📰 Auto News Report: Chevy Camaro poised to outsell Ford Mustang for first time in 25 years

[Mook]

25 years, jesus

It's been a quarter-century since the last time it happened, but Chevrolet's reborn Camaro appears set to steal away the yearly pony car sales crown from the Ford Mustang.

According to AutoWeek, the Bowtie Brigade has cleared 75,685 Camaro sales through the end of November, while the Blue Oval has shifted 68,264 units. Extrapolating the monthly sales totals to the end of December, AW estimates that Chevrolet will finish 2010 with around 82,500 sales, besting the Ford's estimate of 74,500. Trailing the muscle car pack in sales is Dodge's Challenger lineup, trending at around 36,000 units.

There has certainly been pent-up demand for the Camaro among consumers after its prolonged absence, but what's even more impressive about its yearly sales total is that if the lead holds, the Chevy will have outsold the Ford and the Dodge with far fewer special editions and no convertible bodystyle like the Mustang. (A droptop Camaro is slated to go on sale next year, and a high-performance Z28 variant is also expected).

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[Bru]

Sales numbers have been pretty close over the months. Even with the 2011 Stang on sale the Mustang didn't leave the Camaro in the dust like I expected.

 

[blakbearddelite]

Maybe because that model Mustang has been around for so long, it just seems like there are a lot more Mustangs on the roads than Camaros. I'd say at least 5-to-1.

 

[PANDA]

inb4jason05gt

 

[blakbearddelite]

I guess we must be strictly talking 2010 model years.

 

[Bru]

Any models sold new in calendar year 2010.

 

[blakbearddelite]

Now that I'm thinking about it, it kind of makes sense. I'm betting people are getting sick of seeing the Mustang since it has never take any time off production. The Camaro disappeared for quite a while, so I can see how it would outsell the Mustang. I have to be honest, I wish I saw more Camaros on the road. It's kind of refreshing seeing the new models cruising around.

 

[skeezer]

 

[The Broken Regal]

orrrr not?

 

[blakbearddelite]

 

[Yaj Yak]

id still rather have a mustang then a challenger then a camaro.

 

[Fish]

id still rather have a mustang then a challenger then a camaro.

X2

For now anyway.

 

[SHOmuff]

KJ knows whats up.

 

[Alacran]

I rented both this year...Camaro > Mustang hands down. Its not even about power...

 

[Bru]

Was it the 2011 Mustang?

 

[Stink Star]

2011 gt > 2010 camaro....... 2010 camaro > 2010 GT

but who knows what the future will hold

 

[IDAFC21]

i definitely see a lotta frickin camaros everywhere now. i believe it

 

[Dasfinc]

As mentioned, I think the fact that the Camaro was 'on break' for a while is impacting the sales now especially.

ALSO, I think the fact that the camaro came out in 2008 has a big role to play in this too.

People who were holding out for a Camaro probably were saving their pennies the past year or two for a downpayment on one to buy this year, Vs the Mustang which has 'always' been around for those who want/wanted one.

 

[Theautoguy]

This isn't surprising given the interest that was built up from the Camaro being on hiatus combined with the pull-back on Mustang sales once Ford announced the performance numbers for the 2011 GT; who wants a 2010 GT over waiting a few months for another 100hp for pretty much the same price?!

I see the Mustang edging out the Camaro next year.

 

[Lead Pipe]

The Camaro coupe out sold the mustang coupe, convertible and GT500 for 2010. Once the vert Camaro gets released I would imagine the Camaro stays on top for 2011 as well.

 

[Yaj Yak]

blah bblahal blaahhh


5.0 > camaro.

/thread.

 

[DanJ]

For reals.

 

[Fish]

blah bblahal blaahhh


5.0 > camaro.

/thread.

The 5ohhhhhh is an amazing engine. Cant doubt the LS3 though.

Plus next year it will be Z/28 VS GT500. Should be a good match.

 

[Theautoguy]

To be honest, if Lingenfelter makes there Trans Am kit less expensive then I'm getting a Camaro...otherwise, I want the new Boss!

 

[Alacran]

Was it the 2011 Mustang?

Both were 2010 with V6. I dont care what engine you stuff in the Mustang, it will not help.