In 1968, the Chevy Camaro proved itself popular with consumer – and racers. Ironically, the Camaro won the Trans-Am championship that year, not its corporate sibling the Pontiac Firebird, which famously wore the “Trans-Am” name for decades starting in 1969. The performance-oriented Z28 model was more widely available, and minor cosmetic changes inside and out marked the 1968 Camaro. Optional four-wheel-disc brakes also debuted in the middle of the model year.