The 1992 Camaro is an important vehicle to Chevrolet for the convertible market segment. The Z28 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 Hyundai.

Performance

The Camaro Z28 is equipped with a General Motors 5.0 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Chevrolet engine is mated to a Hydra-Matic 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

The fuel system for the 1992 Camaro is a MPI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 15.50 gallons.

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

Camaro Z28 Statistics

The dimensions of the Camaro Z28 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-high 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 Z28 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.

In Summary

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Camaro Z28 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, United States market, Z28

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