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Chevrolet Camaro 1975

The second generation Chevrolet Camaro was introduced February 26 1970and was produced for twelve years with styling cues that echoed european sports cars such as Jaguar, Aston Martin, and Ferrari. The new camaro was longer, lower, and wider than the first generation Camaro, and was considered by many to be one of the most usable muscle cars ever built from that period. Chevrolet decided to stop building a convertible version and whilst the car was a brand new model, the construction of the car was similar to the first generation with a unibody structure using a front sub frame, A-arm and coil spring front suspension and rear leaf springs. The Z28 option was discontinued for 1975 despite an increase in sales to over 13,000 units in 1974 and similar popularity of Pontiac's Firebird Trans Am. Chevrolet dropped the Z28 due to ever-tightening emission standards that spelled the end of the higher-output versions of the 350 cubic-inch V8, rated at 245 horsepower in 1973 and 1974. Engines that were offered in 1975 continued to reflect the impact of these regulations in their declining horsepower ratings with two 350 ci (5.7 L) V8s that produced 145 hp and 155 hp. A new wraparound rear window was introduced for 1975 and the Camaro logo was relocated from the centre of the grille to above the grille itself. Announced for this year was the availability of leather. Other developments included the availability of air conditioning with six-cylinder engines and standard radial tires on all models. Power door locks were a new option for 1975 and the Rally Sport option returned after a one-year absence, but amounted to little more than an appearance package.