2009 CHEVROLET CAMARO

What it is:GM's much-hyped return of beloved played-muscle car it discontinued in 2002.
Why it's important:The succes of the 2005 Ford Mustang showed there is money to be made in the segment.
Platform:The reanimation of the Camaro doubled as an admission that engineering of the Global RWD Arhitecture,nee Zeta,never really ceased in Australia.
Powertrain: we're expecting two V-8s-a400-hp 6,0-liter and a high-po 500-plus-horse B-8-and an entry model with a 3,6-liter V-6.Buyers can choose a six speed manual or a six speed automatic.
Competition:Ford Mustang,Dodge challenger
What might go wrong:GM elder Bob Lutz has said proposed CAFE standards may prove too tough for rear-wheel-drive vehicles to meet.At the moment,the Camarois still a go,but there's a chance the convertible may not follow a year later.
Estimated arrival and costs:The Camaro is due in early 2009,the convertible in 2010.Look for prices to run from $25,000 to $35,000.