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Chevrolet Camaro

Born to chase the Mustang; the 2017 ZL1 packed 650 hp and 11 heat exchangers.12

Researched October 26, 2026 from 37 sources

Also called

  • PantherThe Camaro's development codename before Chevrolet announced its production name.1
  • Catfish CamaroA nickname for the facelifted 1998-2002 fourth generation, after its new front clip replaced the four recessed square headlights.3
  • BumblebeeThe fifth-generation Camaro's screen identity in Transformers (2007) and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009).4

At a glance

Engine
2.0-7.0 L I4/I6/V6/V8; Gen 6 ZL1: supercharged 6.2 L LT4 V8211
Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive12
Gearbox
Gen 1: 3/4-speed manual, 2/3-speed auto; Gen 6: 6-speed manual, 8/10-speed auto211
Built at
Gen 4: Sainte-Thérèse, Canada; 5: Oshawa, Canada; 6: Lansing Grand River, US239

The story

Built to challenge the Mustang for 1967, Camaro shared its F-body platform with Pontiac's Firebird. The original Z28 used a 290-hp, 302-cubic-inch V8 to fit Trans-Am's 305-cubic-inch limit.15

1966: September 29: Camaro goes on sale19661970: Second generation: 360 gross hp19701982: A hatchback and a four-cylinder19822002: F-body production stops20022009: 2010 revival on Zeta20092014: Z/28: 505 hp and 1.06 g20142015: Alpha cuts more than 91 kg20152017: 7:16.04 at the Nürburgring20172023: Production ends; 2024 gets the send-off2023 Chevrolet Camaro (first generation) (F-body): 1967–1969Chevrolet Camaro (second generation) (F-body): 1970–1981F-bodyChevrolet Camaro (third generation) (F-body): 1982–1992F-bodyChevrolet Camaro (fourth generation) (F-body): 1993–2002F-bodyChevrolet Camaro (fifth generation) (Zeta): 2010–2015ZetaChevrolet Camaro (sixth generation) (Alpha): 2016–2024Alpha 197019801990200020102020
GenerationsMilestones1237891119
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YearWhat happened
1967–1969Chevrolet Camaro (first generation) (F-body)
1970–1981Chevrolet Camaro (second generation) (F-body)
1982–1992Chevrolet Camaro (third generation) (F-body)
1993–2002Chevrolet Camaro (fourth generation) (F-body)
2010–2015Chevrolet Camaro (fifth generation) (Zeta)
2016–2024Chevrolet Camaro (sixth generation) (Alpha)
1966September 29: Camaro goes on sale
1970Second generation: 360 gross hp
1982A hatchback and a four-cylinder
2002F-body production stops
20092010 revival on Zeta
2014Z/28: 505 hp and 1.06 g
2015Alpha cuts more than 91 kg
20177:16.04 at the Nürburgring
2023Production ends; 2024 gets the send-off
  1. 1966

    September 29: Camaro goes on sale

    Sales begin for 1967. The SS's 350 is Camaro-exclusive that year and rated at 295 hp.15

  2. 1970

    Second generation: 360 gross hp

    The Z/28's 350 LT-1 brings 360 gross hp. Emissions-driven compression cuts follow, then the 1972 move to net ratings changes the yardstick.67

  3. 1982

    A hatchback and a four-cylinder

    The third generation sheds nearly 227 kg and offers a 2.5 L four. Z28 gets a 145-hp carbureted V8 or 165-hp, automatic-only Cross Fire.18

  4. 2002

    F-body production stops

    The last fourth-generation Camaro is built August 27. Slow sales, a shrinking sports-coupe market and excess plant capacity end the run.13

  5. 2009

    2010 revival on Zeta

    Oshawa in Canada builds the revived Camaro. Its 3.6 L V6 rises from 312 hp for 2011 to 323 hp with the 2012 LFX.19

  6. 2014

    Z/28: 505 hp and 1.06 g

    The Z/28 combines a 505-hp, 7.0 L LS7 with spool-valve dampers. Testing yields 4.0 seconds to 60 mph and 1.06 g of lateral grip.110

  7. 2015

    Alpha cuts more than 91 kg

    Revealed May 16 for 2016, Alpha cuts more than 91 kg with similar engine and equipment. Engines offer 275 hp (turbo four), 335 hp (V6) or 455 hp (SS V8).12

  8. 2017

    7:16.04 at the Nürburgring

    Bill Wise laps the Nordschleife in a ZL1 1LE, beating the regular ZL1 by 13.6 seconds. The track package is introduced for the 2018 model year.2

  9. 2023

    Production ends; 2024 gets the send-off

    Production ends December 14. For 2024, the panther-badged Collector's Edition marks the finale; ZL1 Garage 56 Edition production is capped at 56.2

Every generation

  • Chevrolet Camaro (first generation)
    F-body1967–1969
  • Chevrolet Camaro (second generation)
    F-body1970–1981
  • Chevrolet Camaro (third generation)
    F-body1982–1992
  • Chevrolet Camaro (fourth generation)
    F-body1993–2002
  • Chevrolet Camaro (fifth generation)
    Zeta2010–2015
  • Chevrolet Camaro (sixth generation)
    Alpha2016–2024

Power over the years

From 295 hp to 650 hp in 50 years.

0200400600800 19701980199020002010 hp 1967 · 295 hp · SS3501970 · 360 hp · Z/28 LT-1 (SAE gross)1982 · 165 hp · Z28 Cross Fire 5.0, automatic only1985 · 215 hp · Z28/IROC-Z 305 TPI, automatic only1987 · 225 hp · IROC-Z 350 TPI, automatic only1993 · 275 hp · Z28 LT1; 6-speed manual/4-speed auto1998 · 305 hp · LS1 5.7 L V82010 · 400 hp · SS L99 automatic2010 · 426 hp · SS LS3 manual; 4.7 s to 60 mph2012 · 580 hp · ZL1 supercharged LSA2016 · 455 hp · SS 6.2 L LT12017 · 650 hp · ZL1 supercharged LT4 650 hp ZL1 supercharged LT4 295 hp SS350
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YearHorsepowerModel
1967295SS350
1970360Z/28 LT-1 (SAE gross)
1982165Z28 Cross Fire 5.0, automatic only
1985215Z28/IROC-Z 305 TPI, automatic only
1987225IROC-Z 350 TPI, automatic only
1993275Z28 LT1; 6-speed manual/4-speed auto
1998305LS1 5.7 L V8
2010400SS L99 automatic
2010426SS LS3 manual; 4.7 s to 60 mph
2012580ZL1 supercharged LSA
2016455SS 6.2 L LT1
2017650ZL1 supercharged LT4

Versions

12 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    LS / LT / SS / ZL1 (fifth generation)

    2010–2015

  • Performance

    LT1 / SS / 1LE (sixth generation)

  • RS / SS (first generation)

    Special

    RS / SS (first generation)

    1967–1969

  • Performance

    Z28 (second generation)

  • Performance

    IROC-Z

    1985–1990

  • Z28 / SS / LT4 30th Anniversary

    Performance

    Z28 / SS / LT4 30th Anniversary

    1993–2002

  • Racing

    Z28 (first generation)

    1967–1969

    290 hp
  • ZL1 / ZL1 1LE (sixth generation)

    Performance

    ZL1 / ZL1 1LE (sixth generation)

    650 hp
  • Z/28 (fifth generation)

    Performance

    Z/28 (fifth generation)

    2014–2015

    505 hp

  • Special

    Collector's Edition

    2024

  • COPO 9560 ZL-1

    Racing

    COPO 9560 ZL-1

    1969

    430 hp

    69 built

  • Limited

    ZL1 Garage 56 Edition

    2024

How to spot one

Look for

  • 1970: four round taillights.7
  • 1982–1992: a large rear window and hatchback tail.8
  • 1993–1997: a shark nose and four recessed headlights.315
  • 2010–2015: fixed rear quarter glass hides the thick B-pillar.19
  • 2016: a smaller body than its predecessor, with the decorative gills deleted.217

Year by year

  1. 1967–1968

    1967 has vent windows and round mirrors; 1968 drops the vents, adds side markers and uses rectangular mirrors.5

  2. 1969

    A sharper V-shaped grille and three-part taillight lenses mark 1969; stamped louvers sit ahead of the rear wheels.511

  3. 1974–1978

    1974: big bumpers and rectangular rear lamps. 1975: wraparound rear glass. 1978: body-color urethane bumpers and a full-width lamp panel.67

  4. 1985–1991

    1985 adds IROC-Z graphics and 16-inch wheels; the 1991 Z28 has a raised rear wing and a deeper front fascia.81418

  5. 1998

    A new front clip replaces the four inset square headlights; the facelift earns the Catfish Camaro nickname.3

  6. 2014

    A narrower grille and new taillights arrive; RS adds LEDs, while ZL1 retains its older, more open grille.113

Against its rivals

  • Mustang LX 5.0

    Camaro vs Mustang LX 5.0

    Quarter-mile lower is better

    Camaro14.9 s
    Mustang LX 5.014.8 s
    18
  • Dodge Challenger R/T (2009)

    Camaro vs Dodge Challenger R/T (2009)

    Figure eight lower is better

    Camaro25.8 s
    Dodge Challenger R/T (2009)27.5 s
    12
  • Ford Mustang GT (2010)

    Camaro vs Ford Mustang GT (2010)

    Quarter-mile lower is better

    Camaro13 s
    Ford Mustang GT (2010)13.5 s
    12

Prices

Value today $33.9K–$62.0K2627

Price when newAuction saleValue todayPrices on a log scale
$1K$10K$100K$1M 197019801990200020102020 Value today: $33,900–$62,000 1967 · $3,094 · US Z/28 base1991 · $14,615 · US Z28 base1991 · $19,299 · US Z28 as tested1993 · $13,399 · US base coupe1993 · $16,779 · US Z28 base1997 · $40,000 · US SS LT4 30th Anniversary2011 · $75,000 · US Neiman Marcus convertible2014 · $75,995 · US Z/28 base2014 · $77,145 · US Z/28 as tested 2016 · $990,000 · 1968 Sunoco Trans Am race car, Amelia Island2024 · $8,702 · 1987 IROC-Z coupe, mileage unknown, BaT2025 · $49,905 · 2014 Z/28, 13k miles, BaT2025 · $6,500 · 1979 Berlinetta, mileage unknown, BaT2026 · $62,000 · 2018 ZL1 1LE, 11k miles, BaT2026 · $33,900 · 1967 383-powered coupe, 34k miles shown, BaT2026 · $33,000 · 2019 1SS 1LE, 6-speed, 61k miles, BaT2026 · $7,000 · 1995 Z28, 43k miles, BaT2026 · $91,500 · 2024 ZL1, 6-speed, 409 miles, BaT2026 · $16,750 · 2010 2SS, 6-speed, approximately 37k miles, BaT $990.0K Amelia Island, 2016
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YearPriceAmountDetail
1967Price when new$3,094US Z/28 base
1991Price when new$14,615US Z28 base
1991Price when new$19,299US Z28 as tested
1993Price when new$13,399US base coupe
1993Price when new$16,779US Z28 base
1997Price when new$40,000US SS LT4 30th Anniversary
2011Price when new$75,000US Neiman Marcus convertible
2014Price when new$75,995US Z/28 base
2014Price when new$77,145US Z/28 as tested
2016Auction sale$990,0001968 Sunoco Trans Am race car, Amelia Island
2024Auction sale$8,7021987 IROC-Z coupe, mileage unknown, BaT
2025Auction sale$49,9052014 Z/28, 13k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$6,5001979 Berlinetta, mileage unknown, BaT
2026Auction sale$62,0002018 ZL1 1LE, 11k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$33,9001967 383-powered coupe, 34k miles shown, BaT
2026Auction sale$33,0002019 1SS 1LE, 6-speed, 61k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$7,0001995 Z28, 43k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$91,5002024 ZL1, 6-speed, 409 miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$16,7502010 2SS, 6-speed, approximately 37k miles, BaT
2026Value today$33,900–$62,000

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 12 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “7:16.04, beating the ZL1 by 13.6 seconds”
    • “Back-to-back Trans-Am crowns in 1968 and 1969”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 6 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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  27. 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE 6-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $62,000 on May 20, 2026 (Lot #243,454) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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  31. No Reserve: 2019 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS 1LE Coupe 6-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $33,000 on September 30, 2026 (Lot #265,934) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  32. No Reserve: 43k-Mile 1995 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $7,000 on September 24, 2026 (Lot #264,859) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  33. 409-Mile 2024 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Coupe 6-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $91,500 on September 12, 2026 (Lot #262,836) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  34. No Reserve: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS Coupe 6-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $16,750 on January 19, 2026 (Lot #226,985) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  35. 13k-Mile 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $49,905 on September 22, 2025 (Lot #211,159) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  36. No Reserve: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $6,500 on February 8, 2025 (Lot #179,766) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  37. No Reserve: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z Coupe for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $8,702 on February 20, 2024 (Lot #137,039) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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