General Motors-owned brand Chevrolet has officially halted the production of its legacy Camaro sports car after the last batch of units rolled off the assembly line last week, GM Authority reports.
The move paves the way for the upcoming launch of the new all-electric Camaro amid the world’s shift to electric vehicles.
Outgoing Camaro to still compete in races in the future
Chevrolet’s decision to end the internal combustion engine-powered Camaro in the existing US assembly line formally ends the nameplate’s almost 50 years of existence with V8 power.
Unfortunately, neither GM nor Chevrolet released an official announcement about the Camaro’s production halt.
According to Drive, Chevrolet revealed the outgoing sixth-gen Camaro in the global market in 2016. The last model to roll off the Lansing assembly line in Michigan was reportedly a “ZL1 Collector’s Edition.” It features a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine that generates a maximum power of 485kW and 880Nm.
Despite the exit of the Camaro, the brand assured fans that the model would still participate in various races, such as the NASCAR, IMSA, SRO, NHRA, and the Australian Supercars championship.
Chevrolet to relaunch the Camaro as an EV model
The iconic Camaro is set for a major revival, with the brand guaranteeing that it is “not the end of Camaro’s story.”
As per the report, the Chevy Camaro may return as an entire EV sub-brand to offer a range of models using the legacy nameplate.
GM Authority suggests that the potential sub-brand may offer two-door and four-door Camaro electric SUVs.
However, the company has yet to disclose more details and plans about the Camaro’s revamp.
Significance
Motor Trend noted that American legacy automaker Ford’s smart strategy of launching EV models that feature popular nameplates to encourage reluctant electric vehicle adopters. For instance, the Mustang Mach-E has been one of the best-selling battery-powered models from the brand since its electrification.
That said, Chevrolet can also potentially attract a wide pool of Camaro fans to join the shift to electric mobility.
It also aligns with General Motors’ goal to become an all-electric brand by 2035, contributing to the world’s push for sustainable and clean transportation. The upcoming Camaro EV is expected to have a price range of $47,500 to $65,500 to compete with the Ford Mustang Mach-E.
