In a very well written open letter, Camaro Chief Engineer Al Oppenheiser lays it down in response to Ford’s recent release of the 650-horsepower Mustang GT500 details. This is a must read and really puts things into perspective and squashes all recent GT500 hype. For example, one part states…

“For Mustang fans, you’re welcome. Clearly the Camaro has encouraged Ford to throw everything they can at us.”

Click here to read the complete open letter, and discuss in our 5th generation Camaro forums

The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Coupe accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds and can reach a top speed of 184 mph. Starting at $54,995, including Performance Traction Management and Magnetic Ride suspension, the ZL1 delivers supercar levels of performance and technology for the price of a sports car.

“From the original Camaro to the current Corvette ZR1, Chevrolet has a long history of delivering world-class cars that outperformed competitors at several times the price,” said Chris Perry, vice president, Global Chevrolet Marketing. “The ZL1 is no exception. There are very few cars at any price that can match the power, features, and track-capability of the Camaro ZL1.”

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What you see in the images above of proof that the Camaro is not only a safe vehicle, but it is also the first to pass all NHTSA Safety Tests. Yet another accolade to the Camaro team and a testament that they are striving to make the best Camaro ever, and the best vehicle in its class.

Click here to read more about the test results and congratulate the Camaro Team for a job well done in our Camaro forums!

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To compliment the previously released 2012 Camaro ZL1 videos (2012 ZL1 Camaro Video – Phase One – Track Tuning the Magnetic Ride Suspension and 2012 Camaro ZL1 Video – Phase Two – Refining Launch Control, and 2012 Camaro ZL1 Video – Phase Three: 24-hour Track Endurance), Chevrolet has released Phase Four – Aerodynamic Testing. This is further demonstrating the commitment that Chevrolet has to making this Camaro the best ever. Watch the video above!

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LAS VEGAS – For the second year in a row, the Chevrolet Camaro is the “hottest car” at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The SEMA Award recognizes the most accessory-friendly vehicle, based on the volume of aftermarket parts exhibited at the annual showcase of automotive performance and personalization.

The SEMA Award was first handed out in 2010, which not only makes Camaro a two-time winner, but the only car to receive the award. Its selection reflects the aftermarket industry’s enthusiasm and continued investment in America’s most popular sports car.

Camaro posted 6,119 sales in October, again leading the segment and topping the next-closest competitor nine of 10 months so far in 2011 – with sales up nearly 7 percent in the first 10 months of this year.