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The first presentation of the Chevrolet Camaro took place on September 26, 1966, with the aim of creating competition over the popular and capturing a large sector of the Ford Mustang. The Camaro was designed as a new car, but, nevertheless, components and components from Chevelle, Corvair and even the legendary Corvette took root in it.

The base of the car's power structure was the load-bearing body, to which a powerful subframe was attached in front, mounted on elastic elements. An engine with a gearbox was placed on the body, as well as an independent spring suspension. The rear axle isleading, kept on longitudinal leaf springs.

The line of engines with which the Chevrolet Camaro was equipped is represented by V-shaped "sixes" and "eights" with volumes from 3.6 to 7.0 liters. The V6 had only two varieties: the first with a volume of 3.6 liters. and a capacity of 140 hp, the second 3.9 liters. with a power of 155 hp.

On the other hand, the V8 range is impressive: a 5.1-liter, 210-horsepower modification, followed by a 5.1-liter engine, but equipped with a 4-chamber carburetor, its power was already 275 hp, followed by 5.5-liter - 295 hp, next on the list wor 6.2-liter units with a capacity of 325 and 375 hp, they were equipped with the Camaro of the "Super Sport -396" series, and finally the 7-liter, 425-horsepower monster, which was ordered only for the top-end version - "Camaro Z-28" in the modification "Super Sport" (1972) or "Rally Sport" - these modifications also included a more efficient braking system, audio system, power steering and even air conditioning. All of the above types of engines were completed with a 3 or 4-speed manual gearbox beforeAh, or a 2-step "automatic".

I would like to characterize the differences between two modifications of the Chevrolet Camaro - "Rally Sport" (RS) and "Super Sport" (SS): in the "RS" version, various decorative elements were placed on the car body, such as moldings, coloring in the form of two parallel stripes along the car , lanterns under the bumpers, the headlights were covered with special sliding "shutters". The SS modification, on the other hand, had open headlights, a different interior trim, as well as additional light lights in the front.

In 1968The year begins production of Camaro with the designation "Z-28", which differs from its predecessors by the presence of spoilers on the body designed to improve the aerodynamic properties of the car, a modernized instrument panel with a tachometer, tinted windows and appropriate body painting.

Everyone is good at Chevrolet Camaro, sporty body design, excellent dynamic performance and, of course, a powerful, aggressive engine. The popularity of the model grew until the early 70s, until the country first felt the impact of the energy crisis, whichry made a change in the view of car production in the United States. In order not to turn into history Camaro began to adapt to the changed environment, and first of all, these changes affected the engine - its power dropped.

1982 - Start of production of the third generation Camaro. A distinctive feature of this car is double square headlights, a wide radiator grille, a large number of spoilers and fairings, a more "licked" than before the external design.

The next, fourth in a rowThe Camaro was not released until 1993. The new car finally "licked", became more elegant, for the first time there were elements of passive safety - ABS, for the driver and front passenger. The range of engines for 1993 was a V-shaped "six" with a capacity of 160 hp. and "eight" - 275 hp. As a transmission, either a 4-band automatic or a 5-speed "mechanics" was used. After 93rd, the model was equipped with a new 5.7-liter engine with 345 hp. - "LT-1" and automatic corobkoy transmissions with electronic control.

The last update, which ended the 35-year history of the Chevrolet Camaro, was carried out in 1998 and mainly affected the exterior of the car. The first generation Camaro was already beautifully designed, but the latest model is certainly the most advanced of the entire lineup. The characteristic features are thin, slightly protruding headlights, a long "nose", an air intake on the hood. In general, the car has become more dynamic and streamlined in appearance.

The Camaro's interior is in line with the idea of howm there should be a luxury sports car inside: a laconic but informative dashboard, deep leather seats with excellent lateral support, a comfortable steering wheel covered with leather. In the rear seats, you can leave purchases or put a pet, but there is no way to accommodate an adult passenger. Camaro comfort meets sportiness. The position and shape of the driver's seat have 6 adjustments, which are controlled electrically. The steering column is height adjustable. The sizeThe cabin does not create a feeling of tightness.

The car has a 5.7-liter V-shaped aluminum 8-cylinder engine producing 325 HP from Corvette. The power unit is paired with a six-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission.

Especially for the European market, the Camaro was equipped with a 3.8 V6 engine, which develops an output of 200 hp. at 5200 rpm. and has a torque of 305 Nm at 4000 rpm. For those who like it hot, a version of the Z28 with a 5.7 V8 engine with 305 hp was offered. at 5200 rpmn. with a torque of 454 Nm at 4000 rpm. This combination provides outstanding dynamic performance over the entire speed range.

By the 1998 model year, the legendary Camaro Z28 significantly increased the strength of the body and its resistance to twisting, disc brakes on all wheels, sensor ABS, traction control system on the drive wheels and, of course, two airbags were installed as standard. latest generation security.

The SS trim offered the engine powerfullyIt has 325 horsepower, an air cavity in the bonnet, a unique rear spoiler, an exhaust limiting system and a 6-speed manual gearbox and 17-inch black painted aluminum wheels with polished spokes.

The Chevrolet Camaro is one of America's iconic cars. The luxurious 5-meter sports coupe with aggressive exterior design and comfortable 2 + 2 interior ensures maximum driving pleasure. A true legend in the world of sports cars.

After 35 years of production, in the fall of 2002, the General Motors concern discontinuedto the legendary American sports car Chevrolet Camaro. During this period, this model has sold 4,775,208 copies.

But already in 2005, Chevrole decided to resume production of the model. Camaro 2010 belongs to the fifth generation of the model. The body type is a two-door coupe with four seats. The body and interior have undergone a redesign, but at the same time engineers have tried to keep the features characteristic of older releases. The result is a car that brilliantly combines the spirit of past generations with modernadvanced technologies of the 21st century.

The salon will delight the owner with an ultra-modern Boston acoustic system and a system for connecting a mobile phone to a car via Bluetooth. Among other things, the Camaro 2010 offers system projection of readings on the windshield and remote engine start control. The panel has a USB connector for connecting external devices. Ultrasonic parking sensors complete the picture, which can facilitate parking.

The car is offered in three versions: LS, LT and SS. LS and LT versions are equipped with an enginem V6 with a volume of 3.6 liters. with direct injection and 304 hp The "heart" of the SS modification was a 6.2-liter V8, and on the "mechanics" it will be an LS3 engine with a capacity of 427 hp, and on a car with automatic transmission - an L99 with a capacity of 400 hp. Despite the powerful engine and fantastic dynamics, the car's developers have achieved relatively moderate fuel consumption. This was achieved with the help of the intelligent Active Fuel Management (TM) system, which, if necessary, deactivates some of the cylinders.

At the heart of the car is a global rear-wheel drive platform. SpecialistChevrolet has worked on the independent rear suspension design. The car, thanks to its huge wheels (18-inches), provides excellent traction, giving a feeling of confidence and safety. In addition, the 2010 Camaro is equipped with dynamic stability control as standard, disc brakes, anti-lock braking system and six airbags.

An open version appeared a little later. With its exterior styling, the Camaro convertible remains a faithful successor to the coupe. The hood is the same elongated, fairings, double quadrasheadlights, wide grille, sloping roof. At the back are two round tailpipes. The spacious interior will delight you with sports leather seats, a sports steering wheel and an information screen.

The fifth generation Chevrolet Camaro has confirmed that this model remains one of the best muscle cars of all time.

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