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Chevrolet Camaro 2nd Gen
1970-1981
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Chevrolet Camaro 2nd Gen Z/28 (1970)
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| Country |
USA |
| Top speed (mph) |
119 |
| 0-50 mph |
5.2 |
| 0-60 mph |
6.5 |
| 1/4 mile |
14.5 |
| HP |
360 @6000rpm (Gross HP) |
| Torque lbft |
380 @4000rpm |
| HP per ton |
221 (Gross HP) |
| MPG UK/US |
14.2/11.8 |
| Engine capacity CC/CU |
5735/350 |
| Engine type |
V8 Carburettor |
| Aspiration |
Normal |
| Compression Ratio |
11.0:1 |
| Valve Type/No |
Overhead 16 |
| Transmission (manual/auto) |
Automatic |
| No of speeds |
3 |
| Wheels driven |
Rear |
| Brakes F/R |
Disc/Drum |
| No. of Seats |
4/5 |
| Length (in) |
189 |
| Width (in) |
74.4 |
| Height (in) |
50.5 |
| Kerb Weight (lbs) |
3580 |
| Additional Info: A complete change in body style over the 1st gen Camaro (now a fastback). Available in numerous base configurations and as an RS (Rally Sport), SS (Super Sport) and Z28 (Special Performance Package) above. The SS396 was the most powerful factory Camaro in 1970 with 375 gross hp. |
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Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 RS (1970)
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| Country |
USA |
| Top speed (mph) |
118 |
| 0-60 mph |
5.8 |
| 1/4 mile |
14.2 |
| HP |
360 @6000rpm (Gross HP) |
| Torque lbft |
380 @4000rpm |
| HP per ton |
249 (Gross HP) |
| Engine capacity CC/CU |
5735/350 |
| Engine type |
V8 Carburettor |
| Aspiration |
Normal |
| Compression Ratio |
11.0:1 |
| Valve Type/No |
Overhead 16 |
| Transmission (manual/auto) |
Manual |
| No of speeds |
4 |
| Wheels driven |
Rear |
| Brakes F/R |
Disc/Drum |
| No. of Seats |
4/5 |
| Length (in) |
188 |
| Width (in) |
74.4 |
| Height (in) |
50.5 |
| Kerb Weight (lbs) |
3185 |
| Additional Info: RS = Rally Sport, which had a different grill and front nose piece. Also has round parking lights and quarter front bumpers. Note: some Z/28's were ordered with and some without the RS option. |
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Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 (1972)
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| Country |
USA |
| Top speed (mph) |
124 |
| 0-60 mph |
7.5 |
| 1/4 mile |
15.5 |
| HP |
255 @5600rpm (Net HP) |
| Torque lbft |
280 @4000rpm |
| Engine capacity CC/CU |
5735/350 |
| MPG UK/US |
14.8/12.3 |
| Engine type |
V8 Carburettor |
| Aspiration |
Normal |
| Compression Ratio |
9.0:1 |
| Valve Type/No |
Overhead 16 |
| Transmission (manual/auto) |
Automatic |
| No of speeds |
3 |
| Wheels driven |
Rear |
| Brakes F/R |
Disc/Drum |
| No. of Seats |
4/5 |
| Length (in) |
188 |
| Width (in) |
74.4 |
| 50.5 |
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| Additional Info: Production in 1972 was much reduced due to a strike at the Norwood plant, which resulted in many unfinished Camaros being scrapped as a change was required to the bumpers and associated bodywork. Power ratings are also now quoted in net hp. |
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Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 (1978)
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| Country |
USA |
| Top speed (mph) |
? |
| 0-60 mph |
7.3 |
| 1/4 mile |
15.8 |
| HP |
185 @4000rpm (Net HP) |
| Torque lbft |
280 @2400rpm |
| HP per ton |
113 (Net HP) |
| MPG UK/US |
17.4/14.5 |
| Engine capacity CC/CU |
5735/350 |
| Engine type |
V8 Carburettor |
| Aspiration |
Normal |
| Compression Ratio |
8.2:1 |
| Valve Type/No |
Overhead 16 |
| Transmission (manual/auto) |
Manual |
| No of speeds |
4 |
| Wheels driven |
Rear |
| Brakes F/R |
Disc/Drum |
| No. of Seats |
4/5 |
| Length (in) |
189 |
| Width (in) |
74.5 |
| Height (in) |
40.2 |
| Kerb Weight (lbs) |
3590 |
| Additional Info: A number of changes took place from 1973, with several different bumper types appearing and a change to the rear window. In 1977 the Z28 was back. In 1978 the Z28 gained a hood bulge/scoop. Some restyling upto 1981 kept the 2nd Gen Camaro going. A few special models were also built, such as the Yenko Turbo Z. |
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