what car is bumblebee in transformers 1

In the first Transformers movie, Bumblebee is a 1977 second-generation Camaro. The Camaro was chosen for the role of Bumblebee in the movie because it was a classic American muscle car that would appeal to audiences. The Camaro has since become closely associated with the character of Bumblebee, and has appeared in various forms throughout the Transformers franchise.