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The term "Mustang Eater" [1] was coined because the Chevrolet Camaro, with its powerful engine options and performance capabilities, was considered a formidable competitor that could potentially outperform the Ford Mustang on the racetrack and in terms of overall performance. This rivalry fueled marketing and advertising campaigns, creating a sense of competition and excitement among automotive enthusiasts during that era.
Both the Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang have since become iconic models in the muscle car and pony car segments, respectively, contributing to the rich history and culture of American performance cars. |
Camaro vs MustangThe nickname "Mustang Eater" is often associated with the Chevrolet Camaro, particularly during the intense rivalry between the Camaro and the Ford Mustang in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The Camaro was introduced by Chevrolet in 1966 as a response to the success of the Ford Mustang, which had created the "pony car" segment and gained significant popularity.
The Chevrolet Camaro is an American automobile manufactured by Chevrolet, classified as a pony car and some versions also as a muscle car. Chevy’s answer to the Ford Mustang was finally introduced in 1967 and it was an immediate sensation with 220,906 sold the first year. |
First Generation Chevy CamaroThe first-generation Chevrolet Camaro appeared in Chevrolet dealerships in September 29, 1966 for the 1967 model year on a brand-new rear wheel drive GM F-body platform and was available as a 2-door, 2+2 seat, hardtop (no "B" or center pillar) or convertible, with the choice of either a straight-6 or V8 engine.
The first-generation Camaro was built through the 1969 model year. Almost all of 1967-1969 Camaros were built in the two U.S. assembly plants: Norwood, Ohio and Van Nuys, California. |
Second Generation Chevy CamaroIntroduced in February 1970, the second-generation Camaro was produced through the 1981 model year, with cosmetic changes made in 1974 and 1978 model years. The car was heavily restyled and became somewhat larger and wider with the new styling.
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. Road & Track picked the 1971 SS350 as one of the 10 best cars in the world in August 1971. RS, SS package was dropped in 1972 and reintroduced in 1996. |
Third Generation Chevy CamaroThe third-generation Camaro was produced from 1981 (for the 1982 model year) to 1992. These were the first Camaros to offer modern fuel injection, Turbo-Hydramatic 700R4 four-speed automatic transmissions, five-speed manual transmissions, 14,15- or 16-inch wheels, a standard OHV 4-cylinder engine, and hatchback bodies.
The cars were nearly 500 pounds lighter than the 2nd generation model. For 1985, Chevrolet introduced the IROC-Z version that was named after the International Race of Champions. |
Fourth Generation Chevy CamaroThe fourth-generation Camaro debuted in 1993 on an updated F-body platform. It retained the same characteristics since its introduction in 1967: a coupé body style with 2+2 seating (with an optional T-top roof) or convertible (reintroduced in 1994), rear-wheel drive, pushrod 6-cylinder and V8 engines.
The standard powerplant from 1993-1995 was a 3.4 L V6, then a 3.8 L V6 was introduced in 1995. A 350 MPFI (LT1) Small Block V-8 engine, which was introduced in the Corvette in 1992, was standard in the Z28. |
Fifth Generation Chevy CamaroThe Camaro received a complete redesign and new platform in 2009 for the 2010 model year and fifth generation.
Based on the 2006 Camaro Concept and 2007 Camaro Convertible Concept, production of the fifth-generation Camaro was approved on August 10, 2006. The Oshawa Car Assembly plant in the city of Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, began producing the new Camaro which went on sale in spring of 2009 as a 2010 model year vehicle. |
Sixth Generation Chevy CamaroOn May 16, 2015, Chevrolet introduced the sixth generation Camaro at Belle Isle park in Detroit. The launch, complete with previous generation Camaros on display, coincided with the vehicle's upcoming 50th birthday.
The sixth generation Camaro sales began in late 2015 and offered in LT and SS models built on the GM Alpha platform at Lansing Grand River Assembly in Michigan. |
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