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Whether you’re looking to order a 2012 Camaro or just want to stay informed about the changes that the 2012 model year will bring for the muscle car remake, you can now view the 2012 Camaro Ordering Guide online. Thanks to forum member COPZ over at Camaro5.com, for bringing us the news.
Sadly, one of the most notable changes to the 2012 Camaro line up is the removal of the Synergy Green Metallic paint color and accent panels. Red Jewel Tintcoat exterior color has also been deleted from the paint list. Other notable deletions in the Ordering Guide are the removal of the current auto-dimming interior mirror and the current 3.6 liter V6 engine.
While these deletions may not be welcomed, they make room for new features. While the current auto-dim mirror will no longer be available, an auto-dim mirror with review camera display will be standard on the convertible, 2LT and 2SS models as well as included in the new Rear Vision Package. The new Rear Vision Package also includes rear park assist and a back up camera. A modified 3.6 liter V6 will also be available, offering more horsepower than the current one.
The 2012 model year also brings about the 45th Anniversary Package for both the coupe and convertible. The 45th Anniversary Camaros will be painted in the color Carbon Flash Metallic with a Brilliant Red/ Medium Charcoal Stripe package. Black seats with leather seating surfaces will be embroidered with the 45th Anniversary logo.
Other new features for the 2012 Camaros include performance suspension on the SS model and 6-way adjustable front passenger seat standard on the SS and LT models. A new 2LS coupe model and equipment group has been created for the LS models with six-speed automatic transmissions.
A few appearance modifications have been made for 2012. The 2011 RS tail lights will be standard on all models along with the rear spoiler. When the RS package is ordered, the shark fin antenna will be the same color as the body of the coupe. The instrument panel has gotten a design makeover with a new steering wheel and instrument cluster graphics. The door lock switches will be positioned on the doors for 2012 now.
While some of these changes seem to be mild and not very exciting, in 20 years Camaro fans will be arguing about the detail changes like they do about first-gen cars today. I don’t know about anyone else, but I’ll be keeping my eye out for the 45th Anniversary Camaro.
