2014 Chevrolet Camaro

Vehicle Overview

The Chevrolet Camaro is an iconic piece of American automotive history, and the 2014 model continues with a design that visually ties it to the original, but is updated to keep the style-heavy coupe looking modern.

The 2014 Chevrolet Camaro is offered in both coupe and convertible forms, with multiple trim levels to choose from. LS and LT models feature a 3.6-liter V-6 producing 323 hp and 278 lb-ft of torque and a standard six-speed manual transmission or optional six-speed automatic. With the manual, the V-6 Camaro is EPA-rated at 17/28 mpg city/highway, while automatic-equipped V-6 Camaros are rated 19/30 mpg. SS and 1LE models are endowed with a 6.2-liter V-8 making 426 hp and 420 lb-ft, or 400 hp and 410 lb-ft when equipped with Active Fuel Management. A six-speed manual is standard, with a six-speed automatic available. V-8 models are rated at 16/24 mpg with the manual and 15/24 mpg with the automatic.

For those not satisfied with a mere Camaro SS, Chevy offers the ZL1 and Z/28 for 2014. The ZL1 packs a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 with 580 hp and 556 lb-ft, mated to a choice of six-speed manual or automatic. ZL1 models achieve 14/19 mpg with the manual and 12/18 mpg with the automatic. We liked the ZL1 for its blend of technology and power, which helped it come out ahead in a 2012 comparison test against the Ford Mustang Boss 302. In that test, we said: "The Camaro felt far more composed on the track than the Mustang…Although heavier than the Mustang, the ZL1 still changes direction easily and is capable of pulling higher g-forces mid-corner. The constantly variable damping rates make the Camaro feel as though its tires sink into the track." For even greater on-track performance, there's the Camaro Z/28 with its 500-hp, 470-lb-ft 7.0-liter V-8 borrowed from the outgoing Corvette Z06. That car gets a six-speed manual transmission, along with a track-tuned suspension, unique aerodynamic exterior pieces, 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Pirelli performance tires, large Brembo carbon ceramic brakes, and a slight weight reduction.

Inside the Camaro you might find ingress and egress a bit difficult with the large coupe doors and low-slung seats. Sport bucket seats are standard, though more supportive Recaro sport seats are available. The exterior styling is updated for 2014, with a redesigned front end and new taillights making up the bulk of the changes. It's unclear if the form-over-function design philosophy prevails with the 2014 model, but as we observed in a review of a 2013 Camaro SS, "Visibility continues to be compromised by the shallow greenhouse, especially the thick C-pillars."

The Chevrolet Camaro received an overall five-star rating from NHTSA, with scores of five stars (out of a possible five) in every category. The IIHS has yet to crash test a Camaro.

New for 2014

Exterior styling is updated on all models except the ZL1, with refreshed Camaros now sporting a slimmer grille and headlights and rectangular LED taillights. The track-oriented Z/28 model is added to the lineup.

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