Its a serious track carmore than 300 pounds lighter than a zl1powered by a 505hp 7. Camaro engineers tuned and tuned this cars suspension geometry and shock valving and. Car and driver declared the z28 a winner by a mile. Fast cool cars z28 vs gt, car and driver comparison test. Built in late 1966 for chevrolet dealer and top us racing driver bobby brown by the great murph mayberry for the thundering transam championship, this very early shell was supplied direct to dealer robert chevrolet from the factory making it a thoroughbred race car from birth. When the 1969 chevrolet camaro rs z28 first hit the scene, it was immediately touted as one of the hottest muscle cars on the market. Like the z28, the ss came standard with the v8 engine and was basically both an appearance and performance package for the car. And for 1997, the camaro z28s lt1 exhales through big, attentiongetting pipes. The car is an original1971 rs z28 split bumper with smith racecraft front subframe. The camaro came out much lighter and safer while utilizing its all steel body and real glass, currently weighing around 2,780 pounds with driver. The z28 has always been the baddest of the camaro lineup. Henceforth, you will find the z28 cataloged under the heading warrior, medieval.
Search over 14,100 listings to find the best local deals. The 1979 z28 only produced 175 horsepower but this one looks to be modified to produce more power. However, the histories of these cars dont parallel. Chevrolets v8powered camaro ss gains an optional 10speed automatic for 2019, but its polarizing facelift and poor packaging undermine. The transformation required only a few years, but it is complete.
Used 2015 chevrolet camaro z28 coupe rwd for sale with. Camaros have long been among americas mostraced cars. Whether youre looking for your first sports car or youre a veteran of the drag strip, theres a. Used 2002 chevrolet camaro z28 coupe rwd for sale with. It comes in the form of an ssspec 325hp version of the chevys. Seldom does a new car arrive on the market more keenly anticipated than the new chevrolet camaro. It was then purchased by a florida collector in 20 with only 9,514 miles. Bowtie fans will take solace in this 2018 camaro zl1 1le, the latest and. Street or strip, thats really getting with the program. If you love cars, few sounds will focus your attention like the throttle snapping open on a freerevving v8. Car and driver chose the z28 as the besthandling car built in america, and spending time behind the wheel of an asnew example like this one explains why. I believe this was the car that needed to have its rear axle.
This is a 1971 chevrolet camaro z28 classic car in lebanon in posted on oodle classifieds. Browse photos, see all vehicle details and contact the seller. This z28 looks amazing and has only 51,875 original miles. The article didnt hesitate to list all of its problems, some of which were quite serious. It has less horsepower than a 2008 honda accord and weighs 3500lbs with a sloppy automatic transmis. This topgrade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a wellbalanced design and high. The z28 ss took top honors for straightline acceleration, clocking. Car and driver names camaro one of the 10 best cars for. The 2020 camaro is here to deliver the kind of bold design, precision thrills and advanced performance technology that can only be experienced behind the wheel of this iconic sports car. In car drive video of the 1969 camaro z28 ex racer footage is from december 2016. The car and driver camaro tied into that and received a sunoco blue paint job. Besides the usual and not wholly tasteful anniversary stripeandbadgejob, this camaro packs more punch than a standard z28.
Mayberry was famous for building the legendary penske transam camaros for mark donohue, so the. Seven hills motorcars is glad to offer this low original mileage 1980 z28 camaro in excellent driver condition with ttops. The camaro would become the most serious rival of the mustang. As youd predict for otherwise similar cars, the 275horsepower camaro creams the 215horsepower mustang in sheer speed. As far as we know, everything still works just fine, such as the. We have 1 chevrolet camaro z28 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 16 1owner cars, and 105 personal use cars. Chevrolet camaro z28 features and specs car and driver. As speed increases, the gap widens slightly because of the camaro s superior aerodynamics. New taillights on the z28 produced a grid look, and it also had a new rear bumper. This one takes its inspiration from the original z28 of 1967. When gm cancelled the 74 cosworth, my dealer offered me a 74 z28 he had. Redline restorations presents this immaculate bright blue metallic 1978 chevrolet camaro z28. Although the magazine suggested the car could be called a z29, the paint job inspired the nickname blue maxi, a sly reference to a german wwi fighter pilots medal, depicted in a 1966 movie starring george peppard.
Car and driver had a camaro of this vintage as a longterm test vehicle i cant remember if it was the irocz version, and the car basically fell apart during the time that they had it. Car and driver pitted the z28 against the best american made 1984 model year performance cars including the new 1984 chevrolet corvette. The 1984 camaro z28 l69 was named by car and driver magazine may 1984 the best handling american car. Car and driver offers exclusive car comparison tests. It was the worst selling camaro model, and total production was just,649. Does show yellowing from age and storage otherwise in good condition. Find the best chevrolet camaro z28 for sale near you. Search over 14,400 listings to find the best local deals.
The car has some good elements but the rust is pretty widespread underneath the car. Get the best deals on seats for 2002 chevrolet camaro when you shop the largest online selection at. Its a serious track carmore than 300 pounds lighter than a zl1powered by a. Cd staffers search for the besthandling sports car amont chevy corvette, dodge daytona turbo z, mustang svo, camaro z28, and pontiac fiero 2m4. But its never been as expensive or hardcore as this version. Some pretty impressive accolades for this gen 3 camaro. Its a serious track car more than 300 pounds lighter than a zl1powered by a. This is overall a great looking driver plus car that is very solid, has nice paint, nice chrome, and is a car youd be proud to own. A finished car appeared in showrooms in 1966, only 2 years after the mustang. If you are bidding outside the united states please calculate your postage before placing your bid and please be aware that i will have to put a customs form on the package.
Get full performance test results and see photos at car and driver. Only two meticulous owners and just over 40k original miles. How to reset your camaro door glass window memory visit the forums camaro of the week. Thus, mega horsepower in the vein of the zl1 took a backseat to honing the camaros zeta. The z28, before our very eyes, has become a museum piece. Car and driver april 1980 camaro z28, volvo gl, pontiac. With greatsounding engines and a transformative 1le track package, the camaro is the pony car for those who prioritize performance over everyday livability. This camaro was sold new from klinger chevrolet located in sacramento, pennsylvania. The car has new p235 tires on the original aluminum finned wheels and the car comes with an extra set of 14. Looking to improve the specs, chevrolet updated the lineup in 1980. The seductive coupe quickly became a popular choice among american drivers. Chevrolet camaro z28 a medieval warrior on the path to a rocking chair from.
Photos by lee soles so lets take a look at what makes scarlett fever tick. Used chevrolet camaro z28 for sale with photos carfax. Car and drivers 1969 blue maxi camaro treasured by n. This 1985 camaro z28 irocz looks practically brand new inside and out for one major reason. The z28 continue to be a popular model, and was the secondbest selling camaro model with a total production of 68,403. Yes, it is true the sports car club of america president john bishop announced the transamerican sedan series in 1966, but its equally true that he probably never envisioned the rivalry it. This z28 sits atop the camaro models with a naturally aspirated 7.
He restored the car alongside a second 69 z28, an alloriginal, four wheel disc brake car. It was the same color as this car, and it too was an lt with an automatic, but it also had air conditioning. Chevrolet camaro z28 features and specs at car and driver. This one features the tunnel ram intake, a pair of holley carburetors, and a stock 69 z28 3030 cam in action. This is a track car, not a daily driver, says chief engineer al oppenheiser, beaming like a proud father. The original owner put less than 10,000 miles on the vehicle under his 35 years of ownership.
Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. An unrestored 83 camaro z28 proves that performance cant always be measured in a straight line. People are saying youll drag race and crash it immediately because of how insanely fast and powerful they assume it is. Would a 1980 camaro z28 be a bad first car for a 16year. Here is why the 1969 chevrolet camaro rs z28 captured the hearts of so many people. A v6 camaro berlinetta and a mustang svo compete for best sportscoupe honors. Car and driver selected the 1984 chevy camaro z28 as the best handling car built in the united states. Car and drivers take on the upcoming camaro z28 camaro. Brienza, also a friend of mine, owns the 1991 camaro z28 1ler7u showroom stock.