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Chevrolet Camaro (fifth generation) The fifth-generation Chevrolet Camaro is a pony car produced by General Motors and marketed under the Chevrolet brand.It is the fifth distinct generation of the Camaro to be produced since its original introduction in 1967. Production of the new Camaro began on March 16, 2009after several years on hiatus since the previous generation’s production ended in 2002 and went on sale to the public in April 2009 for the 2010 model year. 2014 model year update Changes to Camaro include a redesigned front and rear, resulting in a wider, lower, more contemporary appearance; front fascia features a wider lower opening, and a narrower upper opening that also updates the appearance of the iconic “halo ring” HID headlamps on the Camaro RS pack- 28 driverlifestyle.com age, functional hood vent on the Camaro SS, optional Recaro seats with microfiber suede inserts for SS and ZL1. Head-Up Display and Driver Information Center are now in color for 2LT, 2SS and ZL1 models. Camaro Z/28 is a version of Camaro SS with a full aerodynamic package designed to produce downforce at track speeds (a large splitter connected to an underbody panel, fender flares over the front and rear wheels, extended rocker panels, redesigned rear spoiler and functional diffuser), interior trim in matte-metallic Octane finish, flat-bottomed steering wheel, standard Recaro seats with microfiber suede inserts and manual adjustment, elimination of the seat-back pass through, high-density foam in place of the rigid structure of the seat back and steel mesh of the seat bottom, 7.0L LS7 V8 engine co-developed with Corvette R X