| 1998 Camaro
PRODUCT OVERVIEW:
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: |
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| 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 |
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| Body Panels |
Polymer composite doors, front fenders, roof, rear deck-lid, spoiler. |
S |
S |
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2-sided galvanized steel rear fenders and hood |
S |
S |
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| Convertible Top |
Power electro-hydraulic operation, glass rear window with defogger, 3-piece tonneau cover (Convertible models only) |
S |
S |
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| Glass |
Solar-control, tinted |
S |
S |
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| Headlamps |
Halogen |
S |
S |
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| Mirrors |
Dual, left remote, right manual |
S |
S |
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| Mouldings |
Bodyside, body-color |
S |
S |
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| Paint |
Waterborne, base-coat/clear-coat |
S |
S |
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| 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 |
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| Roof |
Body-colour roof and mirrors |
S |
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Painted black (Coupes) |
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S |
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| Roof Panels |
Removable, tinted with locks and removable sunshades (Coupes) |
O |
O |
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| Spoiler |
Rear, integral |
S |
S |
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| Tires |
P215/60R16 all-season touring blackwall |
S |
- |
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P235/55R16 all-season touring blackwall |
O |
S |
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P245/50ZR16, Goodyear Eagle GS-C performance blackwall |
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O |
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P245/50ZR16, Goodyear Eagle RS-A all-season (M+S) performance blackwall |
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O |
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| Wheels |
16" x 7.5" steel, bolt-on wheel covers |
S |
- |
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16" x 8" cast-aluminum (includes P235/55R16 all-season touring tires on Camaro) |
O |
S |
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16" x 8" chromed cast-aluminum (includes P235/55R16 all-season touring tires on Camaro) |
O |
O |
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| Wiper System |
2-speed with variable delay (intermittent) |
S |
S |
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| S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment. |
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| INTERIOR FEATURES |
CAMARO |
Z28 |
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| Air Conditioning Manual |
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S |
S |
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| Console |
Full front floor with armrest, storage, cupholders, auxiliary power outlet |
S |
S |
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| Defogger |
Electric rear-window |
S |
S |
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| Door Locks |
Power |
O |
O |
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| Fabric |
Scotchgard(tm) Protector (included on cloth seats, door trim, floor carpeting and mats) |
S |
S |
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| Floor Mats |
Front, carpeted |
S |
S |
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Rear, carpeted |
O |
O |
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| Instrumentation |
Analogue cluster (includes 200-km/h speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature, oil pressure, battery voltage and fuel gauges low oil level indicator) |
S |
S |
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240-km/h (150-mph) speedometer and low coolant level indicator |
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S |
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| Lamps |
Rear courtesy and rear luggage compartment |
S |
S |
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| Mirrors |
Inside, rearview with dual reading lamps |
S |
S |
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Visor vanity, left and right covered with map straps |
S |
S |
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| Accessory Power |
Retained accessory power |
S |
S |
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| Seatback |
Rear, full folding (Coupes) |
S |
S |
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| Seats |
4-way manual driver |
S |
S |
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6-way power driver |
O |
O |
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Cloth reclining bucket seats with full floor console |
S |
S |
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Reclining bucket seats with Sierra leather seating areas |
O |
O |
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| Steering Column |
Tilt-Wheel(tm), adjustable |
S |
S |
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| S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment. |
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| 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): |
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AM/FM stereo and cassette tape player |
S |
S |
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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 |
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AM/FM stereo, CD player, auto tone control, speed compensated volume control and Delco TheftLock(tm) (Coupe includes Premium Delco speaker system) |
O |
O |
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Remote compact disc changer with 12 disc magazine |
O |
O |
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| S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment. |
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| MECHANICAL |
CAMARO |
Z28 |
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| Axle |
Limited slip differential |
O |
S |
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| Axle Ratio |
3.23 rear axle ratio |
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O |
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| Battery |
Delco Freedom II with battery run-down protection |
S |
S |
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| Block Heater |
Engine block heater |
S |
S |
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| Brakes |
Power, 4-wheel disc, ABS |
S |
S |
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| Engines |
3.8-litre 3800 Series II V6 with SFI |
S |
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5.7-litre V8 with SFI |
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S |
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| Exhaust System |
Aluminized stainless steel |
S |
S |
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| 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 |
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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 - |
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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) |
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O |
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| Steering |
Power, rack-and-pinion |
S |
S |
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| Suspensions |
Front independent Short/Long Arm (SLA)/rear live axle |
S |
S |
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Firm Ride and Handling |
S |
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Performance Ride and Handling |
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S |
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| Transmissions |
5-speed manual with overdrive |
S |
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4-speed electronically controlled automatic with overdrive (includes 2nd gear start on Camaro) |
O |
S |
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6-speed manual with overdrive, 1st-4th gear skip shift with instrument panel indicator |
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O |
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| S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment. |
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| SAFETY AND SECURITY |
CAMARO |
Z28 |
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| Air Bags |
Driver and front passenger, frontal |
S |
S |
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| Anti-Lock Brakes |
Anti-lock braking system (ABS), 4-wheel |
S |
S |
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| BTSI |
Brake/transmission shift interlock feature (automatic transmission only) |
S |
S |
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| Headlamps |
Daytime running lamps with automatic light control |
S |
S |
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| Theft-Deterrent |
PASS-Key ® II theft-deterrent system |
S |
S |
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| Traction Control Electronic |
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O |
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| Roadside Service |
24-hour Roadside Assistance Program |
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S |
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| S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment. |
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TECHNICAL PRODUCT INFORMATION
| FRAME |
Integral body-frame |
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| BODY MATERIAL |
Polymer composite front fenders, roof, doors, hatch, front and rear fascias; Two-sided galvanized steel hood and rear quarter panels
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| SUSPENSION |
Front |
Independent Short/Long Arm, coil spring, stabilizer bar
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Rear |
Live axle, torque arms, track bar w/coil springs and stabilizer bar |
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| BRAKES |
Camaro & Camaro Z28 - Power-assisted, vented discs (front and rear) |
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| STEERING |
Rack-and-pinion, power-assisted |
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| WHEELS |
| CAMARO/CAMARO CONVERTIBLE 16" x 7.5" steel w/ bolt-on covers |
CAMARO Z28/CAMARO Z28 CONVERTIBLE 16" x 8"cast-aluminum |
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| TIRES |
| P215/60R16 all-season touring |
P235/55R16 all-season touring
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NOTE: Vehicle top speed limited to speed rating of tires |
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| ENGINES |
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3.8L 3800 Series II V6 |
5.7L V8 (LS1) |
| Type |
90-degree OHV V6 |
90-degree OHV V8 |
| Bore x Stroke |
96.5 x 86.4 mm (3.80 x 3.40") |
99.0 x 92.0 mm (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 |
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| LAYOUT |
Front engine / rear-wheel drive |
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| TRANSMISSIONS |
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5-speed manual w/overdrive |
6-speed manual w/overdrive |
4-speed automatic w/overdrive |
| Gear Ratios: |
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1st |
3.75 |
2.66 |
3.06 |
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2nd |
2.19 |
1.78 |
1.63 |
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3rd |
1.41 |
1.30 |
1.00 |
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4th |
1.00 |
1.00 |
0.70 |
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5th |
0.72 |
0.74 |
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6th |
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0.50 |
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Reverse |
3.53 |
2.90 |
2.29 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
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3.23-(3.8L V6) |
3.42-(5.7L V8) |
3.08(3.8L) |
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2.73-(5.7L) |
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3.23-(5.7L)-Optional |
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| EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS |
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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") |
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Rear |
1542 mm ( 60.7") |
1542 mm ( 60.7") |
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| INTERIOR DIMENSIONS |
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COUPE |
CONVERTIBLE |
| Leg Room |
1092/ 681 mm |
1092/ 681 mm |
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front/rear |
(42.9/26.8") |
(42.9/26.8") |
| Head Room |
944/ 896 mm |
965/ 990 mm |
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front/rear |
(37.2/35.3") |
(38.0/39.0") |
| Shoulder Room |
1458/1417 mm |
1458/1104 mm |
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front/rear |
(57.4/55.8") |
(57.4/43.5") |
| Hip Room |
1340/1129 mm |
1340/1110 mm |
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front/rear |
(52.8/44.4") |
(52.8/43.7") |
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| WEIGHTS / CAPACITIES |
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| Curb Weights |
1508 kg (3324 lb.) - Coupe (w/3.8L V6) |
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1559 kg (3437 lb.) - Z28 Coupe (w/5.7L V8) |
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1569 kg (3459 lb.) - Convertible(w/3.8LV6) |
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1620 kg (3571 lb.) - Z28 Convertible (w/5.7L V8) |
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| Fuel Capacity |
59 L (12.9 gal.) |
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| Seating |
2+2 |
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| Trunk Volumes |
366 L (12.9 cu.ft.)- Coupe (rear seat up) |
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930 L (32.8 cu.ft.)- Coupe (rear seat down) |
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215 L(7.6 cu.ft.)-Convertible(rear seat up) |
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930L(32.8cu.ft.)-Convertible(rear seat down) |
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| Interior Volumes |
2319 L (81.9 cu.ft.)- Coupe |
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2282 L (80.6 cu.ft.)- Convertible |
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| Liftover Height |
892 mm (35.1") |
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| Towing |
Maximum Gross: 455 kg (1000 lb.) |
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NOTE: Towing recommended only with models equipped with automatic transmission |
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