Camaro comeback slated for 2027

Chevrolet’s Camaro could be heading back to showrooms, with fresh reports suggesting General Motors is preparing to revive the legendary muscle car for a return in 2027.

The Camaro disappeared from Chevrolet’s line-up after the 2024 model year, marking the second time production of the long-running sports car had come to an end. Weak sales in its final years saw the Mustang rival lose momentum in the US.

Now, industry sources claim GM is developing a seventh-generation Camaro as part of a broader rear-wheel-drive performance car strategy.

The new model is expected to share its underpinnings with the next-generation Cadillac CT5, continuing a formula used by the outgoing Camaro. GM is reportedly evolving its Alpha platform architecture for a new generation of performance-focused vehicles, with the Camaro likely retaining rear-wheel drive.

Power is tipped to come from GM’s next wave of V8 engines. The leading candidate is believed to be a new 6.7-litre LS6 V8 expected to debut in the 2027 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and Grand Sport. Outputs are rumoured to sit around 399kW and 705Nm, giving the Camaro serious performance credentials if confirmed.

Entry-level variants are also expected to continue with turbocharged four-cylinder power, offering a more affordable entry point into the line-up.

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Production is reportedly earmarked for GM’s Grand River Assembly plant in Lansing, Michigan, where the current Cadillac CT5 and CT4 are built. With CT4 production winding down, the Camaro could help keep the factory busy into the next decade.

If the timeline proves accurate, Chevrolet may begin teasing the reborn Camaro as early as later this year, ahead of a potential reveal in 2027. Sales would likely begin shortly after as a 2028 model.

The Camaro nameplate first arrived in 1967 and has become one of America’s most recognisable muscle cars. Across six generations, it has built a loyal following thanks to its blend of V8 performance, aggressive styling and relatively attainable pricing.

For now, GM has yet to officially confirm the Camaro’s return, but speculation is rapidly building that the badge could soon roar back to life.