The Chevy Camaro was first introduced in 1966, and has since become an iconic member of the Chevrolet lineup and an irreplaceable part of American automotive history… with a legion of fans that few other cars can boast. You may think you know everything there is to know about your favorite car, but we’ve compiled a list of strange and interesting facts about the Camaro that may surprise you.
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2015 Chevy Camaro. Photo Copyright General Motors.
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- While in the design phase, the Camaro was given the internal code name “Panther,” and nearly went to market with the name. Chevy ultimately decided to continue its trend of model names beginning with “C” (like Chevelle, Corvette, and Corvair), and “Camaro” was the result.