Chevrolet Camaro Model Years and History

The 2024 Chevrolet Camaro carries over with minimal changes.

The 2023 Chevrolet Camaro gets minor changes this year including two new exterior colors Radiant Red and Sharkskin Metallic exterior colors.

The 2022 Chevrolet Camaro gets minor changes this year including exterior colors, equipment structure, and powertrain enhancements.

The 2021 Chevrolet Camaro gets a few new updates, Apple Carplay and Android Auto is available in all models, 10-speed automatic transmission for the V-8 SS, and changes in the paint palette adding Wild Cherry Tintcoat and removing the Rally Green metallic and Garnet Red Tintcoat.

The 2020 Chevrolet Camaro gets a host of updates for the new year. SS models receive yet another front-end facelift that repositions the Chevy bowtie and separates the upper and lower grilles with a body colored panel. A new more-affordable LT1 6.2L V8 model makes its debut undercutting the Mustang GT price by $1,500 dollars. V6 models also benefit this year from a optional 10-speed automatic transmission.

The Chevrolet Camaro gets a pretty substantial refresh for 2019. The most obvious difference is to the front end, where the SS now distinguishes itself from the LS and LT trims with a blacked out center bumper section. Less immediately obvious, is the rear end which has also been redesigned and incorporates LED tail lamps. Inside, the Camaro gets a new version of Chevrolets infotainment system while a new rear camera has also been added.

For 2018, Chevrolet adds the ZL1 1LE Extreme Track Performance Package to the lineup, as well as a new base coupe, the 1LS.

For 2017 Chevrolet have added the 1LE package to their just-redesigned Camaro. Aimed at buyers who intend to use their Camaro on the racetrack, the 1LE package features stiffer suspension, better brakes and stickier tires. Previously a V8-only option, 2017 marks the first year that the coveted 1LE package will be available on V6 Camaros as well.

The Chevrolet Camaro is completely redesigned for 2016. It represents the dawn of the car's sixth generation, and overall it is a smaller, lighter, more sophisticated and capable performance car than its predecessor. Engines include a new turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder, a 3.6L V6 and a 6.2L V8, with either 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic transmissions available across the range. Pricing ranges from $25,700 to $41,300.

Chevrolet adds a new trim level to the Camaro for 2015. The track ready Z28 trim transforms the Camaro from a powerful muscle car into a true sports car. Numerous modifications have been made to the Camaro chassis ensuring that the Z28 handles and stops as well as it goes. A new high performance naturally aspirated engine from the old Corvette Z06 powers the Z28 and being a focused performance machine, the only transmission available is a 6-speed manual. The Z28 trim slots in above the more powerful, but less focused ZL1 at the top of the Camaro hierarchy.

The 2014 Camaro gets a new Spring Special Edition which includes 21" silver wheels and some ground effects while the Hot Wheels Special Edition is no more. Paints have been reshuffled as well: Ashen Gray is new as is Red Hot and Red Rock paint. Victory Red is gone as are Inferno Orange, Ashen Gray and Kinetic Red.

The 2013 Camaro has been given several notable updates. Most noticeable is the 1LE performance package available on the Camaro SS. Featuring stiffer springs and shock absorbers, a shorter final drive ratio, high performance tires and a flat black hood, the 1LE Camaro sacrifices a little bit of comfort for stronger, track-oriented performance. Other updates to the Camaro include Hill Start Assist on all manual transmission equipped Camaros, a nicer leather shift knob and updates to the optional navigation system. SS Camaros receive electronic power steering and an optional dual mode exhaust.

For 2012, the Camaro and Camaro SS models will be offered in a special 45th Anniversary package, adding special 20-inch wheels, and unique trim and badging throughout. The entire Camaro line gets a host of important changes for 2012, including a new steering wheel design, revised instrument panel, a new power-lift feature for the front passenger seat and a newly optional rearview camera system. Performance-wise, the big news is that the V6 Camaro gets a boost of 11 horsepower, up to 323 hp for 2012. Also new is an FE4 suspension package that improves handling on the high-performance V8 SS model; and an even higher-performance Camaro ZL1 will arrive later in the model year.

For 2011, Chevrolet's retro-inspired Camaro sees more power from its V6 engine, up 8 horsepower over 2010's 304. A new head-up display will also be available, as well as factory-installed "hockey stick" stripes in black, white, or gray. Yellow paint is now an extra-cost option.

The Camaro name returns after a six-year absence, as an all-new sports car, with styling inspired by the original 1960s muscle-car Camaros, paired with thoroughly modern powertrains and some of the latest high-technology interior conveniences. It goes on sale early in calendar-year 2009, as a 2010 model.