sheer “under your pedal” power. The question we are faced with here is which has lead this race. I. 100+ Years of Performance A. The Camaro B. The Corvette II. Handling Hardships A. The Corner Carver B. A Serious Nosedive III. Pure Power A. Corvette and Camaro Powertrains IV. A Display of Streamline Beauty
Perhaps the two most commonly known cars, the Chevy Camaro and the Ford Mustang, are the perfect examples of innovation. Each comes with sleek new body styles and a variety of different sports packages. New sports cars such as the 2015 Mustang, unlike the classic "kings" such as the, 1969 Mach Mustang, are not only faster, but are built better, and much more aerodynamic. The Camaro is available in 1LS, 2LS, 1LT, 2LT, SS, and 2SS models. The 1LS, 2LS, 1LT, and 2LT come with the standard 303 horsepower
more stylish. But, there are two American muscle cars that stick out compared to the rest: the Ford Mustang and the Chevrolet Camaro. Although both cars have large fan-bases, when comparing affordability, performance, and ratings, the 2015 Ford Mustang is a better buy than the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro. Although both cars are priced at about the same price, the Chevrolet Camaro is more expensive once it comes to higher packages. The Ford Mustang’s manufacturer's suggested retail price is between $23