Fourth-generation Chevrolet Camaro

Camaros produced from 1993-2002

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Common Differences

1993

Introduction of the LT1, rated at 275 horsepower. M6 cars offered with either 3.23 or 2.73 rear end ratios due to the 2 different 6 speeds offered in that year. The unique transmission in 93 had a higher (numerically) 1st and 6th gear and GM offered 2.73's to conteract this. A4 cars came with the non computer controlled 700R4. They also had a lower torque capacity because of this. LT1's were ECM controlled rather then PCM, ran off of Speed Density, and were batch fire injected rather the sequential. They have a unique intake manifold casting due to their fuel rails.

1994

LT1's are offered much as they were to be with the single 6 speed transmission and 3.42 gears. LT1 receives the 4L60E, which is an electronically controlled version of the 700R4. They are now use sequential fuel injected, MAF sensors and are PCM controlled.

1995

Introduction of the vented opti. V6 cars now offered with 3.8L and introduction of Dual Catalytic Converters (California Cars)

    -OBDII System introduced.
    -LS1 R/D Begins.

1996

3.4L V6 no longer produced. First year for the OBDII computer and all F-Bodies had Dual Catalytic Converters and had increased LT1 Horsepower rating to 285 rather then 275. 1st year for "SS" option package on a 4th gen, was the only year for a "Z-28 SS" All other SS Camaro's were simply SS's

1997

Update Interior, Horsepower increased to 285 due to dual catalytic converters. 100 LT4 SS's were produced and sold in the US, 6 in Canada. New taillight design

1997 marked the 30th Anniversary for Camaro. A special edition Anniversary Package included a white car with Hugger Orange racing stripes (reminiscent of the '69 Pace Car), white Houndstooth cloth interior, or optional white leather, and white 5-spoke wheels were included. Seats had "30th Anniversary" embroidered on headrest, leather had embossed logos.

For 1997, the Camaro lineup again was comprised of 3 coupes and 3 convertibles offered in base, RS or Z28 trim.

New dash style introduced with slightly different instrument cluster. New stereo head units and 6-speaker Monsoon sound system now available, replacing the previous Bose units. A 12-disc CD changer was also available.

Replacing the previous Z28 rims was a New style 5-star polished or chrome wheels.

Replacing the rear tail lights were new 3-color intergrated lights.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) are now standard, using the bright side of the turn signals in the front.

Standard engine for the Z28 was now the 4-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmission (no-extra-cost option) rather than vise-versa.

New "zebra stripe" (houndstooth) cloth interior introduced, available in Light Gray, Graphite, Tan or Flame Red. New style leather seats with perforated seatbacks and bottoms, available in Graphite or Tan.

Exterior Colors: Polo Green and Dark Purple Metallic dropped. Medium Quasar Blue dropped midyear. Bright Purple Metallic introduced.

Front safety belt guide loop on Convertible models.

All 1997 Camaro models received "30th Anniversary" embroidered on cloth backed headrests on both front and rear seats. If leather, then they had embossed logos rather than embroidery.

Camaro celebrates 30 years

A 30th Anniversary Edition had white exterior with hugger orange stripes and special trim. Seats were white leather or white leather with black/white cloth houndstooth inserts. A 30th Anniversary logo was either stamped or sewn into the headrests of all 1997 models.

Interiors had new instrument panels, new consoles with multiple cup holders, and new seat contours for better comfort and lateral support.

New premium Delco sound systems were offered, replacing earlier Delco-Bose. A remote twelve-disc CD changer was also available.

RPO R7T (SS Package by SLP) was available through dealers, but was a non-Chevy modification by SLP Engineering. It included 305hp engine, special hood with functional scoop and forced induction, restyled decklid spoiler, revised suspension (coupes), 17x9" Corvette-style ZR-1 wheels with P275-40-ZR17 tires (coupes), and special badging. Other items available separately. Colors limited to White, Polo Green, Silver, Black, and Red.

Standard engine for the Z28 was now the 4-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmission (no-extra-cost option) rather than vise-versa.

Front safety belt guide loop on Convertible models.

The commonly published quantity of SS with 30th Anniversary has previously been 979, but the actual number is now believed to be 957. Of these, 100 were built with the LT4, Corvette's 1996 Grand Sport V8 engine.

Three (3) 1996 Camaro Z28 coupes in 1997 trim paced the 1996 Indy Brickyard 400. Festival 1997 replicas (white with Hugger Orange stripes and white houndstooth cloth seats) were sold as used cars by Chevy dealers. All were built within the first one-hundred 1997 VIN's.

All 1997 Camaro models received "30th Anniversary" embroidered on cloth backed headrests on both front and rear seats. If leather, then they had embossed logos rather than embroidery.

Replacing the previous Z28 rims was a New style 5-star polished or chrome wheels.

Replacing the rear tail lights were new 3-color intergrated lights.

1998

Completely new front end. Introduction of LS1, still retains Metal Gas Tank, PCM is unique to 98 cars only. Also introduction of completely new brake set-up as well as new aluminum drive shaft. 6 speeds gain new Slave and Master system and removable bell housing on automatics

LS1 Gen III V8 engine rated at 305-hp replaces the LT1 in the Z28.

Camaro SS bumped up to 320hp, 327hp with SLP's exhaust system. The LS1 debuted in the 1997 Corvette, rated at 345hp. While they are the same engine, most people will tell you that the f-body version is under rated to make the Corvette look better. The camshaft in the Camaro and Firebird is actually a bit more aggresive than the Corvette. Larger brakes (11.8" front/11.9" rear) all around on the Z28, and V6 cars with the Y87 Performance Package option. It includes dual piston front calipers and electronic rear brake force distribution.

Camaro's received a new hood, light settings (headlights were now flush with the car rather than set inside headlight pockets) and nose, (nose now rounded rather than at a point) .primarily to accommodate the LS1 which is slightly taller than the LT1. It is suspiciously similar to that of a Chrysler Concorde, but no changes were made to the rear of the car.

The short-lived Camaro RS was dropped and replaced by the Sport Appearance Package which is now available on all models (basically just ground effects and rear spoiler lip).

New interior cloth on Camaro's: Dark Gray, Neutral and Red Accent.

Leather interior available in Dark Gray, Neutral and White.

Exterior colors: Navy Blue Metallic and Sport Gold Metallic added. The black roof returned to the Z28, but side mirrors could be ordered in the body color.

4-wheel disc brakes and a new ABS system is now standard on all models.

Interior Material: New basket-weave seat fabric interior trim now available.

Interior Color: Red Accent replaces Flame Red.

the first Camaro model year for the 4th gen, where the change from the long time sunk-in light pockets to flat headlights.

Dual (2) catalytic setup now stock on all models (Base/Z28)

1998 was the first Camaro model year for the 4th gen, where the front of the nose was no longer pointed. The front was now cut off and rounded off.

Z28 coupes and convertibles had new engines, 305-hp versions of Corvette's aluminum-block LS1 V8. Z28 models included either an automatic transmission or 6-speed manual at no additional cost.

4-wheel disc brakes (Bosch) and a new ABS system is now standard on all models.

Interior Material: New basket-weave seat fabric interior trim now available.

Interior Color: Red Accent replaces Flame Red.

White leather seating surfaces available on all models.

All 1998 Camaro models had new front-end styling including hood, fenders, front facia, composite headlamps and optional foglamps.

Rally Sports were not available, but a new Y3F sport appearance package contained similar content and was available for all models except SS.

In 1998, the SS order code changed to WU8, an "in house" option. In 1996-1997, Z28s were built at Ste. Therese and converted to SS by SLP Engineering. Beginning in 1998, SS's were built at Ste. Therese and shipped to SLP in nearby LaSalle with a temporary hood. SLP added the new hood, spoiler and any SLP exclusive content. SS included a 320-hp LSI, composite hood with air induction, P275/40ZR17 tires, 17x9" specific wheels, 3" stainless exhaust tip, special suspension, and SS trim.

Base coupes had body-color roofs and Z28 coupes had black roofs.

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1999

Changes for 1999 include electronic throttle control.

Zexel Torsen differential replaces all limited-slip differential applications; traction control now available with 3800 V6 engine; Monsoon premium sound system available on convertibles; new oil life monitoring telltale in cluster; new electronic throttle control with 3800 V6 engine; increased fuel tank capacity.

Fuel tank upgraded from 15.5 gallons to 16.8, a non-metallic tank is now used.

A new engine oil-life monitor monitor which tracks engine rpm, coolant temperature, and driving time, then uses an algorithm to predict the oil's condition. When the system determines the oil needs to be serviced, an "oil change" light illuminates on the instrument panel.

V6 cars get traction control.

Exterior colors: Bright Purple Metallic, Cayenne Red Metallic, and Sport Gold Metalic dropped. However 5 coupe Camaro's were in fact painted Sport Gold. These were exclusively done for a special Days Inn promotion developed in 1998 when Sport Gold was a stock color.

Hugger Orange, Bright Blue Metallic, Light Pewter Metallic, Dark Amethyst Metallic, and Fern Green Metallic added.

The engine received smaller fuel injectors and a bracket, which mounted the ignition coils together, rather than having them all latched on separately.

Camaro's for 1999 received a black box which records data up to 5 seconds before an accident for use in analyzing air bag, ABS, and other data during a collision.

Zexel Torsen differential replaces all limited-slip differential applications.

Traction control now available with 3800 V6 engines

Monsoon premium sound system available on convertibles

New oil life monitoring telltale in cluster

New electronic throttle control with 3800 V6 engine

Increased fuel tank capacity (15.5 gallons to 16.8)

The engine received smaller fuel injectors and a bracket, which mounted the ignition coils together, rather than having them all latched on separately.

Camaro's for 1999 received a black box which records data up to 5 seconds before an accident for use in analyzing air bag, ABS, and other data during a collision.

Exterior colors: Bright Purple Metallic, Cayenne Red Metallic, and Sport Gold Metalic dropped. However 5 coupe Camaro's were in fact painted Sport Gold. These were exclusively done for a special Days Inn promotion developed in 1998 when Sport Gold was a stock color.

Interior and exterior appearance for 1999 was carried over from 1998.

Unlike the Corvette, Camaro's with LSI V8 engines never had electronic throttle linkage. However, electronic throttle control was included with V6 coupes and convertibles starting in 1999.

A new engine oil life monitor used a computer algorithm to analyze engine rpm, coolant temperature and driving distances to determine recommended oil change intervals.

A new non-metallic tank increased fuel capacity from 15.5 gal to 16.8.

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2000

The most obvious change for the 2000's are the new style of wheels. The V6 still comes with wheel covers (which have been the same style since 1993), although the 16" wheels are optional. The Z28 has the 16" wheels standard with either a painted or polished surface. The 17" wheels are not available on the V6 or Z28. They are part of the SS Performance Appearance package.

The interior gets an update with a radio control steering wheel similar to the Firebird and Grand Prix's, leather wrapped. Cloth available in: Ebony (black), Accent, and Medium Gray. Leather available in Ebony and Neutral. Neutral cloth and Arctic White leather dropped.

Exterior colors Monterey Maroon Metallic and Sebring metallic added; Hugger Orange, LeMans Blue dropped. Miscellaneous changes include rear seat child restraint provisions on all coupes, revisions to 3.8L & 5.7L make them compliant with govt. L.E.V. standards.

Fog lights, power mirrors, door locks, windows, keyless entry, and Monsoon premium sound system w/ cassette player now standard equipment on V6 Convertible.

Body color side mirrors on Z28 only. Z28 low coolant sensor was dropped.

The Z28 mirrors are body-coloured, dual sport; addition of leather-wrapped steering wheel with wheel mounted radio controls.

Aluminum wheel designs were new, including RPO N96 16" standard with Z28, N98 16" polished optional with all but SS, and the 17" SS style. N98 required excess finishing time and was changed to chrome finish. It is thought all polished wheels went on GM fleet vehicles.

Ebony (true black) interior replaced Dark Gray. Medium Gray interior replaced White. Accent replaced Red Accent. Fabrics were new styles.

Exterior colors Monterey Maroon Metallic and Sebring metallic added; Hugger Orange, LeMans Blue dropped.

A leather-wrap steering wheel with redundant radio control was optional.

Interior and exterior appearance for 2000 was carried over from 1999, though outside rearview mirrors were body-color for Z28 models.

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2001

Camaro is the purest, most uncompromising expression of the breed, making it "America's honest sports car." Camaro remains true to it's 34 year heritage character, whether in coupe or convertible form. Equipped with either the standard 3800 V6 engine or the growling Corvette-inspired 5.7 Liter LS1 V8, Camaro is eager to perform. And with four unique models, three transmission options and other option packages such as the SS, Camaro is the next best thing to a Corvette, offering the customer an affordable choice to the higher-priced domestic or import models.

Code 71 Sunset Orange was a new 2001 exterior color, although 13 2000 models were also painted this hue. Sebring Silver Metallic (code 13) and Hugger Orange (code 99) were not available.

Newly styled 16-inch chrome wheels were introduced.

In the way of functionality, the LS1 V8 engine has an improved horsepower rating of 310 and an improved torque rating of 340 lb.-ft. for Z28 models. Plus the SS models also offer more power with horsepower rising to 325 and torque improving to 350 lb.-ft.

The Base Camaro convertible is discontinued in Canada; decontented Z28 model introduced.

LS6 Intakes are now stock on all F-Bodies along with the removal of EGR, GM installed smaller camshafts as well. New updated Slave and Master cylinder are introduced to help fix the problems with the older systems.

The Base Camaro convertible is discontinued in Canada; decontented Z28 model introduced.

Production of 29,009 Camaro's in 2001 was the lowest in Camaro history. Part of the reason was an early build-out to allow an early start up of 2002 production, the Camaro's 36th and final year.

Horsepower for the LSI engine (Z28 and B4C models) increased from 305hp to 310hp, and torque from 335 lb.-ft to 340 lb.-ft. Horsepower for the Camaro SS version of the LSI increased from 320hp to 325hp, and torque from 345 lb.-ft to 350 lb.-ft.

Code 71 Sunset Orange was a new 2001 exterior color, although 13 2000 models were also painted this hue. Sebring Silver Metallic (code 13) and Hugger Orange (code 99) were not available.

Newly styled 16-inch chrome wheels were introduced.

Interior and exterior appearance for 2001 was carried over from 2000.

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2002

The Camaro reaches the final year of production. Heritage/Anniversary packages are available as well as the 35th Anniversary badging. Badging could be the Camaro Dash Plate, or even embroidered on the headrests. Wheel choices also differ for special Anniversary Packages. Certain 2002 LS1's were also found with the LS6 Corvette engine block. Factory 'Freaks' crank out a whopping 400 BHP, 60 more than advertised.

Camaro celebrates its 35th year of Performance American Style. Camaro's V8, rear-drive DNA dates back to the fall of 1966 and remains an icon of uncompromised performance.

The 2002 Camaro is a 2-door, up to 4-passenger CS, or CV, available in 4 trims, ranging from the Coupe to the Z28 Convertible. The 2002 Camaro's closest competitors include the Acura RSX, the Mitsubishi Eclipse, and the Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible.

Upon introduction, the Coupe is equipped with a standard 3.8-liter, V6, 200-horsepower engine that achieves 19-mpg in the city and 31-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 4-speed a transmission with overdrive is optional. The Z28 Convertible is equipped with a standard 5.7-liter, V8, 310-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway. A 4-speed a transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is optional at no-extra-cost.

Sebring Silver Metallic (Code 11) once again available for the 2002 Camaro model year after being not available for the 2001 Camaro model year.

The 2002 Camaro is a carryover from 2001.

Farewell to the F-body!

The GM St. Therese plant in Canada will produce the very last Camaro (and Firebird). They will roll off the assembly lines for the last time Tuesday, August 27th 2002. Both cars will be red convertables and will go into GM's Heritage Collection.

The St. Therese plant will officially close Wednesday, August 28th 2002.

Last year for Camaro. Official wording by General Motors was "Hiatus". As the Camaro was put on Hiatus. Seeing how "Hiatus" means "Put on hold", and not discontinued, we can assume this means they have indeed put it on HOLD and will bring it back at a later date.

Introduction of a special 35th Anniversary package; reintroduced base convertible model with V6 engine and 4-speed automatic transmission.

Camaro Base convertible now came with a 4-speed automatic transmission rather than the 5-speed manual. There was no 5-speed or 6-speed manual transmission available for the Camaro base convertible.

A 35th Anniversary Edition (Z4C) was available for SS. All had Bright Red exterior and ebony leather interior with medium gray leather seat inserts. Front headrests had 35th embroidery. Coupes required T-tops; convertibles had black soft tops. Dual stripes faded solid silver into a checkered flag over the hood and onto the rear decklid. Black SS wheels had machine-faced bright surfaces. Specific front grille and rear between-taillamp panel had bright CAMARO lettering. Coupes had rear "trophy" display mats, and red roof bands (black for Z28 and non-Z4C SS).

Sebring Silver Metallic (Code 11) once again available for the 2002 Camaro model year after being not available for the 2001 Camaro model year.

Z4C models were built at Camaro's Ste. Therese plant, then shipped to SLP for stripes, hood scoop accent and any RPO Y2Y content.

Z4C models were built at Camaro's Ste. Therese plant, then shipped to SLP for stripes, hood scoop accent and any RPO Y2Y content.

AM-FM stereo with CD was standard with base coupe. Monsoon AM-FM premium stereo was included with all Z28s and base convertibles.

The first 2002, a Z4C convertible, and last went to GM's collection. The next-to-last auctioned for charity to Mark Gembinski for $71,500.

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