13 of the Coolest Chevy Camaros of All-Time!
The Camaro launched in 1966 as Chevy’s answer to Ford’s Mustang. A rivalry was born instantly — and to this day you’re either a Mustang guy or a Camaro guy. This gallery is dedicated to the coolest Camaros to ever hit the road. The first version hit showrooms on September 29, 1966, and set the muscle-car world on fire. The first-generation offered Standard, Super Sport, and Rally Sport editions.
1967 Camaro RS 454
This incredible Camaro RS packs a stroked 496 ci big-block punching out 600 hp. A Moser 12-bolt and Hotchkis suspension keep the power planted.
1968 Yenko Camaro
Only 104 Yenko Camaros left the dealership with Don Yenko’s 427 ci L-72 rated at 450 hp. Today they’re six-figure royalty.
1969 Camaro SS Custom Coupe
Mirror-finish DuPont single-stage black, a 630 hp LS7 and a two-year rotisserie build—no wonder Barrett-Jackson rang the gavel at $165 k.
1969 Camaro ZL-1
Aluminum 427 born from Can-Am racing—just 69 copies, 430 hp and a sticker price that jumped $4 k over base. Instant unicorn.
1969 COPO Camaro
Chevy’s back-door special: Central Office Production Order 427 cars built so Yenko could go NHRA racing. Legend secured.
1970 Camaro SS
New decade, new body, same swagger. The SS-350 small-block and domed hood became the template for every F-body that followed.
1977 Bumblebee Z28
400 ci GM crate, Edelbrock EFI, TH-400 and 4.11 Posi—Transformers fame sealed its pop-culture fate.
1980 Camaro Z28
Gas-crunch hero: 229 V6 or 120 hp 305 V8—style over speed, but the decade needed a win.
2014 Camaro Z28 LS1
6.2 L supercharged 580 hp, Magnetic Ride Control, 4-wheel independent suspension—track-day bruiser.
2015 Yenko 427 by SLP
Hand-built all-aluminum 427, TVS 2300 supercharger, 700 hp—Yenko lives again.
The Customs: Kits & Creations
’68 Camaro LS3 by Bo Zolland
SEMA-bound Swedish design study: 6.2 L LS3, custom wide-body, carbon accents.
’69 Custom ZL1
Larry Trimmell build: 500 hp lightweight ZL-1 tribute, show-quality everything.
DreamWorks “Turbo” ZL1
Movie-prop hero car for Turbo—the snail who dreamed of 200 mph. Mission accomplished.
