The Chevrolet Motor Company was formed in 1911. The Camaro was introduced as competition for Ford's pony car, the Mustang, the Mustang, introduced in 1964 had been a huge success. The third generation Camaro was built from 1981-92, they featured hatchback bodies, fuel injection, 5 speed manuals and 4 speed autos. 1982; Available in base Sport Coupe, upmarket Berlinetta with gold accents, and the performance Z28 with a different nose and body kit. Pace Car replica this year 1985; refreshed smoother front styling, deeper valance on Z28 new IROC-Z option on Z28; better suspension and wheels. 1987; Berlinetta replaced by LT again, Convertible reintroduced 1988; LT and base Z28 dropped, leaving the base coupe and IROC-Z, base models now got a spoiler 1989; RS reintroduced as base model 1991; IROC-Z now just Z28 again featuring a high rise spoiler and non-functional hood blisters.