Car of the Year for 1992: The Chevrolet Camaro

It is common to find buyers of the Chevrolet Camaro enthusiastic about their purchase. The Camaro has been one of the premier vehicles of the Chevrolet line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 1992 model is no exception. The Chevrolet Camaro falls into the convertible for the family category. The Camaro inspires brand loyalty, and it’s not unusual to have a buyer purchase Chevrolets year after year It is a constant that only gets better with age.

Chevrolet Camaro Engine Specs

The restyled Camaro Z28 Heritage Edition is equipped with a General Motors 5.0-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 16 valves. The Chevrolet engine is paired with a Hydra-Matic 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

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

For the 1992 Camaro, the fuel delivery system is a electronic MPI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 15.50 gallons.

Vehicle Statistics

101.00 of wheelbase allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers. It sits a comfortable 50.40 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The dimensions of the Camaro Z28 Heritage Edition are 192.60 inches long by 72.40 inches wide.

The standard warranty period for the Camaro is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.

Cost is an important factor when buy a car. The Chevrolet Camaro lists at $12,075 when new. The dealer cost on the car was an industry-high price. This price was high compared to the industry standard price for a 2-door convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1992 Camaro gets 27 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 - 18 in the city. This is exceptional for a convertible car.

In 1991 and 1992 the Camaro Z28 Heritage Edition was availble in the exterior colors of several colors. Additional options were made available by the factory.

Conclusion

Considering all factors the 1992 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Heritage Edition was a very important. Chevrolet responded to critisims about the 1991 Camaro and made dramatic changes. The result is better than the sum of its parts. I’m sure Chevrolet has more in store in the future.