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History
The following section is an excerpt from Wikipedia's Chevrolet Camaro (first generation) page on 31 July 2016, text available via the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.
The 1967 Camaro shared the subframe / semi-unibody design with the 1968 Chevy II Nova. Almost 80 factory and 40 dealer options, including three main packages, were available.
The RS was an appearance package that included hidden headlights, revised taillights with back-up lights under the rear bumper, RS badging, and exterior rocker trim.
The SS included a 350 cu in (5.7 L) V8 engine and the L35 and L78 396 cu in (6.5 L) big-block V8s were also available. The SS featured non-functional air inlets on the hood, special striping, and SS badging on the grille, front fenders, gas cap, and horn button. It was possible to order both the SS and RS to receive a Camaro RS/SS. In 1967, a Camaro RS/SS convertible with a 396 engine paced the Indianapolis 500.
The Z/28 option code was introduced in December 1966 for the 1967 model year. It was the brainchild of Vince Piggins, who conceived offering "virtually race-ready" Camaros for sale from any Chevrolet dealer. This option package was not mentioned in any sales literature, so it was unknown to most buyers. The Z/28 option required power front disc brakes and a close-ratio Muncie 4-speed manual transmission (posi-traction was optional). It featured a 302 cu in (4.9 L) small-block V-8 engine, 3" crankshaft with 4" bore, an aluminum intake manifold, and a 4-barrel vacuum secondary Holley carburetor of 780 cfm. The engine was designed specifically to race in the Trans Am series (which required engines smaller than 305 cu in (5.0 L). Advertised power of this engine was listed at 290 hp (216 kW). This is an under-rated figure. Chevrolet wanted to keep the horsepower rating at less than 1 hp per cubic inch, for various reasons (e.g. insurance and racing classes). The factory rating of 290 hp occurred at 5300 rpm, while actual peak for the high-revving 302 was closer to 360 hp (268 kW) (with the single four barrel carb) and 400 hp (298 kW) (with optional dual-four barrel carbs) at 6800-7000 rpm. The Z/28 also came with upgraded suspension, racing stripes on the hood and trunk lid, '302' front fender emblems on the 67 and early 68 cars, and 'Z/28' emblems in late 68 & 69. It was also possible to combine the Z/28 package with the RS package.
Only 602 Z/28s were sold in 1967, along with approximately 100 Indianapolis Pace Car replicas. The 1967 and 1968 Z/28s did not have the cowl induction hood, optional on the 1969 Z/28s. The 1967 Z28 received air from an open element air cleaner or from an optional cowl plenum duct attached to the side of the air cleaner that ran to the firewall and got air from the cowl vents. 15-inch rally wheels were included with Z/28s while all other 1967-9 Camaros had 14-inch wheels.
The origin of the Z/28 nameplate came from the RPO codes - RPO Z28 was the code for the Special Performance Package. RPO Z27 was for the Super Sport package.
Cars assembled in Switzerland, at GM's local facility in Biel, were all coupes with the 198 PS (146 kW; 195 hp) 4,638 cc (283 cu in) small-block V8 - an engine which was not available in contemporary Camaros built in the United States. The Swiss-built Camaros were not available with the three-speed manual and had a differential lock and front disc brakes as standard. Some additional safety equipment was also standard.
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| Hardtop | Convertible | |
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| Body Code | STD37 | STD67 |
| Length | 184.7" | 184.7" |
| Wheelbase | 108.0" | 108.0" |
| Weight | 2,770 lbs. w/I6 engine 2,920 w/V8 engine | 3,025 lbs. w/I6 engine 3,180 w/V8 engine |
| Base MSRP | $2,466 | $2,704 |
| Engine Displacement | 230 | 250 | 302 | 327 | 327 | 396 |
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| Engine Type | I6 | I6 | V8 | V8 | V8 | V8 |
| Bore & Stroke | 3.875" x 3.25" | 4.001" x 3.25" | ||||
| Compression Ratio | 8.50 | 8.50 | 11.00 | 8.75 | 10.00 | 11.0 |
| Brake Horsepower (BHP) | 140 @ 4400 RPM | 155 @ 4200 RPM | 290 @ 4400 RPM | 210 @ 4600 RPM | 275 @ 4800 RPM | 375 @ 5600 RPM |
| Hardtop | Convertible | TOTALS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-Cylinder Standard | 49,194 | 4,570 | 53,764 |
| 8-Cylinder Standard | 88,244 | 9,795 | 98,039 |
| 6-Cylinder Deluxe | 4,329 | 715 | 5,044 |
| 8-Cylinder Deluxe | 53,998 | 10,061 | 64,059 |
| TOTALS | 195,765 | 25,141 | 220,906 |
| Code | Name | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| A01 | Soft-Ray all tinted glass | $30.55 |
| A02 | Soft-Ray tinted windshield only | $21.10 |
| A31 | Power windows | $100.10 |
| A39 | Custom deluxe front and rear belts | $6.35 |
| A67 | Rear folding seat | $31.60 |
| A85 | Custom deluxe front shoulder belts | $26.35 |
| AL4 | Strato-Back front bench seat | $26.35 |
| AS1 | Front shoulder belts | $23.20 |
| AS2 | Strato-Ease headrests | $52.70 |
| B37 | Color-keyed floor mats | $10.55 |
| B93 | Door edge guards | $3.20 |
| C06 | Power convertible top | $52.70 |
| C08 | Vinyl roof cover | $73.75 |
| C48 | Heater and defroster deletion | +$31.65 |
| C50 | Rear window defroster with Sport Coupe | $21.10 |
| C50 | Rear window defroster with convertible | $31.60 |
| C60 | Air conditioning | $356 |
| D33 | Left-hand remote-controlled outside rearview mirror | $9.50 |
| D55 | Center front seat console | $47.40 |
| D91 | Front end "bumblebee" stripe | $14.75 |
| F41 | Heavy-duty Sport suspension | $10.55 |
| G80 | Positraction rear axle | $42.15 |
| J50 | Power brakes | $42.15 |
| J52 | Front disc brakes | $79 |
| J56 | Heavy-duty front disc brakes | $105.35 |
| J65 | Special metallic brake facings | $36.90 |
| K02 | Temperature-controlled declutching fan | $15.80 |
| K19 | Air Injector Reactor for California car | $44.75 |
| K24 | Closed positive crankcase venitlation system | $5.25 |
| K30 | Speed and cruise control | $50.05 |
| K76 | 61-amp Delcotron alternator | $21.10 |
| K79 | 42-amp Delcotron alternator | $10.55 |
| L22 | 250-cid inline six-cylinder engine | $26.35 |
| L30 | 327-cid 275-hp V-8 | $92.70 |
| L35 | 396-cid 325-hp V-8 in Camaro SS only | $263.30 |
| L48 | 350-cid 295-hp V-8 | $210.65 |
| L78 | 396-cid 375-hp V-8 | $500.30 |
| M11 | Floor mounted gearshift lever | $10.55 |
| M13 | Special three-speed manual transmission | $79 |
| M20 | Wide-ratio four-speed manual transmission | $184.35 |
| M21 | Close-ratio four-speed manual transmission | $184.35 |
| M35 | Powerglide automatic transmission with six-cylinder engines | $184.35 |
| M35 | Powerglide automatic transmission with small block V-8s | $194.35 |
| M40 | Turbo-Hydra-Matic transmission | $226.45 |
| N10 | Dual exhaust system | $22.10 |
| N30 | Deluxe steering wheel | $7.40 |
| N33 | Comfortilt steering wheel | $42.15 |
| N34 | Walnut grained steering wheel | $31.60 |
| N40 | Power steering | $84.30 |
| N44 | "Quick-Response" variable-ratio steering | $15.80 |
| N61 | Dual exhaust system | $21.10 |
| N96 | Mag-style wheel covers | $73.75 |
| P01 | Bright metal wheel covers | $21.10 |
| P12 | Five 14 x 6 wheels | $5.30 |
| P58 | 7.35 x 14 white sidewall tires | $31.35 |
| PQ2 | 7.35 x 14 nylon white sidewall tires | $52 |
| PW6 | D70-14 red stripe tires | $62.50 |
| T60 | Heavy-duty battery | $7.40 |
| U03 | Tri-volume horn | $13.70 |
| U15 | Speed warning indicator | $10.55 |
| U17 | Special instrumentation | $79 |
| U25 | Luggage compartment light | $2.65 |
| U26 | Underhood light | $2.65 |
| U27 | Glove compartment light | $2.65 |
| U28 | Ashtray light | $2.65 |
| U29 | Courtesy lights | $4.25 |
| U35 | Electric clock | $15.80 |
| U57 | Stereo tape player | $128.50 |
| U63 | AM radio | $57.40 |
| U69 | AM/FM radio | $133.80 |
| U73 | Manual rear-mounted radio antenna | $9.50 |
| U80 | Rear seat speaker | $13.90 |
| V01 | Heavy duty radiator | $10.55 |
| V31 | Front bumper guard | $12.65 |
| V32 | Rear bumper guard | $9.50 |
| Z21 | Style trim | $40.05 |
| Z22 | Rally Sport package | $105.35 |
| Z23 | Special interior group | $10.55 |
| Z28 | Special Performance package | $358.10 |
| Z28 | Special Performance package | $779.40 |
| Z28 | Special Performance package | $858.40 |
| Z87 | Custom interior | $94.80 |
| Optional axle ratios: 3.31:1, 3.55:1, 2.73:1, 3.07:1, 7.73:1 | $2.15 |
| Type & Item # | Name | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Die Cast - ExactDetail WCC220 | Hot Rod Magazine 1967 Sixty-Seven Camaro SS | 1:18 scale, red with Hot Rod Magazine logo |
| Date | Article | Author/Source |
|---|---|---|
| 24 March 2011 | The 1967 Chevrolet Camaro | William Jason |
| 21 January 2016 | New As Seen on PowernNation TV Parts at Summit Racing: Auto Metal Direct Body Panels for 1967-69 Camaro | Summit Racing Equipment |
