In 2000 Chevrolet released the Camaro Base to the car-buying market. The Camaro came in three configurations: . The Base configuration is powered by the 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine, which makes 25 - 27 highway miles and 17 - 18 city. The Camaro competes in the Convertible market segment, in direct competition with Hyundai.

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 fuel system for the 2000 Camaro is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 16.80 gallons.

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 dimensions of the Camaro Base are 74.10 inches wide by 193.50 inches long. It sits a comfortable 51.20 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 101.10 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $21,615 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $19,778. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.

There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 36,000/36 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2000 Camaro gets 25 - 27 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 - 18 in the city. This is exceptional for a convertible car.

We Think...

The 2000 model year was telling year for the Chevrolet Camaro. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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