Chevrolet is farewelling its Camaro with a particular version paying homage to the horse automotive’s previous.

The 2024 Chevrolet Camaro Collector’s Version isn’t only a single variant. As an alternative, Chevrolet is providing it on LT/RS, LT1, SS and ZL1 fashions, in each coupe and convertible physique types.

All bar the ZL1 will likely be completed in Panther Black Metallic Tintcoat paint; the ZL1 Collector’s Version is completed in Panther Black with a matte end, the Camaro’s first ever from the manufacturing facility.

Panther was the unique code identify for the first-generation mannequin, although Chevrolet ended up utilizing the Camaro identify which it described as “a small, vicious animal that eats Mustangs”.

LT/RS, LT1 and SS Collector’s Version fashions get Satin Black accent stripes, the entrance splitter from the 1LE package deal, the rear spoiler from the ZL1 (coupes solely), and both Satin Black or elective polished cast 20-inch wheels.

Chevrolet says it’s constructing simply 350 examples of the last word Collector’s Version, primarily based on the ZL1.

It good points the entrance splitter from the ZL1 1LE, as nicely its rear wing on coupe fashions. There’s additionally a black metallic stripe, pink brake calipers, and black lug nuts full the look, whereas inside there’s a serialised steering wheel badge.

All Collector’s Editions obtain a black inside, particular flooring mats, and distinctive entrance fender badging with a panther, plus a panther on the steering wheel badge.

Consumers additionally obtain a welcome package with two posters commemorating the particular version plus all six generations of Camaro.

Solely ZL1 patrons get a bespoke Canfield Sport 45mm watch from Shinola, which options an inscribed serial quantity and panther motifs matching that of their automotive.

With Chevrolet retiring the Camaro’s 205kW/400Nm turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine for its closing mannequin yr, obtainable engines will encompass a naturally aspirated 250kW/383Nm 3.6-litre V6 (LT), an atmo 339kW/614Nm 6.2-litre V8 (LT1, SS), and a supercharged 485kW/868Nm 6.2-litre V8 (ZL1).

Chevrolet introduced earlier this yr it was retiring the Camaro as soon as once more, although it mentioned with out offering additional particulars “this isn’t the ultimate chapter for the nameplate”.

Manufacturing will finish in January 2024.

The corporate had beforehand axed the Camaro in 2002, resurrecting it in 2009.

A report on the finish of final yr claimed GM is contemplating turning Camaro right into a sub-brand with a pair of all-electric three- and five-door crossover coupes, which may later be joined by an EV sports activities automotive primarily based on the identical structure because the Corvette EV.

Whereas Chevrolet’s Corvair Monza helped popularise the small (by American requirements) sporty automotive section within the US, the Ford Mustang took cost of it when it debuted in 1964 – a lot in order that the section turned often called the “pony automotive” section.

Chevrolet in flip whipped up the Camaro, utilizing parts from the Chevy II/Nova, very like the Mustang had been spawned from the standard Falcon. It debuted as a 1967 mannequin.

The present sixth-generation Camaro was launched as a 2016 mannequin, and relies on the Alpha rear-wheel drive additionally utilized by Cadillac for sports activities sedans.

In its homeland, gross sales of the Camaro have tapered off dramatically. Because the flip of the last decade, it hasn’t managed to crack 30,000 gross sales, with simply 24,652 bought in 2022.

The Camaro’s decline isn’t remoted, although. The Ford Mustang has seen an analogous drop, though off the next base, and solely managed to shift 44,332 items final yr.

The opposite member of the horse automotive triumvirate, the Dodge Challenger, has truly managed to carry regular over the previous decade.

Due to the sharp falls registered by its rivals, the Challenger – a bigger, extra spacious automobile – truly ended up in first place final yr with 55,245 gross sales. It’s additionally exiting manufacturing as Dodge readies an electrical substitute.

The Camaro was formally bought in Australia between 2018 and 2020, with conversion work executed by Holden Particular Autos. Solely the coupe was supplied regionally.

When it was new, the Camaro SS with a 6.2-litre V8 and eight-speed auto had a beginning worth of just about $86,000 earlier than on-road prices.

That put it at a extreme drawback to the Ford Mustang, which was factory-produced in right-hand drive.

By comparability, a Mustang with a 5.0-litre V8 and 10-speed auto started at a shade over $66,000 earlier than on-roads. Gross sales predictably mirrored the worth discrepancy.

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