The Chevrolet Camaro: Pony Legend History

The Chevrolet Camaro: Pony Legend History

Revival with the Fifth & Sixth Generation

red 2013 chevy camaro drifting on a racetrack
2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
Source: Chevrolet Pressroom
TrimProductionEnginePowerTransmissionDrivetrain
LS2009 – 20153.6L LLT V6312 HP / 316 PS / 233 kW6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Automatic
RWD
1LT/2LT2009 – 20153.6L LLT V6312 HP / 316 PS / 233 kW6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Automatic
RWD
1SS/2SS2009 – 20156.2L LS3 V8
6.2L L99 V8
426 HP / 431 PS / 318 kW
400 HP / 405 PS / 298 kW
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Automatic
RWD
ZL12012 – 20156.2L LSA V8580 HP / 588 PS / 433 kW6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Automatic
RWD
Z/28 (Facelift)2014 7.0L LS7 V8500 HP / 506 PS / 372 kW6-Speed ManualRWD
Approx. performance specs of the 5th gen models

Following the 2002 model year, Chevrolet halted Camaro production, leaving fans eagerly anticipating its return. After an eight-year hiatus, the fifth-generation Camaro roared back to life in 2010. Inspired by the first-generation design, it blended classic styling with modern amenities and advanced engineering. The reintroduction of iconic trims, such as the SS and ZL1, along with a wide range of engines, including V6 and V8 powerplants, reestablished the Camaro as a force to be reckoned with in the muscle car segment.

yellow 5th gen camaro under a bridge
2014 Chevrolet Camaro with 1LE Package
Source: Chevrolet Pressroom

Sixth Generation:

grey custom 2018 chevy camaro
2018 Chevy Camaro
Source: Motofutura
TrimProductionEnginePowerTransmissionDrivetrain
LS
LT (1LT/2LT)
2016 – 20242.0L Ecotec Inline-4 Turbo
3.6L V6 (LT only)
275 HP / 278 PS / 205 kW
335 HP / 340 PS / 250 kW
8-Speed AutomaticRWD
SS
(1SS/2SS)
2016 – 20246.2L LT1 V8455 HP / 461 PS / 339 kW
6-Speed Manual
8-Speed Automatic (10-Speed 2019)
RWD
ZL12017 – 20246.2L LT4 V8650 HP / 659 PS / 485 kW6-Speed Manual
10-Speed Automatic
RWD
Approx. performance specs of the 6th gen models

The sixth-generation Camaro, introduced in 2016, showcased a lighter and more refined platform, emphasizing performance and agility. Its sleek profile and aggressive lines drew inspiration from the fifth-generation model, while innovative technologies, such as a customizable driver information center and a range of driver-assistance features, brought the Camaro into the modern era. The sixth-generation offered a diverse lineup of engines, including the mighty supercharged V8 found in the top-of-the-line ZL1.

2018 chevy camaro on a dock
Source: Motofutura

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