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1982 Camaro Z28
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Origin stories
Learn more about how iconic vehicles from Chevrolet built enduring legacies.
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1955Nomad redefines sporty for wagons.Inspired by auto show concept. Features new Small Block V8 engine.
1958A fresh look for Chevy trucks.New front-end styling. Final year for unique Cameo Carrier.1953Corvette debuts and an icon is born.Only 300 produced in first year. All in Polo White.
1957Ramjet fuel injection elevates performance.Offered on Bel Air and Corvette. A first among American brands. -
1960
C/K launches new era of Chevy Trucks.
Drop-center frame design. First with GM-designed 4x4 system.
1964Impala SS becomes a cultural touchstone.Last with famed “409” engine. Future icon of lowriding culture.1963Corvette Sting Ray stuns with dramatic design.Legendary “split window” styling.
An instant classic.1967Camaro debuts for a generation on the go.Code-named Panther. Offered with 8 engines and 15 colors. -
1973
“Square Body” era of Chevy Trucks debuts.
Crew Cab also introduced. With updates, Square Bodies built until 1989.
1978
Corvette leads field at Indianapolis 500®.
First time as pace car. Replicas become instant collectibles.
1970
Chevelle SS-454 is king of the muscle cars.
Big Block engine with 450 HP.
Highest power rating of the era.1977
Last of the “Colonnade”-era Monte Carlo models.
Epitomized ’70s style. More than 1.5 million produced, 1973-77.
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1982
Modernized Camaro drives into high-tech ’80s.
First with electronic fuel injection. Z28 selected as Indy 500 pace car.
1986
Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe is built for speed.
Special model for stock car racing. Unique sloping rear window offered aero advantage.
1984
Redesigned Corvette launches advanced “C4” era.
Cutting edge features, with superior handling and aerodynamics.
Higher performance.1988
All-new C/K lineup resets bar for truck design.
Known as GMT400 series; later nicknamed “OBS.” Chevy’s first extended-cab model.
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1992
Incomparable Suburban is redesigned.
Eighth generation of Chevy’s original SUV. Tahoe joins full-size SUV lineup in 1995.
1997
World-challenging C5 Corvette is introduced.
Lighter and faster, with improved dynamics. Powered by revolutionary LS1 V8 engine.
1990
Corvette ZR-1 is “King of the Hill.”
Advanced LT5 32-valve DOHC V8 engine.
Top speed of 175+ mph.1994
Impala SS: A sinister-looking performer.
Based on wildly popular concept vehicle.
Nearly 70,000 sold in three years. -
2001
Duramax® Turbo-Diesel brings big pulling power to HD trucks.
Most torque in its class. Advanced common-rail fuel injection system.
2006
Corvette Z06 raises the high-performance ante.
Unique, lightweight aluminum chassis. Hand-built LS7 7.0-liter V8 engine.
2003
SSR convertible embraces Chevy heritage.
Inspired by early Chevy truck styling. Retractable hardtop and V8 power.
2007
Redesigned Tahoe is introduced.
Third generation of Chevy’s full-size SUV. Tahoe Hybrid launches in 2008.
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2015
Colorado brings big features to midsize trucks.
Offered with class-exclusive diesel engine. ZR2 model joins lineup in 2017.
2019
Corvette ZR1 achieves warp speed.
Supercharged LT5 V8 engine rated at 755 HP. Stunning 212-mph top speed (on a track).
2010
Camaro makes triumphant return.
Welcomed back after eight-year hiatus. Heritage styling with modern performance.
2017
Bolt plugs in to growing EV demand.
Electrifying blend of range, technology and affordability.
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2020
Revolutionary C8 Corvette Stingray debuts.
First-ever with mid-engine layout. Z06, E-Ray, ZR1 and ZR1X follow with unique capabilities.
2025
Blazer EV SS is a plug-in performer.
Wide Open Watts maxes acceleration. Quickest Chevy SS ever: 0-60 in 3.4
seconds* .2022
Silverado 1500 ZR2 is the ultimate off-roader.
Unique features proven in desert racing.
Aggressive styling cues with lifted stance.
Origin stories
Learn more about how iconic vehicles from Chevrolet built enduring legacies.
-
1953Corvette debuts and an icon is born.Only 300 produced in first year. All in Polo White.
1955Nomad redefines sporty for wagons.
Inspired by auto show concept. Features new Small Block V8 engine.
1957Ramjet fuel injection elevates performance.Offered on Bel Air and Corvette. A first among American brands.1958A fresh look for Chevy trucks.New front-end styling. Final year for unique Cameo Carrier.
-
1960
C/K launches new era of Chevy Trucks.
Drop-center frame design. First with GM-designed 4x4 system.
1963Corvette Sting Ray stuns with dramatic design.Legendary “split window” styling.
An instant classic.1964
Impala SS becomes a cultural touchstone.
Last with famed “409” engine. Future icon of lowriding culture.
1967Camaro debuts for a generation on the go.Code-named Panther. Offered with 8 engines and 15 colors. -
1970
Chevelle SS-454 is king of the muscle cars.
Big Block engine with 450 HP.
Highest power rating of the era.1973
“Square Body” era of Chevy Trucks debuts.
Crew Cab also introduced. With updates, Square Bodies built until 1989.
1977
Last of the “Colonnade”-era Monte Carlo models.
Epitomized ’70s style. More than 1.5 million produced, 1973-77.
1978
Corvette leads field at Indianapolis 500®.
First time as pace car. Replicas become instant collectibles.
-
1982
Modernized Camaro drives into high-tech ’80s.
First with electronic fuel injection. Z28 selected as Indy 500 pace car.
1984
Redesigned Corvette launches advanced “C4” era.
Cutting edge features, with superior handling and aerodynamics.
Higher performance.1986
Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe is built for speed.
Special model for stock car racing. Unique sloping rear window offered aero advantage.
1988
All-new C/K lineup resets bar for truck design.
Known as GMT400 series; later nicknamed “OBS.” Chevy’s first extended-cab model.
-
1990
Corvette ZR-1 is “King of the Hill.”
Advanced LT5 32-valve DOHC V8 engine.
Top speed of 175+ mph.1992
Incomparable Suburban is redesigned.
Eighth generation of Chevy’s original SUV. Tahoe joins full-size SUV lineup in 1995.
1994
Impala SS: A sinister-looking performer.
Based on wildly popular concept vehicle.
Nearly 70,000 sold in three years.1997
World-challenging C5 Corvette is introduced.
Lighter and faster, with improved dynamics. Powered by revolutionary LS1 V8 engine.
-
2001
Duramax® Turbo-Diesel brings big pulling power to HD trucks.
Most torque in its class. Advanced common-rail fuel injection system.
2003
SSR convertible embraces Chevy heritage.
Inspired by early Chevy truck styling. Retractable hardtop and V8 power.
2006
Corvette Z06 raises the high-performance ante.
Unique, lightweight aluminum chassis. Hand-built LS7 7.0-liter V8 engine.
2007
Redesigned Tahoe is introduced.
Third generation of Chevy’s full-size SUV. Tahoe Hybrid launches in 2008.
-
2010
Camaro makes triumphant return.
Welcomed back after eight-year hiatus. Heritage styling with modern performance.
2015
Colorado brings big features to midsize trucks.
Offered with class-exclusive diesel engine. ZR2 model joins lineup in 2017.
2017
Bolt plugs in to growing EV demand.
Electrifying blend of range, technology and affordability.
2019
Corvette ZR1 achieves warp speed.
Supercharged LT5 V8 engine rated at 755 HP. Stunning 212-mph top speed (on a track).
-
2020
Revolutionary C8 Corvette Stingray debuts.
First-ever with mid-engine layout. Z06, E-Ray, ZR1 and ZR1X follow with unique capabilities.
2022
Silverado 1500 ZR2 is the ultimate off-roader.
Unique features proven in desert racing.
Aggressive styling cues with lifted stance.2025
Blazer EV SS is a plug-in performer.
Wide Open Watts maxes acceleration. Quickest Chevy SS ever: 0-60 in 3.4
seconds* .
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