1997 Chevrolet Camaro SS specs & colors
2dr Car
MSRP
- 2dr Cpe Police Pkg B4C
- $16,215
- 2dr Cpe
- $16,215
- 2dr Cpe RS
- $17,970
- 2dr Cpe Z28
- $20,115
- 2dr Cpe SS
- $20,115
- 2dr Convertible
- $21,770
- 2dr Convertible RS
- $23,170
- 2dr Convertible Z28
- $25,520
- 2dr Convertible SS
- $25,520
Key specs
-
2-door -
4 seats -
305.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) -
0 combined MPG -
193.2" length, 52.0" height -
Rear Wheel Drive
Color options
Exterior
Interior
Light Gray
Flame Red
Taupe
Arctic White
Pewter Gray
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
- Engine Type
-
Gas V8
- MPG
-
17 City / 25 Hwy
- Horsepower
-
305 hp
- Seating Capacity
-
4
Brakes
- Brake Type
-
Power
- Brake ABS System
-
4-wheel
- Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
N/A
- Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Yes
- Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Yes
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
10.7 x 1.26 in
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
11.4 x 0.8 in
- Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Not Available
Electrical
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
525
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
140
Engine
- Engine Type
-
Gas V8
- Displacement
-
5.7L/350
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
305 @ -TBD-
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
335 @ 2400
- Transmission Options
-
M/T
6-Speed M/T
A/T
4-Speed A/T
- MPG
-
17 City / 25 Hwy
- Total Cooling System Capacity
-
15.3 qts
Measurements
- Passenger Capacity
-
4
- Passenger Volume
-
82 ft³
- Front Head Room
-
37 in
- Front Leg Room
-
43 in
- Front Shoulder Room
-
57 in
- Front Hip Room
-
53 in
- Second Head Room
-
35 in
- Second Leg Room
-
27 in
- Second Shoulder Room
-
56 in
- Second Hip Room
-
44 in
- Wheelbase
-
101 in
- Length, Overall
-
193 in
- Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
74 in
- Height, Overall
-
51 in
- Track Width, Front
-
61 in
- Track Width, Rear
-
61 in
- Min Ground Clearance
-
4 in
- Liftover Height
-
35 in
- Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
-
13 ft³
- Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
-
33 ft³
- Trunk Volume
-
N/A
Steering
- Steering Type
-
Power Rack & Pinion
- Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
14
- Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
2
- Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
40 ft
- Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
42 ft
Suspension
- Suspension Type - Front
-
Independent SLA
- Suspension Type - Rear
-
Torque Arm
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
w/Coil Springs
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
w/Coil Springs
Tires & Wheels
- Front Tire Size
-
275/40ZR17
- Rear Tire Size
-
275/40ZR17
- Spare Tire Size
-
T125/70D15
- Front Wheel Size
-
17 x 9.0 in
- Rear Wheel Size
-
17 x 9.0 in
- Spare Wheel Size
-
15 x 4.0 in
- Front Wheel Material
-
Aluminum
- Rear Wheel Material
-
Aluminum
- Spare Wheel Material
-
Steel
Weight & Capacity
- Base Curb Weight
-
3,433 lbs
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
1,000 lbs
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
100 lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Not Available lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Not Available lbs
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
16 gal
- Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
N/A
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