History of the F-body- The shared auto platform for the Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird
By bluekarina
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GM created the F-body platform to be a direct competition to Ford Mustang. The results were the Chevy Camaro and the Pontaic Firebird https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_F_platform
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The 1967 Camaro is available for purchase in the trim lines or RS/SS. The Z/28 weren't available until December http://www.chevyhardcore.com/features/car-features/the-history-of-the-1967-2002-gm-f-body/
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The Firebird is released. The '67 version shared many features of with Camaro but had its own powerful engine.
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Pontiac introduces the Trans AM line of Firebirds. The V8 Trans AM featured the dual hood scoop and handled better that the Firebird
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Highlights of the second generation included more power engines with higher horsepower. 1975 had high sales but the gas crisis had a huge impact on the sale of Camaros in 1980.
https://www.edmunds.com/chevrolet/camaro/history.html
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Highlights for the second gen Firebirds: a complete redesign. The iconic screaming chicken is featured on the hood of the Trans AM. http://www.chevyhardcore.com/features/car-features/the-history-of-the-1967-2002-gm-f-body/
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Trans Am is featured in Smokey and the Bandit
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Third generation f- bodies- had changes in body style and engines. Camaro Z28 was discounted and brought back. The Firebird introduced the Firehawk.
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The Trans AM is featured in the TV show Knight Rider- Michael Knight fights crime with the help of his talking car.
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The third gen featured all new engines. Both Firebirds and Camaros used the LT1 Corvette engines. Both had complete redesigns and 30 anniversary special editions
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2002 marked the end of the F-body line.
http://www.chevyhardcore.com/features/car-features/the-history-of-the-1967-2002-gm-f-body/ -
Autobot Bumble Bee is Chevy Muscle Car in disguise
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Chevy re-introduces the Camaro. The new Camaro are no longer being made on the F-body platform. http://www.chevyhardcore.com/features/car-features/the-history-of-the-1967-2002-gm-f-body/
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The Trans AM depot secures the licensing of the Trans Am brand and is able to transform new Chevy Camaros into modern day Trans AMs
http://transamdepot.com/new-cars/
