Standard equipment in the Camaro for 1997 and 1998 includes the 5.7 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 8 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the Chevrolet engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Convertible arena.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Camaro uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Vehicle Statistics

The Camaro is 193.50 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.

There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $20,470 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $18,730. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1998 Camaro is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 15.50 gallons.

The 1998 Camaro gets 25 - 27 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 - 18 in the city. This is subpar for a convertible car.

We Think...

The 1998 model year was telling year for the Chevrolet Camaro. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Z28 SS version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

Tags: 2-Door, Chevrolet Camaro, Convertible, United States market, Z28 SS

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