chevrolet camaro built to thrill

The Canadian-built Camaro is designed for blurring the landscape – and exhilarating drivers in the process. From the standard 323 hp 3.6L V6 engine all the way up to ZL1’s astounding 580 hp supercharged V8, there’s high-tech, race-inspired hardware everywhere you look. For 2013, there’s even a new 1LE SS Performance Package that’s optimized for track days with an exclusive close-ratio 6-speed manual gearbox, Brembo® brakes, air-to-liquid transmission cooling and lots more. If you have a passion for performance, Camaro is your kind of car.

Camaro's standard engine isn't just any V6. It's a dual overhead cam 3.6L V6 engine that combines Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing to deliver the power you hunger for without all the thirst. Result? You get the rush of 323 horsepower with the freedom of a 6.6 L/100 km highway fuel consumption rating*. Incidentally, you won't get that kind of thrust in a V6-powered Mustang or Dodge Challenger.** Both only pack 305 ponies. Like we said, this isn't just any V6.

For the sheer joy of driving, a Camaro Convertible has few equals. And this year, you can have yours with whatever level of intensity you feel you can handle. LT models feature a 323 hp V6 under the hood. Step up to SS and your open-air experience is motivated by a muscular 6.2L V8. Or go for the ultimate thrill machine and choose the new-for-2013 580 hp ZL1 Convertible. Whichever one you decide on, you'll enjoy the quiet top-up comfort of a thick, durable canvas roof with a glass rear window with defroster and an acoustic headliner.

 Camaro SS pairs a standard 6.2L V8 engine making up to 426 hp† with your choice of manual or automatic transmissions, both 6-speeds. No matter which transmission you go for, you get the performance, handling and balance of a state-of-the-art sports car. Every SS features a sport-tuned suspension with SS-specific stabilizer bars and dampers, responsive electric power steering, powerful Brembo® brakes and 20" aluminum wheels fitted with Pirelli® PZero® ultra-high-performance tires. And wherever you go, the aggressive sound of the available dual-mode exhaust lets the world know you're there.

 Rejoice, serious performance fans. The 1LE SS Performance Package is back. Available on SS Coupe models with the 6-speed manual transmission, the 1LE SS Performance Package includes a host of track-inspired chassis upgrades such as Brembo® brakes, an FE6 performance suspension and sticky Goodyear®Eagle® F1 Supercar® G:2 tires. Cars with the 1LE SS Performance Package have the looks to match their performance, too, with a low-gloss black hood wrap, 10-spoke low-gloss black wheels and a black front splitter and rear spoiler.

 Powered by a supercharged all-aluminum 6.2L V8 engine, ZL1 packs 580 hp and 556 lb-ft of torque. And ZL1 is equipped to help you keep all that massive muscle firmly under control, with advanced standard features like Performance Traction Management and Magnetic Ride Control®. What's it good for? How about 0-96 km/h in 3.9 seconds. A top track speed of 297 km/h (Coupe model). And a stunning Nürburgring lap time of 7:41.27.