Here’s Why It Matters
Chevy’s officially pulling the plug on the gas-powered Camaro after 2024. No more V8 rumble, no more manual-shifting burnout machines rolling off the factory line. Here’s why that’s a big deal:
End of an Era – The Camaro has been a muscle car staple since 1966. Love it or hate it, it’s part of American car culture.
- No More V8 Soundtrack – The growl of a Camaro SS or ZL1 is part of what makes it special. EVs just can’t fake that.
- Less Competition for Mustang & Challenger – With Camaro gone, the muscle car game shrinks to basically just Ford and Dodge.
- It’s Not Being Replaced (Yet) – Chevy says there’s no direct successor right now. They’ll “revisit performance” in the future, but don’t hold your breath for another gas V8 from them.
- Collectors Will Eat This Up – The final years could become instant classics, especially special trims.
- Another Step Toward EV Domination – Whether you like it or not, this is part of the bigger shift toward electric everything.
My Take
I’m sad about it. Muscle cars are supposed to be loud, unapologetic, and a little bit reckless. Killing the Camaro feels like another piece of that culture dying off. Once these are gone, they’re gone — so if you’ve ever wanted one, now’s the time.
Leave a Reply