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Cars / Chevrolet / Camaro ZL1Live
2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

✦ Shifty Estimate

$41,200

0.5% · 12 mo
High confidence$33K to $47K
12 months median
$41K
Sales, 12 months
11
For sale now
3
Original MSRP
$54,995 · ▼ 25% since

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2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

2012 to 2015 · Coupe

Price history

$25k$50k$75k$100kJan 2023202420252026✦ SHIFTY ESTIMATE TODAY $41k
Sold Bid, not sold
24 sales · 11 unsoldmedian $41kupdated Aug 2026

Recent sales

24 sales

For sale now

3 listings
  • 2012 · Inferno Orange Metallic · 9,662 mi · Riverview Chevrolet Buick GMC$50,490
  • 2013 · BLACK · 126,766 mi · Miedema Auto Sales$26,190
  • 2013 · Inferno Orange Metallic · 53,990 mi · All Things Automotive$37,495

Specifications

Engine
Supercharged V8, 6.2L
Power
580 hp
Torque
556 lb-ft
0 to 60
3.9s
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, 11 have sold publicly at a median of $40,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $41,200. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $32,690 to $47,380, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $41,200, down 0.5% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 11 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 a good investment?

It has depreciated 25% against its $54,995 list price. Values are down 0.5% 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.

What has a Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $42,750Aug 29, 2026Crystal Red Metallic Tintcoat · 19,000 mi
  • $35,250Aug 27, 2026Inferno Orange Metallic · 38,000 mi
  • $40,500Jul 5, 2026Rally Yellow · 23,000 mi

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.