There have been several award-winning cars from Chevrolet over the years, including the Chevrolet Camaro of 1999. There are three trim levels to the Camaro, including . The Z28 SS version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 1998 the popular 5.7 liter Chevrolet has made this a popular choice for convertible buyers nationwide.

Stop and Go

Standard equipment in the Camaro for 1998 and 1999 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. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Camaro.

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.

Statistics

The dimensions of the Camaro Z28 SS are 74.10 inches wide by 193.20 inches long. It sits 51.30 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 original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $21,140 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $19,343. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1999 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.

The Camaro Z28 SS received a miles-per-gallon rating of 17 - 19 in-city driving and 24 - 28 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS sold well in 1999. 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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