Chevy has been keeping the unveiling of the 2010 Camaro very much on a need to know basis. We have heard rumors of everything from a hybrid version of the Camaro to a 4 cylinder. As it stands today, the latest word from the Motor Trend Blog is that the 4 cylinder idea had been dropped for now, as well as even the lower powered 6 cylinder base.

It looks like Chevrolet is really going for the throat of both Dodge and Ford and all we can say is that we hope they themselves have a few tricks waiting up their sleeve..

The three engines that have been chosen (most likely) are the 3.6 liter V6, the 6.0 liter LS3 (the same as found in the current Pontiac G8), and finally a supercharged version that will surely give the Ford Shelby 500KR a run for all its lunch money and then a black eye for handing it over too quickly!

The V6 (high output from the Cadillac CTS) base would have approximately 300 horsepower, which is likely to be in the current Mustang GT territory. Especially if geared right. The opening price of the base Mustang is looking to be in the range of $23,000, which has caught some slack from enthusiasts who are still stuck on the Ford Mustang V6… which is happy to say, yet a whole other technological beast.

The 6.0 liter V8 Camaro will have a fitting 403 horsepower which could definitely see its 0-60’s in the low 4 second range. Now the supercharged V8 is looking to have a legitimate 500-plus horsepower and a sticker price to match, which would put it over $50,000, which has also gotten a lot of enthusiasts panties in a bunch.

This is of course just to set the Camaro off in style. After these three are released there is talk of a hybrid to eventually squeeze itself in the lineup as well as maybe even the much rumored turbo 4 cylinder (doubtful, but possible)… we’d put out money on the hybrid before the 4 banger.

An economical Camaro would almost need to be part of the packaging someday with the trend the automotive industry. Chevy already has its performance oriented Corvette and the Camaro has always been the sports car for the average folk, and the average folk are going to be looking into saving money in the coming year!

One thing is for sure, and that is the Chevy Camaro is no longer just a dream. It is actually in full swing of production, and we could be seeing these on the streets in less than a year.

“Eek, that’s soon”, says the Ford Mustang as it stands quivering in a puddle of radiator fluid…