Only minor changes appeared on the ’94 Camaro. The transmission changed to an electronically controlled one. The Z28 offered a change in exterior paint as well: a buyer could choose a black top and mirrors or the same body-color top and mirrors. The biggest change was the option of having a convertible once again.
The only change from 1994 to 1995 in the Camaro was the new 3.8-liter V6 which pushed 200 horsepower to the tires. Sales began to explode during these two years totaling of 242,659 units.
1996 was a crucial year for the Camaro, as it was being challenged to stay ahead of the Ford Mustang in performance and style. The only model of Mustang that stood a chance against the Camaro was the Cobra. In response to the Cobra, Chevrolet teamed up with Street Legal Performance, an aftermarket performance company which helped with modifications to the Camaro, and brought back to production the Super Sport which pushed out a huge 305 horsepower. The Camaro SS had a recorded top speed of 159 mph. Chevrolet offered four models this year: the Sport Coupe, the Z28, the Rally Sport and the Super Sport. The 3.8-liter V6 replaced the 3.4-liter engine in the Sport Coupe.
In 1997 the Camaro celebrated its 30th anniversary with a special edition vehicle that was Arctic White with orange racing stripes. It was available only on the Z28 or SS Camaros. Excluding the 30th anniversary edition Camaros, there were only a few changes in the vehicle’s style. The first changes were newly designed instrument and center consoles and the other change was tricolor taillights.