There have been several award-winning cars from Chevrolet over the years, including the Chevrolet Camaro of 1999. There are three trim levels to the Camaro, including . The Z28 version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 1998 the popular 5.7 liter Chevrolet has made this a popular choice for convertible buyers nationwide.

1999 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Specs

Standard equipment in the Camaro for 1998 and 1999 includes the 5.7 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 8 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the Chevrolet 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.

The fuel system for the 1999 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 16.80 gallons.

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 standard warranty period for the Camaro is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the convertible market.

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.

MPG Ratings

The Camaro Z28 received a miles-per-gallon rating of 17 - 19 in-city driving and 24 - 28 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

The vehicle is available in Arctic White, Black, Bright Blue Metallic, Bright Green Metallic, Bright Red, Hugger Orange, Light Pewter Metallic, Mystic Teal Metallic, Navy Blue Metallic, and Sport Gold Metallic.

Parting Shots

The 1999 model year was very successful for the Chevrolet Camaro. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Z28 version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

Tags: 2-Door, Chevrolet Camaro, Convertible, United States market, Z28

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