The 1995 Camaro is an important vehicle to Chevrolet for the convertible market segment. The Z28 is a member of a series of two trim levels for the Camaro which include Z28 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 Infiniti.

Engine Performance

The Camaro Z28 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.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Camaro has power-assisted brakes, with 2-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 Z28 Statistics

The dimensions of the Camaro Z28 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 listed retail price in 1995 (MSRP) was $18,160, with an invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

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 1995 Camaro gets 25 - 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is average for a convertible car.

In Summary

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Camaro Z28 sold well in 1995. 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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