Several things can be said about the Chevrolet Camaro series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The eight-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

Chevrolet Camaro Engine Specs

The Camaro Z28 SS 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.

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

The fuel system for the 2001 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 16.80 gallons.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Camaro Z28 SS are 74.10 inches wide by 193.50 inches long. It sits 51.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 101.10 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The standard warranty period for the Camaro is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.

The listed retail price in 2001 (MSRP) was $24,600, with a dealer invoice cost of $22,509. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

MPG Ratings

The 2001 Camaro gets 29 - 30 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is subpar for a convertible car.

In 2000 and 2001 the Camaro Z28 SS was availble in the exterior colors of Arctic White with Arctic White Top, Arctic White with Black Top, Arctic White with Neutral Top, Bright Rally Red with Arctic White Top, Bright Rally Red with Black Top, Bright Rally Red with Neutral Top, Light Pewter Metallic with Arctic White Top, Light Pewter Metallic with Black Top, Monterey Maroon Metallic with Arctic White Top, Monterey Maroon Metallic with Black Top, Monterey Maroon Metallic with Neutral Top, Mystic Teal Metallic with Arctic White Top, Mystic Teal Metallic with Black Top, Mystic Teal Metallic with Neutral Top, Navy Blue Metallic with Arctic White Top, Navy Blue Metallic with Black Top, Navy Blue Metallic with Neutral Top, Onyx Black with Arctic White Top, Onyx Black with Black Top, Onyx Black with Neutral Top, Sunset Orange Metallic with Arctic White Top, Sunset Orange Metallic with Black Top, and Sunset Orange Metallic with Neutral Top. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.

What We Think of the Chevrolet Camaro

The 2001 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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