The Chevrolet Camaro Z28 for 1995

The 1995 Camaro is an important vehicle to Chevrolet for the convertible market segment. The Z28 is a member of a series of two trim levels for the Camaro which include Z28 and Base. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Chevrolet. There is strong competition from vehicles from Infiniti.

Performance

The Camaro Z28 is equipped with a General Motors 5.7 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Chevrolet engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

The Camaro uses power-assisted brakes, with 2-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

The fuel system for the 1995 Camaro is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 15.50 gallons.

Camaro Z28 Statistics

The dimensions of the Camaro Z28 are 74.10 inches wide by 193.20 inches long. It sits a comfortable 51.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 101.10 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $18,160 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1995 Camaro gets 25 - 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is average for a convertible car.

The vehicle is available in several colors.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Camaro Z28 sold well in 1995. 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.