Chevrolet camaro z28 1979

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The second-generation Chevrolet Camaro is an American pony car that was produced by Chevrolet from through the model years. It was introduced in the spring of It was longer, lower, and wider than the first generation Camaro. A convertible, which was available for the first generation, was unavailable for the second. Dubbed "Super Hugger", [1] the second-generation Camaro was an all-new car with its basic mechanical layout familiar and engineered much like its predecessor with a unibody structure utilizing a front subframe, A-arm and coil spring front suspension, and rear leaf springs. The chassis and suspension of the second generation were refined in both performance and comfort; base models offered significant advances in sound-proofing, ride isolation, and road-holding. Extensive experience Chevrolet engineers had gained racing the first-generation led directly to advances in second-generation Camaro steering, braking, and balance.

Chevrolet camaro z28 1979

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The larger cubic-inch V8 was now only available with a four-barrel carburetor and hp kW; PS. FR layout.

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Something like a Camaro Z28—one of the few factory performance cars available in In redesigned, second-generation guise, the Z28 went from being a homologation special to a worthy opponent on Main Street America. That is, until the Z was unceremoniously eliminated from the Camaro lineup. Luckily, its absence was brief. The revitalized Z28 was a separate Camaro model, replete with performance suspension and racy graphics.

Chevrolet camaro z28 1979

Buyers could now order an automatic transmission in their Z28 and spoilers were now standard equipment. The hp cubic inch V8 engine that was borrowed from the Corvette LT-1 debuted in the Z28 for , but government clamp downs on emissions saw horsepower ratings decrease over the course of production. The Z28 would disappear in , but would return midyear in with special graphics and marketing which would try to capitalize on its past glory. The T-top option became a favorite and could be ordered on a Z. A 4 speed was still an option on the Z28 but even with upgraded suspension components, the Z28 presented as more of an appearance package with a monochrome grill that incorporated the government mandated safer bumpers.

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Lot W Florida, USA. The side scoops were also changed from a louvered design to a flatter one with a single opening. This article is about the second-generation Chevrolet Camaro. Austin, Texas, USA. Canadian Camaros were thus identical to US model. The cu in 5. With your free account you can view the latest comps , save your favorite vehicles , and follow markets to get notified of new listings and sale prices. The Rally Sport option returned after a one-year absence, but amounted to little more than an appearance package. Jan 18, 2 months ago.

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The Camaro suffered two major setbacks. The model year incorporated standard impact-absorbing front bumper system to meet new no-damage standards in 5 miles per hour 8. With the demise of the other pony cars the previous year, Camaro and Pontiac's Firebird were now the only traditional pony cars left on the market, giving GM percent penetration of this segment for the first time ever. The Camaro outsold Ford's Mustang for the first time ever. This article is about the second-generation Chevrolet Camaro. What's your car worth? The Z28 option was discontinued for despite an increase in sales to over 13, units in The UAW strike at a GM assembly plant in Norwood disrupted production for days, and 1, incomplete Camaros had to be scrapped because they could not meet federal bumper safety standards. The LM1 engine was the most powerful Camaro engine and only available in the Z28 model. Our specialists will make any necessary corrections.