A superb and rare photo of the new 1971
Chevrolet Camaro SS.
The magnificent Chevrolet
Camaro debuted as a fully new car model for the 1967 model year during
a press preview in Detroit, Michigan on September 12, 1966 and then later in
Los Angeles, California on September 19, 1966. The Camaro officially went on
sale in dealerships on September
29, 1966 for the 1967 model year in RS, SS, and Z28 performance
packages. The first generation Chevrolet Camaro would be in production up to
1969 on a new rear-wheel drive GM F-body platform and would be available as a
2-door, 2+2 seating, coupe or convertible with a choice of 250 cu in
(4.1 L) inline-6 and 302 cu in (4.9 L), 307 cu in
(5.0 L), 327 cu in (5.4 L), 350 cu in
(5.7 L), or 396 cu in (6.5 L) V8 powerplants. Concerned
with the runaway success of the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet executives realized
that their compact sporty car, the Corvair, would not be able to generate the
sales volume of the Mustang due to its rear-engine design, as well as declining
sales, partly due to bad publicity from Ralph Nader's book, Unsafe at Any
Speed. Therefore, the Camaro was touted as having the same conventional
rear-drive, front-engine configuration as Mustang and Chevy II Nova. In
addition, the Camaro was designed to fit a variety of power plants in the
engine bay. The first-generation Camaro would last until the 1969 model year
and would eventually inspire the design of the new retro fifth-generation
Camaro. Introduced in February 1970, the second generation Camaro would remain
in production through 1981. The car was somewhat larger and wider with the new
styling, thus resulting in a heavier car. Still based on the F-body platform,
the new Camaro was similar to its predecessor, with a unibody structure, front
subframe, an A-arm front suspension and leaf springs to control the solid rear
axle. The RS, SS and Z28 performance packages remained, though the Z28 received
an engine upgrade to the LT-1 350 cu. in. unit; Road & Track magazine
picked the 1971 SS350 as one of the
ten best cars on the planet in August 1971. 1980 and 1981 Z28's included a rear
facing intake, with an intake door that opened under full throttle. The third
generation Camaro was produced from 1982 to 1992. 1982 you could get a 4 speed
behind a 305 V8. In 1983 they went to the five speed. These were the first
Camaros to offer modern fuel injection, Turbo-Hydramatic 700R4 four-speed
automatic transmissions, five speed manual transmissions, 16 inch wheels, a
standard 4 cylinder engine and versatile hatchback bodies. The cars were nearly
500 pounds
lighter than the long running second generation model. The legendary IROC-Z was
introduced in 1984. In
1986, Camaros received a center, high-mounted stop lamp (CHMSL) to comply with
Federal legislation; these were placed on top of the back hatch window. In
1987, the potent L98 5.7 V-8 engine was available in the Z28, paired with an
automatic transmission. The "20th Anniversary Commemorative Edition"
was offered in 1987 and a "25th Anniversary Heritage Package" in
1992. Beginning in 1988, the famed 1LE performance package was introduced, for
the street models and for showroom stock racing in the U.S. and Canada. The B4C
or "police" package was made available beginning in 1991. This
basically created a Z28 in more subtle RS styling. The fourth-generation Camaro
debuted in 1993 on an updated F-body platform. It retained the same
characteristics since its introduction in 1967: a coupe body style with 2+2
seating (with an optional T-top roof) or convertible (introduced in 1994),
rear-wheel drive, and a choice of V-6 and V-8 engines. The standard powerplant
from 1993-1995 was a 3.4
liter V-6.
A more powerful 3.8 liter V-6 was
introduced as an option in 1995 and made standard in 1996. The LT1 V-8 engine
with 275 horsepower (at the flywheel), which was introduced in the Corvette in
1992, was standard in the Z28. Optional equipment included a new six-speed
manual T-56 transmission and all-speed traction control. Anti-lock brakes were
standard equipment on all Camaros. The 1997 model year included a revised
interior, and the 1998 models included exterior styling changes, and a switch
to GM's aluminum block LS1 used in the Corvette C5. The Camaro remained in
production through the 2002 model year, marking 35 years of continuous
production. Production of the F-Body platform was stopped due to slowing sales,
a deteriorating market for sports coupes, and plant overcapacity. Based on the
2006 Camaro Concept and 2007 Camaro Convertible Concept, production of the
fifth-generation Camaro was approved on 10 August 2006. Oshawa Car Assembly
produces the new Camaro which went on sale in spring of 2009 as a 2010 model
year vehicle. The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is offered as a coupe only in LS, LT,
and SS trim levels. LS and LT models are powered by a 3.6L (217ci) V6 producing
304 hp (227 kW), mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed
automatic with manual shift. The sprint from 0-60 is covered in 5.9 seconds
with the V6.
This is a very nice and very rare non period
photo that reflects a wonderful era of Chevrolet ‘s automotive history in a
wonderful way. This is your rare chance
to own this photo, therefore it is printed in a nice large format
of ca. 8" x 11" (ca. 20 x 27 cm). It makes it perfectly suitable for framing.
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