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2018 Camaro trim level differences

The 2018 Chevrolet Camaro is available as a four-seat coupe and convertible, with 1LS, 1LT, 2LT, 1SS, 2SS and ZL1 trim levels. The LS and LT models come standard with a turbocharged four-cylinder, and a V6 is also available. The SS has a V8 and the ZL1 has a supercharged V8. The 1s and 2s represent levels of equipment, but there are several optional packages and stand-alone items to help you customize your ideal Camaro.

The LS and LT models come standard with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine (275 hp 295 lb-ft), but they can be equipped with a 3.6-liter V6 (335 hp, 284 lb-ft). The 1LS and 2LT come standard with the six-speed manual transmission while the 1LT has an eight-speed automatic. Like all Camaros, the LS and LT models are rear-wheel-drive.

Standard equipment on the base 1LS includes 18-inch alloy wheels, LED running lights, a limited-slip differential (with the manual transmission), a rearview camera, keyless ignition and entry, power-adjustable front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and adjustable driving modes. Technology equipment includes Bluetooth, OnStar emergency communications, 4G LTE Wi-Fi connectivity, a 7-inch touchscreen (Chevy's MyLink interface), Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration, and a six-speaker sound system with satellite radio.

Additional gear on the 1LT includes remote start, the aforementioned automatic transmission and steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

The available Technology package adds a nine-speaker Bose audio system and an 8-inch MyLink touchscreen to the 1LS and 1LT.

The 2LT includes the Technology package's contents and adds dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. If you add the Convenience and Lighting package to the 2LT, you'll get heated and auto-dimming mirrors, rear parking sensors, driver memory functions, a head-up display, a heated steering wheel, wireless smartphone charging, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.

The RS package (available on 1LS, 1LT and 2LT) includes 20-inch wheels, xenon headlights, LED taillights, a special grille and a rear decklid spoiler. For the 1LS and 2LT, the 1LE Track Performance package (coupe only) adds the V6, the FE3 sport-tuned suspension from the SS, 20-inch forged alloy wheels, four-piston Brembo brakes, a mechanical limited-slip differential, a short-throw shifter, a track-cooling package, a dual-mode exhaust, special aerodynamic spoilers and a satin black hood. Recaro sport front seats can also be added to the 1LE package.

The 1SS basically gets the 1LT's equipment plus a 6.2-liter V8 (455 hp, 455 lb-ft), a six-speed manual transmission with rev-match downshift (an eight-speed automatic is optional), 20-inch wheels, the four-piston Brembo brakes, the FE3 sport-tuned suspension, a mechanical limited-slip differential, a Track driving mode, a rear spoiler, xenon headlights and upgraded gauges. The 2SS includes the 6.2-liter V8 and all the features from the 2LT trim, along with unique interior accents and the Convenience and Lighting package.

For the 1SS and 2SS, the SS 1LE Track Performance package adds six-piston Brembo brakes, the FE4 suspension with adaptive dampers, an electronically controlled limited-slip differential, different forged alloy wheels, upgraded performance tires, the Recaro sport seats and everything else included with the LT's 1LE package.

Finally, the Camaro ZL1 has a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 (650 hp, 650 lb-ft), a six-speed manual transmission (a 10-speed automatic is optional) and launch control. All of the 2SS and SS 1LE extras, minus the cosmetic differences, are also included. The ZL1 1LE Extreme Track Performance package adds 19-inch forged aluminum wheels with wider tires, special race-oriented suspension dampers, a carbon-fiber hood and rear spoiler, and tinted taillights. With the ZL1 1LE package, a fixed rear seat is also available.

Other available extras include a sunroof, a performance exhaust (all V6- and V8-powered models), a navigation system (2LT, 2SS and ZL1 trims), and a Heavy Duty Cooling and Brake package (1LS, 1LT and 2LT).

Which 2018 Camaro trim does Edmunds recommend?

There's no loser in the bunch, but for us the sweet spot in the Camaro range is the 1SS, which gets you the Camaro's 6.2-liter V8 for that authentic muscle-car experience. The 1SS is nicely equipped with in-car tech, too. On top of that, consider the 1LE Track Performance package, which brings the excellent FE4 suspension, an electronic limited-slip differential and Recaro sport front seats.

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Camaro 1LS
Camaro 1LT
Camaro 2LT
Camaro 1SS
Camaro 2SS
Camaro ZL1
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1LS
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M
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1LT
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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2LT
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M
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2SS
6.2L 8cyl 6M
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ZL1
6.2L 8cyl S/C 6M
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Not available
Parking assistance
Not Available
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optional
Not Available
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
leather
cloth
leather
leather/sueded microfiber
Heated seats
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Not Available
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
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standard
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standard
standard
Folding rear seats
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Sunroof
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
Engine power
275 hp @ 5,600 rpm
275 hp @ 5,600 rpm
275 hp @ 5,600 rpm
455 hp @ 6,000 rpm
455 hp @ 6,000 rpm
650 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Engine torque
295 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
295 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
295 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
455 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
455 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
650 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
6.2 l
6.2 l
6.2 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
v8
v8
v8
Transmission
6-speed manual
8-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
Tire size
245/50R18
245/50R18
245/50R18
245/40R20 (FRONT) 275/35R20 (REAR)
245/40R20 (FRONT) 275/35R20 (REAR)
285/30R20 (FRONT) 305/30R20 (REAR)
Wheel size
20 X 8.5-in (Front) 20 X 9.5-in (Rear)
20 X 8.5-in (Front) 20 X 9.5-in (Rear)
20 X 10.0-in (Front) 20 X 11.0-in (Rear)
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
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standard
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
20 / 30 / 23 MPG
22 / 31 / 25 MPG
20 / 30 / 23 MPG
16 / 25 / 19 MPG
16 / 25 / 19 MPG
14 / 20 / 16 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
19.0 gal.
19.0 gal.
19.0 gal.
19.0 gal.
19.0 gal.
19.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
380 / 570 miles
418 / 589 miles
380 / 570 miles
304 / 475 miles
304 / 475 miles
266 / 380 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
Curb weight
3,647 lb.
3,627 lb.
3,647 lb.
3,956 lb.
3,956 lb.
4,113 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.7 in.
74.7 in.
74.7 in.
74.7 in.
74.7 in.
75.0 in.
Height
52.9 in.
52.9 in.
52.9 in.
52.9 in.
52.9 in.
52.6 in.
Length
188.3 in.
188.3 in.
188.3 in.
188.3 in.
188.3 in.
190.2 in.
Wheelbase
110.7 in.
110.7 in.
110.7 in.
110.7 in.
110.7 in.
110.7 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
7.3 cu. ft.
7.3 cu. ft.
7.3 cu. ft.
7.3 cu. ft.
7.3 cu. ft.
7.3 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
Front Leg Room
43.9 in.
43.9 in.
43.9 in.
43.9 in.
43.9 in.
43.9 in.
Front Shoulder Room
Rear Head Room
Rear Leg Room
Rear Shoulder Room
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Medium Ash Gray, cloth
Jet Black, cloth
Medium Ash Gray, cloth
Jet Black, cloth
Jet Black w/Orange Inserts, leather
Ceramic While, leather
Jet Black, leather
Kalahari, leather
Adrenaline Red, leather
Medium Ash Gray, leather
Medium Ash Gray, cloth
Jet Black, cloth
Jet Black w/Orange Inserts, leather
Ceramic While, leather
Jet Black, leather
Kalahari, leather
Adrenaline Red, leather
Medium Ash Gray, leather
Jet Black w/Red Accents, leather
Exterior
Nightfall Gray Metallic
Silver Ice Metallic
Summit White
Hyper Blue Metallic
Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
Red Hot
Arctic Blue Metallic
Garnet Red Tintcoat
Bright Yellow
Nightfall Gray Metallic
Silver Ice Metallic
Summit White
Hyper Blue Metallic
Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
Red Hot
Arctic Blue Metallic
Garnet Red Tintcoat
Bright Yellow
Crush
Nightfall Gray Metallic
Silver Ice Metallic
Summit White
Hyper Blue Metallic
Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
Red Hot
Arctic Blue Metallic
Garnet Red Tintcoat
Bright Yellow
Nightfall Gray Metallic
Silver Ice Metallic
Summit White
Hyper Blue Metallic
Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
Red Hot
Arctic Blue Metallic
Garnet Red Tintcoat
Bright Yellow
Crush
Nightfall Gray Metallic
Silver Ice Metallic
Summit White
Hyper Blue Metallic
Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
Red Hot
Arctic Blue Metallic
Garnet Red Tintcoat
Bright Yellow
Nightfall Gray Metallic
Silver Ice Metallic
Summit White
Hyper Blue Metallic
Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
Red Hot
Arctic Blue Metallic
Garnet Red Tintcoat
Bright Yellow