OVERVIEW:

The Canadian-built Camaro is designed to provide great performance and handling at a competitive price.

NEW FOR 2002:

• Reintroduce base convertible model with V6 engine and automatic transmission
• New Limited Edition Camaro 35 th Anniversary Package introduced (available with SS package):
  - Rally red
  - Unique badging and stripe package
  - Unique grill and tail panel applique
  - Special appearance 17" wheels
  - Embroidery on front seat headrests and front floor mats
  - Ebony leather interior
  - Limited production
• Second gear start feature eliminated on base coupe and convertible equipped with V6 automatic
• Monsoon 8-speaker system standard
• Internal manual trunk entrapment release handle (convertible models)
• P245/55R16 tire made standard on Z28 coupe / convertible
• P235/55R16 tire made standard on base coupe / convertible
• One new exterior colour (Sebring Silver Metallic)

MODELS:

Camaro
Camaro Z28
Camaro Z28 SS
Camaro Z28 SS 35 th Anniversary

(2-door coupe / convertible)
(2-door coupe / convertible)
(2-door coupe / convertible) - package
(2-door coupe / convertible) - package

VEHICLE CLASS:

Regular Sport

ASSEMBLY LOCATION:

Ste. Thérèse, Québec

CUSTOMER PROFILE:

Fun to drive, style, value, quality and performance are the characteristics that Camaro customers (age 35+) value most.

PRODUCT MILESTONES:

1966

Camaro debuts as new 1967 model (September 1966)

1967

350-ci small-block V8 introduced; Z28 debuts; GM-developed energy-absorbing steering column and wheel; white SS convertible named Indianapolis 500-mile Race Pace Car

1969

New muscular-looking sheet metal; 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 "LT1" 350-ci V8 standard on Z28; side-guard door 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 3.4L V6 standard on Camaro, and 5.7L "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, 3.8L Series II "3800" V6 and 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 a 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

1999

Zexel Torsen differential replaces all limited-slip differential applications; traction control now available with 3800 V6 engine; Monsoon premium sound system available on convertibles; new oil life monitoring telltale in cluster; new electronic throttle control with 3800 V6 engine; increased fuel tank capacity

2000

Z28 mirrors are body-coloured, dual sport; addition of leather-wrapped steering wheel with wheel mounted radio controls

2001

Base Camaro convertible discontinued in Canada; decontented Z28 model introduced

2002

Introduced special 35 th Anniversary package; reintroduced base convertible model with V6 engine and automatic transmission

EXTERIOR FEATURES

Camaro
Coupe

Camaro
Convert.

Z28
Coupe

Z28
Convert.

Body panels - polymer composite doors, front fenders, rear deck-lid, spoiler and roof

S

S

S

S

Body panels - 2-sided galvanized steel rear fenders and hood

S

S

S

S

Convertible top - power, glass rear window, 3-piece tonneau cover

-

S

-

S

Fog lights

S

S

O

S

Glass - Solar-Ray, tinted

S

S

S

S

Mirrors - body-colour, left remote, right manual

-

-

S

-

Mirrors - body-colour, power remote control

S

S

O

S

Mouldings - bodyside, body-colour

S

S

O

S

Roof - body-colour

S

-

-

-

Roof - painted black

-

-

S

-

Roof panels - removable, tinted with locks and removable sunshades (Coupe)

O

-

O

-

Spoiler - rear, integral

S

S

S

S

Sport Appearance Package - includes specific front and rear fascias, front air dam, lower aero ground effects and aggressive 3-piece rear spoiler

O

-

O

O

Tires - P235/55R16 all-season touring (restricted speed rating)

S

S

-

-

Tires - P245/50R16 all-season touring (restricted speed rating)

-

-

S

S

Tires - P245/50ZR16 Goodyear Eagle RS-A all-season (M+S) performance (maximum speed rating)

-

-

O

O

Wheels - 16" x 8" aluminum

S

S

S

S

Wheels - 16" x 8" chromed aluminum

O

O

O

O

Windshield wipers - 2-speed with variable delay (intermittent)

S

S

S

S

35 th Anniversary Package -includes 17" x 9" black machined-faced 5-spoke aluminum wheels, removable roof panels (Coupe), black top (Convertible), specific striping, embroidered front seats, exterior and interior badging; available in Bright Rally Red exterior and Ebony, with Neutral inserts leather seating surfaces only (requires "SS" Performance Package)

-

-

O

O

INTERIOR FEATURES

Camaro
Coupe

Camaro
Convert.

Z28
Coupe

Z28
Convert.

Air conditioning

S

S

S

S

Console - full front floor with armrest, storage, cupholders and auxiliary power outlet

S

S

S

S

Cruise control - electronic with resume, coast and decelerate/accelerate features

S

S

O

S

Defogger - electric rear-window

S

S

S

S

Door locks - power

S

S

O

S

Floor mats - front and rear, carpeted

S

S

S

S

Instrumentation - analogue cluster includes 200 km/h speedometer (Camaro), tachometer, coolant temperature, oil pressure, battery voltage and fuel gauges - low oil level/oil life indicators (Note - vehicle speed limited to speed rating of tires)

S

S

S

S

Instrumentation - 240 km/h speedometer and low coolant level indicator (Note - vehicle speed limited to speed rating of tires)

-

-

S

S

Lights - front reading, dome (except Convertible), rear courtesy (Convertible) and rear luggage compartment

S

S

S

S

Retained accessory power

S

S

S

S

Steering wheel - 4-spoke, sport, black

S

S

S

S

Steering wheel - leather-wrapped (includes leather-wrapped shifter knob and emergency brake handle)

-

-

O

S

Steering wheel - sound system controls

-

-

O

S

Sunshades - LH and RH padded; covered vanity mirrors with map straps

S

S

S

S

Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column

S

S

S

S

Trunk/hatch - release, power remote

S

S

O

S

Windows - power, driver's express-down feature

S

S

O

S

SEATS

Camaro
Coupe

Camaro
Convert.

Z28
Coupe

Z28
Convert.

Cloth reclining bucket seats

S

S

S

S

Reclining bucket seats with leather seating areas

O

O

O

O

Manual 4-way driver adjuster

S

S

S

-

Power 6-way driver adjuster

O

O

O

S

Seatback - rear, folding

S

S

S

S

SOUND SYSTEMS

Camaro
Coupe

Camaro
Convert.

Z28
Coupe

Z28
Convert.

All Camaro sound systems include an electronically tuned Delco AM/FM stereo with seek up/down, scan, digital clock, auto tone control, speed-compensated volume control and TheftLock:

AM/FM stereo with CD player

S

S

S

S

8-speaker Monsoon premium sound system with 200-watt amplifier (500-watt peak power)

S

S

S

S

Trunk-mounted remote 12-disc CD changer

O

O

O

O

MECHANICAL

Camaro
Coupe

Camaro
Convert.

Z28
Coupe

Z28
Convert.

Axle - limited slip differential

O

O

S

S

Brakes - 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)

S

S

S

S

Battery - Delco Freedom II with run-down protection

S

S

S

S

Brakes - power, 4-wheel disc

S

S

S

S

Drive - rear-wheel

S

S

S

S

Electronic throttle control

S

S

-

-

Engine - 3.8L 3800 Series II V6 with SFI

S

S

-

-

Engine - 5.7L V8 with SFI

-

-

S

S

Engine block heater

S

S

S

S

Exhaust system - aluminized stainless steel

S

S

S

S

Performance Handling Package - includes revised steering ratio, dual exhaust outlets, limited slip differential and 3.42 rear axle ratio (automatic transmission)

O

O

-

-

SS Performance Package - includes 325-hp 5.7L LS1 V8 with forced air induction system, unique hood air intake, low restriction exhaust system, synthetic engine oil, P275/40ZR17 Goodyear Eagle F1 performance tires (maximum speed rating), 17" x 9" 5-spoke 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 deck-lid spoiler

-

-

O

O

Steering - power, rack-and-pinion

S

S

S

S

Steering - heavy-duty power steering cooler

-

-

S

S

Suspension - front independent Short/Long Arm (SLA) /rear live axle

S

S

S

S

Suspension - firm ride and handling

S

S

-

-

Suspension - performance ride and handling

-

-

S

S

Transmission - 5-speed manual with overdrive

S

-

-

-

Transmission - 4-speed automatic with overdrive

O

S

O

S

Transmission - 6-speed manual with Hurst shifter and leather-wrapped shift knob,
1-4 skip shift with instrument panel indicator

-

-

S

S

SAFETY AND SECURITY

Camaro
Coupe

Camaro
Convert.

Z28
Coupe

Z28
Convert.

Air bags - Next Generation, driver and front passenger, frontal

S

S

S

S

Brake/transmission shift interlock (automatic transmission only)

S

S

S

S

Daytime Running Lights - with automatic light control

S

S

S

S

Keyless entry system - remote (includes audible and visible theft-deterrent system)

S

S

O

S

Tether anchors - child seat, 2-position rear seat

S

-

S

-

Theft-deterrent system - PASS-Key II

S

S

S

S

Traction control - electronic

O

O

O

O

Trunk - internal manual trunk entrapment release handle

-

S

-

S

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 (SLA), coil spring, stabilizer bar and monotube, gas-charged de Carbon shock absorbers

rear :

Salisbury axle with two trailing torque arms, track bar with coil springs, stabilizer bar, and monotube, gas-charged de Carbon shock absorbers

BRAKES

Power-assisted, vented discs (front and rear)

STEERING

Type

Power, rack-and-pinion

Turns

2.67

2.28 - with Z28 and performance handling package on coupe

Turning Diameters

12.4 m (40.7 ft.)

12.5 m (41.1 ft.) - Z28

WHEELS

Camaro

Camaro Z28
(coupe / convertible)

Camaro SS

Camaro
35 th Anniversary

16" x 8" painted
cast aluminum

16" x 8" painted
cast aluminum

17" x 9" custom sport
painted aluminum

17" x 9" black
with machined-face
aluminum wheels

TIRES

P235/55R16
all-season
touring

P245/50R16
all-season
touring

P275/40ZR17
all-season performance

P275/40ZR17
all-season performance

NOTE: Vehicle top speed limited to speed rating of tires

ENGINES

3.8L "3800" Series II V6

5.7L V8 (LS1)

Application

STD on base coupe and convertible

STD on all Z28 models

Type

OHV, 90-degree V6

OHV, 90-degree, pushrod V8

Block

Cast Iron

Cast Aluminum

Cylinder Head

Cast Iron

Cast Aluminum

Bore x Stroke

96.52 x 86.36 mm (3.80 x 3.40")

99.0 x 92.0 mm (3.90 x 3.62")

Displacement

3791 cc (231 cu.in.)

5665 cc (346 cu.in.)

Compression Ratio

9.4:1

10.1:1

Fuel

Regular, Unleaded

Premium, Unleaded

Fuel Induction

Sequential-Port Fuel Injection

Sequential-Port Fuel Injection

Horsepower

200 hp @ 5200 rpm

310 hp @ 5200 rpm

---

325 hp @ 5200 rpm (Camaro SS)

Torque

225 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

340 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

---

350 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm (Camaro SS)

LAYOUT

Front engine / Rear-wheel drive

TRANSMISSIONS

5-Speed Manual
with Overdrive

6-Speed Manual
with Overdrive

4-Speed Automatic
withOverdrive

Application

STD on coupe

STD on Z28 coupe

STD on all convertibles
OPT on all coupes

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

Rear Axle Ratios

3.23 - (3.8L V6)

3.42 - (5.7L V8)

3.08 - (3.8L)

2.73 - (5.7L)

3.23 - (5.7L) -optional

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Coupe

Convertible

Wheelbase

2566 mm (101.1")

2566 mm (101.1")

Length

4914 mm (193.5")

4914 mm (193.5")

Width

1881 mm ( 74.1")

1881 mm ( 74.1")

Height

1300 mm ( 51.2")

1315 mm ( 51.8")

Track

front :

1542 mm ( 60.7")

1542 mm ( 60.7")

rear :

1540 mm ( 60.6")

1540 mm ( 60.6")

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Coupe
front / rear

Convertible
front / rear

Head Room

944/ 894 mm (37.2/35.2")

984/1001 mm (38.7/39.4")

Leg Room

1092/ 681 mm (43.0/26.8")

1092/ 681 mm (43.0/26.8")

Shoulder Room

1457/1418 mm (57.4/55.8")

1459/1104 mm (57.4/43.5")

Hip Room

1360/1165 mm (53.5/45.9")

1360/1110 mm (53.5/43.7")

WEIGHTS/CAPACITIES

Coupe

Convertible

Curb Weight

1510 kg. (3325 lb.) - 3.8L V6

1570 kg. (3455 lb.) - 3.8L V6

1545 kg. (3405 lb.) - 5.7L V8 (Z28)

1605 kg. (3535 lb.) - 5.7L V8 (Z28)

Fuel Capacity

63.5 L (16.8 gal.)

63.5 L (16.8 gal.)

Seating

4 (2/2)

4 (2/2)

Trunk Volume

rear seat up :

366 L (12.9 cu.ft.)

215 L ( 7.6 cu.ft.)

rear seat down :

930 L (32.8 cu.ft.)

930 L (32.8 cu.ft.)

Interior Volume

2319 L (81.9 cu.ft.)

2282 L (80.6 cu.ft.)

Towing Capacity (max.)

455 kg. (1000 lb.)

455 kg. (1000 lb.)

NOTE:

Towing recommended only with models equipped with automatic transmission.
Interior volume specifications do not include trunk volume.