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As a sendoff to the end of 6th-gen production, the 2024 Chevy Camaro Collector’s Edition goes back to its roots with a Panther-tastic package of goodies.
Camaro Collector’s Edition
Hard to believe, but the 2024 Camaro will mark 57 years since Chevy’s foil to Ford’s Mustang arrived. And it may mark the end, at least in its traditional format of a thumping gas-powered V8 and two doors. Chevrolet says the Camaro nameplate will live on, but details are currently non-existent. Fortunately, in the grand automotive fashion of creating special edition vehicles to commemorate just about anything, the Camaro will receive a proper sendoff.
Said sendoff will act as a capstone to the long-running 6th-generation Camaro while tying it all the way back to the 1967 origin story. At the time, Chevy code-named its Mustang fighter Panther (not to be confused with the Blue Oval’s later same-named platform). Chevrolet went so far as to issue cryptic telegrams to the automotive press about a meeting of the “Society for the Eradication of Panthers from the Automotive World.” Of course, it was eradicated by the incoming Camaro.
2024 Collector’s Edition
Fast forward to 2024 and Chevy is commemorating this Panther history with a Collector’s Edition package available across the Camaro range. Regardless of which trim line buyers choose, these special models will feature unique front fender badging that integrates a panther into the “R” of Camaro, a panther on the steering wheel emblem, special floor mats with laser-etched aluminum Collector’s Edition logos, a blacked-out cabin treatment, and a pair of posters – one with the Camaro generations through the years and the other highlighting the 2024 Collector’s Edition.
The package will also come with an exclusive Panther Black Metallic finish when fitted to the LT/RS, LT1, and SS Camaros. Satin Black accent stripes and Satin Black 20-inch wheels will add to the blacked-out vibe. Additional features include a front splitter from the track-focused 1LE model and rear spoiler from the ZL1, on coupes. LT and LT1 models will also require the RS package when selecting the Collector’s Edition setup, which means a sticker price of $39,440 and $47,385 respectively. SS models will run about $50,000 when fitted with this package.
Stepping up to the mighty Camaro ZL1 will require haste as the Collector’s Edition package for this model is limited to just 350 units. For the $14,995 added cost, buyers will enjoy a Panther Matte Black paint job – the first matte finish ever applied to a Camaro from the factory. The same 1LE front splitter will be included along with a Black Metallic accent stripe, 20-inch Dark Graphite wheels, a carbon-fiber rear spoiler with visible weave, red brake calipers, black lug nuts, and a serialized steering wheel badge. These ZL1 versions also come with a Canfield Sport watch from Shinola dressed up in panther motifs and matching serial number.
Powertrain Options Abound
Also noteworthy is that Chevy has discontinued the turbocharged 2.0L inline-4 for the final model year Camaro. But buyers will still have plenty of powertrains to choose from. Base models get the 3.6L V6 rated for 335 horsepower and 284 lb-ft of torque. The naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 makes 455 hp and torque, while the ZL1-only supercharged 6.2L V8 is cranked up to 650 horses and 650 torques. Plus, Riptide Blue and Nitro Yellow Metallic have been added to the paint palette.
One Last Hurrah?
Look for the 2024 Chevy Camaro Collector’s Edition by the end of this summer. But don’t wait too long as this may be it for the old-school Camaro. With the gas-powered Dodge Challenger already gone, only the Ford Mustang remains as the 7th-generation model just debuted. It’s been a good run – from the glorious ’69 COPO Camaro to Z/28s, Transformers hero cars, and the dope IROC-Z. So, it may seem crazy that Chevy wouldn’t want to keep competing against its longtime crosstown rival, but we’ll just have to wait and see.
