The Chevrolet Camaro was launched by the Chevrolet division of General Motors in 1967. The first Camaro was based on Chevy's earlier model, the Nova. Though launched as a compact car, the Chevrolet can also be classified as a muscle, or sports car. Besides the basic Camaro, the vehicle was offered in versions such as Rally Sport, Super Sport, and Z/28.

In those days, standard-equipped vehicles had slow, manual steering. The Camaro's 230-cubic-inch straight six produced 140 horsepower and braking was four drums. The Double A-arms made up the front suspension while the solid rear axle was suspended by semi-elliptical leaf springs. Other available engine options included 250 inch, 327 inch, and 396 inch. The RS Camaro included a lot of external modifications such as hidden taillights, revised taillights, and exterior rocker trim. The SS version had a 350-cubic V8 engine. The car was also modified with the addition of non-functional air inlets on the hood. It also featured the SS badging on the grille, horn, and gas cap. The Z/28 version was powered by a 302-cubic small block engine that could churn 290 horsepower. The car was actually designed from the viewpoint of racing and sported racing stripes on the hood.

Every engine placed in every Camero ever manufactured by General Motors was of the pushrod actuated valve design. Due to a decline in sales, production of the Camaro series ended in 2002.