Not Your Father’s Camaro - The 1997 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 30th Anniversary Edition

The restyled Camaro Z28 30th Anniversary Edition is equipped with a 5.7-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Chevrolet engine is mated to a General Motors four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1996 version.

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.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Camaro Z28 30th Anniversary Edition are 74.10 inches wide by 193.20 inches long. It sits 51.30 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.

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 Chevrolet Camaro lists at $16,215 when new. The dealer cost on the car was $14,837.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1997 Camaro is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 15.50-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

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 long-distance. The gas-powered Camaro is a non-hybrid car.

What We Think of the Chevrolet Camaro

The 1996 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Camaro. The 1997 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 30th Anniversary Edition will continue to be a profitable vehicle.