Lasting from 1993 to 2002, the fourth generation chevy camaro shared the rear suspension and lots of floor stamping with the previous generation. As we continue on with our history of the chevrolet camaro engine that we started when gm offered up a brief look at the chevy muscle car history and today, we look at the 4th generation of the. The generation 4 camaro spanned the years 19932002 and would be the greatest and last generation. Jul 21, 2015 the fourth generation camaro started with a couple of new engine platforms in 1992.
Defined as a pony car, the camaro had long represented affordable sport performance in the chevrolet lineup. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The thirdgeneration saw quite a few changes in the model. The chevrolet camaro is a midsize american automobile manufactured by chevrolet. Volume then faded to 70,000, likely because a new camaro was known to be coming for 1993.
Fourthgeneration chevrolet camaro wikimedia commons. The third generation thus closed out after 92 with only one further change. To chevrolets delight, sales more than tripled, 91 production soaring beyond 100,000. The complete book of camaro covers the entire production history of chevrolets iconic pony car, from the original concept car, codenamed panther, to the latest and greatest fifthgeneration sensation. History of the chevrolet camaro nalley chevy dealership. Here are 25 firebird facts every enthusiast should know. This group is devoted to 4th generation camaros and firebirds 9302 only. Rollett found the word camaro in the frenchenglish. The complete book of chevrolet camaro showcases every model of camaro since 1967 in stunning detail, using original and.
Dec 01, 2001 as the fourth generation camaro enters its 10th year of productionand the 35th for the nameplate altogetherwe thought it would be prudent to take a look at the current state of the car. The complete book of chevrolet camaro, 2nd edition goodreads. Falling sales, among other reasons, led gm to discontinue fbody siblings the camaro and firebird, even as the rival mustang soldiered on unencumbered. In 1985, the camaro was available with a 305 small block v8.
Options rpo codes 4th generation camaro history by. For a few short but painful years, the fourth generation camaro was also the last camaro. The complete book of chevrolet camaro is the first of this group to be. The fourth generation chevrolet camaro is an automobile which was produced by chevrolet for the 1993 through 2002 model years. Computers of fourth generation used very large scale integrated vlsi circuits. Its a nicely assembled concise chronology of the history of the marque.
It retained the same characteristics since its introduction in. The ss version of the fourthgen camaro featured a small block v8 which delivered 305 horsepower and 335 lbft of torque. The chevrolet camaro was introduced in north america by the chevrolet motor division of general motors at the start of the 1967. It is easier to buy a seat cover for a 1967 camaro than for a 2002 fourth generation car. Big engines made a comeback in 1987, including a 5. Camaro, a red ragtop z28, roll down the assembly line and into the history books. It would retain the same characteristic since the first generation s introduction back in 1967. It would go on to become an extremely successful american performance car as well as a pop cultural reference point from rockford to the bandit and beyond. For the lt1 v8powered camaros, the oftenproblematic optispark distributor was updated to include a vent to remove moisture from the unit, greatly extending its longevity. Dec 16, 2019 the haynes ls series engine manual has all of the basic information on factorystock ls engines, similar to what you would find in their repair manual for a fourth generation camaro.
It retained the same characteristics since its introduction in 1967. Second generation camaro 1970 81 the second generation camaro was produced from late 1970 to 1980 making it the most popular generation of camaros. The fourth generation got several v6 and v8 engine options, including gms ls1 in 1998. From the complete book of chevrolet camaro is a detailed look at what made the. It went on sale on september 29, 1966, for the 1967 model year and was designed as a competing model to the ford mustang. Maybe because the camaro nameplate died on the fourthgens watch, maybe it just wasnt that great of a car. The lt1 v8 that proceeded the ls simply wasnt as capable as its successor. All first generation z28s were coupes with a 302ci290hp v8 engine to keep within the 305ci maximum for the transam series, a 4speed manual muncie transmission, and 12bolt rear axle. The l32 v6 engine was used in the camaro and firebird fbody cars with moderate success. Second generation camaro 197081 history classic muscle. The fourthgeneration camaro debuted in 1993 on an updated fbody platform. Although the camaro started life as an unashamed mustang copy, the secondgeneration design owed nothing to any ford in history.
The 35th anniversary camaro was only available as a convertible or with ttops. This web site contains info about the 19932002 chevrolet camaros, z28, rs, ss, and special aftermarket camaros with production information. Evolution of the chevy camaro meet the mustang eater burnout. Camaro vs mustang when the ford mustang was released, america jumped onto the pony car by storm 22,000 were sold on the first day. It was stunninglooking, clearly euroinspired but still plainly. Media in category fourth generation chevrolet camaro the following 69 files are in this category, out of 69 total. Welcome to my fourth generation camaro history website. As the fourthgeneration camaro enters its 10th year of productionand the 35th for the nameplate altogetherwe thought it would be prudent to take a look at the current state of the car. The fourthgeneration camaro finally brought us a reprieve from the oilembargoed power outputs of the last two decades. Mar 22, 2019 the pontiac firebird remained in production for 35 years and four generations. While the cars are great as delivered, there is no shortage of aftermarket parts and modifications that can be made to greatly enhance the cars capabilities. The fourth generation of the camaro was introduced in january 1993, as a 1993 model. This includes some history of the ls engine series, a similar.
Few cars offer a mix of performance, style, and affordability as well as the fourthgeneration camaro and firebird commonly known as the fbody. The history of the chevrolet camaro bellamy strickland. In the beginning, camaro was the epitome of the muscle car but as the years progressed, so did stricter federal and california automobile regulations. The complete book of camaro covers the entire production history of chevrolets. The fourth generation chevrolet camaro is a pony car that was produced by american automobile manufacturer general motors for the 1993 through 2002 model years. In the book the complete book of camaro, it states that mr. The definitive 1967 1968 camaro z28 302 fact book, new 4th edition part number. The fourth generation camaro debuted in 1993 on an updated fbody platform.
The complete book of chevrolet camaro, 2nd edition continues the story of americas premier performance car. The chevy camaro of the 90s doesnt get a whole lot of love, does it. The 4th generation camaro ended on a sad note in 2002 with only 42,098 cars rolling off the assembly line. This generation also saw the introduction of modern performance features like fuel injection and fivespeed manual transmissions. Camaro project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. The car shared its platform and major components with the pontiac firebird. Declining sales would eventually lead to cancellation after the year 2002. The chevrolet camaro is a midsize american automobile manufactured by chevrolet, classified as a pony car and some versions also as a muscle car. Evolution of the chevy camaro meet the mustang eater. The chevrolet camaro first surfaced during the 1967 model year as a direct competitor against fords mustang. Total restyling of chevrolets sporty reardrive hatchback coupe retained some familiar chevy camaro accessories, in a more curvy body made largely of dentresistant composite material. Last year of fourthgen camaro out with a bang super. For the fourth generation, a v6 came standard on every new camaro with an optional small block v8 engine available.
It wasnt the prettiest in the bunch, by a long shot, but we did get back. A fourthgeneration version of the chevrolet sports car resulted in a number of design and mechanical attributes engineered. The production was moved from gms van nuys, california assembly plant to saintetherese, quebec, canada from november 1992. The complete book of chevrolet camaro, 2nd edition covers the entire production history of chevrolets iconic muscle car, from the original concept car codenamed panther to the latest and greatest sixth generation vehicle. The fifth generation camaro saw several milestones including both 30th and 35th anniversary editions, a fourth indy 500 pace car appearance in 1993, dual airbags and relocation to a new production plant in santetherese, quebec canada. Oct 25, 2017 the complete book of chevrolet camaro, 2nd edition covers the entire production history of chevrolets iconic muscle car, from the original concept car codenamed panther to the latest and greatest sixthgeneration vehicle. Jul 21, 2017 dirty deeds done dirt cheap thanks to factory lspower in the fourth gen camaro. The final fourth generation camaro was built on august 27, 2002. First of all, the thirdgen was considerably lighter than its predecessor. History of the fifth generation camaro 2010 2015 the chevy camaro is in its 5th generation since its introduction as a pony car in 1969. Jun 02, 2016 the fourth generation camaro was the best camaro. There are numerous suppliers offering a multitude of everything one needs to just spiff up an early camaro or do a complete restoration. It may seem premature, especially since we still see fourthgen camaros occasionally used as daily drivers, but its worth asking how collectible. Of course, the fourth gen fbody existed longer than the 19982002 window during which the ls1 was available.
Chevrolet also resurrected the ss trim in 1996a badge that hadnt graced a camaro in decades. However, history looks less fondly upon the early fourth gens, 19921997. Buyers guide 4th generation camaro history by brangeta. It retained ttop and convertible options, along with the z28 performance package. The complete book of camaro showcases in photos, text, and technical specifications every model since 1967. The lt1 was initially used in the 1992 corvette with some success, but.
With all new sleek styling, rackandpinion steering, new shortarmlongarm suspension and new plastic front fenders, they were the fastest and most powerful camaros ever. Aug 03, 2010 a fourth generation camarothe fourth generation camaro debuted in 1993 on an updated fbody platform. My primary reason for making this site is to bring information back to the masses and preserve the great history of the 1993 to 2002 camaros. Options rpo codes 4th generation camaro history by brangeta. There are probably more reproduction and nos parts available for first generation camaros than any other car on the planet. Vlsi circuits having about 5000 transistors and other circuit elements with their associated circuits on a single chip made it possible to have microcomputers of fourth generation. The fourthgeneration chevrolet camaro is a pony car that was produced by american. First generation camaro z28 the z28 option was created to compete with the mustang in the transam roadracing series.