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