The compact, sporty Camaro debuted in 1967, and became another instant bestseller. In 2009, the company released the Corvette ZR1, which boasts a supercharged 638 horsepower 6.2-liter LS9 V8. The 1963 Sting Ray, with its fully independent suspension, added to the Corvette's popularity and competitiveness. In 1953 Chevrolet launched what would become America's most successful sports car, the Corvette, and when Chevrolet introduced its legendary small-block V8 two years later, it quickly found its way into the Corvette.
After the war, Chevrolet reclaimed its place as the best-selling brand. When WWII started, the division was building over 1.5 million vehicles per year. By 1927, Chevrolet was the most popular American car. In 1915, Chevrolet introduced the 490 (priced at $490) to compete directly with the best-selling Ford Model T, and it was an instant success.
' In 1911, William Durant enlisted Swiss-born racing star Louis Chevrolet to design a car, and in 1912 the new Chevrolet Motor Car Company introduced its first sedan with a long list of standard features.
