What are 1998 Camaro rs specs?
The Canadian-built Camaro continues as one of the top-sellingsports car in the under-$30,000 range. In both coupe andconvertible models, the Camaro provides great performanceand handling at a competitive price.NEW FOR 1998:* New front end modifications (new hood, fenders and frontfascia with composite headlamps)* New 305-horsepower "LS1" Gen III 5.7L V8 engine providesperformance and fuel economy gains* New Camaro SS performance and appearance package (V8 only)* RS appearance package (V6 only)* New 5-spoke 17" aluminum wheel* New transmission case for 3.8L V6 to reduce noise andvibration* New larger V8 torque converter for heat and fuel economyimprovements* New air induction system* New 16" spare wheel/tire* New high-performance V8 power steering cooler available* Four-wheel disc brakes now standard on both V6- and V8-equipped models* Body-coloured door handles* Arctic White leather seating available* New interior cloth (basketweave on seat inserts and doortrim)* Two new exterior colours (Sport Gold Metallic and NavyBlue Metallic)MODELS: Camaro (2-door coupe)Camaro (2-door convertible)Camaro Z28 (2-door coupe)Camaro Z28 (2-door convertible)Camaro Z28 SS (2-door coupe) - packageCamaro Z28 SS (2-door convertible) - packageVEHICLE CLASS: SportyASSEMBLY LOCATION: Ste. Therese, QuebecCUSTOMER PROFILE:Fun to drive, style, value, quality and performance are the characteristics Camaro customers value most. Buyers are in their mid-30s, on average, and about 60 percent are males.PRODUCT MILESTONES:1966 - Camaro debuts as new 1967 model (September 1966)1967 - 350ci small-block V8 introduced; Z28 debuts; GM-developed energy-absorbing steering column andwheel; white SS convertible named OfficialIndianapolis 500-mile Race Pace Car1969 - New muscular-looking sheetmetal; improved theftdeterrent steering column; 4-wheel disc brakes;RS/SS convertible named Indianapolis 500 Pace Car1970 - All-new, second-generation Camaro introduced; new360-hp LT-1 350ci V8 standard on Z28; side-doorguard beams added1972 - 3-point safety belts added1974 - New front and rear styling; stronger impact--absorbing aluminum-faced bumpers1975 - Z28 discontinued; GM-developed catalytic converteradded1977 - Z28 returns mid-year1978 - New front and rear styling; T-tops become new option1979 - Berlinetta introduced1982 - All-new, third-generation Camaro introduced; Z28selected to pace the Indianapolis 500-mile Race1985 - IROC-Z package introduced; exterior appearancefreshened1987 - Convertible body style returns to lineup1989 - PASS-Key® theft-deterrent system is standard1990 - Driver-side air bag is standard; instrument panelupdated; last year for IROC-Z1991 - Exterior styling changes1992 - Camaro celebrates 25 years1993 - All-new, fourth-generation Camaro introduced; new3.4-litre V6 standard on Camaro, and 5.7- litre LT1V8 standard on Z28; dual air bags and anti-lockbrakes introduced1994 - Two new models: Camaro Convertible and Z28Convertible for mid-year introduction; LT1 V8 enginereceives sequential-port fuel injection; ASRtraction control becomes available1995 - Available 200-hp, 3.8-litre Series II "3800" V6 ASRtraction control becomes available1996 - 3.8L Series II 3800 V6 becomes standard base engine,replacing 3.4L DOHC V6 engine; Camaro Z28 SSperformance package introduced mid- year (the "SS"designation returns after 24-year absence)1997 - Special 30th Anniversary Z28 introduced; newinstrument panel and floor console with auxiliarypower outlet and four cupholders; new 200-watt soundsystem (coupes only); new uplevel 5-spoke wheels andinternational-style tri-colour tail lamp; automatictransmission now standard with Z281998 - Front-end modifications, including new hood, fendersand fascia; new 305-hp LS1 Gen III V8 engine; newCamaro SS package; four-wheel disc brakes nowstandard on all modelsEXTERIOR FEATURES CAMARO/Z28Body Panels Polymer composite doors, frontfenders, roof, rear deck-lid,spoiler S S2-sided galvanized steel rearfenders and hood S SConvertible Top Power electro-hydraulic operation,glass rear window with defogger,3-piece tonneau cover (Convertiblemodels only) S SGlass Solar-control, tinted S SHeadlamps Halogen S SMirrors Dual, left remote, right manual S SMouldings Bodyside, body-colour O OPaint Waterborne, base-coat/clear-coat S SRS Package Includes P235/55R16 touring tires,painted or available chromed cast-aluminum wheels, specific front andrear fascias, front air dam, loweraero ground effects, rear spoilerand RS identification O -Roof Body-colour roof and mirrors S -Painted black (Coupes) - SRoof Panels Removable, tinted with locks andremovable sunshades (Coupes) O OSpoiler Rear, integral S STires P215/60R16 all-season touringblackwall S -P235/55R16 all-season touringblackwall O SP245/50ZR16, Goodyear Eagle GS-Cperformance blackwall - OP245/50ZR16, Goodyear Eagle RS-Aall-season (M+S) performanceblackwall - OWheels 16" x 7.5" steel, bolt-on wheelcovers S -16" x 8" cast-aluminum (includesP235/55R16 all-season touringtires on Camaro) O S16" x 8" chromed cast-aluminum(includes P235/55R16 all-seasontouring tires on Camaro) O OWiper System 2-speed with variable delay(intermittent) S SS - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.INTERIOR FEATURES CAMARO/Z28Air Conditioning Manual S SConsole Full front floor with armrest,storage, cupholders, auxiliarypower outlet S SDefogger Electric rear-window S SDoor Locks Power O OFabric Scotchgard(tm) Protector (included oncloth seats, door trim, floorcarpeting and mats) S SFloor Mats Front, carpeted S SRear, carpeted O OInstrumentation Analogue cluster (includes 200-km/hspeedometer, tachometer, coolanttemperature, oil pressure, batteryvoltage and fuel gauges low oillevel indicator) S S240-km/h (150-mph) speedometer andlow coolant level indicator - SLamps Rear courtesy and rear luggagecompartment S SMirrors Inside, rearview with dual readinglamps S SVisor vanity, left and rightcovered with map straps S SAccessory Power Retained accessory power S SSeatback Rear, full folding (Coupes) S SSeats 4-way manual driver S S6-way power driver O OCloth reclining bucket seats withfull floor console S SReclining bucket seats with Sierraleather seating areas O OSteering Column Tilt-Wheel(tm), adjustable S SS - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.SOUND SYSTEMS CAMARO/Z28All Camaro sound systems include an electronicallytuned Delco AM/FM stereo with seek up/down, scan,digital clock and 4-speaker sound system (coaxialspeakers on Convertibles):AM/FM stereo and cassette tape player S SAM/FM stereo, cassette tape player,auto tone control, speed compensatedvolume control and Delco TheftLock(tm)(Coupe includes Premium Delco speakersystem) O OAM/FM stereo, CD player, auto tonecontrol, speed compensated volumecontrol and Delco TheftLock(tm)(Coupe includes Premium Delcospeaker system) O ORemote compact disc changer with12 disc magazine O OS - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.MECHANICAL CAMARO/Z28Axle Limited slip differential O SAxle Ratio 3.23 rear axle ratio - OBattery Delco Freedom II with batteryrun-down protection S SBlock Heater Engine block heater S SBrakes Power, 4-wheel disc, ABS S SEngines 3.8-litre 3800 Series II V6 with SFI S -5.7-litre V8 with SFI - SExhaust System Aluminized stainless steel S SPackages Performance Handling Package includesP235/55R16 touring tires, painted oravailable chromed cast-aluminum wheels,revised steering ratio, dual exhaustoutlets and limited slip differential O -Performance Suspension Package includesP245/50ZR16 performance tires, "SpecialHandling" suspension system, largerfront stabilizer bar, and adjustableshock absorbers (Intended for seriousperformance enthusiasts only)- Coupe only - OSS Performance Package includes320-hp forced air induction system,unique hood air intake, syntheticengine oil, P275/40ZR17 performancetires, 17" x 9" 5-spoke cast-aluminumwheels, specially-tuned performancesuspension with larger front stabilizerbar, stiffer springs, unique shockvalving and stiffer bushings, specificexterior and interior "SS" badging andunique rear decklid spoiler (Interimavailability) - OSteering Power, rack-and-pinion S SSuspensions Front independent Short/Long Arm(SLA)/rear live axle S SFirm Ride and Handling S -Performance Ride and Handling - STransmissions 5-speed manual with overdrive S -4-speed electronically controlledautomatic with overdrive (includes2nd gear start on Camaro) O S6-speed manual with overdrive,1st-4th gear skip shift withinstrument panel indicator - OS - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.SAFETY AND SECURITY CAMARO/Z28Air Bags Driver and front passenger, frontal S SAnti-Lock Brakes Anti-lock braking system (ABS),4-wheel S SBTSI Brake/transmission shift interlockfeature (automatic transmission only) S SHeadlamps Daytime running lamps withautomatic light control S STheft-Deterrent PASS-Key® II theft-deterrentsystem S STraction Control Electronic - ORoadside Service 24-hour Roadside Assistance Program S SS - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.TECHNICAL PRODUCT INFORMATIONFRAME Integral body-frameBODY MATERIAL Polymer composite front fenders, roof,doors, hatch, front and rear fascias;Two-sided galvanized steel hood andrear quarter panelsSUSPENSIONFront Independent Short/Long Arm, coilspring, stabilizer barRear Live axle, torque arms, track barw/coil springs and stabilizer barBRAKES Camaro & Camaro Z28 - Power-assisted, venteddiscs (front and rear)STEERING Rack-and-pinion, power-assistedWHEELS CAMARO/ CAMARO Z28/CAMARO CONVERTIBLE CAMARO Z28 CONVERTIBLE16" x 7.5" steel w/ 16" x 8"bolt-on covers cast-aluminumTIRES P215/60R16 P235/55R16all-season all-seasontouring touringNOTE: Vehicle top speed limited to speed rating of tiresENGINES 3.8L 3800 Series 5.7L V8II V6 (LS1)Type 90-degree OHV V6 90-degree OHV V8Bore x Stroke 96.5 x 86.4 mm 99.0 x 92.0 mm(3.80 x 3.40") (3.90 x 3.62")Displacement 3791cc(231 cu.in.) 5665cc(346 cu.in.)Compression Ratio 9.4:1 10.1:1Fuel Regular Unleaded Premium UnleadedFuel Induction Sequential F.I Sequential F.I.Horsepower 200 hp @ 5200 rpm 305 hp @ 5200 rpmTorque 225lb.-ft.@4000rpm 335lb.-ft@ 4000rpmLAYOUT Front engine / rear-wheel driveTRANSMISSIONS5-speed 6-speed 4-speedmanual manual automaticw/overdrive w/overdrive w/overdriveGear Ratios: 1st 3.75 2.66 3.062nd 2.19 1.78 1.633rd 1.41 1.30 1.004th 1.00 1.00 0.705th 0.72 0.74 ----6th ---- 0.50 ----Reverse 3.53 2.90 2.29Final Drive Ratio 3.23-(3.8L V6) 3.42-(5.7L V8) 3.08(3.8L)2.73-(5.7L)3.23-(5.7L)-Option alEXTERIOR DIMENSIONSCOUPE CONVERTIBLEWheelbase 2566 mm (101.1") 2566 mm (101.1")Length 4915 mm (193.5") 4915 mm (193.5")Width 1881 mm ( 74.1") 1881 mm ( 74.1")Height 1303 mm ( 51.3") 1322 mm ( 52.0")Track Front 1542 mm ( 60.7") 1542 mm ( 60.7")Rear 1542 mm ( 60.7") 1542 mm ( 60.7")INTERIOR DIMENSIONSCOUPE CONVERTIBLELeg Room 1092/ 681 mm 1092/ 681 mmfront/rear (42.9/26.8") (42.9/26.8")Head Room 944/ 896 mm 965/ 990 mmfront/rear (37.2/35.3") (38.0/39.0")Shoulder Room 1458/1417 mm 1458/1104 mmfront/rear (57.4/55.8") (57.4/43.5")Hip Room 1340/1129 mm 1340/1110 mmfront/rear (52.8/44.4") (52.8/43.7")WEIGHTS / CAPACITIESCurb Weights 1508 kg (3324 lb.) - Coupe (w/3.8L V6)1559 kg (3437 lb.) - Z28 Coupe (w/5.7L V8)1569 kg (3459 lb.) - Convertible(w/3.8LV6)1620 kg (3571 lb.) - Z28 Convertible(w/5.7L V8)Fuel Capacity 59 L (12.9 gal.)Seating 2+2Trunk Volumes 366 L (12.9 cu.ft.)- Coupe (rear seat up)930 L (32.8 cu.ft.)- Coupe (rear seat down)215 L(7.6 cu.ft.)-Convertible(rear seat up)930L(32.8cu.ft.)-Convertible(rear seat down)Interior Volumes 2319 L (81.9 cu.ft.)- Coupe2282 L (80.6 cu.ft.)- ConvertibleLiftover Height 892 mm (35.1")Towing Maximum Gross: 455 kg (1000 lb.)NOTE: Towing recommended only with modelsequipped with automatic transmission
