First Impressions 1997 Chevrolet Camaro Base
Several things can be said about the Chevrolet Camaro series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The six-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.
Under the Hood
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.
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 $16,215 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $14,837. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1997 Camaro is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
The Camaro Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of nineteen in-city driving and 29 - 30 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.
What We Think of the Chevrolet Camaro
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Camaro Base sold well in 1997. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a Camaro.
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