General Motors is following in Stellantis’ footsteps and killing off this American icon, which will no longer be produced with a gasoline engine.

When we talk about the automobile industry in the United States, we talk about “muscle cars.”, a type of sporty and powerful car with a rear engine, medium or large in size and with a coupe silhouette, but with more volume and edginess. Ford still has its Mustang, but after Dodge (Stellantis) stops producing the Challenger, it will do so in 2024. It’s time to say goodbye to the Camaro that is Chevrolet. (General Motors) has been in production since 1967.

Goodbye Chevrolet Camaro: a painful farewell after more than half a century of history

He December 14, 2023The last Camaro has rolled off the production line at its Lansing-Grand River, Michigan, assembly plant, although North American drivers will be able to purchase the cars while supplies last. Thus, GM puts an end to a legendary model that made automotive history all over the world, not just in America.

During six generationsthis product has pleased many customers who were looking for high performance and pleasant feeling on board a relatively compact vehicle (4.7 to 4.9 meters long, which is not much on the other side of the Atlantic) and price that made it affordable (from $28,000 in 2023). This makes saying goodbye even more painful in times of inflation.

The Camaro sold millions of units, but its sales have been poor since 2020, which is the main reason for its discontinuation.

So what now? The future is what you imagine

Usually throughout his entire life 56 years old life, this Chevrolet has always had a huge V8 engine which at the last commercial stage managed to deliver from 460 to 660 hp power depending on whether it was supercharged (ZL1) or not (SS). However, there were also less popular versions with propellers. V6 and L4 are less efficient.

Although there is not much official information about this, various sources close to the famous manufacturer claim that GM will develop reinterpretation of this model as a 100% electric vehicle. This predictable evolution of the Camaro, which may not have had a previous prototype, will definitely be featured in 2025 will go into production no later than next year. The question is whether this car deserves such a future.

Since its inception, Chevrolet has never stopped reinventing the muscle car. However it has always been true to his principles: Very muscular looks, amazing acceleration and a sound that is as serious as it is seductive. It’s because of this Transition to BEV could be outrageous. Meanwhile, its rival 2024 Mustang, which will also arrive in Europe, will continue its journey with Gas engine.