Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 1971, 1972
The muscle-car era was close to its end, and General Motors knew it, but it still didn't want to give up and produced a few models that could still shred their tires on the drag-strips, and not only there.
After introducing the second generation of the Camaro, it understood that it had to make its nameplate live a the same heights as its predecessor. Thus, it was almost mandatory to offer an SS version for this pony car, even though it couldn't provide it for more than a year. There were higher insurance costs and, moreover, there were new upcoming emission rules that could prevent carmakers from providing high-powered vehicles for anybody.
Featuring an almost identical shape to its siblings, the SS version of the Camaro was the sportier version. It featured a black mesh grille behind the slim bumper supported by two struts. An SS badge adorned it. The round headlights were complemented by the parking lights and the blinkers mounted under the bumper. Lower, a black apron limited the air going under the vehicle. At the back, an integrated spoiler completed the car's sporty image.
Inside, the carmaker offered a pair of black, vinyl-covered bucket seats at the front. The dashboard showed a six-dial layout, with the speedometer and the tachometer separated by the automatic-transmission indicator.
Under the hood, the 396 powerplant was a far cry from its predecessors. Due to the new measuring systems and the stricter emission regulations, the V8 engine produced an advertised 400 horses. As an option, Chevrolet also offered a 347 unit that provided 300 ponies.
ENGINE SPECS - 5.7L V8 4AT (305 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5735 cm3 |
Power: | 224 KW @ 4800 RPM 305 HP @ 4800 RPM 300 BHP @ 4800 RPM |
Torque: | 380 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 515 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 107 mph (172 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.2 in (4755 mm) |
Width: | 74.4 in (1890 mm) |
Height: | 50.5 in (1283 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.3/60 in (1,557/1,524 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108 in (2743 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 5.8 cuFT (164 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.45 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3609 lbs (1637 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.4 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 6.5L V8 4AT (408 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 6489 cm3 |
Power: | 300 KW @ 4800 RPM 408 HP @ 4800 RPM 402 BHP @ 4800 RPM |
Torque: | 400 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 542 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.2 in (4755 mm) |
Width: | 74.4 in (1890 mm) |
Height: | 50.5 in (1283 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.3/60 in (1,557/1,524 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108 in (2743 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 5.8 cuFT (164 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.45 |