Camaro to be renamed 科迈罗 (Ke Mai Luo) in China

Earlier today, SGM announced that Chevrolet will introduce the legendary Camaro sports car at Auto Shanghai 2011 in April. The Camaro will have a Chinese name — 科迈罗 (Ke Mai Luo). The Ke Mai Luo will only be available with the base 3.6-liter V6 engine.

The Camaro will be priced around RMB 500,000 or roughly $75,000 USD.

In recent years, China’s luxury sports car market has been flourishing, highlighted by the midsize luxury segment (priced at RMB 400,000–800,000), which grew 141% in 2010. At present, this segment is dominated by cars with European design. The Camaro, with its “masculine” American styling, will be a competing with more powerful European models. If the V6 is a success Chevrolet may consider offering the more powerful 6.2-liter V8 as well.

Additional details about the Camaro will be announced at the Shanghai auto show.

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