2014 Chevrolet Camaro: Up Close

With new front and rear styling, the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro is different up front, but I wouldn't necessarily say it's better or worse. Did Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Chuck Liddell with his signature mohawk act as inspiration for the hood heat extractor?

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The rear styling is what stands out compared to the 2013. New taillights ditch the previous cheap chrome-trimmed quad taillights in favor of dual rectangular ones that better mimic a classic first-generation Camaro. Fans of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette can no longer complain it has Camaro taillights.

2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Photo Gallery

There hasn't been a Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 since 2002. That's changed for 2014 with the track-ready model’s introduction at the New York International Auto Show.

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It will join the other Camaro models in the lineup next spring, and the Z/28 has improved aerodynamics, sticky tires and carbon-ceramic Brembo brakes. The heart of the newest Camaro is a naturally aspirated 7.0-liter V-8 that makes a grand 500 horsepower and 470 pounds-feet of torque.

All 2014 Camaros, including the Z/28, get revised front and rear styling. In the back, solid-bar taillamps hint at the 1967-69 Camaro's rear end. Engineers kept wind resistance in mind when reshaping the front bumper. The top grille is narrower while the lower is much larger.

Check out photos below of the newest model to join the Camaro family, the Z/28. Cars.com photos by Evan Sears.

2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Video

If you're solely interested in cars for their convenience features and creature comforts, you can stop reading now. The 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, debuting this week at the 2013 New York International Auto Show, cuts weight like a high school wrestler before a big meet, eschewing stuff like fog lights, stereo speakers and standard air conditioning — all in the name of maximizing track performance. And let's face it: You don't choose a Z/28 for backseat legroom.

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It's that 7.0-liter V-8's 500 horsepower and 470 pounds-feet of torque that curries favor with the muscle-car faithful, though Cars.com reviewer Kelsey Mays suggest Z/28 fans might be put off by questionably redesigned taillights, which he likens to those found on a late-'90s Honda Prelude. Check out the video below and see for yourself.

2014 Chevy Camaro SS Photo Gallery

We've detailed the changes for the 2014 Chevy Camaro as well as the new Z/28 trim level. Now you can check out the Camaro SS for yourself.

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The big question is whether the new headlights and taillights are an improvement over the current model. We're split on it here in our offices. What do you think?

2014 Chevrolet Camaro: What's Changed

• Most significant changes: New front and rear styling updates
• Price change: TBA
• On sale: Later this year
• Which should you buy, 2013 or 2014? They're so similar in every other regard that we suggest you pick the style you prefer.

Much of the focus at this year's New York International Auto Show was on the newly introduced Z/28 trim level of the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro. While that track-capable model is a welcome addition to the family for enthusiasts, it doesn't hold much appeal to the average shopper trying to figure out if they should buy a new 2013 today or wait a few more months until the 2014s arrive at dealerships.

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Surprisingly little has changed for 2014, but the small enhancements to the Camaro's front and rear alter the overall look substantially. Chevy worked on enhancing the car's aerodynamics by reshaping the front end. The upper grille is narrower while the lower grille is larger. But overall length, width and height all remain the same as before.

2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 at the 2013 New York Auto Show

• Competes with: Ford Mustang, Hyundai Genesis Coupe
• Looks like: Chevy wants to see how narrow a grille can get
• Drivetrain: 500-hp, 7.0-liter V-8 with six-speed manual transmission
• Hits dealerships: Spring 2014 for Z/28, 2013 for rest of Camaro lineup

Chevy revealed a new track-ready trim level for its upcoming 2014 Camaro lineup. While the Z/28 looks are representative of the more mundane Camaro muscle cars, Chevy did not reveal much information about the rest of the lineup that 99% of shoppers are interested in today.

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What we do know about all of them is that the styling has been changed slightly but with a big impact. The front grille has been narrowed as have the headlights for a less retro look than the previous generation. The Z/28's headlights look different than the LED halo lenses Chevy teased recently on an image of an SS model.

2014 Chevrolet Camaro SS to Debut at 2013 New York Auto Show

GM announced today that the redesigned 2014 Chevrolet Camaro SS will bow March 27 at the 2013 New York International Auto Show.

The 2014 model represents the most significant change for the fifth-generation Camaro, according to the automaker. Few details are known about the new Camaro, but check back in the coming days for full coverage leading up to and during the New York auto show.

The Camaro SS completes a trifecta of GM performance vehicles on display next week in New York, joining the 2014 Corvette Stingray convertible and Chevrolet SS sedan.

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Most-Watched Videos of the Week

PickupTrucks.com's tow testing of a pair of 2013 Ram 1500 pickup trucks hauled it to the top of this week's most-watched videos list. The video, narrated by PickupTrucks.com Editor Mark Williams, puts the pickups' towing capabilities to a tough test near the Arizona-Nevada border on Highway 68's "infamous" Davis Dam section. Other newcomers to the list include our test drive of the 2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 at Roebling Road Raceway near Savannah, Ga., at No. 2, and Cars.com reviewer Joe Bruzek's critique of the 2013 Toyota Avalon at No. 5. Check out what was popular this week:

1. Road Test Review: 2013 Ram 1500 V-6
2. 2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 at Roebling Road Raceway
3. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE
4. 2014 Toyota Tundra
5. 2013 Toyota Avalon

Most-Watched Videos of the Week

The 2014 Toyota Tundra felt the heat this week as our video of the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE burning up the racetrack broke the pickup's icy grip on the top spot after three weeks. The video features a surprisingly favorable critique of the track-tuned-yet-livable Camaro by Cars.com reviewer (and Ford Mustang Boss 302 admirer) Joe Wiesenfelder, who got behind the wheel of the 1LE at Roebling Road Raceway in Savannah, Ga. Holdovers from the recent Chicago, Detroit and Los Angeles auto shows round out the top five. Check out what was popular this week:

1. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE
2. 2014 Toyota Tundra
3. Ford Atlas Concept
4. 2013 Toyota RAV4
5. 2014 Ram ProMaster

2013 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE at Roebling Road Raceway: Photo Gallery

Despite Cars.com reviewer Joe Wiesenfelder's affinity for the Ford Mustang Boss 302, he was pleasantly surprised by the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE when he had a chance to open it up at Roebling Road Raceway in Georgia. Wiesenfelder appreciated the quick throttle response from the 426-horsepower, 6.2-liter V-8 and found the 1LE's ride quality and handling nice for a track-tuned car. Be careful taking this baby off the track, though: Cool features like that aerodynamics-improving splitter are great for speed, but not so great on speed bumps. Check out the gallery below.