While the Chevrolet Camaro program is clearly well on its way, General Motors has officially announced that the launch of the next-generation muscle car will be slightly delayed. While some reports had the 2009 Camaro entering production as early as late 2008, GM says the Camaro will actually be launched as a 2010 model in the spring of 2009, confirming what Leftlane sources have known for sometime.
According to Ward’s, the slight change was made because GM didn’t want a short model run of 2009 vehicles. Instead, the 2010 Camaro will hit dealer showrooms in the spring of 2009, with the convertible following later in 2009, also as a 2010 model.
GM expects to begin taking dealer orders later this year, but has yet to set a specific date. Both the coupe and convertible will be powered by a range of V6 and V8 engines, with the range-topping model rumored to have over 450 horsepower.
Once production of the Camaro finally does begin at the automaker’s Oshawa, ON production facility, GM expects to sell about 100,000 Camaros annually.
03/12, 2:58 PM
posted by:
SS4LIFE
Watch there’s going to be another LLN article coming out like a day later saying actually now GM is saying the Camaro is coming out in 2015. If that happens then I will be looking into a Challenger.
03/12, 3:00 PM
posted by:
DrFill
Who didn’t know it was coming next Spring?
DrFill
03/12, 3:00 PM
posted by:
SmegmaVajayjay
mulletastic
03/12, 3:09 PM
posted by:
RicardoHead
Switched? Does this mean the Volt will be a 2009 model now?
03/12, 3:25 PM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
It’s just a ploy to keep the resale values higher. I’m really wondering if anyone’s still going to care. The last gen Camaro/Firebird were pretty nice cars and they still got the axe. Not that much has changed in 6 years.
03/12, 3:31 PM
posted by:
Blakkarr
As long as it is not an actual delay.
03/12, 3:41 PM
posted by:
LuckyLou
I don’t mind the Camaro. Now with so many 70’s/80’s looking vehicles coming out of GM and Chrysler these days, surely a CHiPs mini-series is on the horizon. I’d love to see a new Camaro barrel rolling down the side of some off-ramp or whatever, being chased by Poncho on his trusty bike
03/12, 4:05 PM
posted by:
golf4me
While I like the new Camaro, I think 100,000 sales is woefully optimistic. If they had gotten it to market sooner, maybe they’d have gotten near 100k first year sales, but hell, it’s going to be an “old” car at launch cuz they’ve been dragging it out so long. The platform, powertrain, etc are already developed essentially, so what is taking them so long to finish this thing already? Looks like GM is still a big, old, dinosaur of a company, just when I thought they were getting their crap together…
03/12, 4:22 PM
posted by:
Madcapp
The Dodge Challenger takes such a massive filthy dump all over the Camaro it isn’t even funny.
03/12, 5:15 PM
posted by:
dmanero
I think they doing this so they can see how the Challenger will do once on the market. If the cars a let done they might only then decided to do a limited edition run with the Camero. Even though people are gone nuts over the retro look of the Challenger, feelings might change once they see the insurance premium, fuel costs, maintenance issues and how the government continues with the whole emission business.
Me personally, I prefer the Camero over the Challenger but then thats my opinion.
03/12, 5:24 PM
posted by:
sunshine1810
I also prefer the Camaro over the Challenger. Having said that, most of us enthusiasts have seen pictures of the production Challenger or have even seen it at auto shows while only top level GM executives have seen the new Camaro and know exactly how it will look. Ultimately, it would be nice to own both.
03/12, 5:26 PM
posted by:
SS4LIFE
yeah I wouldn’t complain if both were in my garage. Personally I prefer 2 seaters, but hey both would be nice!
03/12, 5:33 PM
posted by:
Elvio
waiting too long!
03/12, 5:36 PM
posted by:
Badass Z51
Who friggin’ cares!
03/12, 7:56 PM
posted by:
bigp
the cafe will have this car by its ass
03/12, 8:00 PM
posted by:
bolex
The Dodge Challenger takes such a massive filthy dump all over the Camaro it isn’t even funny. -Blakkar
im with you. people can talk all they want about a limited, automatic only, high priced challenger, but at least its available…and looks better.
03/12, 8:22 PM
posted by:
zoomzoomr
“I’d love to see a new Camaro barrel rolling down the side of some off-ramp or whatever, being chased by Poncho on his trusty bike” – LuckyLou
I bet Erik Estrada (Paunch-o) wishes GM could make him look ’70s retro right about now!
03/12, 9:30 PM
posted by:
psiclone
i care
03/12, 11:48 PM
posted by:
buytheredcar
camaro doesnt look as dipped as the challenger.
03/13, 1:06 AM
posted by:
howsmydriving
The Z28 will make the current Mustang GT look sick by comparison.
03/13, 7:54 AM
posted by:
Fletch
Way to late to market, I woudn’t even more forward at this point if I were GM.
03/13, 2:38 PM
posted by:
Need more oil for GM
You are all complete asses. The Camaro will be king when it comes out and people are still going to flock to it no matter if GM releases it in 2009 or 2019. It is a winner as far as people are concerned with massive power on a rigid, durable and reliable chassis and quality that will put a POS Mercedes to shame. GM will sell each and every one of them that they can build, get your orders in early or you’re screwed.
Camaro like always will be an instant classic. Can’t say that about your POS BMW or Audi.
You fools need to get with the program.