The 1997 Camaro is an important vehicle to Chevrolet for the coupe market segment. The Z28 SS 30th Anniversary Edition is a member of a series of five trim levels for the Camaro which include RS, Z28, Z28 30th Anniversary Edition, Z28 SS 30th Anniversary Edition, and Base. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Chevrolet. There is strong competition from vehicles from Kia.

Performance

The Camaro Z28 SS 30th Anniversary Edition is equipped with a General Motors 5.7 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Chevrolet engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

Fuel is handled for the Camaro is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 15.50 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.

Camaro Z28 SS 30th Anniversary Edition Statistics

The dimensions of the Camaro Z28 SS 30th Anniversary Edition are 74.10 inches wide by 193.20 inches long. It sits a comfortable 51.30 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 $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.

The standard warranty period for the Camaro is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.

Fuel Efficiency

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

In Summary

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 Z28 SS 30th Anniversary Edition will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 2-Door, Canada market, Chevrolet Camaro, Coupe, Z28 SS 30th Anniversary Edition

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