2025 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28: What We Know So Far

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• The upcoming 2025 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 is expected to be a powerful and lightweight track-ready car, featuring the thunderous 670-hp LT6 V8 motor from the 2023 Corvette Z06. It may also come with an auto gearbox.
• Compared to the previous generation Z/28, the new Camaro Z/28 is expected to be faster, lighter, and more grippy around the racetrack. It will likely have race-oriented suspension, performance tires, and carbon-ceramic brakes.
• The 2025 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 is anticipated to be released by the end of 2024, with an estimated price tag between $80,000 and $90,000. Only around 1000 units are expected to be produced.

The Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 is a street-legal race-ready version of the hallowed Chevy Camaro. It was originally conceived in 1966 to compete in the Trans Am series created by the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA). Over the decades, the Z/28 badge transcended from a "Special Performance Package" to a daunting, track-legend. As of now, it seems like Chevrolet has overlooked the Z28 Camaro and put extra emphasis on the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.

However, purists are coercing Chevy to make a sixth-generation Camaro Z/28. The production of the gas-powered Camaro ends in 2024 and the brand is expected to launch the 2025 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 as a final sendoff. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming 2025 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 along with some HotCars-exclusive renders created by digital artist Rostislav Prokop.

We looked at data on the official Chevrolet website and zeroto60times.com to provide you with accurate information on the performance specifications of the Chevrolet Camaro and Corvette models.

2025 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28: Powertrain And Performance​

The 2025 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 will be built on the same GM alpha platform that underpins the sixth-generation Camaro and Camaro ZL1. However, unlike the Camaro ZL1 propelled by a 6.2-liter supercharged V8, the Camaro Z/28 is expected to sport the thunderous 670-hp LT6 V8 motor from the new 2023 Corvette Z06. Power output could be attenuated to 650 ponies and while the last generation Z/28 was manual-only, the one in the pipeline could be mated to an auto box.

Even if it gets the highly desired 6-speed stick, power could again be stifled to around 600 hp. Also, the last Camaro Z/28 was more than 300 lbs lighter than its ZL1 sibling, and the new one is expected to follow that fashion. We expect Chevy to excessively use carbon fiber, remove sound deadening, incorporate thinner glass, and even delete the rear seat in order to bring the weight down.

How Fast Is The New Camaro Z/28?​

The last generation Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 was offered for the 2014 and 2015 model years. It came powered by an LS7 V8 motor borrowed from the Chevy C6 Corvette that cranked out 10 more lb-ft of torque compared to the C6 Corvette Z06. The upcoming Camaro Z/28 is expected to emulate this trend and draw power from the visceral LT6 V8 of the 2023 Chevy C8 Corvette Z06.

Just like its predecessor, the 2025 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 will flaunt a race-oriented suspension, performance tires, and beefy brakes. Specifically, we expect the car to feature spool-valve dampers from Multimatic and carbon-ceramic brakes from Brembo. While air conditioning and radio were optional for the previous model, they would be standard in the 2025 model. Even so, it is sure to be lightweight, velocious, and tremendously grippy around the racetrack.

Last-Gen LS7 V8 Vs Current-Gen LT6 V8 Performance Comparison​

Engine Code	LS7	LT6
Model	2015 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28	2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Size And Configuration	7.0-liter Naturally Aspirated V8	5.5-liter Naturally Aspirated V8
Layout	Front-Engine Rear-Wheel-Drive	Mid-Engine Rear-Wheel-Drive
Transmission	6-Speed Manual	8-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic
Power	505 hp	670 hp
Torque	481 lb-ft	460 lb-ft
0-60 MPH	4.0 Seconds	2.6 Seconds
Top Speed	190 MPH	189 MPH

2025 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28: Release Date And Estimated Price​

Although Chevy hasn’t officially confirmed the arrival of the 2025 Camaro Z28, it has been ratified that the Camaro is getting electrified after 2024. What better iteration to bid farewell to the iconic fuel-sipping muscle car than the stripped-down Z/28 track weapon? If Chevy doesn’t axe the project by virtue of budget constraints, we envisage it to arrive by the end of next year, most probably in fall 2024. Only around 1,000 units of the 2025 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 are expected to be produced, and we anticipate them to bear a price tag of between $80,000 and $90,000.

FAQ​

Q: What does the Z28 mean on a Camaro?​

Z28 was a Special Performance Package for the Chevy Camaro introduced in 1966. But as of now what does the Z28 mean on a Camaro? Currently, the Camaro Z28 is a track-oriented limited edition model of the Chevy Camaro, placed above the beastly Camaro ZL1.

Q: Do they still make Z28 Camaro?​

The fifth-generation Chevy Z28 Camaro was made for the 2014 and 2015 model years before the whole lineup was redesigned. Do they still make Z28 Camaro? No, the 2015 Chevy Z28 Camaro was the last of its species, and we expect the sixth generation Z28 Camaro to arrive for the 2025 model year.

Q: Why did they stop making the Z28 Camaro?​

Chevy stopped production of the Z28 Camaro after the 2015 model year. But why did they stop making the Z28 Camaro? It was because, the Chevy Camaro Z28 was a limited edition track-spec model. Hence, when the Camaro lineup was redesigned for the 2017 model year, the Z28 didn’t return.

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[Deezz]

I thought they discontinued the Camaro.