The 1967 Chevrolet Camaro surprised sceptics who cerebration that Chevy couldn't come with an go back to the legendary Ford Mustang. The sole contour was that the performance 375-horsepower 396-cubic-inch V8 was not available on the RS.
Dimensions
The 1967 Camaro RS/SS coupe and convertible were placed on a 108.1 inch wheelbase and measured 184.6 inches distant, 50.9 inches lofty and 72.3 inches Broad.
It matched, provided not exceeded, the Mustang in appointments and authority. The moment period 1970 to 1981 Camaros were radically restyled. The Camaro was produced until 2002 when it ceased Industry due to bad off sales. It was revived for the 2010 design year, according to Musclecarclub.com.
Option Packages
The 1967 Camaro featured three options: the RS, SS and Z/28. The RS was an appearance package apart with designated grille treatment that included concealed and disparate headlamps from the morals Camaros, characteristic "RS" badging and choice chrome and blackout trim. The SS was a performance choice that again included especial "SS" badging, trim and Election of performance V8s. The 1967 novel of the Z/28 was a bantam advertised and seldom sold high-performance combination featuring the 302-cubic-inch V8.
RS/SS
The RS appearance package could be ordered with the Super Sport alternative with most engine and trim choices available in the combination. However the Camaro not sole matched the Mustang in styling and performance, its Rally Sport (RS), Super Sport (SS) and Z/28 possibility dispatch allowed buyers to select a Broad diversification of choices to dress up their Camaro.
History
The 1967 Camaro was the debut pattern of the ahead genesis of Camaros. The Camaro was sleek with a high hood, short deck and sporty, racing style interior.It weighed in at 3,180 lbs. depending on the options ordered. Starting expenditure was $2,571.
Power and Performance
The 1967 Camaro RS could be ordered with any engine up to 350-cubic inches in displacement. However the RS/SS came individual as the 295-horsepower 350 that wielded 380 foot-pounds, the twisting draft generated inside the engine for accelerated acceleration from a dead stop. Power was transmitted via a Muncie 4-speed manual or the 2-speed Powerglide automatic transmission. Later in 1967 the 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 automatic was introduced. There was one exception to the "No 396 Rule" in the Camaro RS/SS: The 1967 Camaro RS/SS convertible Indianapolis 500 pace car was equipped with a 396 engine.
Production
The 1967 Camaro RS was the most option package available. A total of 64,842 RS models were sold compared to 34,411 Super Sports and a paltry 602 Z/28s. It's unknown how many RS/SS combinations were produced. Total production of the Camaro in 1967 was 220,906.
