Fourth-generation Chevrolet Camaro
Camaros produced from 1993-2002
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
- LS1 introduced into Corvette production, soon to find it's way under the hood of the F-Body.
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
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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