Camaro Vehicle Highlights

The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro marks the return of this General Motors division’s iconic “pony car.” It bows as a 2-door coupe. A 2-door convertible version is due in early calendar 2011. The 2010 Camaro shares some of its basic underskin design with the Pontiac G8 large sedan and wears body styling inspired by the 1969 Camaro. LS, 1LT, 2LT, 1SS, and 2SS trim levels are offered.

Two engines are available–a V6 and a V8. The V6 is a 3.6-liter unit that produces 304 hp.

It’s available on LS and LT. SS versions with a manual transmission get a 426-hp 6.2-liter V8. Automatic-equipped SS models also get a 6.2-liter V8, but it makes 400 hp and features GM’s Active Fuel Management cylinder deactivation.

V6 versions also offer a manual or automatic transmission. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags. An RS Package for LT and SS models includes bi-xenon headlights, specific trim, and on LT versions, 20-inch wheels.

All Camaros are available with 21-inch wheels. Other available features include a wireless cell-phone link, USB port, satellite radio, remote engine start, and later in the model year, rear-obstacle detection. This evaluation is based on preview test drives.