The 2010 Chevy Camaro is one of the most highly anticipated new vehicles to come along in years, and fans were chomping at the bit even before GM released official specs on its reborn musclecar. Once the General revealed that "base" versions will include a 3.6L, direct injected V-6 good for approximately 300 hp while the SS sports the monster 6.2L LS3 V-8 making 422-hp and 408 lb-ft of torque, however, that excitement grew to a fever pitch. And now it might just boil over -- official pricing on the 2010 Camaro has been revealed, and dealers are taking orders for the car starting today.

At the New York auto show back in March, GM vice-chairman Bob Lutz said that given its sophisticated underpinnings the new Camaro would be "premium-priced" compared with similarly equipped Mustangs. At the time this was interpreted to mean the Chevy would be at least $2000 costlier than the Ford, and it turns out that prediction was just about right -- V-6 versions of the musclecar will start at $22,995, while the SS sports a base price of $30,995 (both figures include a $750 destination charge). While these MSRPs represent a jump of $3000 and $4220 over the V-6 and V-8 Ford, respectively, a base Camaro puts out nearly the same power as the Mustang GT, while an SS tops it by more than 100 hp.

According to GM, more than 60,000 enthusiasts have requested information on the 2010 Camaro, and now the automaker is letting them put their money where their mouths are and drop some coin on the new car. Production is set to begin in mid-February with deliveries beginning soon after, but those who want to reserve a Camaro ahead of time can place an order now. In addition to standard StabiliTrak stability control, a four-wheel independent suspension, and available features like Bluetooth hands-free calling and USB connectivity, enthusiasts will also be able to pick from a range of visual upgrades and performance accessories, including 21-in. wheels, a ground effects kit, and a retro-styled Hurst shifter. These add-ons will be installed by dealers, and GM says in some cases its cost can be rolled into the car's monthly payments.

GM may be pricing the new coupe above its Ford and Chrysler competitors, but when the Camaro hits showrooms in mid-2009, it will become the new champ in horsepower per dollar -- a V-8 Dodge Challenger R/T runs roughly the same price as the Camaro SS, but with just 375-hp and 410 lb-ft of torque the Mopar offering is at a considerable disadvantage. A more worthy competitor would be the Challenger SRT8 with its 6.1L V-8 good for 425-hp and 420 lb-ft of torque, but at $41,695 it costs $10,700 more than the Chevy. In addition, if the automaker's claim that with active fuel management the Camaro SS will get 23 mpg highway while V-6 models manage around 27 mpg, the argument for GM's modern musclecar should be compelling. 

Contact Doug Henry Chevrolet in Tarboro today to place your order for the 2010 Camaro.

Source: GM

Article from Motortrend.com Posted October 13 2008 10:05 AM by Andrew Strieber