Chevrolet introduced the restyled 2014 Camaro line at the New York Auto Show which included a surprise return of the Z/28, often recognized as the most iconic Camaro model ever.

The new Camaro SS was revealed which many people thought would be the only model revealed, but shortly after the new Camaro Z/28 was brought out.

"We think this car will help 2013 be another great year for Camaro," said GM North America President Mark Reuss during the press conference.

The 2014 vehicle represents the "most significant redesign" since the fifth-generation Camaro was introduced back in 2006.

Chevrolet did a good job keeping both new models a secret as virtually nothing was known about either before the unveiling. Both will join what is arguably the best Chevrolet lineup of performance vehicles in the past 10 years.

"The 2014 Camaro is our opportunity to apply what we have learned listening to our customers, and our continuing development of high-performance models," said Tom Peters, Camaro exterior design director in a company press release. "We look for solutions that are both functional and beautiful so that the result is genuine Chevrolet - simple, powerful, honest, and more than expected."

The Camaro Z/28 was first introduced in 1967 to compete with the Sports Car Club of America's Trans-Am 2 class according to a General Motors press release. It included a smaller, lighter 302-cubic-inch V- designed for "improved weight balance.

The '67 Camaro was not available with automatic transmission or air conditioning. The new Camaro will feature some amenities but the company's main focus was track capability when designing the current model.

Air conditioning will be optional for the new Z/28 to honor the '67 model according to Reuss.

"We set out to make the fastest road-racing Camaro possible that was still street-legal," said Al Oppenheiser, Camaro chief engineer. "While the Camaro ZL1 offers exceptional performance on the street, the drag strip, and the track, the Z/28 is entirely focused on the track performance. The Z/28 will be too track-focused for most drivers, but offers road-racers one of the most capable track cars ever offered from an automaker."

The new Camaro models will reach showrooms in late 2013. The Z/28 is expected to appear at select track events across the U.S. by next spring according to GM.

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