the second-generation chevrolet camaro was produced by chevrolet from 1970 through the 1981 model years. it was introduced in the spring of 1970 build information for model 123-12487 was released to the assembly plants in february of that same year. it was longer, lower, and wider than the first generation camaro. a convertible body-type was no longer available. gm engineers have said the second generation is much more of "a driver's car" than its predecessor.
| manufacturer | chevrolet (general motors) |
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| production | 1970–1981 |
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| model years | 1970–1981 |
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| assembly | van nuys, california
norwood, ohio |
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| class | pony car
muscle car |
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| body style | 2-door coupé |
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| layout | fr layout |
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| platform | gm f platform |
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| related | pontiac firebird |
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| engine | 3.8 l v6
3.8 l i6
4.1 l i6
5.0 l v8
5.7 l v8
6.5 l v8
6.6 l v8 |
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| transmission | 2-speed or 3-speed automatic
3-speed or 4-speed manual |
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