Chevrolet Celebrates Five Generations of the Iconic Camaro! Member's, what generation is your favorite ? Have you ever owned a Camaro ? Tell us about it 'OK



By Megan Stewart | February 26, 2015 |


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Since the introduction of the first Chevrolet Camaro back in 1967, the pony car has become an iconic piece of automotive history, and helped shape a design legacy that is about to enter its sixth generation. In honor of this event, Chevrolet asked five designers to reflect on what has made the Camaro such an icon.More on Motortrend.com:
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The first generation of the Chevrolet Camaro only lasted three years from 1967 to 1969, but according to Ed Welburn, vice president of GM Global Design, "The 1969 model is the iconic Camaro to me. From the dual-plane grille design and speed lines stamped into the fenders and doors, it was original and distinctive. It didn't borrow from any other design and all these years later, it still looks fresh."What made the first generation of the Camaro stand out from the rest of the offerings of that time in terms of styling were character lines running behind the wheels, a pulled out rear fender, dual-plane grille which later became a Camaro trademark, wide taillights, and Chevrolet's signature "cowl induction" power bulge hood.More on Automobilemag.com:
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As we entered the 1970s, the second generation of the Camaro came out, and over its 12-year run, the styling continued to evolve. "The second-gen car is pure Camaro, with a dramatic proportion and lean, muscular form. You won't confuse it with the first generation, but it is unmistakably a Camaro from every angle," said Ken Parkinson, executive director of design, Chevrolet Trucks and Global Architecture.And while there were significant changes made over the life of the second generation, Parkinson believes the most notable occurred between 1970 and 1973. The RS model features a split-bumper design, giving the model a more contemporary design. The body of the Camaro tucked in below the horizontal crease running the length of the body to expose the tires in a more muscular appearance, while the complex sail panel flows into the rear of the car for a more sophisticated look.More on Automotive.com:
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The third generation kicked off in 1982 for a ten-year run with a more performance-oriented design, especially with the introduction of the third-gen Z28. Quad rectangular headlamps and a hatchback became part of the Camaro Z28 design, along with Formula 1-inspired ground effects. Linear five-spoke wheels complemented the aggressive design, while a sharp body-side crease divided up the angular body. We even named the Camaro Z28 our 1982 Motor Trend Car of the Year."The third generation Camaro represented a distinct breakaway from the previous generations, which were undeniably influenced by European grand touring cars. This was a uniquely American design with a form developed for function -- and its aggressive front-end styling was deemed almost too aggressive by some of the company," said John Cafaro, executive director, Chevrolet Global Car Design.
By the time the fourth generation started in 1993, the Chevrolet Camaro was already established as an iconic American sports coupe. For the new generation, the Camaro SS received a fast-rake windshield, four mini-halogen headlamps, smooth body sides and integrated wheel flares, an SS-specific hood scoop, 17-inch five-spoke wheels, and an integrated, wraparound rear wing."More than 20 years after its debut, the fourth-generation Camaro still looks as sleek as anything on showroom floors today. It was a very aggressive design intended to evolve the proportion from the third generation car with a provocative exterior and greater aerodynamic performance. It has a very sculptural form vocabulary that was definitely all-new for the Camaro," said kirk Bennion, Chevrolet Camaro exterior design manager.
During the fourth and fifth generation, there was a gap in production that didn't pick up again until 2010. The new model was clearly an exercise in retro design, following the lead of the 2005 Ford Mustang. The design focused on proportion and sculpture, with a reimagined cross-car, dual-plane grille, a sharp body-side crease, rear fender gills that pay homage to the 1969 model, along with dual-element tail lamps, and a rear-fender kick-up feature that adds to the muscular character of the car."They say absence makes the heart grow fonder and that couldn't have been truer than as demonstrated with the enthusiasm that followed the introduction of the fifth-generation Camaro. After an eight-year absence, the return of Camaro was a thunderbolt that reignited the passion of Camaro enthusiast around the world. It's a car design for those who like to drive, and its elegant design makes you smile every time," said Tom Peters, Chevrolet Camaro exterior design director.We'll have to wait a bit longer to see the sixth-generation Camaro's design, but based on what we've seen in spy shots, the next car based on GM's Alpha platform looks like it will evolve the styling of the current Camaro. Which generation is your favorite? Tell us in the comments below.Source: Chevrolet

 

 

I had an 87 IRoc 350. It was Poop Brown, they called it Burgundy, and had all the available options for the time. I bought it from a bone yard in Road Island and refurbished it myself. It was the car that brought me to the Realization that "I Am A Mechanic!", of the Shade Tree Verity of course. I made that car last for 5 years. Then when I was done with it, I GAVE it to another Camaro Enthusiast for parts for one he was building.
I would have to say that the 69 was my Favorite Camaro as well. And today's offering of the Iconic Camaro does the 69 Much Justice. Although what I need in a car has changed over the years since my IRoc, I still feel the Love for the Pony Car every time I see one. And if I could, I would own a Yellow with Black Stripped 2015 Z28, and drive it on Sunny Sundays to Church like an Old Lady!

 

Hi J.C. & thanks for sharing & being the 1st to post.
Hopefully, you will hit a good lotto $'s & be able to get another one in your future.

I'd love to have a 70 S.S. with a ZL1 powertrain WoW

 

I love the Carmaro, always have.
My first brother in law had a 68 SS 350 convertable.
My first Camaro was a 96 Z28 + SS, just like the 4th gen shown below, except all black.
My 13 ZL1 will be 2 years old on March 21. It's in storage, waiting for spring.
Also in storage are the Borla headers I already bought and planning on a CAI and ported TB.


I still love my Monte, but really I bought the MonteSS in 06 because they quit making Camaro's
And because I'm a NASCAR fan, I got the blue/silver in honour of Jimmie Johnson

 

The '69 Z28 I owned back in high school was my favorite, but my '10 SS/RS is nudging it out of my favorite position a little more every time I slide behind the wheel of it.

 

My brother had a '69 Camaro base model with the 307,yellow with black vinyl roof,once in a blue moon he would let me drive it to high school! after I worked and scraped my grocery store job money together I bought a '68 Camaro rally sport with a 327 turbo 350 right after I graduated H.S. I paid 2200$ for it in 1981! I loved that car, I put a shift kit in it,true duals w equalizer pipe on it and even with its two barrel carb it would eat up many cars! I remember racing a late 80's type firebird Formula one night and after blowing him away at the next stop light he asked "what do you have in that thing?"... my reply... " A two barrel " haha...lol...see ya!!!

 

my friend one block over, a girl! had a '71 Camaro split bumper with a 350 and 4 speed Muncie "rockcrusher" tranny white w black skunk stripes nice car but my '68 rs toasted her night after night!!... Good times!! : )