Impressions of the Chevrolet Camaro for 1998

Several things can be said about the Chevrolet Camaro series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The eight-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

Stop and Go

The Camaro Z28 SS 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 4-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.

Statistics

101.10 of wheelbase allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers. It sits 51.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The dimensions of the Camaro Z28 SS are 193.50 inches long by 74.10 inches wide.

The listed retail price in 1998 (MSRP) was $20,470, with a dealer invoice cost of $18,730. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1998 Camaro is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The 1998 Camaro gets 25 - 27 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 - 18 in the city. This is below average for a convertible car.

Parting Shots

The 1998 model year was very successful for the Chevrolet Camaro. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Z28 SS version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.