The 1998 Chevy Camaro was available in a design or Z28 mould. Both models were available in a coupe or convertible. The Z28 offered an optional Super Sport packet, commonly down pat as "SS." The 1998 imitation year brought a advanced hood, front fenders and front fascia. Au courant composite headlights with reflector optics and optional dissimilar fog lights helped round elsewhere the updated front site.
Engines
The model imitation Chevy Camaro was equipped with a 3.8-liter V-6 engine which produced 200 horsepower and 225 foot-pounds of torque. Z28 models were powered by a 5.7-liter V-8 engine which produced 305 horsepower and 335 foot-pounds of torque. Z28 models with the optional SS parcel utilized the 5.7-liter V-8, and output was increased to 320 horsepower and 335 foot-pounds of torque.
Z28 models if improved performance over the base model, accelerating from love to 60 miles per age in 5.1 seconds and braking back to bottom in 114 feet. Skidpad testing resulted in .87g on the Course of action Holding Index.
Fuel Economy
The 200 horsepower 3.8-liter engine received an Environmental Safeguard Agency (EPA) estimated 19 miles per gallon (mpg) municipality and 30 mpg highway, when mated to the five-speed book transmission.Performance
The example mannequin Camaro could accelerate from aught to 60 miles per period in 7.3 seconds, and it would brake from that identical precipitation in 142 feet. On the skidpad, the pattern representation would pull .81g on the System Holding Index.The four-speed automatic received an EPA estimated 29 mpg on the highway. The 305 horsepower 5.7-liter engine had an EPA estimated 18 mpg conurbation and 27 mpg highway when mated to the six-speed notebook transmission. When equipped with the four-speed automatic, EPA estimates were lowered to 17 mpg conurbation and 25 mpg highway.
Interior
Seating for up to four passengers was available in all 1998 Chevy Camaros. Coupe reason styles if front passengers with 37.2 inches of belief extension, 42.9 inches of leg extension, 57.4 inches of shoulder extension and 52.8 inches of hip time. Rear passengers had 35.3 inches of belief period, 26.8 inches of leg time, 55.8 inches of shoulder time and 44.4 inches of hip time. Convertibles if slightly contrastive interior magnitude. All passengers gained additional head room with front passengers increasing to 38 inches and rear passengers increasing to 39 inches. Rear passengers in the convertible did experience a loss in the available shoulder and hip room, down to 43.5 inches and 43.7 inches, respectively.
Exterior
The 1998 Chevy Camaro was 101.1 inches long, 74.1 inches wide and rode on a 101.1-inch wheelbase. Coupe models measured 51.3 inches high while convertibles were 52 inches. Curb weight, which was dependent on body style and options, varied between 3,331 pounds and 3,591 pounds.
