2028 Chevrolet CamaroAndrei Avarvarii - MotorTrendPhoto credit: Andrei Avarvarii - MotorTrendPhoto credit: Andrei Avarvarii - MotorTrendV-8 power should returnManual transmission expectedFamiliar rear-drive formulaDetails remain highly speculativeRear seat likely crampedFuel economy may disappointThe Chevrolet Camaro is expected to return for the 2028 model year after a three-year absence. Rather than reinvent the nameplate as an electric crossover, Chevy appears poised to revive the familiar muscle-car formula, complete with coupe proportions and available V-8 power. That should give the next Camaro much of the attitude and performance that defined its predecessors.AdvertisementAdvertisementCompetitors should include the Ford Mustang, Dodge Charger, and Nissan Z.The image shown above an artist's rendering.What's NewChevrolet seems set to revive the Camaro as a traditional two-door, four-seat performance coupe built on an updated rear-drive platform. A variety of engine options is expected, including multiple V-8s, along with an available manual transmission.This page will be updated with more insights and photos as information becomes available.Top-Ranked CompetitorsFord MustangDodge ChargerNissan ZPerformanceThe next Camaro is expected to offer a broad engine lineup, starting with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder producing at least 315 hp. That would put the base model on par with, or slightly ahead of, the entry-level Ford Mustang.AdvertisementAdvertisementHigher-performance versions should bring V-8 power back to the lineup. The Camaro SS could use a new 5.7-liter V-8 making around 500 hp, while a more powerful 6.6-liter V-8 may be reserved for a revived Z/28 model.A six-speed manual and 10-speed automatic are both expected, giving buyers a choice between traditional driver involvement and quicker, easier performance.How Thirsty Will the Next Camaro Be?Fuel economy probably won't rank highly among priorities for most Camaro buyers, but the previous model provides a useful reference point. For 2024, the 3.6-liter V-6 returned an EPA-rated 18/29 mpg city/highway with the 10-speed automatic and 16/26 mpg with the six-speed manual.The naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V-8 managed 16/26 mpg with the automatic and 16/24 mpg with the manual, while the supercharged V-8 fell as low as 13/21 mpg.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe next Camaro's expected turbocharged four-cylinder should improve on those numbers, potentially reaching the low-20s in the city and around 30 mpg on the highway.A new 5.7-liter V-8 could land near the old 6.2-liter's ratings, while the larger 6.6-liter engine would likely sacrifice a few mpg in exchange for additional performance. As before, automatic-equipped models may prove slightly more efficient than their manual counterparts.How Big Will the New Camaro Be?We expect the next Camaro to remain relatively close in size to its predecessor. The 2024 coupe measured 188.3 inches long, 74.7 inches wide, and 53.1 inches tall, with a 110.7-inch wheelbase.Modest growth may be necessary to improve passenger space or accommodate available all-wheel drive, but a major increase would risk sacrificing the compact, athletic proportions that separated the Camaro from larger muscle cars.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe current Dodge Charger illustrates that difference. At 206.6 inches long and 79.8 inches wide, Dodge's two-door model is more than 18 inches longer and about 5 inches wider than the final sixth-generation Camaro.We expect Chevrolet to keep its coupe substantially smaller, giving the Camaro a more focused alternative to Dodge's full-size performance car.TechnologyThe final Camaro offered only a 7.0-inch standard touchscreen or an available 8.0-inch display, so the returning model should represent a major technological leap.We expect a substantially larger touchscreen paired with a configurable digital instrument cluster, likely using GM's latest Google-based infotainment software. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless phone charging, USB-C ports, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and over-the-air software updates should also be available.AdvertisementAdvertisementHigher trims could add a head-up display, Bose audio, and more extensive performance displays. Chevrolet may also offer configurable drive modes, launch-control settings, lap-timing functions, and an updated Performance Data Recorder, giving drivers easier access to vehicle data on the road or track.What Happened to the Camaro EV?Chevrolet was previously believed to be considering a Camaro-branded electric SUV aimed at the Ford Mustang Mach-E. More recent information suggests those plans have taken a back seat to the return of a traditional gasoline-powered coupe, and there is no indication an electric Camaro will be part of the initial lineup.That doesn't exactly mean the idea is dead. GM could still expand Camaro into a broader family later, but for now the nameplate's expected revival appears focused on rear-drive performance and available V-8 power.