During the 60s automaker started exploring new ideas in the in the personal luxury and specialty car divisions. The charger made its debut in mid-1966. The chargers interior was different from all other cars with its bucket seats folded down to interior space accessible via the back rear hatch. Designed by Carl “Cam” Cameron, the Charger introduced a fastback roofline and pot-metal "electric shaver" grille, complete with fully rotating headlights, a feature not seen on a Chrysler product since the 1942 DeSoto. In the rear the fastback design ended over a full-width six-lamp taillight with chromed "CHARGER" lettering. In 1966, 4 engines were offered, the base model 318 cu in (5.2L) 2-barrel, the 361 cu in (5.9 L) 2-barrel, the 383 cu in (6.3 …show more content…
The Camaro standard drive train was either a 230 cu in 2.8L straight 6 engine rated at 140 hp or a 327 cu in 5.4L, 307 cu in 5.0L later in 1969 V8 engine, with a standard three speed manual transmission. There were 8 in 1967, 10 in 1968, and 12 in 1969 different engines available in 1967-1969 Camaros. The SS was an appearance package consisted of a 350 or 396 cu in a V8 engine and chassis upgrade for a better handling and to deal with the additional power. The SS features non-functional air inlets on the hood, special striping, and SS badging. The RS was an appearance package that included hidden headlights revised tail lights with back-up lights under the rear bumper, RS badging and exterior bright trim. The Z/28 performance package was designed with additional modifications to compete in the scca Trans-Am series. It included a solid-lifter 302V8, 4 speed transmission, power disc brakes, and 2 wide stripes down the hood and trunk lid. Almost all of the 1967-1969 Camaros were built in the 2 U.S. assembly plants: Norwood, Ohio, and Van Nuys California. There were also 5 plants located outside the U.S. that required local assembly and content. Those plants were located in the Philippines, Belgium, Switzerland, Venezuela, and Peru. The 1969 camaro cammed over the past year’s drivetrain and major mechanical components, but it had all new sheet medal, expect the hood and trunk lid. This gene the