First Impressions 1997 Chevrolet Camaro RS
There have been several award-winning cars from Chevrolet over the years, including the Chevrolet Camaro of 1997. There are five trim levels to the Camaro, including . The RS version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 1996 the popular 3.8 liter Buick has made this a popular choice for coupe buyers nationwide.
Stop and Go
Standard equipment in the Camaro for 1996 and 1997 includes the 3.8 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twelve valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the Buick engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Camaro.
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 Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1997 Camaro is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 15.50 gallons.
The 1997 Camaro gets 29 - 30 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is below average for a coupe car.
What We Think of the Chevrolet Camaro
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Camaro RS 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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