In 1997 Chevrolet released the Camaro RS to the car-buying market. The Camaro came in five configurations: . The RS configuration is powered by the 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine, which makes 29 - 30 highway miles and 19 city. The Camaro competes in the Convertible market segment, in direct competition with Lexus.

Chevrolet Camaro Engine Specs

The Camaro RS 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.

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

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 listed retail price in 1997 (MSRP) was $16,215, with an invoice cost of $14,837. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel is handled for the Camaro is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 15.50-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

The 1997 Camaro gets 29 - 30 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is exceptional for a convertible car.

Conclusion

The 1996 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Camaro. The 1997 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 RS will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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

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