Camaro ZL1 Z28 SS LT Camaro forums, news, blog, reviews, wallpapers, pricing – Camaro5.com

RSS @camaro5 twitter Camaro5 on Facebook

17 Jan, 2012

First Camaro ZL1 Reviews Are In!

Posted by: admin In: Main ()

Finally, the very first official Camaro ZL1 performance reviews are in, together with real life performance specs and data. We’ve compiled (and will continue adding) the ZL1 reviews so far at the link above.

The first few to be posted are from Automobile, Autoweek, Car and Driver, and Motor Trend. Click on through for links to reviews.

Read more on this story at the following LINK

First Camaro ZL1 Reviews Are In!

ECC (Emerald Coast Camaros) just had its largest meet & greet yet, this past Saturday [Event Photos]. 36 Fifth Gen Camaros, 2 Mustangs and 1 Motorcycle enjoyed the mild January weather and started the gathering by converging on Crestview, FL from all over the Panhandle of Florida (and even as far as Thomasville and Albany, GA). They then cruised from Crestview, FL to Florala, AL, where they invaded a local restaurant, did a little shopping, and shot a little bull! The group had a great time seeing each other and kicking off the new year!

See event photos at the following LINK

Emerald Coast Camaros Winter Meet and Greet Turns Up 35 Camaros

14 Jan, 2012

Camaro ZL1 Pics from 2012 Detroit NAIAS

Posted by: admin In: Main ()

The 2012 Detroit NAIAS kicked off this week and the Camaro ZL1 is the star of the Chevrolet display (when it is not .

For those not able to make the show, here are some photos of the Camaro ZL1 on display.

See the ZL1 Detroit 2012 photos at the following LINK

Camaro ZL1 Pics from 2012 Detroit NAIAS

Per ‘The FBodfather’;

Good afternoon, Camaro Comrades, Firebird Friends, and Corvette Cousins!

It’s become a Tradition in the "City of Brotherly Love" —

………..and once again, Chevrolet would like to invite you and a guest to visit the Philadelphia International Autoshow on the morning of SATURDAY, JANUARY 28th.

I’ve attached a map of the NEW Pennsylvania Convention Center – with directions on how you will enter the convention facility EITHER BY

>The New Broad Street Entrance

or

>The 13th and Arch Street entrance

….and then make your way to Conference Room 119 A and B — you should plan to meet at this conference room by NO LATER THAN 7:15am.

You will be escorted into the GM Exhibit at approximately 7:30am — where you’ll be treated to a continental breakfast as you look at the new line-up of GM cars and trucks.

Featured this year:

>Buick Verano
>Cadillac ATS
>Cadillac XTS
>2013 Chevrolet Malibu
>Chevrolet Spark
>Chevrolet Sonic
>Corvette ZR1

and of course………

…………….the LEGENDARY CAMARO ZL1 !

I hope you’ll be able to join me and perhaps one or two of our Camaro Team members to once again celebrate the joy of being a Camaro/Firebird/Corvette Enthusiast!

If you would be so kind as to enter your name and the name of your guest……we have a limit of 280 guests (Free Admission!)

Should we go over that number, the free tickets will go to the first 140 ppl that sign up (themselves and a guest)

Scott Settlemire

(aka Fbodfather)

If you and a guest would like to attend, please list your name, as well as the name of your guest. THIS IS THE PLACE TO SIGN UP! SIGN UP HERE. Once you list your name(s), you’re "IN" – there’s no need to double check or worry you’ll be left out.

  • "and guest" is not preferred. An actual name is the way to go.
  • Please understand, until we get an idea of the number of attendee’s, (1) guest per attendee will be accepted. If you require an additional guest, please send me a PM, and I will try my best.


Please be PROMPT! We don’t want to keep FBodfather waiting!

Dress appropriately; let’s represent Scott and Chevrolet in the best light possible.

This is a GREAT opportunity to see some exciting vehicle’s from Chevrolet/GM! I hope to see alot of familiar faces, and meet many new one’s!

And most important; THANK YOU SCOTT aka FBodfather!

See you all in Phila.!

Sign up for this event at the following LINK

Camaro Enthusiast Event @ the 2012 Philadelphia Auto Show (Register Here - Free Admission). See the ZL1!

10 Jan, 2012

Crystal Red Tintcoat Now Available for Camaro ZL1

Posted by: admin In: Main ()

Many a member was waiting and hoping the beautiful new Crystal Red Tintcoat color would become available on the Camaro ZL1. Good news came over the weekend as the color became available on Quick Order, and will be on the Regular Configuurator by this Thurs.

We’re looking forward to seeing some stunning CRT ZL1s in the Spring!

Read more on this story at the following LINK

Crystal Red Tintcoat Now Available for Camaro ZL1

So you think you know everything there is to know about the Camaro ZL1?

Check your knowledge base against some of these interesting new ZL1 info and see if you are indeed a ZL1 guru.

Some new ZL1 info at the following LINK

So You Know Everything About the Camaro ZL1? What About These?

04 Jan, 2012

December 2011 Camaro Sales and Production Figures

Posted by: admin In: Main ()

December 2011 Delivery (sales) Stats:

Camaro December 2011 Deliveries (actual sales): 6,754
Total Deliveries in 2011: 88,249

December 2011 Production Stats:

Camaros Produced in December 2011: 7,256
2012 Model Year Produced Through November 2011: 47,773

Compared to Competition:

Mustang sold 5,057 units in December 2011
Challenger sold 3,284 units in December 2011

Read more on this story at the following LINK

December 2011 Camaro Sales and Production Figures

03 Jan, 2012

SARENI Camaro GT Racer Introduced for 2012 Season

Posted by: admin In: Main ()

SARENI United Presents the New GT Racing Car for the 2012 Season

Press Release: International GT sports will see a spectacular and powerful package in 2012. The German company SARENI United is now offering the newly designed Camaro GT. The US car will make an impression on racing tracks all around the world with its 800 Nm from up to 650 HP. The power is transmitted to the rear tyres from a 7.9 litre eight-cylinder (V8) by a newly designed HOLINGER gear box. The HOLINGER speed shift system with paddle shift on the steering wheel is extremely light, weighing only 37 kg, shifts gears very fast and is designed for high torque. The US engine developer KATECH received clear specifications: close-to-production, low cost, service performance of 10,000 km and maximum power.

The car was developed under the direction of Reiter Engineering in Germany. Founder and owner Hans Reiter got the idea when he went to the USA in 2010. “I was immediately fascinated by the design. The Camaro is a real men’s car, a muscle car, it is designed to be on a race track”, says Hans Reiter who founded SARENI United especially for this project.

Full details and photo gallery INSIDE.

Read more on this story at the following LINK

SARENI Camaro GT Racer Introduced for 2012 Season

30 Dec, 2011

New Chevy Web Series: The Road We’re On

Posted by: admin In: Main ()

In celebration of their recent Centennial, Chevy’s new series entitled ‘The Road We’re On‘ brings history to life through the eyes of owners, and their communities.

The first 8 episodes [videos inside] profile the people of Bridgeville, a small town in Pennsylvania where American history runs deeps.

Episode 1: Welcome to Bridgeville
Bridgeville is a small town in Pennsylvania steeped in Americana

Episode 2: The Colussys
Dating back to 1918, the Colussy family owns and operates the oldest Chevy dealership in the United States

Episode 3: Half Mile of Dirt
24 year old driver Jared Miley carries on the traditions and breaks new ground with his family-run race team

Episode 4: Steel Roots
Lisa Baer, a 4th generation steel contractor, tells the story of taking over a family business and the importance of keeping businesses local

Episode 5: History of Bridgeville
The story of how Bridgeville, PA came to be what it is today and what it will be tomorrow

Episode 6: The Road Ahead
What does the future of mobility hold for a small town in America?

Episode 7: Sarasnick’s
The story of the Sarasnick’s and how they helped build their family-run business helped build their community.

Episode 8: Me & My Chevy
A look at local car clubs and profiles of vintage auto enthusiasts.

Catch the first 8 episodes at the following LINK

New Chevy Web Series: The Road We're On

28 Dec, 2011

Camaro Death Valley Drifting Special

Posted by: admin In: Main ()

If it’s cold where you are, warm up by watching race car driver Junior Strous drifts the Camaro SS in Death Valley.

Not much point to this but some fun Camaro drifting/donut action and nice videography.

Catch the video at the following LINK

Camaro Death Valley Drifting Special

Those of you without National Geographic channel or haven’t had the opportunity to catch the program online, be sure to check out the full ULTIMATE FACTORIES – CAMARO episode, which aired last year. Watch the video directly below.


Here are some interesting tidbits :

  • Each Camaro takes 18 hours of assembly time
  • There are 734 robots doing the nearly 5,000 spot welds needed to create the body shell for each Camaro Coupe.
  • In order to get to the paint shop the Camaro body has to be transported on a bridge over a city street where it is painted and then shipped back across the bridge to the trim area for final detailing.
  • One Camaro rolls off the assembly line approximately every minute.
  • The Camaro engine is produced at a different plant and has to be shipped approximately 2 hours to the assembly line where it finally meets the Camaro.

Read more on this story at the following LINK

Full Camaro Ultimate Factories Video: From Sheet Metal to End of the Line

23 Dec, 2011

Rumor: 6th Gen Camaro Coming in 2016

Posted by: admin In: Main ()

A rumor has been circulating, via GMI, that the 6th generation Camaro has appeared in the GM product system as a 2016 Camaro model year. Supposedly, the availability of a Gen V 6.2L V8 engine has also appeared along with this information.

Discussions at the following LINK

Rumor: 6th Gen Camaro Coming in 2016
Camaro of the Week
Camaro of the Moment

@camaro on twitter

About

Welcome to Camaro5, a site and forum dedicated to the 5th Generation Chevrolet Camaro.
We will be keeping a blog of all new Camaro news, rumors, spyshots and other industry information, so please check back regularly!

Also, please feel free to visit the forums (http://www.camaro5.com/forums) to discuss the new upcoming Camaro with other enthusiasts.

We look forward to sharing and discussing the 5th gen Camaro with everyone.