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1967 Chevrolet Camaro


Chevrolet Camaro

1967 Chevrolet Camaro
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The first generation of Chevrolet Camaro was introduced in September 1966 as a 1967 model car.

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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Photographs

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Body Specifications

HardtopConvertible
Body CodeSTD37STD67
Length184.7"184.7"
Wheelbase108.0"108.0"
Weight2,770 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 Specifications

Engine Displacement230250302327327396
Engine TypeI6I6V8V8V8V8
Bore & Stroke3.875" x 3.25"4.001" x 3.25"
Compression Ratio8.508.5011.008.7510.0011.0
Brake Horsepower (BHP)140 @ 4400 RPM155 @ 4200 RPM290 @ 4400 RPM210 @ 4600 RPM275 @ 4800 RPM375 @ 5600 RPM


Production

HardtopConvertibleTOTALS
6-Cylinder Standard49,1944,57053,764
8-Cylinder Standard88,2449,79598,039
6-Cylinder Deluxe4,3297155,044
8-Cylinder Deluxe53,99810,06164,059
TOTALS195,76525,141220,906


Options

CodeNameCost
A01Soft-Ray all tinted glass$30.55
A02Soft-Ray tinted windshield only$21.10
A31Power windows$100.10
A39Custom deluxe front and rear belts$6.35
A67Rear folding seat$31.60
A85Custom deluxe front shoulder belts$26.35
AL4Strato-Back front bench seat$26.35
AS1Front shoulder belts$23.20
AS2Strato-Ease headrests$52.70
B37Color-keyed floor mats$10.55
B93Door edge guards$3.20
C06Power convertible top$52.70
C08Vinyl roof cover$73.75
C48Heater and defroster deletion+$31.65
C50Rear window defroster with Sport Coupe$21.10
C50Rear window defroster with convertible$31.60
C60Air conditioning$356
D33Left-hand remote-controlled outside rearview mirror$9.50
D55Center front seat console$47.40
D91Front end "bumblebee" stripe$14.75
F41Heavy-duty Sport suspension$10.55
G80Positraction rear axle$42.15
J50Power brakes$42.15
J52Front disc brakes$79
J56Heavy-duty front disc brakes$105.35
J65Special metallic brake facings$36.90
K02Temperature-controlled declutching fan$15.80
K19Air Injector Reactor for California car$44.75
K24Closed positive crankcase venitlation system$5.25
K30Speed and cruise control$50.05
K7661-amp Delcotron alternator$21.10
K7942-amp Delcotron alternator$10.55
L22250-cid inline six-cylinder engine$26.35
L30327-cid 275-hp V-8$92.70
L35396-cid 325-hp V-8 in Camaro SS only$263.30
L48350-cid 295-hp V-8$210.65
L78396-cid 375-hp V-8$500.30
M11Floor mounted gearshift lever$10.55
M13Special three-speed manual transmission$79
M20Wide-ratio four-speed manual transmission$184.35
M21Close-ratio four-speed manual transmission$184.35
M35Powerglide automatic transmission with six-cylinder engines$184.35
M35Powerglide automatic transmission with small block V-8s$194.35
M40Turbo-Hydra-Matic transmission$226.45
N10Dual exhaust system$22.10
N30Deluxe steering wheel$7.40
N33Comfortilt steering wheel$42.15
N34Walnut grained steering wheel$31.60
N40Power steering$84.30
N44"Quick-Response" variable-ratio steering$15.80
N61Dual exhaust system$21.10
N96Mag-style wheel covers$73.75
P01Bright metal wheel covers$21.10
P12Five 14 x 6 wheels$5.30
P587.35 x 14 white sidewall tires$31.35
PQ27.35 x 14 nylon white sidewall tires$52
PW6D70-14 red stripe tires$62.50
T60Heavy-duty battery$7.40
U03Tri-volume horn$13.70
U15Speed warning indicator$10.55
U17Special instrumentation$79
U25Luggage compartment light$2.65
U26Underhood light$2.65
U27Glove compartment light$2.65
U28Ashtray light$2.65
U29Courtesy lights$4.25
U35Electric clock$15.80
U57Stereo tape player$128.50
U63AM radio$57.40
U69AM/FM radio$133.80
U73Manual rear-mounted radio antenna$9.50
U80Rear seat speaker$13.90
V01Heavy duty radiator$10.55
V31Front bumper guard$12.65
V32Rear bumper guard$9.50
Z21Style trim$40.05
Z22Rally Sport package$105.35
Z23Special interior group$10.55
Z28Special Performance package$358.10
Z28Special Performance package$779.40
Z28Special Performance package$858.40
Z87Custom interior$94.80
Optional axle ratios: 3.31:1, 3.55:1, 2.73:1, 3.07:1, 7.73:1$2.15


Merchandise

Type & Item #NameDetails
Die Cast - ExactDetail WCC220Hot Rod Magazine 1967 Sixty-Seven Camaro SS1:18 scale, red with Hot Rod Magazine logo


Article Index

DateArticleAuthor/Source
24 March 2011The 1967 Chevrolet CamaroWilliam Jason
21 January 2016New As Seen on PowernNation TV Parts at Summit Racing: Auto Metal Direct Body Panels for 1967-69 CamaroSummit Racing Equipment





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