The Canadian-built Camaro continues as one of the top-selling sports car in the under-$30,000 range. In both coupe and convertible models, the Camaro provides great
…performance and handling at a competitive price. NEW FOR 1998: * New front end modifications (new hood, fenders and front fascia with composite headlamps) * New 305-horsepower "LS1" Gen III 5.7L V8 engine provides performance and fuel economy gains * New Camaro SS performance and appearance package (V8 only) * RS appearance package (V6 only) * New 5-spoke 17" aluminum wheel * New transmission case for 3.8L V6 to reduce noise and vibration * New larger V8 torque converter for heat and fuel economy improvements * New air induction system * New 16" spare wheel/tire * New high-performance V8 power steering cooler available * Four-wheel disc brakes now standard on both V6- and V8- equipped models * Body-coloured door handles * Arctic White leather seating available * New interior cloth (basketweave on seat inserts and door trim) * Two new exterior colours (Sport Gold Metallic and Navy Blue Metallic) MODELS: Camaro (2-door coupe) Camaro (2-door convertible) Camaro Z28 (2-door coupe) Camaro Z28 (2-door convertible) Camaro Z28 SS (2-door coupe) - package Camaro Z28 SS (2-door convertible) - package VEHICLE CLASS: Sporty ASSEMBLY LOCATION: Ste. Therese, Quebec CUSTOMER PROFILE: Fun to drive, style, value, quality and performance are the characteristics Camaro customers value most. Buyers are in their mid-30s, on average, and about 60 percent are males. PRODUCT MILESTONES: 1966 - Camaro debuts as new 1967 model (September 1966) 1967 - 350ci small-block V8 introduced; Z28 debuts; GM- developed energy-absorbing steering column and wheel; white SS convertible named Official Indianapolis 500-mile Race Pace Car 1969 - New muscular-looking sheetmetal; improved theft deterrent steering column; 4-wheel disc brakes; RS/SS convertible named Indianapolis 500 Pace Car 1970 - All-new, second-generation Camaro introduced; new 360-hp LT-1 350ci V8 standard on Z28; side-door guard beams added 1972 - 3-point safety belts added 1974 - New front and rear styling; stronger impact-- absorbing aluminum-faced bumpers 1975 - Z28 discontinued; GM-developed catalytic converter added 1977 - Z28 returns mid-year 1978 - New front and rear styling; T-tops become new option 1979 - Berlinetta introduced 1982 - All-new, third-generation Camaro introduced; Z28 selected to pace the Indianapolis 500-mile Race 1985 - IROC-Z package introduced; exterior appearance freshened 1987 - Convertible body style returns to lineup 1989 - PASS-Key® theft-deterrent system is standard 1990 - Driver-side air bag is standard; instrument panel updated; last year for IROC-Z 1991 - Exterior styling changes 1992 - Camaro celebrates 25 years 1993 - All-new, fourth-generation Camaro introduced; new 3.4-litre V6 standard on Camaro, and 5.7- litre LT1 V8 standard on Z28; dual air bags and anti-lock brakes introduced 1994 - Two new models: Camaro Convertible and Z28 Convertible for mid-year introduction; LT1 V8 engine receives sequential-port fuel injection; ASR traction control becomes available 1995 - Available 200-hp, 3.8-litre Series II "3800" V6 ASR traction control becomes available 1996 - 3.8L Series II 3800 V6 becomes standard base engine, replacing 3.4L DOHC V6 engine; Camaro Z28 SS performance package introduced mid- year (the "SS" designation returns after 24-year absence) 1997 - Special 30th Anniversary Z28 introduced; new instrument panel and floor console with auxiliary power outlet and four cupholders; new 200-watt sound system (coupes only); new uplevel 5-spoke wheels and international-style tri-colour tail lamp; automatic transmission now standard with Z28 1998 - Front-end modifications, including new hood, fenders and fascia; new 305-hp LS1 Gen III V8 engine; new Camaro SS package; four-wheel disc brakes now standard on all models EXTERIOR FEATURES CAMARO/Z28 Body Panels Polymer composite doors, front fenders, roof, rear deck-lid, spoiler S S 2-sided galvanized steel rear fenders and hood S S Convertible Top Power electro-hydraulic operation, glass rear window with defogger, 3-piece tonneau cover (Convertible models only) S S Glass Solar-control, tinted S S Headlamps Halogen S S Mirrors Dual, left remote, right manual S S Mouldings Bodyside, body-colour O O Paint Waterborne, base-coat/clear-coat S S RS Package Includes P235/55R16 touring tires, painted or available chromed cast- aluminum wheels, specific front and rear fascias, front air dam, lower aero ground effects, rear spoiler and RS identification O - Roof Body-colour roof and mirrors S - Painted black (Coupes) - S Roof Panels Removable, tinted with locks and removable sunshades (Coupes) O O Spoiler Rear, integral S S Tires P215/60R16 all-season touring blackwall S - P235/55R16 all-season touring blackwall O S P245/50ZR16, Goodyear Eagle GS-C performance blackwall - O P245/50ZR16, Goodyear Eagle RS-A all-season (M+S) performance blackwall - O Wheels 16" x 7.5" steel, bolt-on wheel covers S - 16" x 8" cast-aluminum (includes P235/55R16 all-season touring tires on Camaro) O S 16" x 8" chromed cast-aluminum (includes P235/55R16 all-season touring tires on Camaro) O O Wiper System 2-speed with variable delay (intermittent) S S S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment. INTERIOR FEATURES CAMARO/Z28 Air Conditioning Manual S S Console Full front floor with armrest, storage, cupholders, auxiliary power outlet S S Defogger Electric rear-window S S Door Locks Power O O Fabric Scotchgard(tm) Protector (included on cloth seats, door trim, floor carpeting and mats) S S Floor Mats Front, carpeted S S Rear, carpeted O O Instrumentation Analogue cluster (includes 200-km/h speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature, oil pressure, battery voltage and fuel gauges low oil level indicator) S S 240-km/h (150-mph) speedometer and low coolant level indicator - S Lamps Rear courtesy and rear luggage compartment S S Mirrors Inside, rearview with dual reading lamps S S Visor vanity, left and right covered with map straps S S Accessory Power Retained accessory power S S Seatback Rear, full folding (Coupes) S S Seats 4-way manual driver S S 6-way power driver O O Cloth reclining bucket seats with full floor console S S Reclining bucket seats with Sierra leather seating areas O O Steering Column Tilt-Wheel(tm), adjustable S S S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment. SOUND SYSTEMS CAMARO/Z28 All Camaro sound systems include an electronically tuned Delco AM/FM stereo with seek up/down, scan, digital clock and 4-speaker sound system (coaxial speakers on Convertibles): AM/FM stereo and cassette tape player S S AM/FM stereo, cassette tape player, auto tone control, speed compensated volume control and Delco TheftLock(tm) (Coupe includes Premium Delco speaker system) O O AM/FM stereo, CD player, auto tone control, speed compensated volume control and Delco TheftLock(tm) (Coupe includes Premium Delco speaker system) O O Remote compact disc changer with 12 disc magazine O O S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment. MECHANICAL CAMARO/Z28 Axle Limited slip differential O S Axle Ratio 3.23 rear axle ratio - O Battery Delco Freedom II with battery run-down protection S S Block Heater Engine block heater S S Brakes Power, 4-wheel disc, ABS S S Engines 3.8-litre 3800 Series II V6 with SFI S - 5.7-litre V8 with SFI - S Exhaust System Aluminized stainless steel S S Packages Performance Handling Package includes P235/55R16 touring tires, painted or available chromed cast-aluminum wheels, revised steering ratio, dual exhaust outlets and limited slip differential O - Performance Suspension Package includes P245/50ZR16 performance tires, "Special Handling" suspension system, larger front stabilizer bar, and adjustable shock absorbers (Intended for serious performance enthusiasts only) - Coupe only - O SS Performance Package includes 320-hp forced air induction system, unique hood air intake, synthetic engine oil, P275/40ZR17 performance tires, 17" x 9" 5-spoke cast-aluminum wheels, specially-tuned performance suspension with larger front stabilizer bar, stiffer springs, unique shock valving and stiffer bushings, specific exterior and interior "SS" badging and unique rear decklid spoiler (Interim availability) - O Steering Power, rack-and-pinion S S Suspensions Front independent Short/Long Arm (SLA)/rear live axle S S Firm Ride and Handling S - Performance Ride and Handling - S Transmissions 5-speed manual with overdrive S - 4-speed electronically controlled automatic with overdrive (includes 2nd gear start on Camaro) O S 6-speed manual with overdrive, 1st-4th gear skip shift with instrument panel indicator - O S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment. SAFETY AND SECURITY CAMARO/Z28 Air Bags Driver and front passenger, frontal S S Anti-Lock Brakes Anti-lock braking system (ABS), 4-wheel S S BTSI Brake/transmission shift interlock feature (automatic transmission only) S S Headlamps Daytime running lamps with automatic light control S S Theft-Deterrent PASS-Key® II theft-deterrent system S S Traction Control Electronic - O Roadside Service 24-hour Roadside Assistance Program S S S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment. TECHNICAL PRODUCT INFORMATION FRAME Integral body-frame BODY MATERIAL Polymer composite front fenders, roof, doors, hatch, front and rear fascias; Two-sided galvanized steel hood and rear quarter panels SUSPENSION Front Independent Short/Long Arm, coil spring, stabilizer bar Rear Live axle, torque arms, track bar w/coil springs and stabilizer bar BRAKES Camaro & Camaro Z28 - Power-assisted, vented discs (front and rear) STEERING Rack-and-pinion, power-assisted WHEELS CAMARO/ CAMARO Z28/ CAMARO CONVERTIBLE CAMARO Z28 CONVERTIBLE 16" x 7.5" steel w/ 16" x 8" bolt-on covers cast-aluminum TIRES P215/60R16 P235/55R16 all-season all-season touring touring NOTE: Vehicle top speed limited to speed rating of tires ENGINES 3.8L 3800 Series 5.7L V8 II V6 (LS1) Type 90-degree OHV V6 90-degree OHV V8 Bore x Stroke 96.5 x 86.4 mm 99.0 x 92.0 mm (3.80 x 3.40") (3.90 x 3.62") Displacement 3791cc(231 cu.in.) 5665cc(346 cu.in.) Compression Ratio 9.4:1 10.1:1 Fuel Regular Unleaded Premium Unleaded Fuel Induction Sequential F.I Sequential F.I. Horsepower 200 hp @ 5200 rpm 305 hp @ 5200 rpm Torque 225lb.-ft.@4000rpm 335lb.-ft@ 4000rpm LAYOUT Front engine / rear-wheel drive TRANSMISSIONS 5-speed 6-speed 4-speed manual manual automatic w/overdrive w/overdrive w/overdrive Gear Ratios: 1st 3.75 2.66 3.06 2nd 2.19 1.78 1.63 3rd 1.41 1.30 1.00 4th 1.00 1.00 0.70 5th 0.72 0.74 ---- 6th ---- 0.50 ---- Reverse 3.53 2.90 2.29 Final Drive Ratio 3.23-(3.8L V6) 3.42-(5.7L V8) 3.08(3.8L) 2.73-(5.7L) 3.23-(5.7L)-Option al EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS COUPE CONVERTIBLE Wheelbase 2566 mm (101.1") 2566 mm (101.1") Length 4915 mm (193.5") 4915 mm (193.5") Width 1881 mm ( 74.1") 1881 mm ( 74.1") Height 1303 mm ( 51.3") 1322 mm ( 52.0") Track Front 1542 mm ( 60.7") 1542 mm ( 60.7") Rear 1542 mm ( 60.7") 1542 mm ( 60.7") INTERIOR DIMENSIONS COUPE CONVERTIBLE Leg Room 1092/ 681 mm 1092/ 681 mm front/rear (42.9/26.8") (42.9/26.8") Head Room 944/ 896 mm 965/ 990 mm front/rear (37.2/35.3") (38.0/39.0") Shoulder Room 1458/1417 mm 1458/1104 mm front/rear (57.4/55.8") (57.4/43.5") Hip Room 1340/1129 mm 1340/1110 mm front/rear (52.8/44.4") (52.8/43.7") WEIGHTS / CAPACITIES Curb Weights 1508 kg (3324 lb.) - Coupe (w/3.8L V6) 1559 kg (3437 lb.) - Z28 Coupe (w/5.7L V8) 1569 kg (3459 lb.) - Convertible(w/3.8LV6) 1620 kg (3571 lb.) - Z28 Convertible (w/5.7L V8) Fuel Capacity 59 L (12.9 gal.) Seating 2+2 Trunk Volumes 366 L (12.9 cu.ft.)- Coupe (rear seat up) 930 L (32.8 cu.ft.)- Coupe (rear seat down) 215 L(7.6 cu.ft.)-Convertible(rear seat up) 930L(32.8cu.ft.)-Convertible(rear seat down) Interior Volumes 2319 L (81.9 cu.ft.)- Coupe 2282 L (80.6 cu.ft.)- Convertible Liftover Height 892 mm (35.1") Towing Maximum Gross: 455 kg (1000 lb.) NOTE: Towing recommended only with models equipped with automatic transmission (MORE) 
