New, shorter Chevrolet Camaro gets May debut

DETROIT -- Camaro lovers: Keep your calendar open for May 16. Chevrolet will show the redesigned sixth generation of its classic muscle car that day on Belle Isle in Detroit.

"This will be an event Camaro fans will not want to miss," said Todd Christensen, Camaro marketing manager. "This is only the sixth time we have introduced an all-new Camaro."

The event will take place two weekends before the annual Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix. There will be a display of each generation and classic version of the car since its first introduction in 1967.

The 2016 Camaro, which is to go on sale late this year, will be slightly shorter as it shares the same chassis as the Cadillac ATS. It will be assembled at General Motors' Lansing Grand River plant.

Enthusiasts will be able to take hot laps on the Grand Prix course in a 2015 Camaro Z/28. They also will be able to meet and talk with the car's designers and engineers.

The event is free. However, space is limited and registration is required. Attendance will be allocated with priority given to fans who agree to bring their Camaros to Belle