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2011-10-17T02:14:28Z

Second Generation, 1970-1981

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	The '''Camaro Z28''' came back into the limelight in the box office hit movie, "Transformers" as a central character named “Bumblebee”, Sam Witwicky’s (Shia LaBeouf) first car. One of the most important heroes in the film, Bumblebee was sold on eBay (on July 18 2008) for just over $40,000 USD with proceeds going to charity.		The '''Camaro Z28''' came back into the limelight in the box office hit movie, "Transformers" as a central character named “Bumblebee”, Sam Witwicky’s (Shia LaBeouf) first car. One of the most important heroes in the film, Bumblebee was sold on eBay (on July 18 2008) for just over $40,000 USD with proceeds going to charity.

			[[Image:Bumblebee.jpg\|300px]]


	The 1980 and 1981 '''Camaro Z28''' package included an air induction hood scoop, with an intake door that opened under full throttle.		The 1980 and 1981 '''Camaro Z28''' package included an air induction hood scoop, with an intake door that opened under full throttle.

Ed.higgins: /* Second Generation, 1970-1981 */

2011-10-17T01:52:25Z

Second Generation, 1970-1981

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	The second generation F-Body cars were actually released as '1970 1/2' cars, due to extensive delays in the design and production of the new body style. Both cars grew considerably, with fairly drastic changes in styling to match each brand's updated styling across the lineup. Both cars also received engine options in the 7.4 L range in the earlier years of the second generation - 454 in<sup>3</sup> for Chevrolet, and 455 in<sup>3</sup> for Pontiac. However, both of these engines would be discontinued as emissions and fuel-economy restrictions made their production costs prohibitive. Performance continued to decline through 1981, as power levels dropped and weight increased.		The second generation F-Body cars were actually released as '1970 1/2' cars, due to extensive delays in the design and production of the new body style. Both cars grew considerably, with fairly drastic changes in styling to match each brand's updated styling across the lineup. Both cars also received engine options in the 7.4 L range in the earlier years of the second generation - 454 in<sup>3</sup> for Chevrolet, and 455 in<sup>3</sup> for Pontiac. However, both of these engines would be discontinued as emissions and fuel-economy restrictions made their production costs prohibitive. Performance continued to decline through 1981, as power levels dropped and weight increased.

	Chevrolet brought back the '''Camaro Z28''' in mid-year 1977, largely in response to American car enthusiast demands as well as the remarkable success of its corporate stablemate, the Pontiac Trans Am. The 1977'''Camaro Z28''' was equipped with a 350 in<sup>3</sup> and either a Borg Warner 4-speed manual transmission or a TH350 3-speed automatic.		Chevrolet brought back the '''Camaro Z28''' in mid-year 1977, largely in response to American car enthusiast demands as well as the remarkable success of its corporate stablemate, the Pontiac Trans Am. The 1977 '''Camaro Z28''' was equipped with a 350 in<sup>3</sup> and either a Borg Warner 4-speed manual transmission or a TH350 3-speed automatic.

	[[Image:Colin's_Monster_Ride.jpg\|300px]]		[[Image:Colin's_Monster_Ride.jpg\|300px]]

Ed.higgins: /* Second Generation, 1970-1981 */

2011-10-17T01:51:52Z

Second Generation, 1970-1981

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	The second generation F-Body cars were actually released as '1970 1/2' cars, due to extensive delays in the design and production of the new body style. Both cars grew considerably, with fairly drastic changes in styling to match each brand's updated styling across the lineup. Both cars also received engine options in the 7.4 L range in the earlier years of the second generation - 454 in<sup>3</sup> for Chevrolet, and 455 in<sup>3</sup> for Pontiac. However, both of these engines would be discontinued as emissions and fuel-economy restrictions made their production costs prohibitive. Performance continued to decline through 1981, as power levels dropped and weight increased.		The second generation F-Body cars were actually released as '1970 1/2' cars, due to extensive delays in the design and production of the new body style. Both cars grew considerably, with fairly drastic changes in styling to match each brand's updated styling across the lineup. Both cars also received engine options in the 7.4 L range in the earlier years of the second generation - 454 in<sup>3</sup> for Chevrolet, and 455 in<sup>3</sup> for Pontiac. However, both of these engines would be discontinued as emissions and fuel-economy restrictions made their production costs prohibitive. Performance continued to decline through 1981, as power levels dropped and weight increased.

	Chevrolet brought back the '''Camaro Z28''' in mid-year 1977, largely in response to American car enthusiast demands as well as the remarkable success of its corporate stablemate, the Pontiac Trans Am. The ~~1980 and 1981~~ '''Camaro Z28''' ~~package included an air induction hood scoop,~~ with ~~an intake door that opened under full throttle~~.		Chevrolet brought back the '''Camaro Z28''' in mid-year 1977, largely in response to American car enthusiast demands as well as the remarkable success of its corporate stablemate, the Pontiac Trans Am. The 1977'''Camaro Z28''' was equipped with a 350 in<sup>3</sup> and either a Borg Warner 4-speed manual transmission or a TH350 3-speed automatic.

	[[Image:Colin's_Monster_Ride.jpg\|300px]]		[[Image:Colin's_Monster_Ride.jpg\|300px]]

	The '''~~1977~~ Z28''' came back into the limelight in the box office hit movie, "Transformers" as a central character named “Bumblebee”, Sam Witwicky’s (Shia LaBeouf) first car. One of the most important heroes in the film, Bumblebee was sold on eBay (on July 18 2008) for just over $40,000 USD with proceeds going to charity.		The '''Camaro Z28''' came back into the limelight in the box office hit movie, "Transformers" as a central character named “Bumblebee”, Sam Witwicky’s (Shia LaBeouf) first car. One of the most important heroes in the film, Bumblebee was sold on eBay (on July 18 2008) for just over $40,000 USD with proceeds going to charity.

			The 1980 and 1981 '''Camaro Z28''' package included an air induction hood scoop, with an intake door that opened under full throttle.

	==Third Generation, 1982-1992==		==Third Generation, 1982-1992==

Ed.higgins: /* Second Generation, 1970-1981 */

2011-10-17T01:43:07Z

Second Generation, 1970-1981

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	The second generation F-Body cars were actually released as '1970 1/2' cars, due to extensive delays in the design and production of the new body style. Both cars grew considerably, with fairly drastic changes in styling to match each brand's updated styling across the lineup. Both cars also received engine options in the 7.4 L range in the earlier years of the second generation - 454 in<sup>3</sup> for Chevrolet, and 455 in<sup>3</sup> for Pontiac. However, both of these engines would be discontinued as emissions and fuel-economy restrictions made their production costs prohibitive. Performance continued to decline through 1981, as power levels dropped and weight increased.		The second generation F-Body cars were actually released as '1970 1/2' cars, due to extensive delays in the design and production of the new body style. Both cars grew considerably, with fairly drastic changes in styling to match each brand's updated styling across the lineup. Both cars also received engine options in the 7.4 L range in the earlier years of the second generation - 454 in<sup>3</sup> for Chevrolet, and 455 in<sup>3</sup> for Pontiac. However, both of these engines would be discontinued as emissions and fuel-economy restrictions made their production costs prohibitive. Performance continued to decline through 1981, as power levels dropped and weight increased.

	Chevrolet brought back the Z28 ~~package~~ in mid-year 1977, largely in response to American car enthusiast demands as well as the remarkable success of its corporate stablemate, the Pontiac Trans Am. The 1980 and 1981 Camaro ~~Z28s~~ included an air induction hood scoop, with an intake door that opened under full throttle.		Chevrolet brought back the '''Camaro Z28''' in mid-year 1977, largely in response to American car enthusiast demands as well as the remarkable success of its corporate stablemate, the Pontiac Trans Am. The 1980 and 1981 '''Camaro Z28''' package included an air induction hood scoop, with an intake door that opened under full throttle.

	[[Image:Colin's_Monster_Ride.jpg\|300px]]		[[Image:Colin's_Monster_Ride.jpg\|300px]]

	The 1977 Z28 came back into the limelight in the box office hit movie, "Transformers" as a central character named “Bumblebee”, Sam Witwicky’s (Shia LaBeouf) first car. One of the most important heroes in the film, Bumblebee was sold on eBay (on July 18 2008) for just over $40,000 USD with proceeds going to charity.		The '''1977 Z28''' came back into the limelight in the box office hit movie, "Transformers" as a central character named “Bumblebee”, Sam Witwicky’s (Shia LaBeouf) first car. One of the most important heroes in the film, Bumblebee was sold on eBay (on July 18 2008) for just over $40,000 USD with proceeds going to charity.

	==Third Generation, 1982-1992==		==Third Generation, 1982-1992==

Ed.higgins: /* Second Generation, 1970-1981 */

2011-10-17T01:41:29Z

Second Generation, 1970-1981

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	==Second Generation, 1970-1981==		==Second Generation, 1970-1981==

	[[Image:2nd-Chevrolet-Camaro~~.jpg\|250px]] [[Image:Colin's_Monster_Ride~~.jpg\|250px]]		[[Image:2nd-Chevrolet-Camaro.jpg\|250px]]

	The second generation F-Body cars were actually released as '1970 1/2' cars, due to extensive delays in the design and production of the new body style. Both cars grew considerably, with fairly drastic changes in styling to match each brand's updated styling across the lineup. Both cars also received engine options in the 7.4 L range in the earlier years of the second generation - 454 in<sup>3</sup> for Chevrolet, and 455 in<sup>3</sup> for Pontiac. However, both of these engines would be discontinued as emissions and fuel-economy restrictions made their production costs prohibitive. Performance continued to decline through 1981, as power levels dropped and weight increased.		The second generation F-Body cars were actually released as '1970 1/2' cars, due to extensive delays in the design and production of the new body style. Both cars grew considerably, with fairly drastic changes in styling to match each brand's updated styling across the lineup. Both cars also received engine options in the 7.4 L range in the earlier years of the second generation - 454 in<sup>3</sup> for Chevrolet, and 455 in<sup>3</sup> for Pontiac. However, both of these engines would be discontinued as emissions and fuel-economy restrictions made their production costs prohibitive. Performance continued to decline through 1981, as power levels dropped and weight increased.
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	Chevrolet brought back the Z28 package in mid-year 1977, largely in response to American car enthusiast demands as well as the remarkable success of its corporate stablemate, the Pontiac Trans Am. The 1980 and 1981 Camaro Z28s included an air induction hood scoop, with an intake door that opened under full throttle.		Chevrolet brought back the Z28 package in mid-year 1977, largely in response to American car enthusiast demands as well as the remarkable success of its corporate stablemate, the Pontiac Trans Am. The 1980 and 1981 Camaro Z28s included an air induction hood scoop, with an intake door that opened under full throttle.

			[[Image:Colin's_Monster_Ride.jpg\|300px]]

	The 1977 Z28 came back into the limelight in the box office hit movie, "Transformers" as a central character named “Bumblebee”, Sam Witwicky’s (Shia LaBeouf) first car. One of the most important heroes in the film, Bumblebee was sold on eBay (on July 18 2008) for just over $40,000 USD with proceeds going to charity.		The 1977 Z28 came back into the limelight in the box office hit movie, "Transformers" as a central character named “Bumblebee”, Sam Witwicky’s (Shia LaBeouf) first car. One of the most important heroes in the film, Bumblebee was sold on eBay (on July 18 2008) for just over $40,000 USD with proceeds going to charity.

Ed.higgins: /* Second Generation, 1970-1981 */

2011-10-17T01:40:43Z

Second Generation, 1970-1981

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	==Second Generation, 1970-1981==		==Second Generation, 1970-1981==

	[[Image:2nd-Chevrolet-Camaro.jpg\|250px]] [[Image:Colin's_Monster_Ride.jpg]]		[[Image:2nd-Chevrolet-Camaro.jpg\|250px]] [[Image:Colin's_Monster_Ride.jpg\|250px]]

	The second generation F-Body cars were actually released as '1970 1/2' cars, due to extensive delays in the design and production of the new body style. Both cars grew considerably, with fairly drastic changes in styling to match each brand's updated styling across the lineup. Both cars also received engine options in the 7.4 L range in the earlier years of the second generation - 454 in<sup>3</sup> for Chevrolet, and 455 in<sup>3</sup> for Pontiac. However, both of these engines would be discontinued as emissions and fuel-economy restrictions made their production costs prohibitive. Performance continued to decline through 1981, as power levels dropped and weight increased.		The second generation F-Body cars were actually released as '1970 1/2' cars, due to extensive delays in the design and production of the new body style. Both cars grew considerably, with fairly drastic changes in styling to match each brand's updated styling across the lineup. Both cars also received engine options in the 7.4 L range in the earlier years of the second generation - 454 in<sup>3</sup> for Chevrolet, and 455 in<sup>3</sup> for Pontiac. However, both of these engines would be discontinued as emissions and fuel-economy restrictions made their production costs prohibitive. Performance continued to decline through 1981, as power levels dropped and weight increased.

Ed.higgins: /* Second Generation, 1970-1981 */

2011-10-17T01:40:17Z

Second Generation, 1970-1981

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	==Second Generation, 1970-1981==		==Second Generation, 1970-1981==

	[[Image:2nd-Chevrolet-Camaro.jpg\|250px]] [[Image:'~~70-'81 Pontiac Firebird~~.jpg~~\|285px~~]]		[[Image:2nd-Chevrolet-Camaro.jpg\|250px]] [[Image:Colin's_Monster_Ride.jpg]]

	The second generation F-Body cars were actually released as '1970 1/2' cars, due to extensive delays in the design and production of the new body style. Both cars grew considerably, with fairly drastic changes in styling to match each brand's updated styling across the lineup. Both cars also received engine options in the 7.4 L range in the earlier years of the second generation - 454 in<sup>3</sup> for Chevrolet, and 455 in<sup>3</sup> for Pontiac. However, both of these engines would be discontinued as emissions and fuel-economy restrictions made their production costs prohibitive. Performance continued to decline through 1981, as power levels dropped and weight increased.		The second generation F-Body cars were actually released as '1970 1/2' cars, due to extensive delays in the design and production of the new body style. Both cars grew considerably, with fairly drastic changes in styling to match each brand's updated styling across the lineup. Both cars also received engine options in the 7.4 L range in the earlier years of the second generation - 454 in<sup>3</sup> for Chevrolet, and 455 in<sup>3</sup> for Pontiac. However, both of these engines would be discontinued as emissions and fuel-economy restrictions made their production costs prohibitive. Performance continued to decline through 1981, as power levels dropped and weight increased.
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	The 1977 Z28 came back into the limelight in the box office hit movie, "Transformers" as a central character named “Bumblebee”, Sam Witwicky’s (Shia LaBeouf) first car. One of the most important heroes in the film, Bumblebee was sold on eBay (on July 18 2008) for just over $40,000 USD with proceeds going to charity.		The 1977 Z28 came back into the limelight in the box office hit movie, "Transformers" as a central character named “Bumblebee”, Sam Witwicky’s (Shia LaBeouf) first car. One of the most important heroes in the film, Bumblebee was sold on eBay (on July 18 2008) for just over $40,000 USD with proceeds going to charity.

	~~[[Image:Example.jpg]]~~

	==Third Generation, 1982-1992==		==Third Generation, 1982-1992==

Ed.higgins: /* Second Generation, 1970-1981 */

2011-10-17T01:38:11Z

Second Generation, 1970-1981

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	The second generation F-Body cars were actually released as '1970 1/2' cars, due to extensive delays in the design and production of the new body style. Both cars grew considerably, with fairly drastic changes in styling to match each brand's updated styling across the lineup. Both cars also received engine options in the 7.4 L range in the earlier years of the second generation - 454 in<sup>3</sup> for Chevrolet, and 455 in<sup>3</sup> for Pontiac. However, both of these engines would be discontinued as emissions and fuel-economy restrictions made their production costs prohibitive. Performance continued to decline through 1981, as power levels dropped and weight increased.		The second generation F-Body cars were actually released as '1970 1/2' cars, due to extensive delays in the design and production of the new body style. Both cars grew considerably, with fairly drastic changes in styling to match each brand's updated styling across the lineup. Both cars also received engine options in the 7.4 L range in the earlier years of the second generation - 454 in<sup>3</sup> for Chevrolet, and 455 in<sup>3</sup> for Pontiac. However, both of these engines would be discontinued as emissions and fuel-economy restrictions made their production costs prohibitive. Performance continued to decline through 1981, as power levels dropped and weight increased.

	~~Chevy~~ brought back the Z28 package in mid-year 1977, largely in response to American car enthusiast demands as well as the remarkable success of its corporate stablemate, the Pontiac Trans Am. The 1980 and 1981 Camaro Z28s included an air induction hood scoop, with an intake door that opened under full throttle.		Chevrolet brought back the Z28 package in mid-year 1977, largely in response to American car enthusiast demands as well as the remarkable success of its corporate stablemate, the Pontiac Trans Am. The 1980 and 1981 Camaro Z28s included an air induction hood scoop, with an intake door that opened under full throttle.
	~~A second-generation Camaro~~

	The 1977 Z28 came back into the limelight in the box office hit movie, "Transformers" as a central character named “Bumblebee”, Sam Witwicky’s (Shia LaBeouf) first car. One of the most important heroes in the film, Bumblebee was sold on eBay (on July 18 2008) for just over $40,000 USD with proceeds going to charity.		The 1977 Z28 came back into the limelight in the box office hit movie, "Transformers" as a central character named “Bumblebee”, Sam Witwicky’s (Shia LaBeouf) first car. One of the most important heroes in the film, Bumblebee was sold on eBay (on July 18 2008) for just over $40,000 USD with proceeds going to charity.

Ed.higgins: /* Second Generation, 1970-1981 */

2011-10-17T01:37:03Z

Second Generation, 1970-1981

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	The second generation F-Body cars were actually released as '1970 1/2' cars, due to extensive delays in the design and production of the new body style. Both cars grew considerably, with fairly drastic changes in styling to match each brand's updated styling across the lineup. Both cars also received engine options in the 7.4 L range in the earlier years of the second generation - 454 in<sup>3</sup> for Chevrolet, and 455 in<sup>3</sup> for Pontiac. However, both of these engines would be discontinued as emissions and fuel-economy restrictions made their production costs prohibitive. Performance continued to decline through 1981, as power levels dropped and weight increased.		The second generation F-Body cars were actually released as '1970 1/2' cars, due to extensive delays in the design and production of the new body style. Both cars grew considerably, with fairly drastic changes in styling to match each brand's updated styling across the lineup. Both cars also received engine options in the 7.4 L range in the earlier years of the second generation - 454 in<sup>3</sup> for Chevrolet, and 455 in<sup>3</sup> for Pontiac. However, both of these engines would be discontinued as emissions and fuel-economy restrictions made their production costs prohibitive. Performance continued to decline through 1981, as power levels dropped and weight increased.

			Chevy brought back the Z28 package in mid-year 1977, largely in response to American car enthusiast demands as well as the remarkable success of its corporate stablemate, the Pontiac Trans Am. The 1980 and 1981 Camaro Z28s included an air induction hood scoop, with an intake door that opened under full throttle.
			A second-generation Camaro

			The 1977 Z28 came back into the limelight in the box office hit movie, "Transformers" as a central character named “Bumblebee”, Sam Witwicky’s (Shia LaBeouf) first car. One of the most important heroes in the film, Bumblebee was sold on eBay (on July 18 2008) for just over $40,000 USD with proceeds going to charity.

			[[Image:Example.jpg]]

	==Third Generation, 1982-1992==		==Third Generation, 1982-1992==

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	The '''F platform''', or '''[[F-body\|F-body]]''', was [[General Motors Corporation\|General Motors]]' small [[rear-wheel drive]] [[automobile platform]] from [[1967]] until [[2002]]. It was based partially on the [[GM X platform]], which was used for compact applications instead of the sporting intent of the F-Body. The only two vehicles to have been built using the F-Body platform are the [[Chevrolet Camaro]] and the [[Pontiac Firebird]]. The fourth character in the [[Vehicle Identification Number]] for an F-body car is "F".		The '''F platform''', or '''[[F-body\|F-body]]''', was [[General Motors Corporation\|General Motors]]' small [[rear-wheel drive]] [[automobile platform]] from [[1967]] until [[2002]]. It was based partially on the [[GM X platform]], which was used for compact applications instead of the sporting intent of the F-Body. The only two vehicles to have been built using the F-Body platform are the [[Chevrolet Camaro]] and the [[Pontiac Firebird]]. The fourth character in the [[Vehicle Identification Number]] for an F-body car is "F".

	>==First Generation, 1967-1969==		==First Generation, 1967-1969==

	[[Image:1968ChevroletCamaroZ28.jpg\|250px]] [[Image:Pontiac_Firebird.jpg\|248px]]		[[Image:1968ChevroletCamaroZ28.jpg\|250px]] [[Image:Pontiac_Firebird.jpg\|248px]]

	The first F-body cars were produced in 1967, as GM's response to the [[Ford Mustang]]. Camaro was to be named ~~"~~[[Panther]]~~"~~. Originally designed strictly as the platform for the Camaro, [[Pontiac]] engineers were given a short amount of time prior to the Camaro's release to produce a version that matched their corporate styling as well. Production of both cars were at 2 plants,Van Nuys CA and Norwood,OH. The F-Body was available as both a hardtop [[coupe]] and a cloth-top [[convertible]]. As was GM policy at the time, Chevrolet and Pontiac both installed their own engines; however, the engine lineups were similar. Both cars could be had with either division's base inline six-cylinder engine, a V8 engine of approximately 5.3 liters (327 in~~<~~sup~~>~~3~~<~~/sup~~>~~ for Chevrolet, 326 in~~<~~sup~~>~~3~~<~~/sup~~>~~ for Pontiac), or a larger V8 engine of approximately 6.6 liters (396 in~~<~~sup~~>~~3~~<~~/sup~~>~~ for Chevrolet, 400 in~~<~~sup~~>~~3~~<~~/sup~~>~~ for Pontiac). Due to delays with the design of the second-generation car, the 1969 models were produced longer than usual.		The first F-body cars were produced in 1967, as GM's response to the [[Ford Mustang]]. Camaro was to be named "[[Panther]]". Originally designed strictly as the platform for the Camaro, [[Pontiac]] engineers were given a short amount of time prior to the Camaro's release to produce a version that matched their corporate styling as well. Production of both cars were at 2 plants,Van Nuys CA and Norwood,OH. The F-Body was available as both a hardtop [[coupe]] and a cloth-top [[convertible]]. As was GM policy at the time, Chevrolet and Pontiac both installed their own engines; however, the engine lineups were similar. Both cars could be had with either division's base inline six-cylinder engine, a V8 engine of approximately 5.3 liters (327 in<sup>3</sup> for Chevrolet, 326 in<sup>3</sup> for Pontiac), or a larger V8 engine of approximately 6.6 liters (396 in<sup>3</sup> for Chevrolet, 400 in<sup>3</sup> for Pontiac). Due to delays with the design of the second-generation car, the 1969 models were produced longer than usual.

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	==Second Generation, 1970-1981==		==Second Generation, 1970-1981==