The Chevrolet Camaro went from concept to production in three short years, arriving for the 2010 model year in early 2009. Priced from from $22,995, the car is positioned slightly above the base Ford Mustang  and Dodge Challenger, but still within reach of the same potential buyers.

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The Camaro is available in LS, LT and SS guise. The LS and LT models will make do with a 3.6L V6 -- mated to either a six-speed automatic or manual transmission -- and will produce 300 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. Despite having more power than the V6 versions of the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger, the V6-powered cars will return 26 mpg on the highway.

Both the LS and LT models will ride on GM's FE2 suspension.

An RS appearance package is available on LT model, and will include HID headlamps with an integrated halo ring feature, spoiler, specific tail lamps and 20-inch wheels.

With four-wheel independent and StabiliTrak stability control standard, the Camaro tips the scales at about 3,700 pounds, but is said to have a near ideal 52/48 weight distribution.

Although the V6 models does battle with low-end Mustangs and Challengers, a turbocharged four-cylinder is still not out of the question. The automaker hopes to sell as many as 100,000 units annually.

Overall, the body shape looks very similar to the Camaro Concept. GM has added a B-pillar to the Camaro's body structure for added strength. Otherwise, the car is virtually unchanged from the concept, as GM has promised. Production takes place at a dedicated production line at the Oshawa, Ontario plant in Canada.