New Chevy Camaro to Get Green Light

The Detroit Free Press is reporting that on Thursday GM will announce the production of a new Chevrolet Camaro based on the 2006 concept car shown here. The announcement is possibly the worst-kept secret in Detroit. When it debuted, the concept car wowed almost everyone, and with the new Mustang released in 2005 still going strong, a new Camaro should find an audience. The announcement comes on the heels of Chrysler confirming plans for a production Challenger, which also debuted at the 2006 Detroit auto show.

A V-6 and two V-8 engines are anticipated when the Camaro rolls out, likely as a 2009 model. It will be rear-wheel drive, and one of the powertrains could offer cylinder deactivation to raise mileage. Even with gas prices rising faster than we can follow, we think there’s room for another muscle car on the automotive landscape. At least this one.

[FREE PRESS EXCLUSIVE: Camaro to roar back by 2008, Detroit Free Press]