Staged together at the drag strip's starting line, the cars only stay together for the first two car lengths. The front had quad rectangular headlamps unlike most cars of the day which had flush headlamps. InstalledOptionsFilter selectedInstalledOptionIdList, installedOptionIdToLabelMap, possiblyDroppedOptionsMap ; installedOptionsFilter. Not since 1981 had Ford had such a performance deficit with its performance Mustang when compared to the Z28. Minor changes were made to the suspension and the brakes were increased in size.
NewUsedFilter selectedNewUsedList, null ; newUsedFilter. Both the front and rear suspension design was improved. This system uses a Mass Air Flow Sensor placed in front of the throttle body to measure the incoming airflow into the motor. Another part, was the Corvette had a true dual exhaust system and the Z28 was saddled with pseudo dual system — a single pipe from the catalytic converter that eventually split after the big single muffler to two pipes before exiting out the rear through two separate decorative rectangular exhaust tips. BodyTypeFilter selectedBodyTypeGroupIdList, bodyTypeGroupIdToNameMap, null ; bodyTypeFilter. Interestingly, Ford's engineers chose the approach of improving the motor's high-rpm breathing. Tripping the quarter-mile timers at 14.
The remaining 2 were prototypes. More power and better gearing pushed the Z28 to a much higher top speed, and did so a full mile sooner than what the Cobra required. Base Camaros were powered by a 160 hp 119 kW. Obviously, there's room for improvement. With only the V-6 automatic and V-8 manual initially available, the 2016 Camaro swooped in on a 26-car field to earn the Golden Calipers and the title of Motor Trend's 2016 Car of the Year. In addition, V-6 engines can suffer from leaking intake manifolds and cylinder heads with catastrophic results. However, it's important to note that 0 to 60 times vary greatly, and depending on the source the information may vary.
However that was only part of the story. This replaced the quartet of square inset headlights. The Camaro uses many of the same basic chassis components as did the old models, but eschews the former MacPherson-front setup in favor of upper-and-lower control arms. It emulated the 1960s and 1970s stock race team vehicles. In 1993, the stock computer uses a Memcal chip, which is a removable chip from the computer. It battled well against the lighter 5.
However this was better than it sounded since technology also gave the 1993 Z28 a tremendous advantage over its muscle car predecessors such as a stiffer and more refined chassis, far superior aerodynamics, and transmission improvements. Hampered by the lack of an anti-lock system. The black exterior color was now renamed Ebony. Some product and company names mentioned on this site may be trademarks of their respective owners. Coolant temperature gauges were replaced with a dummy gauge. All models came with a red Chevrolet Bowtie on the grille.
It emulated the 1960s and 1970s stock race team vehicles. Many Camaro buyers approved of the styling at the time, however it did have its detractors who claimed the new Camaro looked like a Geo Storm on steroids. You do not acquire ownership rights to any content, document or other materials viewed through the site. Both the front and rear suspension design was improved over its predecessor. With 3600 cubic inches, tho, your ride ought…. Braking performance from the Cobra's new four-wheel discs and 17-inch rubber was disappointing. The base models were powered by a 160 hp 119 kW equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission as standard.
If this one stays in production as long as the previous Camaro did, you've just had your first look at the 2003 Z28. Only one car will return the victor. The Camaro Z28 is lord and master of the '93 pony-car arena. EngineFilter selectedEngineList, null ; engineFilter. The fuel tanks were now made of plastic with a 16. The fastest, naturally, was the 425-hp Dana 427 on slicks with a blistering 12.
The seating position was a carryover from the third generation — it was very low. The 4L60 transmission is fairly durable but expensive to overhaul, while the sturdy T56 six-speed gearbox is handicapped by a poorly designed hydraulic clutch. However many Z28 owners soon discovered the solenoid wire would be reconnected when they would drop off their Z28s for servicing at a Chevrolet dealership. Total production for 2002 was 42,098. And when you're packin'a 5.