2012 Camaro Pricing Released
Recently, the guys at Camaro5 posted up the pricing for the 2012 Camaro. These sheets show all of the available options for the Camaro this year, and the various prices for each. The prices rose across the board, but only in small increments that were certainly made necessary by some nice new touches Chevrolet has put on the vehicles.
Sadly, the ZL1 is not present in this list. Chevrolet's keeping the wraps on their new monster Camaro's price point for a little while longer, it seems.
From Camaro5:
Deletions
- (GAQ) Red Jewel Tintcoat exterior color
- (GHS) Synergy Green Metallic exterior color
- (BDJ) Synergy Green accent panels
- (DBX) inside rearview auto-dimming mirror
- (LLT) 3.6L V6 engine
New Features
- 2LS Coupe (1EN37) model and equipment group for LS with 6-speed automatic transmission
- (H45) 45th Anniversary Package, includes (GAR) Carbon Flash Metallic exterior color, (CBM) Brilliant Red/Medium Charcoal Stripe Package, (R41) 20" x 8" front and 20" x 9" rear Deep Silver painted aluminum wheels, (AFP/AFQ) Black front seats with leather seating surfaces and 45th Anniversary embroidered logo, unique stitching on seats, headrests, steering wheel and shifter, (T4F) high intensity discharge headlamps, unique fog lamps and tail lamps bezel finish, and interior and exterior badging; Coupe also includes (BD8) body-color roof ditch molding; Convertible also includes (19T) Black convertible top
- (SRU) Rear Vision Package, includes (UD7) Rear Park Assist, (UVC) Rear Vision Camera and (DRG) inside rearview auto-dimming mirror with rearview camera display
- (UVC) Rear Vision Camera, standard on all convertible models, 2LT and 2SS coupe and included in the (SRU) Rear Vision Package
- (DRG) inside rearview auto-dimming mirror with rearview camera display, standard on all convertible models, 2LT and 2SS coupe and included in the (SRU) Rear Vision Package
- (AKQ) front passenger, 6-way power seat adjuster standard on LT and SS models
- (LFX) 3.6L V6 engine with increased horsepower
- (FE4) Performance Suspension on SS Coupe models
Changes
All wheel and tire RPO codes have changed, availability remains the same
- Rear spoiler (D80 on Coupe, T43 on Convertible) now standard on all models
- (UD7) Rear Park Assist is now a part of the (SRU) Rear Vision Package and no longer included in the (SRJ) Convenience and Connectivity Package
- Unique RS tail lamps from 2011 (dark lenses and chrome bezel) are now standard on all models
- Shark fin antenna on Coupe models is now body-color when the (WRS) RS Package is ordered
- New instrument panel design including new steering wheel and instrument cluster graphics
- Door lock switches also located on doors[/quote]
45th Anniversary Camaro Unveiled at Indianapolis 500
This past weekend was an exciting one for the automotive world. There was the Indianapolis 500--one of racing's biggest events that was met this year with as thrilling and exciting an end as we've ever seen. There was also the Coca-Cola 600 which had an almost equally exciting finish as NASCAR's biggest figure ran out of gas on the final lap. In addition to the races, a few other things were going on. Chevrolet was busy celebrating its 100th year (a birthday it shares with the Indianapolis 500, actually), and, the Camaro was celebrating its 45th birthday. How did they celebrate? How about by unveiling a new, 45th anniversary, special edition Camaro to act as pace car at the Indianapolis 500.
The new, 45th Anniversary Edition Camaro, is a thing of beauty. Continuing in the recent history of the Camaro acting as the pace car for the Indianapolis 500, Chevrolet outdid themselves this year when they unveiled this new Camaro. Done up in a gorgeous black with red accent color combination, this 45th Anniversary Camaro featured an aggressive new hood, stylish new trunk striping, RS-style tail lamp lenses, gorgeous white dash and door inserts, unique 20-inch wheels, and dark silver foglamp bezels, to really give a striking updated visual flair. Inside of the vehicle, custom interior work, badges, and stitching really set this Camaro apart.
The updates to this Camaro don't stop there. The new 45th Anniversary Special Edition Camaro also received all of the major upgrades in store for all 2012 Camaros. These upgrades, which will help address what few issues the Camaro has had, include a revised instrument panel, power-lifting passenger seat, a new smaller and more ergonomic steering wheel, new RS style tail lamps on all Camaro models, and a new spoiler made standard on all Camaro models.
For 2012, the Camaro is seeing a few performance upgrades as well. The LT, V6 Camaro will get the new LFX 3.6-liter V-6 engine. With direct injection, the new LFX is responsible for a 11-hp performance increase to 323 hp while still delivering the same economic 30 mpg on the freeway. The LFX isn't just more powerful, either. The new engine also reduces vehicle weight by 20 pounds, for a more efficient horsepower:weight ratio.
To improve the SS Camaros performance, Chevrolet is outfitting the V8 powered beast with a highly upgraded suspension package. The Chevrolet FE4 suspension package is being made standard equipment for all SS Camaros. The FE4 package includes retuned front and rear dampers, solid stabilizer bars, and 20-inch alloy wheels, which are all said to work together to improve cornering on the Camaro with sharper handling, flatter cornering, and reduced understeer--the issue most often cited with the Camaro SS's performance by major automotive magazines and reviewers.
In all, the new 2012 Camaro is exciting, and the unveiling of the 45th Anniversary Special Edition was a high-point in one of the most exciting automotive weekends we've seen in a long long time.
Some 2012 Camaro Options Released
Ok, so, it's not even 2011 yet, but we the Camaro loving public have been given quiet a treat. Rodgers Chevrolet has released some information to the public concerning various options they know they will be offering on the 2012 Camaro Model when it hits showrooms some time this year (most likely in the Late-June/Early-July time of the year). This list, while interesting, is not finalized, either, so more options may become available. Interestingly enough, when looking through it, is the as yet continued absence of the mention of a Navigation System. Also lacking mention are any details concerning the supposed interior design revamp that Chevrolet has planned for their flagship pony car.
Here's the list:
- New Carbon Flash Metallic (aka Black Granite) color (2SS and 2LT only)
- 45th Anniversary Appearance Package (2SS and 2LT only)
- 3 sets of 20" wheel designs (likely one for 45th anniversary package)
- Rear view camera (2SS, 1SS, 2Lt, and 1LT)
- Suspension system special ride and handling (FE4) (2SS coupe, 1SS coupe only)
The 2012 camaro colors will be:
- Carbon Flash
- Silver Ice
- Summit White
- Black
- Red Jewel
- Cyber Gray
- Victory Red
- Rally Yellow
- Inferno Orange
- Imperial Blue
Camaro Z28 Spied on Nurburgring
It feels like every couple days new pictures of the Z28 in camo pop up. The last few have been exciting, as they've provided some idea of what the vehicle will look like, but it's this newest batch that is the most incredible. Chevrolet took their next Camaro darling out for a spin at a little place called the Nurburgring. Oh, what's that? You've heard of this place before?
The Z28 was spied at the 'Ring, which has quickly become one of the most hallowed courses in the field of vehicle performance and performance testing, and the fact that Chevrolet took the time and money to take the Z28 there for testing, especially this early still in its development, shows that they are truly dedicated to delivering a high quality product! One can be certain that Chevy didn't just take the Z28 Camaro out to Nurburgring for a joy ride, but that it was instead there running numerous tests on its performance, providing them a base upon what is working right now and what can be improved upon for quicker track times, and greater competitive dominance. This dedication to quality is exciting and speaks volumes about the future of the Camaro Z28.
Also worth nothing, the presence of the spoiler in these images. Up to this point, the Z28 had always been seen without a rear deck spoiler. The spoiler on the Z28 is simple and small, but good looking (because, let's face it, the Camaro always looks good). Check out the images and get a little more excited about this vehicle's future!
Camaro Z28 Artist Rendering
We've seen the spy photos of the Z28 thus far, and it looks pretty awesome. Using those, artist Jon Sibal put together a rendition of what the Z28's front end most likely looks like. You can make out some angles and details in the spy photos, and obviously Mr. Sibal used those same cues in the rendering he has put together. It's a good looking car that doesn't venture far from the standard Camaro styling, which is an absolute plus. Now, we just have the performance numbers to truly speculate on!
