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Chevrolet Camaro

The Chevrolet Camaro is an American pony car and sports car manufactured by Chevrolet.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Chevrolet Camaro is an American pony car and sports car manufactured by Chevrolet. It was introduced for the 1967 model year as a competitor to the Ford Mustang and was sold in coupe and convertible body styles across multiple generations. The Camaro was discontinued after the 2024 model year.

History

The Camaro was launched in 1966 and entered production for the 1967 model year. It was created to compete directly with the Ford Mustang and became a notable model in the American pony car segment.

Design and configuration

The Camaro has generally been offered as a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive two-door car. Over its production history, Chevrolet offered it in coupé and convertible body styles and with a range of four-, six-, and eight-cylinder engines.

Generations

The Camaro was produced across several generations from 1967 through 2024. The sixth generation began with the 2016 model year and continued until the car’s discontinuation.

Market position

The Camaro was positioned as a performance-oriented model within Chevrolet’s lineup. It became known for its rivalry with the Ford Mustang and its role in the broader American muscle and pony car market.

Key facts

  • The Camaro debuted in 1966 for the 1967 model year.
  • It was developed as Chevrolet’s answer to the Ford Mustang.
  • The car has been sold primarily as a two-door coupé or convertible.
  • The Camaro was discontinued after the 2024 model year.
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Canadian context

The Camaro was sold in Canada through Chevrolet dealers and is part of the North American performance-car market that has long been popular with Canadian buyers and enthusiasts.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Chevrolet Camaro?
The Chevrolet Camaro is a pony car and sports car made by Chevrolet, known for its performance focus and long-running rivalry with the Ford Mustang.
When was the Camaro first sold?
It first went on sale in September 1966 for the 1967 model year.
What body styles were offered?
The Camaro was commonly offered as a coupé and a convertible.
What kind of drivetrain does it use?
Most Camaro models used a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout.
When was the Camaro discontinued?
Chevrolet ended Camaro production after the 2024 model year.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Camaro
    Supports: Basic identification, introduction date, class, and purpose as a Mustang competitor.
  2. Car and Driver — https://www.caranddriver.com/chevrolet/camaro
    Supports: Final model year, layout, body styles, and recent model information.
  3. Camaro Research Group — https://www.camaros.org/geninfo.shtml
    Supports: History, platform details, body styles, and first-generation production information.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Camaro_(sixth_generation)
    Supports: Sixth-generation introduction and model-year timing.