`2009 Camaro ==  The Camaro is a pony car, as it follows the formula created by the introduction of the Mustang, that is, a sporty design with a long hood, short rear deck, open mouth, unibody construction, built with off the shelf parts, wide range of options to customize, low entry price, and designed for the youth market.  Even the new Camaro follows this same formula, regardless of the size engine available or power output, same as the current Mustang remains a pony car.  The name itself derives from the ``equestrian`` name of the Mustang.  The new Challenger is also a pony car, as are some foreign cars.  The Camaro was conceived as a direct competitor against the Mustang in the pony car market, both in 1967 and today.  Conversely, a muscle car is a 2 door derivative of a 4-door family car available with large engine, using primarily full frame (not unibody) construction.  Examples are the 60's/70's Pontiac GTO, Chevrolet Chevelle, Dodge Charger, Ford Fairlane, Buick Gran Sport, Olds 442.   This info is all direct from Wikipedia articles. I find it interesting that the Mustang and Challenger articles are both labled as pony cars, and yet only the Camaro has a battle over calling it a muscle car or not.  Bias maybe?     == `