Late Second-Generation Chevrolet Camaro Z28

2023 08 14 Blog Post – Some of Our Favourite Camaros

The Chevrolet Camaro is one of the best-selling sports cars of all time.  It has a long and detailed history.  The Camaro began production in 1966 and temporarily ended production in 2002. Over the course of almost four decades, the Camaro saw multiple generations.  In 2009, Chevrolet resurrected the Camaro name and mystique, creating the fifth generation.  This Camaro sold well and provided competition for Ford’s Mustang and the Dodge Challenger – “the mre things change, the more they stay the same”.  This new Camaro also had a large role in pop culture from multiple movies in the Transformers franchise.  The Camaro is currently in its sixth generation, but Chevrolet is planning to end production of the Camaro in 2024, though the Camaro has cheated death before.

Camaro ZL1 1LE
The sixth generation Camaro comes in multiple different trim levels.  Tops is the ZL1 1LE.  While the Zl1 option is not exclusive to the sixth generation Camaro, the 1LE Is.  The ZL1 1LE Camaro is the most powerful mass-produced Camaro ever made. The ZL1 is powered by the same 6.2L V8 engine as the 2SS trim, the difference with the ZL1 is a supercharger. With the added mill, the ZL1 produces 650 horsepower and 650-pound feet of torque. The ZL1 is also one of the few cars available new from factory with a 6-speed manual transmission. The 1LE package is an added package on the ZL1, providing a visible carbon fiber hood weave Insert, a satin black hood, performance suspension with DSSV dampers and 19-inch wheels, Goodyear Eagle tires, a carbon fiber weave rear spoiler and other visual enhancements.  This package makes the Camaro a serious competitor on track.

2SS
Another trim level the sixth generation Camaro is offers is the 2SS. This trim is only slightly different from the standard ZL1. As with the ZL1, the 2SS is equipped with a 6.2L V8. This engine produces 455HP and 455 Pound Feet of torque – no slouch without the supercharger. The 6.2L naturally aspirated V8 is one of the largest displacement engines currently available.  When paired with an aftermarket exhaust this engine produces a deep loud growl that isn’t generally replicated.  The 2SS Camaro was also offered with a 50th anniversary package in 2017. We currently have a 33K km Original Owner 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS with upgraded Borla “Attack” exhaust, K&N filter and ceramic-coated headers available by online auction. Click here to check it out.

IROC-Z Convertible
The third generation Camaro was produced model years 1981 to 1992. The Third generation Camaros are noteworthy because they were the first to feature a modern fuel injection system. The IROC-Z was introduced in 1985 and offered through 1990, when Dodge became the primary sponsor of the International Race of Champions. The IROC was a trim offered on the Z28 Camaros. In 1987, the IROC-Z offered the same 350 cubic Inch V8 as in the Chevrolet Corvette. Over the five years, the IROC was produced it was offered with three different engines:  the largest being the Corvette engine at 225 horsepower; a smaller V8 producing 215 HP and a four-barrel producing 190 horsepower. The IROC-Z could also be optioned with a convertible top, though these were not commonly optioned. We currently have a 22K km 1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z Convertible on the CCC Buy-It-Now Lot.  Today is its last day on our site, click here to check it out.

1968 Convertible
The first-generation Chevrolet Camaro was produced in model years 1967 though 1969. Only available for three model years means not many were produced relative to other generations. CCC Founder Dave’s favourite is the 1968 Convertible, as it was his mother’s ride when he was born. The styling of the 1968 Camaro was very similar to the 1967. A few notable differences for 68 were the absence of vent windows, and the addition of side marker lights on the front and rear fenders. The ‘68s also have a more pointed grille and divided rear taillights. Higher performance models of the Camaro received multi leaf rear springs instead of a single leaf. At the time Chevrolet’s General Manager only drove convertibles but, the Z28 was not offered as a convertible at this time so a Central Office Production Order (COPO_ was made for a Z28 Convertible. After driving the custom Z28, Chevrolet’s General Manager approved production for the Z28. In 1968, Chevrolet produced 235,147 Camaros – only 20,440 were convertibles, making them relatively rare.