The Camaro is a rear-wheel-drive performance car whose lineage dates to the 1960s. Offered in coupe and convertible body styles, the Camaro is available with V-6 or V-8 power. A high-performance ZL1 edition powered by a 580-horsepower, supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 is also available in either body style, and for 2014 Chevrolet has resurrected the Z/28 model as a coupe with a 505-hp, 7.0-liter V-8. The Camaro competes with other retro-inspired muscle cars including the Dodge Challenger and Ford Mustang.
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The Camaro receives several tweaks including new front and rear styling with redesigned headlamps and LED taillights. There’s also a new trunk lid and rear spoiler. SS trim levels get a unique hood and the RS version has a unique grille. The 1LE Performance Package available on SS models gains a unique rear spoiler. The driver information center and available head-up display gain color readouts. Recaro-brand front seats are a new option for the SS and ZL1 coupes.
- Classic long hood/short rear deck styling
- Available 18-, 19-, 20- or 21-inch wheels
- Power side mirrors; available heated side mirrors
- Dual exhaust tips
- Available power moonroof
- Available fog lamps
- Seats up to four people
- Cloth or leather upholstery
- Air conditioning, power windows and locks, and keyless entry
- Available USB port for MP3 player
- Available heated front seats
- Available MyLink multimedia system
- Available navigation system
- Available head-up display
- Available auxiliary gauges
- 323-hp, 3.6-liter V-6 with direct injection makes 278 pounds-feet of torque (LS, LT)
- 400-hp, 6.2-liter V-8 with 410 pounds-feet of torque (automatic SS)
- 426-hp, 6.2-liter V-8 with 420 pounds-feet of torque (manual SS)
- Standard six-speed manual transmission with hill start assist
- Available six-speed automatic
- Fuel-saving cylinder deactivation technology on automatic-transmission V-8 models
- Side curtain airbags (coupe)
- Front side-impact airbags
- Daytime running lamps
- Antilock brakes
- Electronic stability system
- Traction control
The Camaro convertible is available with V-6 or V-8 power and a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. It retains the sleek, wide stance of the coupe and is offered with a choice of 18-, 19-, 20- or 21-inch wheels.
- Camaro convertible gains structural reinforcements like a tower brace under the hood, a reinforcement brace for the transmission and underbody bracing
- Power soft-top takes just 20 seconds to lower, according to Chevrolet
- Canvas top has sound-deadening material and a glass rear window with a defogger
- Soft-top maintains the silhouette of the coupe’s metal roof
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Available as a coupe or convertible, the Camaro ZL1 aims straight for the Ford Shelby GT500 with its 580-hp, supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine that makes 556 pounds-feet of torque. All that power is routed to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic with three different modes: Drive, Sport and Manual. The manual transmission also comes with Launch Control, and GM’s Magnetic Ride Control adaptive suspension is standard. It includes three modes: Tour, Sport and Track.
- Distinctive front-end styling sets the ZL1 apart from regular Camaros
- Aluminum hood has a carbon fiber insert
- High-intensity-discharge headlights and 20-inch wheels
- Heated leather seats with microfiber inserts and ZL1 logos on the head restraints
- 7-inch touch-screen radio with Chevrolet’s MyLink multimedia system
- Rear parking sensors and a backup camera
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The original 1967 Z/28 was designed for racing, and Chevrolet says the 2014 edition also focuses on track capability. It comes only as a coupe with a six-speed manual transmission and aerodynamics optimized for high-speed driving. It saves weight by using a lighter battery and making air conditioning optional.
- Powered by a hand-built 7.0-liter V-8 that generates 505 hp and 481 pounds-feet of torque
- Rides on lightweight 19-inch forged aluminum wheels with Pirelli PZero Trofeo R tires
- Brembo-brand carbon ceramic brakes
- Recaro-brand seats
- Air conditioning and six audio speakers are available
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