Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

2012 to 2015 · Coupe

A 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 cost $54,995 new. Over the past 12 months, 13 have sold publicly at a median of $40,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $42,500. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $20,500 to $121,053, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$42,500
High confidence · $31K to $49K
Up 12.5% over 12 months
Median · 12 mo
$40,500
Sales · 12 mo
13
Original MSRP
$54,995Down 23% since new

The market

Every recorded 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 sale, by date and price
Oct 2026 · Bring a Trailer
$42,500 · 16,000 mi · Victory Red
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$25k$50k$75k$100kJan 2023202420252026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $43k
Sold Bid to, not sold
28 sales · 12 unsoldmedian $41kupdated Oct 2026

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Latest results

The newest 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 sales with photographs
2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, sold Sep 2026

Sold $29,250

2012 · Black · 37,700 mi
Sep 23, 2026 · Cars & Bids
2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, sold Sep 2026

Sold $40,500

2013 · Black · 9,000 mi
Sep 22, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, sold Aug 2026

Sold $42,750

2013 · Crystal Red Metallic Tintcoat · 19,000 mi
Aug 29, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, sold Aug 2026

Sold $35,250

2013 · Inferno Orange Metallic · 38,000 mi
Aug 27, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, sold Jul 2026

Sold $40,500

2012 · Rally Yellow · 23,000 mi
Jul 5, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, sold Jun 2026

Sold $42,000

2013 · SILVER ICE METALLIC · 1,374 mi
Jun 19, 2026 · AllCollectorCars

Every 2010 to 2015 Camaro

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 29, 2026
Every 2010 to 2015 Camaro. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 29, 2026
ZL12012 to 2015Z/282014 to 2015Convertible2011 to 2015LT2010 to 2015
Shifty Estimate$42,500$70,000Low confidence$25,600$13,400Low confidence
Sold median$40,50013 salesToo few sales to call1 sale$29,12526 salesToo few sales to call1 sale
12-month moveUp 12.5%Too few sales to callDown 7.4%Too few sales to call
For saleNone4NoneNone

Specifications

Engine
Supercharged V8, 6.2L
Power
580 hp
Torque
556 lb-ft
0 to 60
3.9 s
Top speed
184 mph
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Curb weight
1,860 lb
Original MSRP
$54,995
Designer
Tom Peters

Common questions

How much does a Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 cost?

A 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 cost $54,995 new. Over the past 12 months, 13 have sold publicly at a median of $40,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $42,500. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $20,500 to $121,053, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $42,500, up 12.5% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 13 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 a good investment?

It has depreciated 23% against its $54,995 list price. Values are up 12.5% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $20,500 to $121,053, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 have sold?

Shifty has 28 public sales of the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 on file. The earliest was on Jan 26, 2023.

What is the most expensive Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 sold?

The highest public sale on file is $121,053, on Sep 1, 2023, with 16,000 mi.

What has a Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $42,500Oct 20, 2026Victory Red · 16,000 mi
  • $29,250Sep 23, 2026Black · 37,700 mi
  • $40,500Sep 22, 2026Black · 9,000 mi

About the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

The fifth-generation ZL1 marked Chevrolet's return to no-compromise performance after the muscle car renaissance began. The supercharged LSA 6.2-liter V8 delivered 580 hp, making it the most powerful production Camaro ever at the time. What impressed wasn't just the straight-line performance, 3.9 seconds to 60 mph and a 184 mph top speed, but the sophisticated chassis dynamics. Magnetic Ride Control, Brembo brakes, and track-tuned suspension made it a genuine supercar competitor at half the price. Tom Peters' design perfectly captured modern aggression while honoring the original's spirit. The ZL1 proved American manufacturers could build world-class sports cars, competing directly with European exotics. For collectors, these represent the beginning of the modern muscle car era, with clean, low-mileage examples already appreciating. The LSA engine's racing heritage and the car's track capabilities make it a future classic.

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