The 1992 Camaro is an important vehicle to Chevrolet for the convertible market segment. The RS Heritage Edition is a member of a series of four trim levels for the Camaro which include RS, RS Heritage Edition, Z28, and Z28 Heritage Edition. 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 Acura.

Performance

The restyled Camaro RS Heritage Edition is equipped with a General Motors 3.1-liter 6-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 12 valves. The Chevrolet engine is paired with a Hydra-Matic 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

Fuel is handled for the Camaro is a MPI 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.

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

Camaro RS Heritage Edition Statistics

The dimensions of the Camaro RS Heritage Edition are 72.40 inches wide by 192.60 inches long. It sits a comfortable 50.40 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 101.00 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $12,075 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.

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

Fuel Efficiency

The Camaro RS Heritage Edition received a miles-per-gallon rating of 17 - 18 in-city driving and twenty seven when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Camaro RS Heritage Edition sold well in 1992. 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.

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

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