Mario's Tribute to the Camaro 5th Generation 2010 to 2015

1 2010 Camaro SS. Production of the fifth generation Camaro began on March 16, 2009. After several years on hiatus since the previous generation's production ended in 2002, the Camaro went on sale to the public in April 2009 for the 2010 model year.

2 2010 Camaro SS. Chevrolet started taking pre-orders for the 2010 Camaro on October 13, 2008, however sales to rentals and orders made after the pre-order period were processed before many of the pre-orders. By the end of 2008, General Motors confirmed more than 10,000 advanced orders and that all pre-orders would be completed by October 2009.

3 2010 Camaro SS 6 speed manual. On January 17, 2009, the first production Camaro (VIN #100001) was auctioned at the 2009 Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in an American Heart Association charity lot. The vehicle was purchased by Hendrick Motor Sports CEO Rick Hendrick for $350,000.

4 2010 Camaro SS 6.2 L 376 ci 426 hp LS3. Sales for calendar year 2009 were 61,648 sold as 2010 models and sales for the year 2010 were 81,299 for a total of 142,947 2010 Models. A great comeback and a tremendous success.

5 2011 Camaro SS Convertible. In late January 2011, the production of the 2011 Camaro Convertibles started. On October 19, 2010, orders of the Neiman Marcus Edition Camaro Convertible were opened through Neiman Marcus and sold out within three minutes becoming one of the quickest-selling special edition vehicles that General Motors has put out in the market. A total of 75 units were produced and deliveries began in early 2011.

6 2011 Camaro SS. The Neiman Marcus Camaro was based on both the 1SS and 2SS models and was equipped with the 6.2 L V8 engine in both options of either manual or automatic transmissions with the equal fuel efficiency and power output of the 2011 Camaro. For the 2011 model year, the Camaro V6 engine was rated at 312 hp. No engineering changes were made for the increase as GM claimed the 304 hp in 2010 Camaro's engine was a conservative rating.

7 2011 Camaro SS 6 speed manual. Production of the 2011 Camaro Convertible began on January 31, 2011, in Oshawa, Ontario, where the coupe was assembled. It arrived in dealerships in February, and is available in both base and SS versions like the coupe. The Camaro convertible added an aluminum brace over the engine assembly, and under the transmission.

8 2011 Camaro SS 6.2 L 376 ci 426 hp LS3. Production of the 2011 Camaro began on 7 June 2010. Sales for 2011 were 88,249.

9 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary. The 45th Anniversary Special Edition is based on 2LT and 2SS for both coupe and convertible body styles, with a unique rally stripe in red and silver on the hood and deck, Carbon Flash Metallic body color, badges located beneath the front fender emblems, new-design 20-inch wheels in dark silver, fog lamp and taillamp bezels finished in dark silver, RS-style taillamp lenses, standard rear spoiler and HID headlamps, body-color roof molding, Jet Black interior with leather-trimmed seats featuring the 45th Anniversary logo, white instrument panel and door trim inserts with the 45th Anniversary logo on the instrument panel, red, white and blue stitching on the seats, steering wheel, shift knob/boot, door armrests, and console lid; as well as 45th Anniversary logo on the steering wheel and sill plates.

10 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary. For 2012, the V6 was updated to a 3.6 L "LFX" engine producing 323hp. The SS model received an upgrade to the suspension system. All models received the RS spoiler and taillight details, steering wheel-mounted volume and radio controls, and Bluetooth connectivity controls as standard.

11 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary 6 speed automatic. Upgrades included a slimmer grille along with a larger lower fascia and new fog lights along with taillights that took styling cues from the original first-generation Camaro. The RS appearance package incorporates LEDs into both the headlights and taillights.

12 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary 6.2 L 376 ci 426 hp LS3. The 2012 ZL1 Camaro included a 6.2 L LSA supercharged V8 producing 580 hp. This engine was first used in the Cadillac CTS-V for the 2009 model year. Other features included a 2-stage exhaust, the addition of sueded microfiber seats, steering wheel, and shift knob, as well as ZL1-exclusive 20-inch aluminum wheels. Total Sales for 2012 were 91,314.

13 2013 Camaro RS/SS. Changes made in the 2013 model year include: 1LE performance package, Chevrolet MyLink and color-touch navigation, Hill start assist now standard on all manual transmissions, ZL1-style shift knob standard on all manual transmissions, Remote vehicle start now included on 1LT and 1SS with automatic transmission.

14 2013 Camaro RS/SS. Frameless inside rearview mirror, New 18-inch and 20-inch wheel designs, Mojave leather interior upholstery, Blue Ray Metallic exterior color. Changes to the SS models included standard variable-effort electric power steering, optional Recaro bucket seats, and an optional dual-mode exhaust system on manual transmission-equipped models. Both features were introduced on the Camaro ZL1.

15 2013 Camaro RS/SS 6 speed stick. The RS package (available for LT and SS models) added 20-inch wheels, body-color roof moldings and antenna, and high-intensity discharge headlamps. Exterior colors include Summit White, Black, Crystal Red Tint coat, Victory Red, Rally Yellow, Inferno Orange Metallic, Ashen Grey Metallic, and Blue Ray Metallic. The convertible top color choices include black and beige.

16 2013 Camaro RS/SS 6.2 L 376 ci 450 hp LS3. The 2013 Camaro Hot Wheels Special Edition is a special variant of the Camaro available in coupe and convertible body styles, with a choice of 2LT (V6) and 2SS (V8) trims with a ZL1 appearance package. Sales for 2013 were 80,294.

17 2014 Camaro Z28. Changes for the 2014 model year include a redesigned front and rear end in corporative new head and tail light assembly, resulting in a wider, lower, more contemporary appearance, and a front fascia featuring a wider lower opening as well as a narrower upper opening that also updates the appearance of the iconic “halo ring” HID headlamps on the Camaro RS package.

18 2014 Camaro Z28. Other additions include a functional hood vent on the Camaro SS and optional Recaro seats with microfiber suede inserts for the SS and ZL1 packages. The Head-Up Display and Driver Information Center were also now in color display for the 2LT, 2SS and ZL1 models.

19 2014 Camaro Z28. Unveiled at the 2013 New York Auto Show the Camaro Z/28 is a higher performance version Camaro with a full aerodynamic package designed for optimum performance during track driving.

20 2014 Camaro Z28 7.0 L V8 505 hp. The 7.0 L LS7 V8 engine was co-developed with Corvette Racing, racing-style cold-air induction system with large K&N air filter, standard dual mode exhaust system with larger-diameter pipes. The Z/28 can accelerate from 0–60 mph in 3.95 seconds and can attain a top speed of 188 mph. Sales for 2014 were 86,297.

21 2015 Camaro RS V6. The Last 5th Generation Camaro. The 2015 model year was significant because it was the final year for the fifth-generation Camaro before the sixth-generation Alpha-based model debuted. This meant the 2015 Camaro was the last chance to buy the current generation’s performance and styling before a major redesign.

22 2015 Camaro RS V6. The 2015 Chevrolet Camaro brought eight notable changes to the fifth-generation model lineup, marking a bittersweet year as it was either the last or second-to-last year before the all-new Alpha platform Camaro arrived.

23 2015 Camaro RS V6. The changes mainly affect color options, optional features, and wheel finishes, with no major mechanical or platform changes. The Z/28 and ZL1 remained the top performance choices, while the RS package and V-6 trims offered more daily-driver usability.

24 2015 Camaro RS 3.6 L V6 323 HP. The Z/28 variant was still available, offering a 7.0L V8 with 505 hp and track-tuned chassis. Sales for 2015 were 77,502. This was the last Camaro 5th Generation.