Camaro Pricing Released

by Justin Berkowitz

October 13th, 2008 10:06 AM

You might need to seriously ask yourself whether you’re willing to buy a car from a dying GM. The Camaro pricing is that good. The LS model with a 300 horsepower V6 with a six speed manual transmission starts at $22,995. A six speed automatic is also available. The SS model with a 422 horsepower LS3 V8 and six speed manual transmission starts at $30,995. A six speed automatic is also available, with what GM calls the L99 engine, and 400 horsepower. Too bad GM didn’t have this car, oh, fifteen years ago when people would have bought it. Press release from GM follows after the jump…

Press Release from GM:

Chevrolet Announces Pricing for the 2010 Camaro

DETROIT – Chevrolet today announced pricing for the all-new, 2010 Camaro. It starts at $22,995 MSRP for the V-6-powered LS model, and $30,995 for the V-8-powered Camaro SS (all prices include $750 destination charge). Customer ordering opened on Oct. 13, with production scheduled to start in first quarter of 2009.

“The wait is almost over,” said Ed Peper, GM North America vice president, Chevrolet. “The return of the Camaro gives sports car enthusiasts a reason to rejoice. It’s a 21 st century sports car with a distinctly American legacy.

More than 600,000 enthusiasts have requested information on the Camaro since its production was announced. Chevrolet is reaching out to give them the opportunity to be the first to order one.

The Chevy.com/Camaro Web site carries information regarding early ordering, along with vehicle packaging information, a specification sheet and anticipated frequently asked questions about the ordering process.

Production is scheduled to begin in mid-February at GM’s Oshawa, Ontario production facility, with dealership deliveries shortly thereafter. Complementing the Camaro’s introduction is a range of performance, appearance and convenience accessories – including 21-inch wheels and tires; ground effects and stripe kits; and even a classic-styled Hurst shifter – that customers can order and have installed at their dealership. In some cases, the cost of the accessories and their installation can be rolled into the monthly payments.

World-class performance, American heritage

Built on GM’s new, global rear-wheel-drive architecture, the Camaro is offered in V-6-powered LS and LT models, as well as the V-8-powered SS. All models and powertrain combinations are matched with fuel-saving six-speed transmissions. Advanced technologies, including engines with direct injection and Active Fuel Management, enable a satisfying balance of exhilarating performance and good fuel economy.

Camaro product highlights also include:

Sleek styling with heritage cues and 10 available exterior colors
Four-wheel independent suspension system, including a 4.5-link rear suspension
Four-wheel disc brake systems standard on all models, including four-piston Brembo calipers on SS models
StabiliTrak stability control system and traction control standard on all models
Family of 18-, 19- and 20-inch wheels
Six standard air bags, including head curtain side-impact air bags and front seat-mounted thorax side air bags
RS appearance package available on LT and SS, including HID headlamps with integrated halo rings, spoiler, specific taillamps and 20-inch wheels
Bluetooth phone connectivity
USB connectivity
Remote vehicle starting system
OnStar
XM Satellite Radio

Under the hood, Camaro LS and LT use a 3.6L engine with variable valve timing to optimize performance and fuel economy. It is rated at an estimated 300 horsepower (224 kW) and 273 lb.-ft. of torque (370 Nm). A six-speed manual transmission is standard with the 3.6L engine; a Hydra-Matic 6L50 electronically controlled six-speed automatic, with TAPshift control, is available. LS and LT models are estimated at 27 mpg in highway driving, for great fuel economy to complement their fun driving experience.

The high-performance Camaro SS is equipped with a powerful 6.2L V-8, with a choice of a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. Manual transmission-equipped models receive the LS3 engine, estimated at 422 horsepower (315 kW) and 408 lb.-ft. of torque (553 Nm). It is paired with a TR6060 six-speed transmission.

A new, L99 V-8 engine is used on automatic transmission-equipped SS models. It is based on the LS3, but also includes GM’s fuel-saving Active Fuel Management feature. It is estimated at 400 horsepower (299 kW) and 395 lb.-ft. of torque (535 Nm). It is matched with a Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed transmission that helps delivers an estimated 23 mpg on the highway.

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JEC on Oct 13, 2008

I'm calling the Canadian MSRP now: At least 45K for an SS, which will price it above a G35 but still less than a Challenger SRT8 and much less than a Corvette (here). This will make Canadian buyers green with envy and red with rage as Americans get offered the same car for 30 grand. Same as with every other car on the market. That doesn't factor in the first-on-the-block dealer tax.

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Joeaverage on Oct 14, 2008

Wait a year and buy it used. That $31K car will be $23K. In another year it'll be $17K and falling fast.

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