When General Motors kicked off sales of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro earlier this year, it hoped that most customers would opt for the V6 LS and LT trims. However, based on Edmunds.com’s estimates, two-thirds of the 47,233 Camaro units sold from April 2009 to October 2009 have been V8 SS models.

The Chevrolet Camaro with a V6 is rated at 18/29 mpg (city/highway), while the Chevrolet Camaro with a V8 is rated at 16/25. GM was hoping that strong V6 sales would help it raise its Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE). The automaker even priced the entry-level Camaro LS at $23,530, making it a bang-for-your-buck purchase for a rear-wheel-drive car with 304-hp.

Nonetheless, Vice Chairman Bob Lutz says that the V6 Camaro coupes actually cost GM as much to build as the V8 version, so the company is content that most sales have come from the Camaro SS.

Click here to read our review on the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS.

2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS:

- By: Kap Shah

Source: Inside Line

While most people who retire spend their life golfing or living in a beach house, 101 year old Virgil Coffman likes living in the fast lane. The centenarian recently became the oldest known owner of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. Which Camaro did he purchase? A 400-hp, bright yellow, Transformers edition Camaro SS.

“Impressed by the overall design, Virgil was ultimately sold on the cars’ easy handling. After owning nearly 40 cars in his lifetime, he follows the philosophy that if you want something, get it,” GM said in a statement. “These days Virgil says he can’t go anywhere without strangers asking him about his car and he’s already planning road trips for next summer.”

Coffman has officially became our favorite 100+ year old person.

Click through for a video to see Coffman behind the wheel of his new Camaro.

2010 Chevrolet Camaro Transformers Special Edition:

- By: Omar Rana

After all the waiting and development, Hennessey has finally unveiled the new 2010 HPE700 LS9 Chevrolet Camaro that will be introduced at the 2009 SEMA show next week. Hennessey will only make 24 units of the HPE700 and 10 of them have already been sold.

Based on the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS with a 6-speed manual transmission, the HPE700 features a LS9 6.2L Supercharged with intercooler allowing a total of 725-hp with a maximum torque of 741 lb-ft. 0-60 mph comes in just 3.5 seconds while the quarter mile run takes 11.3 seconds at 126 mph. Stopping power comes from Brembo brakes that bring the HPE700 from 60-0 mph in 104 ft.

Hennessey says that it is also offering a 850-hp twin-turbo upgrade and a 1,000-hp twin-turbo upgrade.

Make the jump for the full list of specifications.

2010 HPE700 LS9 Chevrolet Camaro:

Press Release:

Limited production – Only 24 2010 HPE700 LS9 Camaro’s will be built.

10/21/09 Update – Only 10 vehicles remain availble for sale.

# Power: 725 bhp @ 6,400 rpm
# 741 lb-ft Torque @ 3,200 rpm

Performance:
# 0 – 60 mph: 3.5 sec.
# 1/4 mile: 11.3 @ 126 mph
# Skidpad: 1.01 g
# 60 – 0 mph braking: 104 ft.

2010 HPE700 Camaro Includes:
# Base 2010 Camaro SS with 6-speed Manual Transmission
# Your Choice of Exterior Factory Colors: Cyber Gray Metallic, Aqua Blue Metallic, Inferno Orange Metallic, Imperial Blue Metallic and Red Jewel Tint Coat
# LS9 6.2 Litre Supercharged Engine with Intercooler
# Mobil 1 Oil & Filter
# Cam-Aero ™ Body Components: Front Spoiler, Rear Bumper Diffuser & Side Rocker Panels
# Long Tube Stainless Steel Headers
# HPE Extreme Duty Clutch & Flywheel Upgrade
# HPE Race Shift Knob and Shifter Upgrade
# HPE Light Weight Alloy Wheels
# 20 x 11 inch (rear); 20 x 10 inch (front)
# Michelin Pilot Sport 2 Tires
# Brembo Front Brake Upgrade: 6-Piston Calipers with Light Weight 15 inch Cross-Drilled Rotors
# Brembo Rear Brake Upgrade: 4-Piston Calipers with 14 inch Light Weight Rotors
# KW / HPE Variant 3 Adjustable Coil-Over Suspension Upgrade
# KW / HPE Front & Rear Sway Bar Upgrades
# Painted Hockey Stick Side Stripe with LS9 logo
# Hennessey Embroidered Head Rests & Floor Mats
# Limited Edition HPE700 Dash Plaque & Hood Plaque
# HPE700 & Hennessey Logos Painted on Rear Deck Lid
# Hennessey Letter of Authenticity
# HPE700 buyers will also receive a 1-day performance driving course at Lonestar Motorsports Park – a 1/4 mile dragstrip facility located adjacent to Hennessey’s 30,000 square foot production facility and showroom.

Options:
# Connolly Leather Interior with Custom Colors
# 850 hp Twin Turbo Upgrade
# 1000 hp Twin Turbo Upgrade

- By: Omar Rana

There is no doubt that the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro will be one of the hottest vehicles at the 2009 SEMA show. Hendrick Motorsports will reveal its 25th Anniversary Camaro SS in Las Vegas next week and only 25 of these special edition Camaros will be produced with a price-tag of $76,181.

“We’re flattered to have been selected by Rick Hendrick to build these special cars,” said Reeves Callaway, founder of Callaway Cars. “We have the highest respect for his organization and the cars we will build under the Hendrick name will represent the best of our styling, engineering and manufacturing abilities.”

The body of the modified Camaro 2SS will feature carbon fiber rocker panels, carbon fiber front splitter, carbon fiber rear diffuser, carbon fiber deck spoiler, ZR1-style hood with carbon fiber insert and 20 -inch Callaway/Henderick Motorsports wheels.

With a Honker air system, performance cat-back exhaust system, Eaton TVS series supercharger, injectors and a short-throw shifter, power has been increased to 582-hp. 0-60 mph comes in just 3.9 seconds.

Hendrick Motorsports 25th Anniversary Chevrolet Camaro SS:

Press Release:

Factory Vehicle:

2010 Camaro 2SS 6 Speed with RS package and sunroof in Silver Ice Metallic

Hendrick Motorsports 25th Anniversary Edition Unique Upgrades:

Body:
Carbon fiber rocker panels, carbon fiber front splitter, carbon fiber rear diffuser, carbon fiber deck spoiler, ZR1-style hood with carbon fiber insert.

Wheels:
20” front and rear Callaway/Hendrick Motorsports wheels.

Chassis:
Eibach/Callaway front and rear coil springs, anti-roll bars, and shock absorbers.

Powertrain:
Honker air intake system, performance cat-back exhaust system, Eaton TVS series supercharger, injector cover set, and short-throw shifter.

Badging:
Hendrick Motorsports 25th Anniversary floor mat set, door sill panels, headrest embroidery badge set, and injector cover signatures.

MSRP: $76,181

- By: Kap Shah

Source: CamaroBlog (via WCF)

If you’ve been following some 2009 SEMA show news, you’re about to love the next couple of posts (and they all talk about modified versions of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro). First up is the new General Marketing Capital Incorporated’s 2010 Yenko Camaro.

“The company will present the modern Yenko almost 44 years to the day that Don Yenko’s Corvair Corsa was officially recognized as a Class D Production Competition Car by the SCCA,” GMCI said.

Based on the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS, GMCI added a 600-hp supercharged and intercooled LS-based engine, Tremec 6-speed manual transmission, Hurst short throw shifter, 6-piston big brake package and Magnaflow high-flow cat-back exhaust system.

We’ll get to see official pictures next week. For now enjoy these renderings.

Follow the jump for the press release.

2010 Yenko Camaro:

Press Release:

Westminster, Calif. – (October 28, 2009) General Marketing Capital Incorporated (GMCI) announced today that it will present its official 2010 Yenko Camaro Prototype to the public in the OER booth (# 23795) at the 46th annual SEMA Trade Show in Las Vegas, November 3-6.

The company will present the modern Yenko almost 44 years to the day that Don Yenko’s Corvair Corsa was officially recognized as a Class D Production Competition Car by the SCCA.

The official 2010 Yenko Prototype began its life on a 2010 Camaro SS platform. The vehicle then underwent several significant upgrades including modification to a “Phase I” Yenko Camaro Supercar. Preliminary highlights and specifications of this powerful vehicle include a high performance 600hp supercharged and intercooled LS-based engine, Tremec six speed manual high performance transmission, Hurst short throw shifter, 6-piston big brake package and Magnaflow high-flow cat-back exhaust system.

Plans call for three Phases to be available to take the fifth Generation Camaro from ordinary to extraordinary. This “Phase I” Prototype from GMCI maintains the unique retro appeal Yenko enthusiasts are so passionate about, while including significant performance upgrades to the stock GM specifications and keeping the car affordable. Phase II and III cars will have higher output engines and even more suspension and handling upgrades.

Additional Yenko branded upgrades to this prototype vehicle include: the Yenko stripe package, official emblems and badging, retro-styled 22″ Yenko billet aluminum wheels, Yenko leather interior package featuring Yenko Super Car (sYc) embroidered headrests, Yenko/SC sill plates, Yenko/SC embroidered floor mats and more.

Nearly 45 years ago, racing legend Don Yenko embarked on a mission to build a race car that could effectively compete in the 1966 SCCA racing season. His inspiration resulted in the development of the Yenko Stinger, an SCCA race car based on the Corvair Corsa platform. It was in the last quarter of 1965 that Yenko’s plans for that vehicle came together changing automotive history forever.

Originally, the 60s era Yenko car was a special order vehicle, designed and built by Don Yenko Chevrolet in Canonsburg, PA. Don Yenko used the Central Office Production Order (COPO) program, a program GM used for fleet vehicles like police cars, taxi cabs, etc. to special order the vehicles and then modify them into some of the most powerful vehicles available. Today, an original Yenko is one of the most sought after Camaros in the world.

For more information about GMCI or Yenko licensing, please contact GMCI Corporate Headquarters, P.O. box 12049 Westminster, CA. 92683 or info@gmcilicensing.com.

- By: Kap Shah

Source: Camaro5

We absolutely love the new 2010 Chevrolet Camaro and we respect the old Pontiac Trans Am as a true American sports car. However, you will never catch us transforming a perfectly good 2010 Camaro to pay tribute to the Pontiac Trans Am. Well, Lingenfelter seems to disagree.

At the 2009 SEMA Show next week, Lingenfelter will show its new 2010 Camaro LTA, which will have an exterior and interior theme of the Pontiac Trans Am.

This Lingenfelter Camaro LTA car features:
– Custom RHS aluminum engine block
- 455 cubic inch displacement
- 655 hp / 610 lb-ft tq
- Corsa custom stainless exhaust
- Lingenfelter 6 bolt LS9 twin disk flywheel and clutch assembly
- Heavy duty driveshaft
- Custom honeycomb wheels — 20×10F / 20×11R
- Nitto tires
- Custom classic interior
- Custom 71 Trans Am inspired exterior

2010 Lingenfelter Camaro LTA:

- By: Omar Rana

It has been rumored for some time now that Brad Pitt has been seen flying around in a new 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS. The folks at Celebrity Car Blog have now spotted the Benjamin Button star rolling around in his new muscle car.

We guess the Camaro SS goes with the whole bearded American badass look.

- By: Kap Shah

Source: Celebrity Car Blog

Obsessed with getting more power out of the new 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, Hennessey has already offered up a 562-hp HPE550 upgrade package and the 655-hp HPE650 package.

Work is now underway on their next addition to the Camaro lineup of upgrades – the HPE700 LS9 V8. The engineers have thrown in the LS9 Supercharged V8 from the Chevrolet Corvette ZR and plan to extract a total of 705-hp with a maximum torque of 717 lb-ft.

Hennessey has just released a video of the HPE700 sitting on the dyno pumping out 645-hp, which means there is still some work to be done.

The LS9 upgrade will cost you a whopping $39,500 over the initial price of your Camaro SS. Hennessey says that it already has 13 orders for the HPE700.

Click through for the video.

Hennessey HPE700 2010 Chevrolet Camaro:

- By: Kap Shah

You’ve already seen the new Hennessey HPE550 Camaro pump out a whopping 562-hp. It is basically the car that helped us get over the fact that the official Chevrolet Camaro Z28 will be delayed. Guess what? Hennessey has no plans to stop at 562-hp.

The tuner has just announced plans for a new high-performance Camaro – the HPE650. Modifications will help this supercharged Camaro produce a total of 655-hp with a maximum torque of 642 lb-ft. Can we get one with the Chevrolet Camaro Bumblebee package please?

Oh and don’t worry – if 650-hp isn’t enough for you - Hennessey also offers the HPE700 which uses the LS9 Supercharged V8 that is found in the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. The engine produces 705-hp with a peak torque of 717 lb-ft. Prices start at $39,500.

Hennessey is also offering 850-hp and a 1,000-hp twin-turbo package for $54,500 and $59,500, respectively.

Check out a video of the HPE650 on the Dyno after the jump.

Hennessey HPE650 Camaro:

Hennessey HPE650 Camaro Dyno Test:

Press Release:
# Power: • 655 HP @ 6,300 rpm
# • 642 lb-ft TQ @ 4,400 rpm

The HPE650 Supercharged Upgrade Includes:
# • TVS2300 Supercharger System (Black or Chrome)
# • High-Flow Cylinder Heads (Core Exchange)
# • HPE650 Custom Spec Camshaft
# • HPE Cold Air Induction
# • 1-7/8 inch Long Tube Stainless Steel Headers
# • High Flow Catalytic Converters
# • Stainless Steel Cat-Back Exhaust
# • Upgraded Fuel Injectors
# • HPE Engine Management Calibration
# • Professional Installation
# • Dyno Tuning & Road Testing
# • Hennessey & HPE650 Exterior Badges
# • Limited Edition Dash Plaque & Engine Plaque w/ Serial Number
# • Hennessey Premium Floormats
# • 1 Year / 12,000 Mile Limited Warranty

Additional Appearance and Performance Options
for the HPE650 also Available:
# • Exterior Graphics Package
# • Lightweight Wheels
# • Torque Converter or Clutch Upgrade
# • Full Coliover Suspension Kit
# • Hennessey Cam-Aero^TM Body Kit
# • Custom Leather Interior
# • And More!

- By: Omar Rana

Fusion Hybrid owning couple changes their last name to ‘Ford’: Recently married Jaime Case and Chris Hodges love their Ford Fusion so much that they changed their last name to ‘Ford.’ It all started when Jamie decided to write a blog about taking a cross-country trip with Chris before their marriage. Since a road-trip was involved, Ford jumped on the opportunity and handed them a free Fusion for Jamie to write about on her blog. Gotta love social media.

Lamborghini LM002 wagon for sale: A one-of-a-kind Lamborghini LM002 wagon is up for sale. This 7-passenger Lamborghini was originally built for the Sultan of Brunei and features a bunch of rear-seat modifications. The 449-hp Lamborghini wagon has 3,480 miles on it. – ClassicRallies (via CarScoop)

Dealer site has picture of new Camaro for sale with a man giving someone the middle finger: No idea what the story behind this is but it’s amusing nonetheless. You can check out the picture for yourself here – it’s still live on the website. – Benny Boyd (via Jalopnik)

- By: Kap Shah

While we all wait for General Motors to release the next-generation Camaro Z28, German tuner GeigerCars is already offering performance modifications that gives the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS an outstanding 568-hp.

The extra power comes from sophisticated compressor reconstruction (aka, a supercharger) and allows for a maximum torque of 589 lb-ft at 4,100 rpm. Geiger says that “after the reduction of the end gear ratio, the Camaro reaches an impressive 314km/hr and even shows up the Porsche 911 GT3.”

Visually, GeigerCars Camaro SS gets a special front grille, low rear spoiler with a diffuser, air scoop, air ducts to cool the brakes, a rear spoiler and 20-inch wheels.

Click through for the press release and high-res image gallery.

GeigerCars 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS:

Press Release:

GeigerCars.de GmbH – Chevrolet Camaro SS Compressor
Camaro 2010 – the legend lives on

The trio is complete. After the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger, Chevrolet perfects the revival of the legendary pony cars with the new Camaro.

From 1966 to 2002 Chevrolet manufactured four generations of the Camaro. First series models that are in very good condition are prized collectors items. When the US manufacturer unveiled the concept model of a totally new Camaro at the Detroit Motor Show in 2005, the public response was so outstanding that the series production of a fifth generation of the four-seater coupé was decided and with that, the remake of an American legend. The new vehicle no longer has anything in common with the often unpopular fourth generation car. In fact, the designers have combined retro elements and modern shapes, designed an aggressive front end, a bulky rear as well as stylish sides and roof – an unmistakable homage to the muscle cars of the sixties and seventies.

In the last few days, one of the first new Camaros arrived by plane from across the Pond and rolled from the airport right into the GeigerCars.de showroom in Munich. As of now, you can not only marvel at the four-seater coupé, you can also order one there…

The Camaro LS and LT models are already fitted with a superior 308 horsepower 3.6 litre V6 engine. The modern light metal engine generates 5200 revolutions per minute, an impressive 370 newton metres. The design of the SS (SuperSport) model engaged V8 with a superior 6.2 cylinder capacity is even more notably defined. This is available in two variations which perform up to 432 HP and send a maximum torque of 569 newton metres towards the powertrain.

On the subject of the powertrain: the six and eight cylinder engines can be combined with both a six-speed manual transmission and six-speed automatic transmission. Needless to say, the Camaro is equipped with rear wheel drive. The chassis is modern: Chevrolet has installed a Multi-Link strut front suspension and an independent rear suspension. There are adjustable coil springs, gas-assisted shock absorbers and an anti-roll bar fitted on both front and rear.

All round ventilated anti-lock disc brakes are standard in all Camaro models. Chevrolet equips the V8 models with factory-provided four- piston Brembo brakes which measure 355×32mm and 365×28mm.

The Super Sport models separate themselves from the rest by their colour coded finished bumpers, special front grille, low rear spoiler with diffuser, air scoop and air ducts for cooling the brakes. The mandatory rear spoiler is also available for the LT models at an additional cost. The SS coupés run on 8×20 and 9×20 inch light metal wheels and 245/45R20 front tyres and 275/40R2 rear tyres as standard.

However, Karl Geiger would not be the man he is if he could not already provide an extensive tuning programme for the new Camaro. The house specialty is the famously sophisticated compressor reconstruction. With a mechanical compressor, Geiger pushes the engine power of the Camaro SS to a roaring 568 HP. At 4100 rpm, the maximum torque is 799N m. The hot flue gas stream leaves the combustion chamber via a fan-type elbow with sport catalysts and roars through the stainless steel Geiger manufactured sport exhaust system.

A two plate sport clutch is responsible for the traction with the transmission. After the reduction of the end gear ratio, the Geiger Camaro reaches an impressive 314km/hr and even shows up the Porsche 911 GT3.

In order to have this power totally under control, GeigerCars.de have not only installed coilovers and adjustable sports anti-roll bars on front and rear axels but also a strong braking system. At the front there are six piston saddles with grooved 380mm plates and four piston saddles on 355mm (grooved) brake discs operate the drive shaft.

The 10×22 inch light metal frames are real gems which the Munich firm embrace with 265/30 and 295/25 tyres.

- By: Omar Rana

The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, which hasn’t even gone on sale yet, has already been sold out through pre-sale orders in Japan. General Motors Asia Pacific says that more than 120 orders for the new Camaro were taken, which is the company’s quota for the year.

GMAP spokesman Michihiro Yamamori, said that many of the orders were taken from men in their thirties and forties who haven’t been put off by GM’s bankruptcy filing.

Final pricing for the Japan-spec 2010 Camaro has yet to be released but Japanese media says to look between $45,325 to $56,390 for the V6 and the V8 Camaro SS respectively.

Check out our 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS review.

Reviewed: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS:

- By: Omar Rana

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For political figures to enjoy high-performance cars without being criticized is very difficult. When President Barack Obama ran for election last year, he dropped his HEMI powered Chrysler 300 for a Ford Escape Hybrid. Well, the mayor of Oshawa, Ontario is about to do the same if he doesn’t stop getting ridiculed for purchasing a new 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS.

John Gary’s recent purchase,  a 426-hp Victory Red 2010 Camaro SS with white stripes, has gotten local critics ”screaming mad” .

NCE has finally finished chopping the roof of their 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible. So while General Motors Company won’t offer a drop-top Camaro until 2011, you can have yours today for $16,000 and you provide the Camaro.

If you’re interested give NCE a call at (714) 632-3287 or visit their contact page.

Click through for the video.

- By: The Daily Auto Editor

The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, which outsold the 2010 Ford Mustang this past June and July by over 2,000 units, has fared worse than the Mustang in NHTSA crash test rating. Though the crash test rating is not generally a major selling point of cars in the pony segment, any advantage helps, right?

The Camaro received four stars for the front driver and passenger tests and five stars for the side driver and rollover tests, compared to the Mustang’s all around five-star rating.

The 2010 Camaro outsold the 2010 Mustang in June – 9,320 to 7,362. In July, GM sold a total of 7,113 Camaros while FoMoCo sold 6,686 Mustangs.

Make sure you check out our 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS Review.

Reviewed: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS:

-By Stephen Calogera

Alright, so to change the pace a little with our ‘Miscellaneous Thoughts’ posts, we thought we’d put together a full video edition. So here you go…

Ferrari F430 catches fire after accident: A Ferrari F430 went up in flames after an accident in Sibiu, Romania. No one was seriously injured but the car was a total loss. – WCF

Tesla Roadster Rally: Tesla Motors hosted a road rally this past weekend to commemorate the company’s 500th Roadster delivery and the one-year anniversary of its first retail store. You can check out photos from the rally over at Speed and Motion.

Edmunds drives the Hennessey Camaro HPE550: The folks over at Edmunds took a spin in the 562-hp Hennessey Camaro HPE550. Check out the video after the jump. – Edmunds

- By: Mo Eladawy

Ever wonder how the new muscle car generation compares to their classic predecessors? So did these people that decided to drag race a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS against a 1968 Camaro SS. Both models have the RS packages.

However, the 1968 Camaro SS is not stock. It has a 406 cubic inch V8 with a 5-speed manual and a 3.73:1 posi rear end. The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS is stock with some nice looking GM Performance Parts accessories.

There is also a video of the 2010 Camaro SS racing against a 1972 Chevelle big block and a Mustang GT500. 

Oh, and did we mention that all these races take place on a bridge? Very daring.

Click through for the videos.

2010 Camaro SS vs. 1968 Camaro SS:

2010 Camaro SS vs. 1972 Chevelle:

2010 Camaro SS vs. Ford Shelby GT500:

- By: Kap Shah

Source: YouTube (via Camaro5)

If you watched the Indy 500 over the weekend, then you most likely saw the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS Pace Car take the track. The Indy 500 is no new territory for the Camaro – the model has paced the race give times since its introduction in 1967.

Although, for the first time, GM will not offer a Indy Camaro Pace Car replica for the street model. Each previous model of the Camaro has seen anywhere between 100 to 6,000 replicas of the Indy Camaro Pace Car for collectors.

“The new Camaro has and will pace a lot of races including Indy and Daytona,” Chevrolet spokesman Terry Rhadigan told Inside Line. “In order to keep special editions special, we can’t go to that well too often. Plus, sales of the new car are phenomenal.”

Indy 500 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Pace Car:

- By: The Daily Auto Editor

Source: Inside Line