The ZL1 Garage 56 Edition Camaro

Introducing the 2024 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Garage 56 Edition – a celebration of the legendary effort to run a NASCAR Cup Camaro ZL1 at Le Mans. Earlier this month, three of the world’s most accomplished race drivers were able to pilot the Garage 56 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Now, 56 enthusiast will get to own a car inspired by this incredible special race car, a collaboration between NASCAR, Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet, Goodyear and IMSA. 

“Even though Chevrolet has been racing since its inception in 1911, we’ve never done anything quite like Garage 56,” said General Motors President Mark Reuss.

The vision began back in 2012, when the Garage 56 was introduced at Le Mans as a single-entry class reserved for innovative vehicles built to withstand 24 hours of maximum-effort driving. Longtime Chevrolet partner Hendrick Motorsports, all-time leader in NASCAR Cup Series championships and race wins, was selected to field the team and construct the Garage 56 Camaro ZL1 race car. Converting the Cup Camaro ZL1 to the Garage 56 required specific functional lighting, new aero treatments, and a standout livery. 

Renowned drivers Jimmie Johnson, a seven-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion; Jenson Button, 2009 Formula One World Champion; and multi-time Le Mans winner Mike Rockenfeller drove the Garage 56 Camaro ZL1 at Le Mans this month. 

The 2024 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Garage 56 Edition renderings were finally showcased this month during a “Meet the Team” event at Le Mans highlighting the race program and the race car. After the success of the Garage 56, it became clear to leaderships of Chevrolet, NASCAR, Hendrick Motorsports, Goodyear and IMSA, that this car needed to be accompanied by a production vehicle – creating another significant accomplishment in Camaro’s heritage. 

The design starts with a new Riptide Blue exterior color with graphics that pull in colors and themes from the race car, including thin gold stripes to accent a white trim that runs from the hood to the rear decklid. On the hood, you’ll find the NASCAR 75th Anniversary logo to match the prominent placement of the race car. A Garage 56 badge can be found on the front fenders, and a Hendrick Motorsports logo is placed on the sail panels to mimic the race car logos. Sat mirrors, a black fuel door with carbon fiber inserts, and Garage 56 emblems on the floor mats and steering wheel also adorn the production Garage. 

Like the race car, the production Garage is given its power from the Small Block engine family – the Camaro ZL1’s 650hp LT4 V-8 is under the hood, and the Camaro rides on Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar rubber.

The Camaro ZL1 Garage 56 Edition will enter production later this year at GM’s Lansing Grand River Assembly facility in Michigan.

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