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-KeyÂ® 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-KeyÂ® 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

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