The Chevrolet Camaro is a pony car manufactured by the Chevrolet division of General Motors. It went on sale on September 29, 1966 for the 1967 model year and was designed as a competing model to the Ford Mustang. The car shared the platform and major components with the Pontiac Firebird, also introduced for 1967. Four distinct generations of the car were produced before production ended in 2002. A new fifth-generation Camaro will roll off assembly lines in spring of 2009.
The Camaro was first shown at a press preview in Detroit, Michigan on September 12, 1966 and then later in Los Angeles, California on September 19, 1966. The Camaro officially went on sale in dealerships on September 29, 1966 for the 1967 model year.
First generation
The first-generation Chevrolet Camaro debuted in September 1966, for the 1967 model year, up to 1969 on a brand new rear-wheel drive GM F-body platform and would be available as a 2-door, 2+2 seating, coupe or convertible with a choice of inline-6 and 302 cu in, 307 cu in, 327 cu in, 350 cu in, or 396 cu in V8 powerplants. The first-generation Camaro would last until the 1969 model year and would eventually inspire the design of the new retro fifth-generation Camaro.
Second generation
Introduced in February 1970, the second-generation Chevrolet Camaro would be in production for a total of 11 years. The car grew somewhat larger and wider with the new styling, thus resulting in a heavier car. Still based on the F-body platform, the new Camaro was engineered much like its predecessor in that it still used a unibody structure with a front subframe, leaf springs in the back and A-arms up front for suspension. The car would see major changes in both styling and performance as time progressed from the introduction through the end of second-generation production in 1981.
Third generation
The third-generation Chevrolet Camaro was introduced for the 1982 model year. It continued to use General Motors’ F-body platform and would produce a “20th Anniversary Commemorative Edition” for 1987 and a “25th Anniversary Heritage Edition” for 1992. These were also the first Camaros with throttle body fuel injection, Turbo-Hydramatic 700R4 four-speed automatic transmissions, five-speed manual transmissions, 15 inch or 16-inch wheels, hatchback bodies, and a rear window third brake light. It was during the third generation that the famous IROC-Z Camaro (International Race Of Champions) was available, which included upgrades such as Performance Suspension and 16-inch Z rated tires. The third-generation Camaros would continue through the 1992 model year.
Fourth generation
The fourth-generation Chevrolet Camaro debuted for the 1993 model year on an updated F-body platform. It would retain the same characteristics since the first-generation’s introduction back in 1967; 2-doors, 2+2 seating, available as a coupé (with optional T-top roof) or convertible (with the latter introduced in 1994), rear-wheel drive, and a choice of V6 and V8 powerplants. Options included the 207 cu in with 160 hp V6 (changed to 3.8 L (232 cu in) 200 hp (149 kW) V6 in mid-1995) and the LT1 V8 engine 350 cu in with 275hp that had been introduced in the Corvette one year earlier, as well as an optional six-speed manual transmission. The 1997 model year introduced a newer interior, while the 1998 model year was refreshed and revised with both exterior and engine changes. The new engine was GM’s all-aluminum LS1 (346 CID) which had been introduced with the Corvette C5.
The fourth-gen Camaro would last up through the 2002 model year, marking 35 years of continuous production. Production of the F-Body platform was stopped due to slow sales, a deteriorated sports coupe market, and plant overcapacity.
Fifth generation
Based on the 2006 Camaro Concept and 2007 Camaro Convertible Concept, production of the fifth-generation Camaro was approved on 5 August 2006. Oshawa Car Assembly will produce the new Camaro which will go on sale in spring of 2009 as a 2010 model year vehicle. The 2010 model is offered as a coupe only in LS, LT, and SS trim levels. The LS and LT trim levels will be powered by the LLT 3.6 L (220 cu in) V6 producing 300 hp. The SS with manual transmission is powered by the LS3 6.2 L (378 cu in) V8 producing 422 hp while the SS with automatic transmission is power by a new L99 6.2 L V8 with Active Fuel Management producing 400 hp. The RS appearance package will be available on both the LT and SS. Production will begin on 16 February 2009 as a 2010 model year.
1967 Camaro
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| Performance |
Engine |
0 to 60 |
Quarter Mile |
Source |
| Camaro SS |
350ci/295hp |
7.8 sec |
16.1 sec @ 86.5 mph |
Car & Driver 11/66 |
| Camaro SS/RS350 |
350ci/295hp |
8.0 sec |
15.4 sec @ 90.0 mph |
Motor Trend Dec 66 |
| Camaro |
327ci/275hp |
10.7 sec |
18.2 sec @ 77.0 mph |
Motor Trend |
| Camaro SS |
350ci/295hp |
n/a |
14.9 sec @ 95.7 mph |
Hot Rod |
| Camaro SS396 |
396ci/325hp |
6.0 sec |
14.5 sec @ 95.0 mph |
Motor Trend 5/67 |
| Camaro Z/28 |
302ci/290hp |
6.7 sec |
14.9 sec @ 97.0 mph |
Car & Driver 3/67 |
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1968 Camaro
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| Performance |
Engine |
0 to 60 |
Quarter Mile |
Source |
| Camaro Z28 (2x4V) |
302ci/290hp |
5.5 sec |
13.8 sec @ 107.0 mph |
Hi Perf Cars 1968 |
| Camaro SS396 |
396ci/325hp |
6.6 sec |
15.0 sec @ 94.0 mph |
Internet |
| Camaro SS |
396ci/375hp |
n/a |
14.1 sec @ 99.0 mph |
Popular Hot Rod |
| Camaro SS/RS |
396ci/325hp |
7.8 sec |
15.6 sec @ 92.0 mph |
Motor Trend |
| Camaro Z/28 |
302ci/290hp |
7.4 sec |
14.9 sec @ 101.4 mph |
Car Life |
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1969 Camaro
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| Performance |
Engine |
0 to 60 |
Quarter Mile |
Source |
| Camaro ZL1 |
427ci/425hp |
5.2 sec |
12.8 sec @ 107.0 mph |
MCR 1987 |
| Camaro Yeko |
427ci/430hp |
5.4 |
11.9 sec @ 114.5 mph |
Yeko |
| Camaro ZL1 |
427ci/425hp |
5.3 |
10.4 sec @ 128.1 mph |
Super Stock Mag 2/69 |
| Camaro Z28 |
302ci/290hp |
7.4 sec |
15.1 sec @ 95.0 mph |
Road & Track 12/91 |
| Camaro SS Pace Car |
350ci/300hp |
8.0 sec |
16.0 sec @ 88.0 mph |
Motor Trend7/96 |
| Camaro SS 396 |
396ci/375hp |
n/a |
14.2 sec @ 97.3 mph |
MCR 12/97 |
| Camaro SS |
396ci/375hp |
n/a |
13.0 sec @ 108.6 mph |
Supercar Annual 1969 |
| Camaro SS |
396ci/375hp |
n/a |
14.2 sec @ 103.8 mph |
MCR Feb/Mar 1996 |
| Camaro SS |
396ci/375hp |
n/a |
14.8 sec @ 98.7 mph |
Car Life 5/69 |
| Camaro ZL-1 |
427ci/425hp |
n/a |
13.2 sec @ 100.2 mph |
Hi PerfCars 8/69 |
| Camaro SS396 |
396ci/375hp |
n/a |
14.5 sec @ 100.6 mph |
PopularHot Rod |
| Camaro Z/28 |
302ci/290hp |
7.4 sec |
15.1 sec @ 94.8 mph |
Car Life |
| Camaro Z/28 |
302ci/290hp |
n/a |
14.7 sec @ 95.9 mph |
PopularHot Rod |
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1970 Camaro
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| Performance |
Engine |
0 to 60 |
Quarter Mile |
Source |
| Camaro Z28 (LT1) |
350ci/360hp |
5.8 sec |
14.2 sec @ 100.3 mph |
Car & Driver 5/70 |
| Camaro Z-28 |
350ci/360hp |
6.1 sec |
14.4 sec @ 99.1 mph |
Internet |
| Camaro Z28 LT1 |
350ci/360hp |
7.0 sec |
14.8 sec @ 98.0 mph |
Car Craft 5/94 |
| Camaro Z/28 |
350ci/370hp |
7.0 sec |
15.4 sec @ 94.0 mph |
Motor Trend |
| Camaro Z/28 |
350ci/360hp |
n/a |
13.9 sec @ 101.0 mph |
HC |
| Camaro Z/28 |
350ci/370hp |
n/a |
14.1 sec @ 102.7 mph |
Car Craft |
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1971 Camaro
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| Performance |
Engine |
0 to 60 |
Quarter Mile |
Source |
| Camaro Z/28 |
350ci/330hp |
7.0 sec |
14.8 sec @ 96.35 mph |
PopularHot Rod 8/71 |
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1972 Camaro
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| Performance |
Engine |
0 to 60 |
Quarter Mile |
Source |
| Camaro Budget GT |
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10.5 sec |
17.6 sec |
Internet |
| Camaro Z28 |
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7.5 sec |
15.5 sec |
Internet |
| Camaro Luxury GT |
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9.8 sec |
17.2 sec |
Internet |
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1973 Camaro
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| Performance |
Engine |
0 to 60 |
Quarter Mile |
Source |
| Camaro Z28 |
350ci/245hp |
6.7 sec |
15.2 sec @ 94.6 mph |
Estimate |
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1974 Camaro
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| Performance |
Engine |
0 to 60 |
Quarter Mile |
Source |
| Camaro Z28 |
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8.1 sec |
15.4 sec |
Internet |
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1975 Camaro
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| Performance |
Engine |
0 to 60 |
Quarter Mile |
Source |
| Camaro |
350ci/145hp |
11.0 sec |
17.4 sec |
Internet |
| Camaro RS |
350ci/155hp |
8.5 sec |
16.8 sec |
Internet |
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1976 Camaro
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| Performance |
Engine |
0 to 60 |
Quarter Mile |
Source |
| Camaro Z28 |
350ci/165bhp |
8.0 sec |
16.8 sec @ 82.0 mph |
Estimate |
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1977 Camaro
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| Performance |
Engine |
0 to 60 |
Quarter Mile |
Source |
| Camaro Z28 |
350ci/170bhp |
8.1 sec |
17.0 sec @ 82.0 mph |
Estimate |
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1978 Camaro
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| Performance |
Engine |
0 to 60 |
Quarter Mile |
Source |
| Camaro Z28 |
350ci/185bhp |
8.4 sec |
17.3 sec @ 82.0 mph |
Estimate |
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1979 Camaro
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| Performance |
Engine |
0 to 60 |
Quarter Mile |
Source |
| Camaro Z28 |
350ci/170bhp |
8.7 sec |
17.5 sec @ 82.0 mph |
Estimate |
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1980 Camaro
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| Performance |
Engine |
0 to 60 |
Quarter Mile |
Source |
| Camaro Z28 |
350ci/190bhp |
8.4 sec |
17.3 sec @ 82.0 mph |
Estimate |
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1981 Camaro
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| Performance |
Engine |
0 to 60 |
Quarter Mile |
Source |
| Camaro Z28 |
350ci/176bhp |
8.2 sec |
17.5 sec @ 82.0 mph |
Estimate |
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1982 Camaro
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| Performance |
Engine |
0 to 60 |
Quarter Mile |
Source |
| Camaro Z28 |
305ci/165hp |
7.9 sec |
16.0 sec @ 85.0 mph |
Car & Driver 1/82 |
| Camaro Z28 |
305ci/165hp |
9.4 sec |
17.1 sec @ 80.70 mph |
Motor Trend 1/82 |
| Camaro Z28 |
305ci/165hp |
9.7 sec |
17.5 sec @ 80.0 mph |
Road & Track 1/82 |
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1983 Camaro
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| Performance |
Engine |
0 to 60 |
Quarter Mile |
Source |
| Camaro Z28 |
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6.7 sec |
15.0 sec |
Internet |
| Camaro |
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9.5 sec |
17.5 sec |
Internet |
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1984 Camaro
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| Performance |
Engine |
0 to 60 |
Quarter Mile |
Source |
| Camaro Berlinetta |
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9.3 sec |
17.0 sec |
Internet |
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1985 Camaro
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| Performance |
Engine |
0 to 60 |
Quarter Mile |
Source |
| Camaro IROC Z28 |
305ci/215hp |
6.8 sec |
15.3 sec @ 89.1 mph |
Motor Trend 10/84 |
| Camaro IROC Z28 |
305ci/215hp |
7.0 sec |
15.2 sec @ 91.0 mph |
Car & Driver 10/84 |
| Camaro IROC Z28 4bbl |
305ci/190hp |
7.5 sec |
15.4 sec @ 90.0 mph |
Car & Driver 10/84 |
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1986 Camaro
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| Performance |
Engine |
0 to 60 |
Quarter Mile |
Source |
| Camaro IROC Z28 |
350ci/230hp |
6.8 sec |
15.3 sec |
STD Catalog of Muscle Cars |
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1987 Camaro
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| Performance |
Engine |
0 to 60 |
Quarter Mile |
Source |
| Camaro IROC Z28 |
305ci/215hp |
6.6 sec |
14.9 sec @ 95.0 mph |
Road & Track 4/87 |
| Camaro IROC Z28 |
350ci/230hp |
6.6 sec |
15.2 sec @ 91.2 mph |
Motor Trend 11/89 |
| Camaro IROC Z28 Conv |
305ci/190hp |
8.1 sec |
16.5 sec @ 85.1 mph |
Motor Trend 11/86 |
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1988 Camaro
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| Performance |
Engine |
0 to 60 |
Quarter Mile |
Source |
| Camaro Chevy Racesho |
454ci/400hp |
5.5 sec |
14.0 sec @ 102.0 mph |
Motor Trend 1/91 |
| Camaro IROC Z28 |
305ci/215hp |
6.6 sec |
14.9 sec @ 95.0 mph |
PerfCars 1988 |
| Camaro IROC-Z |
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7.0 sec |
15.5 sec |
Internet |
| Camaro IROC Z28 |
350ci/235hp |
7.2 sec |
15.7 sec @ 91.6 mph |
Motor Trend 9/88 |
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1989 Camaro
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| Performance |
Engine |
0 to 60 |
Quarter Mile |
Source |
| Camaro Chevy Racesho |
350ci/345hp |
5.2 sec |
13.7 sec @ 103.3 mph |
Motor Trend 1/91 |
| Camaro IROC Z28 |
350ci/230hp |
6.9 sec |
15.5 sec @ 91.7 mph |
Motor Trend 1/88 |
| Camaro IROC Z28 Conv |
305ci/195hp |
7.8 sec |
16.3 sec @ 84.31 mph |
Motor Trend 11/89 |
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1990 Camaro
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| Performance |
Engine |
0 to 60 |
Quarter Mile |
Source |
| Camaro IROC Z28 1LE |
350ci/245hp |
6.1 sec |
14.8 sec @ 96.0 mph |
Motor Trend 6/90 |
| Camaro IROC Z28 1LE |
305ci/230hp |
6.3 sec |
14.8 sec @ 95.4 mph |
Motor Trend 6/90 |
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1991 Camaro
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| Performance |
Engine |
0 to 60 |
Quarter Mile |
Source |
| Camaro IROC Z28 1LE |
305ci/230hp |
6.3 sec |
14.8 sec @ 95.4 mph |
Estimate |
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1992 Camaro
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| Performance |
Engine |
0 to 60 |
Quarter Mile |
Source |
| Camaro Z28 |
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6.7 sec |
15.2 sec |
Internet |
| Camaro Z28 |
305ci/230hp |
6.9 sec |
15.2 sec @ 92.0 mph |
Road & Track 12/91 |
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1993 Camaro
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| Performance |
Engine |
0 to 60 |
Quarter Mile |
Source |
| Camaro Z28 Callaway |
383ci/404hp |
4.6 sec |
13.2 sec @ 106.4 mph |
Motor Trend 3/94 |
| Camaro Paxton GSS |
350ci/414hp |
5.1 sec |
13.2 sec @ 111.0 mph |
Motor Trend 12/94 |
| Camaro Z28 Callaway |
383ci/404hp |
5.1 sec |
13.3 sec @ 109.0 mph |
Car & Driver 3/97 |
| Camaro Z28 |
350ci/275hp |
5.8 sec |
14.4 sec @ 97.9 mph |
Motor Trend 6/93 |
| Camaro Z28 |
350ci/275hp |
6.3 sec |
14.8 sec @ 97.0 mph |
Internet |
| Camaro Paxton GSS |
350ci/414hp |
n/a |
13.1 sec @ 111.8 mph |
Car Craft 8/94 |
| Camaro Z28 Morrision |
350ci/375hp |
n/a |
13.0 sec @ 109.3 mph |
Motor Trend 2/94 |
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1994 Camaro
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| Performance |
Engine |
0 to 60 |
Quarter Mile |
Source |
| Camaro Rippie DRM 40 |
383ci/417hp |
4.9 sec |
13.4 sec @ 109.7 mph |
Motor Trend 12/94 |
| Camaro LG Motorsport |
350ci/335hp |
5.4 sec |
14.0 sec @ 100.0 mph |
Motor Trend 12/94 |
| Camaro Hennessey RS3 |
350ci/355hp |
5.6 sec |
13.8 sec @ 106.8 mph |
Motor Trend 12/94 |
| Camaro Z28 |
350ci/275hp |
5.6 sec |
14.1 sec @ 98.83 mph |
Car Craft 5/94 |
| Camaro Z28 (Converti |
350ci/275hp |
n/a |
14.4 sec @ 91.0 mph |
PopHot Rodding 7/94 |
| Camaro Z28 |
350ci/275hp |
n/a |
14.0 sec @ 100.0 mph |
PopHot Rodding 3/94 |
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1995 Camaro
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| Performance |
Engine |
0 to 60 |
Quarter Mile |
Source |
| Camaro Z28 Vortech |
350ci/400hp |
5.2 sec |
13.6 sec @ 110.2 mph |
Road & Track 6/95 |
| Camaro Z28 |
350ci/275hp |
6.4 sec |
14.9 sec @ 93.6 mph |
Road & Track 6/95 |
| Camaro Z28 |
350ci/275hp |
n/a |
14.1 sec @ 98.07 mph |
MCR 8/95 |
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1996 Camaro
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| Performance |
Engine |
0 to 60 |
Quarter Mile |
Source |
| Camaro Z28 JVS Hurri |
396ci/450hp |
4.5 sec |
13.1 sec @ 113.0 mph |
Car & Driver 3/97 |
| Camaro SS SLP |
350ci/305hp |
4.9 sec |
13.6 sec @ 106.0 mph |
Car & Driver 12/95 |
| Camaro SS SLP |
350ci/305hp |
5.3 sec |
13.8 sec @ 101.4 mph |
Motor Trend 11/95 |
| Camaro SS SLP |
350ci/305hp |
5.5 sec |
14.1 sec @ 102.0 mph |
Car Craft 10/95 |
| Camaro SS SLP |
350ci/305hp |
5.9 sec |
14.4 sec @ 98.0 mph |
Road & Track |
| Camaro Z28 Convertib |
350ci/285hp |
5.9 sec |
14.2 sec @ 99.0 mph |
Motor Trend7/96 |
| Camaro SS SLP |
350ci/305hp |
n/a |
13.3 sec @ 107.0 mph |
High Tech 5/96 |
| Camaro SS SLP |
350ci/310hp |
n/a |
13.5 sec @ 106.5 mph |
MCR Feb/Mar 1996 |
| Camaro SS SLP |
350ci/310hp |
n/a |
13.6 sec @ 104.9 mph |
Hot Rod 2/96 |
| Camaro Z28 |
350ci/285hp |
n/a |
14.3 sec @ 97.31 mph |
MCR 12/97 |
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1997 Camaro
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| Performance |
Engine |
0 to 60 |
Quarter Mile |
Source |
| Camaro SS SLP 30th A |
350ci/330hp |
4.9 sec |
13.3 sec @ 107.0 mph |
Car Craft 3/97 |
| Camaro SS SLP LT4 30 |
350ci/330hp |
5.0 sec |
13.7 sec @ 105.0 mph |
Hot Rod 3/97 |
| Camaro SS SLP |
350ci/305hp |
5.2 sec |
13.7 sec @ 102.3 mph |
Car Craft 1/97 |
| Camaro SS SLP |
350ci/330hp |
5.3 sec |
13.6 sec @ 105.0 mph |
Car & Driver 3/97 |
| Camaro |
5.0L/285hp |
5.9 sec |
14.5 sec @ 96.6 mph |
Road & Track 1997 Sp & GT |
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1998 Camaro
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| Performance |
Engine |
0 to 60 |
Quarter Mile |
Source |
| Camaro Z28 SS |
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5.2 sec |
13.6 sec |
Internet |
| Camaro Z28 |
346ci/305hp |
5.4 sec |
13.9 sec @ 102.5 mph |
Road & Track 11/97 |
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1999 Camaro
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| Performance |
Engine |
0 to 60 |
Quarter Mile |
Source |
| Camaro Z28 |
350ci/320hp |
5.4 sec |
13.9 sec @ 102.5 mph |
Estimate |
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2000 Camaro
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| Performance |
Engine |
0 to 60 |
Quarter Mile |
Source |
| Camaro Z28 |
350ci/305hp |
5.4 sec |
13.9 sec @ 102.5 mph |
Estimate |
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2001 Camaro
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| Performance |
Engine |
0 to 60 |
Quarter Mile |
Source |
| Camaro SS |
5L/310hp |
5.3 sec |
13.7 sec @ 105.6 mph |
Internet |
| Camaro Z28 |
5L/310hp |
5.5 sec |
14.0 sec @ 101.3 mph |
Internet |
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2002 Camaro
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| Performance |
Engine |
0 to 60 |
Quarter Mile |
Source |
| Camaro SS |
5.7L/310hp |
5.3 sec |
13.7 sec @ 105.6 mph |
Internet |
| Camaro Z28 |
5.7L/310hp |
5.5 sec |
14.0 sec @ 101.3 mph |
Internet |
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2009 Camaro
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