The first-generation Chevrolet Camaro used the internal designation F-body.
Chevrolet introduced the Camaro for the 1967 model year as a new compact pony car. Its F-body platform was shared with the Pontiac Firebird, giving General Motors two related competitors in the growing market created by cars such as the Ford Mustang.
The first-generation Camaro was available in several forms, including coupe and convertible body styles. Buyers could choose from a broad range of engines and equipment, allowing the car to serve as both an affordable personal car and a high-performance model.
The platform designation is easy to confuse with Chevrolet’s other internal codes. The X-body referred to compact front-engine, rear-wheel-drive cars such as the Chevrolet Nova, while the Y-body was associated with sports cars including the Corvette. F-body specifically identifies the Camaro and Firebird platform family.