The fifth-gen Camaro continues its torrid sales pace. According to Automotive News, production of the new F-body was at 64,595 as of October 3. Sales of the Camaro had not been close to that before it went out of production at the end of 2002 and the new car has only been on sale for about six months. The only fourth-gens to sell over 64,000 were the '94 and '95 models, both of which topped 100,000 units.

This is definitely a shot in the arm for GM. Moreover, it continues to crush the rival Mustang, saleswise. For the week of 9/28-10/3, Camaro production outstripped the Ford 3,633-2018. Of course, with no new cars offered for seven years, there is obviously a lot of pent-up demand for the Camaro. On the other hand, in this economy there are no "gimmes" and the Camaro is hardly inexpesive.

Look for a road test on both the V-6 and SS models in an upcoming Super Chevy. We have drag strip, slalom, skidpad and road course numbers. Stay tuned.