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When did the Camaro Z28 Rally Sport come out?

When did the Camaro Z28 Rally Sport come out?

Z28 made a return in 1990, and the Rally Sport option was retired after 1981, and did not appear on Camaro again until 1989. The fourth-generation Camaro did have a Z28 option, but no Rally Sport when they appeared in 1993. The RS re-appeared as a trim option in 1996, the same year that SS was revived as a special, ultra-high-performance Z28.

What do the letters SS and Z28 mean on a Camaro?

If you’ve been a Camaro owner, builder, or restorer over the past five decades, you know what the letters RS, SS, and Z28 mean. For those who have recently discovered their passion for Chevrolet’s longtime Mustang-fighter, here’s a quick tutorial. Hideaway headlights and upgraded trim for just $105 extra?

When did the Chevy Camaro SS come out?

The RS re-appeared as a trim option in 1996, the same year that SS was revived as a special, ultra-high-performance Z28. It continues to be the moniker for the top-performance regular-production Camaro.

What kind of engine does a Camaro Z28 have?

A special 302 cubic-inch small-block (a 327 with a 283 crankshaft), a heavy-duty Muncie four-speed, and heavy-duty chassis hardware “borrowed” from bigger Chevy car lines, made up the package. The SCCA approved this as Camaro Z28.

What does Z28 mean on the Camaro?

The name Z28 started out as only a Regular Production Order (RPO) option code but has since grown into one of the most recognizable three letters in Camaro automotive history. It may just be a coincidence that the RPO code for the Camaro Super Sport (SS) package was Z27 and that RPO Z28 just followed it sequentially or maybe not.

How much does a Camaro SS cost?

Average Cost of a Camaro Insurance. Currently, the price of a coupe Camaro starts at $26,900, while the convertible type initially costs $32,900.

What does SS stand for in a Camaro?

RS/SS stands for Rally Sport/Super Sport (Chevrolet Camaro model) Suggest new definition. This definition appears rarely and is found in the following Acronym Finder categories: Business, finance, etc.

What is the difference between Camaro SS and Rs?

SS stands for “Super Sport” and was a performance option for the Camaro that featured more power, better suspension, and an aesthetics package. RS stands for “Rally Sport” and was available with any of the Camaro trims. It featured hideaway headlights and other aesthetics.

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