Z28

Z28 is a performance package badge used by Chevrolet on the Camaro. The designation is most closely associated with the original Z/28 package, introduced in 1967 to make the Camaro competitive in the SCCA Trans-Am Championship. The Z/28 package emphasized handling, braking, and engine response rather than straight-line horsepower, and it became one of the best-known Camaro variants.

In the first generation, produced from 1967 through 1969, the Z/28 typically featured a high-revving small-block V8 and a close-ratio manual transmission, along with suspension and brake upgrades, a distinctive hood, and unique trim. The package was designed to meet Trans-Am rules, and it earned a reputation for balanced performance and precise handling, rather than raw power.

Throughout the second generation and beyond, the Z28 name continued as a performance-oriented Camaro trim, with equipment and engine options evolving with changes in emissions and market demand. Details varied by year and generation, but the Z/28 remained associated with sportier handling, upgraded brakes, and specialized aerodynamics.

The fifth generation (2010 onward) saw a dedicated Z/28 variant reintroduced for the 2014 model year as a standalone, track-focused model. It featured a large displacement V8 (the LS7-based 7.0-liter engine), aggressive aerodynamics, extensive weight reduction, and performance-focused brakes and suspension. The Z/28 was offered for a limited production run and is remembered for its emphasis on track capability within a street-legal Camaro line.

Overall, Z28 denotes Chevrolet's long-running effort to blend performance handling with accessible sportiness in the Camaro, spanning multiple generations and serving as a benchmark for Chevrolet's internal performance branding.