Car Review: 2009 Chevrolet Camaro

The American muscle car has been an obsession for many a young man growing up. And for many of them, the Chevrolet Camaro has exemplified that dream. Power, grace, speed and beauty signify the unique handling and style of the Camaro, and for more than 2 decades the Camaro graced highways across the country. When Chevrolet discontinued production in 2003, car enthusiasts across the globe were devastated at the loss of such a piece of history. However, their cries were not unheard. In 2009, General Motors and Chevrolet will reintroduce the Camaro, and demand for the vehicle is already great.

The 2009 Camaro is surely a unique machine, taking much of it's styling from the Camaro's of old, specifically the 1967-1969 models. The sleek, long lines of the older Camaros will be well incorporated into the new model, which is supposedly comprised of very retro styling. The new Camaros will also be featured in a hard top and rag top version for the convertible lovers out there. The long lines of this new Camaro, coupled with a short deck and traditional Camaro styling will surely make this car a sight to behold.

The new model Camaros will feature standard real wheel drive and a strong V-8 engine under the hood. Specifically, the 2009 Camaros will be driven by a 400 horsepower, 6.0 liter Ls2 V-8, which is more than enough to leave the competition in the dust. Drivers will also be given the choice of a traditional standard transmission, or an optional automatic transmissions, with widely spaced gear ratios for plenty of drive and acceleration. The Camaro will have a fully independent rear wheel suspension, with 21 inch all aluminum wheels on the front, 22 inch aluminum wheels on the rear. This new Camaro will be unlike anything on the streets, and will be a breath of fresh air to the current automobile market.

The 2009 Chevrolet Camaro's interior features will include a blast from the past on the control panel: a four-pack auxiliary gage system. The oil, battery, temperature and fuel gages will sit in a centralized are of the consol, much like the Camaros of old. The new Camaros will be host to a large number of new, technologically advanced features as well. A digital display in the speedometer will be lit when the high beams are engaged, and a display in the tachometer will show the driver what gear they are in. Since Chevrolet is holding fast to most of the details of the new Camaro, the information is rather limited, but more than enough to keep those of us waiting for it's reintroduction drooling.

The Chevrolet Camaro is a piece of history, a slice of Americana. Many a young person spent the best years of their lives in the classic speed machine, and will be able to see their children and grandchildren share the same joy with it's reintroduction. Without a doubt the Camaro will continue to be a longstanding classic, for years to come.