Chevrolet Camaro LS, LT, SS & More Trims

Last updated August 4, 2026

Chevrolet Camaro

The Chevrolet Camaro lineup starts with the LS, the simple entry model, while the LT is the more everyday-friendly non-V8 choice. LT1 and SS form the V8 branch: LT1 prioritizes engine and value, while SS adds stronger supporting hardware and a richer equipment set. Z/28 and ZL1 sit at the track-focused end. Z/28 is the stripped-back, naturally aspirated track car, while ZL1 combines supercharged power with more everyday comfort. The 2024 Garage 56 Edition and ZL1 Collector’s Edition add limited-production racing or final-year themes to the ZL1 formula.

What each trim is known for

Chevrolet Camaro Base Model

Base Model

LS

The Base Model trim level is the LS, the straightforward entry Camaro that keeps the dramatic coupe shape and rear-wheel-drive feel while limiting extra comfort and performance hardware.

Best for: Drivers who want the core Camaro experience in its simplest form.

Highlights

  • Core Camaro styling and rear-wheel-drive layout
  • Simpler comfort and performance equipment
  • Turbo four-cylinder power in later LS examples
  • In recent years, a touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
28 in stock
Chevrolet Camaro Mid-Level

Mid-Level

LT

The Mid-Level trim level is the LT, the street-friendly non-V8 Camaro that balances sporty rear-wheel-drive character with more everyday usability.

Best for: Shoppers who want Camaro style and lively performance without moving to a V8 model.

Highlights

  • Non-V8 performance focus
  • Everyday-friendly road manners
  • Power-adjustable front seats across the level’s core equipment
  • In recent years, touchscreen phone integration and a rear camera

Adds a more everyday-friendly equipment mix over the LS and centers the Camaro experience around V6 performance in later examples.

151 in stock
Chevrolet Camaro Performance

Performance

LT1SS

The Performance trim level includes LT1 and SS, the V8 heart of the lineup; LT1 is the simpler power-first model, while SS is the more complete street-and-track package.

Best for: Drivers who want the sound and force of a naturally aspirated V8, with a choice between simplicity and broader performance equipment.

Highlights

  • V8 power in both LT1 and SS
  • Brembo front performance brakes
  • SS adds rear Brembo brakes and extra cooling
  • SS carries a richer standard equipment set than LT1

Moves beyond the LT with V8 power and dedicated performance hardware; SS further adds stronger braking, extra cooling, and more standard equipment.

170 in stock
Chevrolet Camaro Top Performance

Top Performance

Z/28ZL1

The Top Performance trim level includes Z/28 and ZL1, two factory track-focused Camaros with different personalities: Z/28 favors raw feedback, while ZL1 mixes supercharged speed with more comfort.

Best for: Track-minded drivers choosing between the focused Z/28 and the more powerful, better-equipped ZL1.

Highlights

  • Z/28 uses a naturally aspirated LS7 V8 and track-specific suspension
  • Z/28 features carbon-ceramic Brembo brakes and unique aerodynamic bodywork
  • ZL1 uses a supercharged V8 with adaptive suspension
  • ZL1 adds an electronic limited-slip differential and heated and ventilated RECARO seats in later examples

Adds more specialized track hardware than LT1 and SS; Z/28 takes the stripped-back route, while later ZL1 models pair a 650-hp supercharged V8 with adaptive suspension and an electronic limited-slip differential.

18 in stock
Chevrolet Camaro Special Editions

Special Editions

Garage 56 EditionZL1 Collector's Edition

The Special Editions trim level includes the 2024 Garage 56 Edition and ZL1 Collector’s Edition, two ZL1-based collector cars with distinct racing and final-year stories.

Best for: Collectors who want full ZL1 performance with limited-production factory details and a specific piece of Camaro history.

Highlights

  • 650-hp supercharged V8 and ZL1-based chassis
  • Garage 56 Edition adds Le Mans-inspired graphics and race-style aerodynamic pieces
  • ZL1 Collector’s Edition adds serialized final-year details and dark exterior trim
  • Edition-specific exterior and steering-wheel badging

Builds on the ZL1 formula with limited-production commemorative details: Garage 56 honors the Le Mans racing project, while the Collector’s Edition marks the Camaro’s final model year.

0 in stock

Trim comparison

FeatureMid-LevelBase ModelPerformanceTop PerformanceSpecial Editions
Includes
LT151 in stock
LS28 in stock
LT1, SS170 in stock
Z/28, ZL118 in stock
Garage 56 Edition, ZL1 Collector's Edition0 in stock
Recognizable trimsLTLSLT1 and SSZ/28 and ZL1Garage 56 Edition and ZL1 Collector’s Edition
Core identityEveryday-friendly non-V8Simple entry CamaroMainstream V8 performanceFactory track focusCollector-focused ZL1 tributes
Engine and outputLater LT: 335-hp 3.6L V6Later LS: turbo four-cylinderLater LT1 and SS: 455-hp 6.2L V8Z/28: LS7 V8; later ZL1: 650-hp supercharged 6.2L V8650-hp supercharged 6.2L V8
Performance hardwareStreet-friendly setupCore road setupBrembo front brakes; SS adds rear brakes and coolingTrack suspension and upgraded brakes; ZL1 adds adaptive suspensionZL1 chassis with edition-specific details
Cabin approachMore everyday-friendlySimple and functionalLT1 stays simple; SS adds richer equipmentZ/28 is stripped back; ZL1 retains more comfortZL1-based cabin with commemorative trim
Defining detailsNon-V8 Camaro experienceCore Camaro look and feelV8 sound and thrustZ/28 track purity or ZL1 supercharged powerLe Mans tribute or serialized final-year theme

Frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between the Camaro LS and LT?

On later sixth-generation cars, LS is the simpler turbo-four coupe with the core touchscreen and convenience features. LT sits above it and covers a broader, more comfort-oriented part of the range; in the final lineup, LT used the 335-hp V6 and came as a coupe or convertible.

Is Camaro LT1 the same thing as LT?

No. Since its 2020 debut, LT1 has been a V8 performance trim with the 455-hp 6.2-liter engine and a simpler LT-style equipment set. LT refers to the non-V8 side of the lineup in recent years.

What does the Camaro SS add over the LT1?

In the later sixth-generation lineup, SS keeps the LT1’s 455-hp V8 but adds stronger front and rear brakes, more powertrain cooling, a rear spoiler, an 8-inch touchscreen, and a richer driver display. LT1 is the simpler power-first V8.

What’s the difference between the Camaro SS and ZL1?

In the sixth generation, SS uses a 455-hp naturally aspirated V8. ZL1 steps up to a 650-hp supercharged V8, adaptive suspension, an electronically controlled limited-slip differential, stronger performance hardware, and heated and ventilated Recaro front seats.

How is the Camaro Z/28 different from the ZL1?

In the fifth-generation range, Z/28 is the stripped, road-course-focused coupe with a naturally aspirated 7.0-liter V8, manual transmission, race-bred suspension, and carbon-ceramic brakes. ZL1 is the supercharged flagship and retains more everyday comfort equipment.

Is 1LE a Camaro trim?

No. Across the fifth and sixth generations, 1LE is a track package rather than a separate core trim. Chevrolet offered versions for several engines and trims, while ZL1 1LE represents the most track-focused sixth-generation form.

Which Camaro trim makes the most sense for everyday driving?

LT is the most everyday-friendly fit in the recent lineup. Its V6 delivers strong performance without the intensity of the V8 trims, while power-adjustable seats, touchscreen phone connectivity, keyless entry, and a rear camera cover useful daily needs.

Which Camaro trim suits someone who mainly wants a V8?

LT1 is the straightforward V8 choice among later sixth-generation cars. It pairs the 455-hp 6.2-liter V8 with front Brembo performance brakes, 20-inch wheels, and a simpler cabin than SS.

Which Camaro trim makes sense for track days?

SS is the balanced sixth-generation starting point for regular track use because it adds stronger braking and extra cooling to the 455-hp V8. ZL1 brings much more power and adaptive chassis hardware. Fifth-generation shoppers seeking a dedicated track car should look at Z/28.

Does the base Camaro LS still have modern phone connectivity?

Yes, on later sixth-generation LS models. The equipment includes a 7-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, LED headlights, keyless entry and start, and a power-adjustable driver’s seat. Wireless phone integration became standard across the range in 2021.

Does the Camaro ZL1 give up all its comfort features for performance?

No. In the sixth generation, ZL1 combines its 650-hp supercharged V8 and adaptive suspension with heated and ventilated Recaro front seats, an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless phone integration, and wireless charging.

How is the Garage 56 Edition different from a regular ZL1?

The final-year Garage 56 Edition keeps the regular ZL1’s 650-hp supercharged V8. Its distinction is a Le Mans tribute theme with race-inspired graphics, front dive planes, a NASCAR-style wicker-bill rear spoiler, and edition-specific badging.

What makes the ZL1 Collector’s Edition different from a regular ZL1?

The final-year ZL1 Collector’s Edition keeps the standard ZL1 performance formula but adds a dark commemorative theme, special badging, a serialized steering-wheel badge, carbon-fiber cabin trim, red brake calipers, and a ZL1 1LE-style front splitter.

What’s the difference between the Garage 56 Edition and ZL1 Collector’s Edition?

Both are final-year, ZL1-based special editions with the same 650-hp supercharged V8. Garage 56 celebrates Chevrolet’s Le Mans NASCAR project with racing graphics and aero details. The ZL1 Collector’s Edition uses numbered commemorative details and a darker final-send-off theme.

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