2024 Chevrolet Camaro Expert Review
Reviewed by Harja
The Camaro as we know it is being discontinued , but we still have reason to hope for the future. That’s because after the 2024 Chevrolet Camaro coupe and convertible end production (for good), the legendary nameplate may return sooner than you think.
What’s New
Muscle car fans, take note: The 2024 Chevrolet Camaro is the final model year of the iconic model’s sixth generation. Before it departs for good as a gas-powered two-door, a Collector’s Edition makes its debut. Chevy says the 2024 Camaro special edition pays homage to the first-gen model’s original code name, Panther.
We expect prominent badging front and rear on the 2024 Camaro Collector’s Edition, with some reference to the commemorative edition inside. Special wheels could complete the package, which will be available in the RS, SS, and 1LE models.
Also, the turbo-four base-engine is gone this year. That means the 2024 Camaro rolls on with only a V-6 and variations of a V-8.
What We Think
We’re going to miss the 2024 Chevrolet Camaro after it’s gone, so we’ll start with a glass half-full approach. Handling across the lineup of the rear-wheel-drive sports car is great, which is important. Because it means you don’t necessarily have to get a 650-hp 1LE V-8 to have fun on your way to work, the grocery story or yes, maybe an autocross course. We even like the 10-speed automatic transmission’s tuning. This is significant, as not everyone wants to row their own gears (a manual is still offered). Chevy transformed its old-school muscle machine into an outstanding modern sports car so impressive we named it our 2016 Car of the Year.
Where the 2024 Camaro is held back, unfortunately, are practical shortcomings. There’s not a lot of space, for anything; for you, your passengers, or especially their stuff. And we wish the convertible top were easier to operate. Anyone who has driven a Mazda Miata knows how simple that tiny drop-top’s operation is.
Is it possible these everyday concerns can explain why the Camaro is being discontinued while the Mustang sees a new generation of two-door muscle car variations? Maybe. All we know is that until the Camaro nameplate returns, potentially on an all-electric four-door, we’ll miss the fun we’ve had with the now nine-year-old sixth-generation.
Performance and Fuel Economy
The Camaro powertrain lineup is a little different this year. All variants still come standard with RWD and a six-speed manual, but the previous entry-level turbocharged inline four-cylinder option has been discontinued after 2023, which means base variants now get the stout six-cylinder. That engine is a 3.6-liter V-6 producing a healthy 335 hp and 284 lb-ft of torque, good for 0-60 mph in 5.2-5.4 seconds, according to the manufacturer. Automatic transmission examples get slightly better fuel economy, and numbers for the V-6 read 16-18/26-29 mpg city/highway.
Of course, you’ll be tempted by the V-8. Chevy’s 6.2-liter powerhouse delivers 455 hp and 455 lb-ft of torque. This is a version of the same V-8 that powers the Corvette, and it’s also featured in the Silverado and Cadillac Escalade. We clocked a 2019 Camaro with this engine hitting 60 mph in 4.1 seconds, and fuel economy is impressive considering the power output at 16/24-26 mpg.
The fastest, most powerful Camaro is the monstrous ZL1. Chevrolet fits the ZL1 with another 6.2-liter V-8, but this one’s supercharged. Power numbers soar to 650 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque, capable of dropping 0-60 mph times as low as 3.5 seconds. Efficiency figures are expectedly poor at 13-14/20-21 mpg.
Technology
For 2023, the Camaro is fitted with a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment setup that includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. An 8.0-inch system is offered on middle-tier trims and included with the 3LT, 2SS, and ZL1. Chevy includes Wi-Fi hot spot capability on every Camaro and those higher trims feature wireless charging as well as an 8.0-inch instrument cluster display and Bose premium audio. We expect few changes for 2024.
Cargo Space and Interior Room
There isn’t a ton of space inside the Camaro, and notably less than you’d find in a Mustang or Challenger. Front legroom measures 43.9 inches but rear passengers need make do with just 29.9 inches. The trunk is tight, too, at 9.1/7.3 cubic feet for the coupe/convertible. Compare that to the 2023 Challenger’s enormous 16.2-cubic-foot cargo hold.
When Can I Get a 2024 Camaro Collector’s Edition?
As we watch the 2024 Camaro cruise through the final model year of this generation, the Collector’s Edition will be available for ordering in the summer. We don’t expect a huge price premium for these models, just enough of a bump to make sure not every 2024 Camaro is a Collector’s Edition. Chevy says the 1LE version will understandably be more limited.
What is the Camaro ZL1 Garage 56 Edition?
Chevrolet is producing only 56 copies of this one, a special ZL1 model inspired by the unclassed 24 Hours of Le Mans entry fielded by NASCAR and Hendrick Motorsport in 2023. The Camaro Garage 56 Edition appearance package is comprised of a Cup Car-styled spoiler, Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar tires, and dive-planes on the 1LE Track Performance Package front fascia (which already comes with a splitter). Garage 56 decals and new Riptide Blue exterior paint round out the changes.
Yes! The Camaro will once again stage a revival, but perhaps not the way you think. A high-performance sedan will likely wear the Camaro nameplate, certainly a controversial move. But now that Ford has turned the Mustang nameplate into an all-electric Mustang Mach-E electric SUV, Chevy’s making the Camaro into an electric car shouldn’t be too bad if it’s got the looks and performance to back it up. We can’t wait to find out.
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