Motor1.com tracking American pony car sales throughout 2022. With the calendar turning to 2023, it’s time to see how the Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger, and Ford Mustang end the year.
For the second year in a row, the Challenger was the best-selling model of the three. The automaker moved 55,060 of its units. This is 7,494 more than the 47,566 Mustang deliveries in the same period, putting the ‘Stang in second place. The Camaro is a distant third with a volume of 24,652 vehicles, less than half the competition from Dodge.
In terms of year-over-year change, the Camaro experienced the biggest increase in sales. Chevy moved 12.6 percent more of them, compared to 21,893 in 2021. Challenger made a 1 percent gain on the 54,314 deliveries the previous year.
Mustang volume was down 9.2 percent from the 52,414 shipped the previous year. 2021 was previously the worst year for ‘Handlebar sales’ in the model’s history. An additional drop in 2022 means it now has a disgraceful title.
The table below reaffirms sales in 2022 and year-over-year changes as an alternative way to visualize the data.
| Model | 2022 Delivery | 2021 delivery | Year to Year Percentage Change |
| Chevrolet Camaros | 24,652 | 21,893 | 12.6 Percent |
| Dodge Challenger | 55,060 | 54,314 | 1 Percent |
| Ford Mustangs | 47,566 | 52,414 | -9.2 Percent |
The 2023 calendar year will bring major changes to the American pony car lineup. This summer, the 2024 Mustang will arrive as a new generation of the venerable model. It will be available with up to 500 horsepower (373 kilowatts) and 418 pound-feet (567 Newton-meters) of torque for the Dark Horse trim. There will also be a 480-hp (358-kW) GT and a 315-hp (235-kW) EcoBoost version.
Meanwhile, Dodge will be ending production of the current Challenger (and Charger) in December 2023. Before all that is finalized, there are a slew of Last Call models on the way. We should also get more details on the Daytona EV Charger in the coming year.
The future of the Camaro is the biggest mystery. The current generation is reportedly nearing retirement. As farewell, there are rumors of a limited version with the Corvette’s 490-hp (365-kW) V8. Furthermore, there has been speculation about Chevy turning the Camaro into its own sub-brand.
