Our Impressions of the Chevrolet Camaro for 1997

The restyled Camaro Z28 30th Anniversary Edition is equipped with a General Motors 5.7-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 16 valves. The Chevrolet engine is paired with a General Motors 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

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

Camaro Z28 30th Anniversary Edition Statistics

The dimensions of the Camaro Z28 30th Anniversary Edition 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 $16,215 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $14,837. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1997 Camaro is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 15.50 gallons.

The Camaro Z28 30th Anniversary Edition received an fuel efficiency rating of 19 MPG driving in the city and 29 - 30 when it came to distance driving. The gas-powered Camaro is a non-green car.

In Summary

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Camaro Z28 30th Anniversary Edition sold well in 1997. 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.