After an extended 8-year hiatus that left Bowtie fans clamoring for a Camaro to wage battle with the popular new Mustang, the long-awaited, retro-designed 5th generation was introduced to rave reviews. With the help of a Transformers movie, the 1969-inspired styling was an immediate hit that wowed critics and fans alike, and the car proved revolutionary for the brand with cutting-edge features and a wide-appealing range of powertrains that leaned favored big horsepower. Serious power bumps really kicked in after 2012 and continued to rise each year in a veritable arms race against the competition, and the ’14-’15 models were treated to a sleek, new front fascia and rear end.