Review of the 1999 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS

When you think of the “Chevrolet Camaro” what will usually come to mind for Chevrolet enthusiasts is quality, stability and lots of history. The Camaro has been one of the premier vehicles of the Chevrolet line for over ten years. It is an important car and the 1999 model is no exception. The Chevrolet Camaro falls into the convertible for the family category.

Under the Hood

Standard equipment in the Camaro for 1998 and 1999 includes the 5.7 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 8 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the Chevrolet engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Camaro.

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 193.20 inches long by 74.10 inches wide.

The Chevrolet Camaro lists at $21,140 when new. The dealer cost on the car was $19,343.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1999 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 16.80 gallons.

The Camaro Z28 SS received an fuel efficiency rating of 17 - 19 MPG driving in the city and 24 - 28 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 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.