Chevrolet Camaro Officially Discontinued
The Chevrolet Camaro, an iconic muscle car, has officially been discontinued. The last Camaro, a ZL1 1LE variant with a manual transmission, rolled off the assembly line in Lansing, Michigan. Key details include:
- Final Model: The last Camaro produced was a ZL1 1LE, marking the end of the Camaro’s sixth generation.
- Confirmation from Chevrolet: Chevrolet officially confirmed the end of the Camaro, emphasizing its status as a “passion product” with a global fan base.
- No Official Images: Chevrolet has not released any pictures of the final Camaro, and it’s unclear whether the company plans to retain the vehicle or sell it.
- 2024 Model Year Retirement: The decision to retire the Camaro after the 2024 model year was announced in March, with the Collector’s Edition introduced as a farewell.
- Collector’s Edition: The Collector’s Edition featured a 350-unit production run for the ZL1 in Panther Black Matte paint and a serialized steering wheel badge.
- Final Engine: In November, Chevy built the final supercharged LT4 V8 engine for the Camaro ZL1 in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
- Sales Performance: Despite its discontinuation, the 2024 Camaro experienced a relatively good year in terms of sales, with a 28.7% gain over the same period in 2022.
- Potential Return: While the Camaro nameplate is discontinued, Chevrolet Global Vice President Scott Bell hinted at a potential return, stating, “this is not the end of Camaro’s story.”
The discontinuation marks the end of the sixth generation of the Chevrolet Camaro. The future of the Camaro remains uncertain, but Chevrolet has left the door open for a potential comeback, indicating that it’s not the end of the Camaro’s story.
