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2021 Camaro trim level differences

The 2021 Camaro comes in eight trim levels, starting with a four-cylinder 1LS and progressing to the 1LT, 2LT and 3LT that can be optioned with a V6. The LT1 comes with a V8, while the 1SS and the 2SS receive further performance upgrades. Finally, the mighty ZL1 offers a supercharged V8 and track pedigree. Most come as either a coupe or convertible. Highlight features include:

1LS
This entry trim is coupe-only. It starts you off with:

  • Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (275 horsepower, 295 lb-ft of torque)
  • Six-speed manual transmission (with rev matching) or optional eight-speed automatic
  • 18-inch wheels
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Single-zone automatic climate control
  • 7-inch touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration (wireless capable for 2021)
  • Six-speaker audio system
  • 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot

1LT
Very similar to the 1LS but with:

  • Optional 3.6-liter V6 engine (335 hp, 284 lb-ft); can be paired to a 10-speed automatic
  • Power-adjustable front passenger seat
  • Greater access to optional features and packages

2LT
Adds just a few extras, such as:

  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Heated and ventilated front seats

3LT
Comes with a bunch of extra features, including:

  • 8-inch touchscreen
  • Nine-speaker Bose audio system
  • Upgraded driver information display
  • Forward collision alert
  • Head-up display
  • Rear camera mirror (rearview mirror can display live rear video camera feed)
  • Driver-seat memory settings
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Wireless device charging
  • Rear cross-traffic alert
  • Rear parking sensors

LT1
Essentially reverts back to the 1LT's feature set but has:

  • 6.2-liter V8 engine (455 hp, 455 lb-ft)
  • Six-speed manual transmission or optional 10-speed automatic
  • 20-inch wheels

1SS
Has a few more features such as:

  • Brembo brakes
  • Enhanced powertrain cooling
  • Rear spoiler
  • 8-inch touchscreen and upgraded driver information center

2SS
The 2SS combines the V8 engine with features from the 3LT.

ZL1
King-of-the-hill Camaro that adds onto the 2SS with:

  • Supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine (650 hp, 650 lb-ft)
  • Upgraded Brembo brakes
  • Adaptive suspension dampers (Magnetic Ride Control)
  • Electronic limited-slip rear differential
  • Recaro front bucket seats
  • Three-spoke suede microfiber-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel

Many of the features found on the higher trims can be added to the lower trims through option packages. Notably, you can also add the 1LE Track Performance package to most Camaros to upgrade the brakes, V6 powertrain cooling, suspension and tires, and aerodynamics.

Which 2021 Camaro trim does Edmunds recommend?

The Camaro is at its best with a V8 under the hood. From there, consider the 1SS trim level. While the LT1 is the cheapest way to get the V8, you miss out on a few desirable features (such as the bigger infotainment display, Brembo brakes and extra powertrain cooling capacity) that only come on the SS trims.

Compare 2021 Camaro trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
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Vehicle
Camaro 1LS
Camaro 1LT
Camaro 2LT
Camaro 3LT
Camaro LT1
Camaro 1SS
Camaro 2SS
Camaro ZL1
Vehicle
1LS
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M
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1LT
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M
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2LT
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M
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3LT
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M
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LT1
6.2L 8cyl 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

Features

Features

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

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
United States
United States
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
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
Engine power
275 hp @ 5,600 rpm
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
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
295 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
455 lb-ft @ 4,400 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
2.0 l
6.2 l
6.2 l
6.2 l
6.2 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
v8
v8
v8
v8
Transmission
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
Tire size
245/50R18
245/50R18
245/50R18
245/50R18
245/40R20
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
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not Available
optional
optional
optional
standard
standard
standard
Not Available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
19 / 29 / 22 MPG
19 / 29 / 22 MPG
19 / 29 / 22 MPG
19 / 29 / 22 MPG
16 / 24 / 19 MPG
16 / 24 / 19 MPG
16 / 24 / 19 MPG
14 / 20 / 16 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
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.
19.0 gal.
19.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
361 / 551 miles
361 / 551 miles
361 / 551 miles
361 / 551 miles
304 / 456 miles
304 / 456 miles
304 / 456 miles
266 / 380 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
Curb weight
3,351 lb.
3,354 lb.
3,374 lb.
3,374 lb.
3,619 lb.
3,685 lb.
3,686 lb.
3,907 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.
74.7 in.
74.7 in.
75.0 in.
Height
53.1 in.
53.1 in.
53.1 in.
53.1 in.
53.1 in.
53.1 in.
53.1 in.
52.9 in.
Length
188.3 in.
188.3 in.
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.
110.7 in.
110.7 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
9.1 cu. ft.
9.1 cu. ft.
9.1 cu. ft.
9.1 cu. ft.
9.1 cu. ft.
9.1 cu. ft.
9.1 cu. ft.
9.1 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
38.5 in.
38.5 in.
38.5 in.
38.5 in.
38.5 in.
38.5 in.
38.5 in.
38.5 in.
Front Leg Room
43.9 in.
43.9 in.
43.9 in.
43.9 in.
43.9 in.
43.9 in.
43.9 in.
43.9 in.
Front Shoulder Room
55.0 in.
55.0 in.
55.0 in.
55.0 in.
55.0 in.
55.0 in.
55.0 in.
55.0 in.
Rear Head Room
33.5 in.
33.5 in.
33.5 in.
33.5 in.
33.5 in.
33.5 in.
33.5 in.
33.5 in.
Rear Leg Room
29.9 in.
29.9 in.
29.9 in.
29.9 in.
29.9 in.
29.9 in.
29.9 in.
29.9 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
50.3 in.
50.3 in.
50.3 in.
50.3 in.
50.3 in.
50.3 in.
50.3 in.
50.3 in.
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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

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$42,567
$43,569
$43,947
$44,288
$47,603
$52,650
$54,067
$67,435
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.57
$0.58
$0.59
$0.59
$0.63
$0.7
$0.72
$0.9
Depreciation
$8,922
$9,713
$9,934
$9,677
$9,819
$12,966
$13,690
$19,831
Financing
$3,494
$3,463
$3,502
$3,999
$4,430
$5,174
$5,588
$7,826
Taxes & Fees
$1,667
$1,661
$1,668
$1,769
$1,857
$2,009
$2,092
$2,547
Fuel
$13,759
$13,759
$13,759
$13,759
$15,918
$15,918
$15,918
$18,923
Insurance
$4,380
$4,380
$4,491
$4,491
$4,380
$4,423
$4,619
$6,456
Maintenance
$7,572
$7,820
$7,820
$7,820
$8,704
$9,665
$9,665
$9,079
Repairs
$2,773
$2,773
$2,773
$2,773
$2,495
$2,495
$2,495
$2,773
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Jet Black, cloth
Medium Ash Gray, cloth
Jet Black, cloth
Medium Ash Gray, cloth
Jet Black, leather/sueded microfiber
Medium Ash Gray, leather
Kalahari, leather
Jet Black, leather
Adrenaline Red, leather
Ceramic While, leather
Jet Black, leather/sueded microfiber
Medium Ash Gray, leather
Kalahari, leather
Jet Black, leather
Adrenaline Red, leather
Ceramic While, leather
Jet Black, leather/sueded microfiber
Jet Black, cloth
Medium Ash Gray, cloth
Jet Black, leather/sueded microfiber
Jet Black, cloth
Medium Ash Gray, cloth
Jet Black, leather/sueded microfiber
Medium Ash Gray, leather
Kalahari, leather
Jet Black, leather
Adrenaline Red, leather
Ceramic While, leather
Jet Black, leather/sueded microfiber
Jet Black w/Red Accents, leather/sueded microfiber
Exterior
Summit White
Riverside Blue Metallic
Shadow Gray Metallic
Crush
Red Hot
Satin Steel Metallic
Black
Shock
Wild Cherry Tintcoat
Summit White
Riverside Blue Metallic
Shadow Gray Metallic
Crush
Red Hot
Satin Steel Metallic
Black
Shock
Wild Cherry Tintcoat
Summit White
Riverside Blue Metallic
Shadow Gray Metallic
Crush
Red Hot
Satin Steel Metallic
Black
Shock
Wild Cherry Tintcoat
Summit White
Riverside Blue Metallic
Shadow Gray Metallic
Crush
Red Hot
Satin Steel Metallic
Black
Shock
Wild Cherry Tintcoat
Summit White
Riverside Blue Metallic
Shadow Gray Metallic
Crush
Red Hot
Satin Steel Metallic
Black
Shock
Wild Cherry Tintcoat
Summit White
Riverside Blue Metallic
Shadow Gray Metallic
Crush
Red Hot
Satin Steel Metallic
Black
Shock
Wild Cherry Tintcoat
Summit White
Riverside Blue Metallic
Shadow Gray Metallic
Crush
Red Hot
Satin Steel Metallic
Black
Shock
Wild Cherry Tintcoat
Summit White
Riverside Blue Metallic
Shadow Gray Metallic
Crush
Red Hot
Satin Steel Metallic
Black
Shock
Wild Cherry Tintcoat