Not Your Father’s Camaro - The 2000 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The 2000 Camaro is an important vehicle to Chevrolet for the convertible market segment. The Z28 is a member of a series of three trim levels for the Camaro which include Z28 SS 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 Acura.

2000 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Specs

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.

For the 2000 Camaro, the fuel configuration is a electronic SFI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 16.80 gallons.

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 dimensions of the Camaro Z28 are 74.10 inches wide by 193.50 inches long. It sits 51.20 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 101.10 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The listed retail price in 2000 (MSRP) was $21,615, with a dealer invoice cost of $19,778. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

The standard warranty period for the Camaro is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.

Fuel Efficiency

The Camaro Z28 received an fuel efficiency rating of 17 - 18 MPG driving in the city and 25 - 27 when it came to highway driving. The gas-powered Camaro is a non-hybrid car.

What We Think of the Chevrolet Camaro

The 1999 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Camaro. The 2000 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the Camaro Z28 will continue to be a profitable vehicle.