As tested by Motor Trend, the Chevy Camaro is faster than the Ford Mustang at every level and every distance. Their racecourse test saw the Chevrolet Camaro SS Coupe get clocked a full 3.3 seconds faster than the Ford Mustang GT Premium Fastback (80.67 to 83.97 seconds).
The Camaro's standard drivetrain was either a 230 cu in (3.8 L) straight-6 engine rated at 140 hp (104 kW) at 4400 rpm and 220 lb⋅ft (298 N⋅m) of torque at 1600 rpm; or a 327 cu in (5.4 L) and 307 cu in (5.0 L) (in January 1969) V8s, with a standard three-speed manual transmission.
The RS is governed faster than a SS without the package.
Ranking The Camaro's 10 Best Model Years
- 5 1998 Camaro Z28 SS: Two's Company.
- 6 2010 Camaro SS: Much-Vaunted Performance.
- 7 2012 Camaro ZL1: Back With A Bang.
- 8 1993 Chevy Camaro Z28: Spoilt For Choice.
- 9 1967 Yenko Camaro: Power Personified.
- 10 1967 Chevrolet Camaro: The Kickstarter.
As for Z28, that moniker stood for “Camaro Special Performance Package.†Product Promotion Engineering specialist Vince Piggins initiated the Z28 to make Camaro a force in SCCA's Trans-American Sedan Championship series.
Numerous variants of the Camaro have been built during its 50-year production run. None have been as rare as the Convertible Z/28.
Drivetrain: The Camaro is powered by a 350 ci V8 that is paired to a 4-speed manual transmission.
Super Sport, or SS, is the signature performance option package offered by Chevrolet on a limited number of its vehicles. All SS models come with distinctive "SS" markings on their exterior. The SS package was first made available for the 1961 Impala.
Engines are key when it comes to the value (and cost) of a Camaro. At launch, there were two inline-sixes and two V-8s for the sport coupe and convertible.
America's other ponycar is high on the "gotta-have" list.
| Expect To Pay |
|---|
| Year | Model | Low-High |
|---|
| 1967, 1969 | Pace Car | $26,000-$66,900 |
| 1967-1969 | Yenko | $250,000-$300,000 |
Side marker lights were not federally-mandated until 1968, and the '68 Camaro has a larger rectangular-shaped side light, while the '69 Camaro has a narrow rectangular-shaped side marker light. The 1968 is also unique, because it has a strip of chrome that runs along the top of the doors.
The recognized production number for these cars is approx 64 cars converted, with well less than half of that number known to exist today.
Not only that, but his vehicle of choice for his adventures is a beautiful 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS convertible, and the car is nearly as famous as the celebrity chef himself.
The VIN Number
To start with, the VIN tag on a 1968 Camaro is located on the top of the dash frame. The VIN number will tell you the Camaro's sub-model, the year of manufacture, the plant at which it was assembled, and the production number. An example of a VIN on a 1968 Camaro would be 124678N501019.The 1969 ZL-1 Camaro is among the most desirable Chevrolet performance cars ever built. It combines the one-year-only sheetmetal of the 1969 Camaro with the rare, all-aluminum, 427-cubic-inch ZL-1 big-block that was designed with racing in mind. First, let's look at what makes the ZL-1 engine so special.
What year was the first Camaro made?
1967 SS & Z/28 ModelsThe SS trim Camaros were available with a 350-cubic inch V8 (L48) rated at 295 horsepower due in large part to the 750 cfm Quadrajet carburetor supplied with the engine. By 1969, this combination was used in almost every Chevrolet car line.
With a top speed of around 135 mph, the coupe was definitely a worthy track machine. According to many automotive journalists, the 1969 Camaro RS Z28 was among the most agile muscle cars of its era.
1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
The 1969 Camaro ZL1 is arguably the most valuable production Camaro and one of the "blue chip" models of the muscle car collector world.First Generation Camaro Engines
- 1967–1969 L26 230ci Inline 6 140 hp.
- 1967–1969 L22 250ci Inline 6 155 hp.
- 1967–1969 Z28 302 ci V8 290 hp.
- 1967–1969 LF7 327ci V8 210 hp.
- 1967–1968: L30 327ci V8 275 hp.
- 1969: L14 307ci V8 200 hp.
- 1969: LM1 350ci V8 255 hp.
- 1969: L65 350ci 250 hp.
Z27, Camaro Super Sport (SS); includes 300-hp Turbo Fire 350cid engine with bright accents, power front disc brakes, floor mounted special 3-speed manual transmission, special hood, suspension and ornamentation, sport striping, hood insulation, F70x14 white letter tires, 14x7-inch wheels, black painted body sill,
The letters stand for “Rally Sport,†and like the original, the modern Camaro RS package offers unique styling upgrades for the sixth-gen sports car, including: Dark tint LED tail lamps.
The Chevy COPO Camaro, a dedicated drag-racing special, returns for the 2022 model year and will be offered with three engines. A 572-cubic-inch (9.4-liter) big block V-8 is available, along with two small block V-8s, a 580-hp 350-cubic-inch (5.7-liter) unit and a 470-hp 427-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) motor.
It's unknown how many RS/SS combinations were produced. Total production of the Camaro in 1967 was 220,906.
