I've always wanted a Camaro. I know they have a rat-cheese reputation, but I've always liked them. I got my 89 Firebird in 1995, the sister car to the Camaro, but it just wasn't the same. I spent a lot of time and money trying to beef up the 305 TBI motor, but it still wasn't a 350. (It was probably near an honest 250 hp at the engine... compared to 170 stock... echh.)

I finally had my chance. Brian, a coworker and former bandmate wanted a better year-round car (or truck) and was looking to get out of his lease. Right away I mentioned that I was interested. As of 10:00, Tuesday, December 12, 2000, I own a Camaro.

SPECIFICATIONS & SAFETY FEATURES
Performance Data

• Acceleration (0-60 mph): 5.3 sec.
• Braking Distance (60-0 mph): 124 ft.
• Roadholding Index: 0.86
• Base Number of Cylinders: 8
• Base Engine Size: 5.7 liters
• Horsepower: 305 hp @ 5200 rpm
• Torque: 335 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm

Dimensions
Exterior:

• Length: 193.2 in.
• Width: 74.1 in.
• Height: 51.3 in.
• Weight: 3439 lbs.
• Wheelbase: 101.1 in.

Interior:

• Front Headroom: 37.2 in.
• Rear Headroom: 35.3 in.
• Front Shoulder Room: 57.4 in.
• Rear Shoulder Room: 55.8 in.
• Front Hip Room: 52.8 in.
• Rear Hip Room: 44.4 in.
• Front Leg Room: 43 in.
• Rear Leg Room: 26.8 in.
• Luggage Capacity: 12.9 cu.ft.

Safety Features

• Anti-Lock Brakes: Standard
• De-powered Air Bag: Standard
• Traction Control: Optional

Fuel Efficiency

• Fuel Tank Capacity: 16.8 gal.
• EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway)
• Manual: 19 mpg / 28 mpg
• Automatic: 17 mpg / 24 mpg
• Range in Miles: 319 mi. / 470 mi. (city/highway)

Powertrain

• Type: 5.7 Liter LS1 V8 SFI
• Block: Cast Aluminum
• Cylinder Head: Cast Aluminum
• Hydraulic Lifters: Roller
• Bore & Stroke: 3.90 x 3.62
• Redline: 6000 rpm
• Displacement (Liters/CID): 5.67/346