A lot has been said about the Chevrolet Camaro for 1996. As Chevrolet's entry in the coupe market the Camaro (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 2-door Camaro is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Chevrolet as a brand in general.

Performance

The Camaro Base 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.

The fuel system for the 1996 Camaro is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled 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 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.

Camaro Base 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 $14,990 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. 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. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

Fuel Efficiency

The Camaro Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of nineteen in-city driving and 29 - 30 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 Base sold well in 1996. 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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