The Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS for 2002: Improving on 2001

Chevrolet Camaro Engine Specs: The Camaro Z28 SS comes outfitted with a Chevrolet 5.7 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is mated to a four-speed transmission by General Motors. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Camaro uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The Camaro is 193.50 inches long, 74.10 inches wide, and 51.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 101.10 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the Camaro is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the convertible market.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $29,925 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $27,381. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2002 Camaro is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 16.80 gallons.

The 2002 Camaro gets 25 - 28 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 - 19 in the city. This is below average for a convertible car.

Parting Shots

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS sold well in 2002. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a Camaro.