What is it?
Chevrolet has revived a legendary "pony car" nameplate with its new Camaro concept car. The company says the two-door, four-seat concept is meant to capture the spirit of the original Camaro, with a long hood, short deck and styling cues taken from early models. Inside, recessed, round gauges and a three-spoke steering wheel are additional touches that will be familiar to Camaro buffs. This driveable concept is powered by a 400 hp, 6.0-liter aluminum small-block V8 borrowed from the Corvette and mated to a six-speed manual transmission. A cylinder-deactivation system, which cuts out four of the engine's cylinders when they're not needed, is claimed to help the car deliver up to 30 mpg on the highway. Like the original, the Camaro concept is rear-wheel drive. Unlike the original, the chassis is updated with four-wheel independent suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, and 21-inch front and 22-inch rear wheels. No production plans were announced.
What's new or notable?
After discontinuing the last production Camaro in 2002 because of poor sales, it's notable enough that GM is likely using this concept to test the waters for a new version.
