A lot has been said about the Chevrolet Camaro for 1999. As Chevrolet's entry in the convertible market the Camaro (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a good reputation. The 2-door Camaro is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Chevrolet as a brand in general.

Chevrolet Camaro Engine Specs

The Camaro Base is equipped with a General Motors 3.8 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The Buick engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

The Camaro uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Vehicle Statistics

The Camaro is 193.20 inches long, 74.10 inches wide, and 51.30 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 101.10 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $21,140 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $19,343. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1999 Camaro is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 16.80 gallons.

The 1999 Camaro gets 24 - 28 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 - 19 in the city. This is exceptional for a convertible car.

Conclusion

The 1998 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Camaro. The 1999 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the Camaro Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 2-Door, Base, Chevrolet Camaro, Convertible, United States market

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