GM’s pony
The Camaro car came form GM’s Chevrolet division as was classified as a pony car together with Ford Mustang, Plymouth Barracuda, AMC’s Javelin and AMX, Plymouth Road Runner and GTX. Originally, Camaro was designed to compete the Ford Mustang in 1967. John Delorean was Camaro’s designer. Firstly, he wanted to built a sports car familiar to Corvette, but after GM made a request to design a pony car, Camaro was born. The car was mostly Pontiac Firebird that was also introduced in 1967, the debut Camaro also had some mechanicals with 68 Chevy II Nova, but had its own fans. After 4th generation, Camaro model was stopped in 2002, but soon it came back with a proper buzz and huge PR campaign.
“A small, vicious animal that eats Mustangs”
That was the description given by Chevrolet General Manager Pete Estes after journalist asked what does the Camaro name mean. That was also the start of the 1st Camaro generation. Even though 1967 model was introduced in 1966, officially, 1st generation lasts up to 1969. The rear wheel drive F-body platform was fitted with 2+2 seat 2-door coupe and convertible bodies. Engine bay was equipped with quite a few units: 250 cubic inline-6 [140 HP], 302/307/327/350 and 396 cubic [350 HP] V8s. There were 3-speed Saginaw manual, 3-speed Muncie manual and 2-speed Powerglide automatic transmissions available in 1967-1968, and “Turbo Hydra-Matic 350″ 3-speed in 1969.
The appearance in 1967 did not change much, but it got sportier and more aggressive looks: “V”-design cant and deep-inserted headlights, lower ride, wider body.
Packages
There were 3 optional packages available: RS – appearance [hidden headlights, RS badges, ecterior trim], SS – performance [350 or 396 cubic V8s, non-functional hood scoops, stripes, SS badges, front fenders, etc], RS/SS[both mixed] and Z/28 with Muncie 4-speed manual transmission, power front disc brakes, 302 cubic small block V8 with wider crankshaft and bore, aluminum intake, 4-barrel carburetor, upgraded suspension, special stripes.
Even though GM had a request not to install larger than 400 cubic engines, dealers like Yenko equipped Camaros with 427 cubic engines [425 HP]. Don Yenko ordered 201 units and made his Yenko Camaro – these are legendary at present [aka COPO 9561 option]. There was also a special drag racing option – COPO 9560 – which had 430 HP [actually, it made ±550 HP]. Only 69 of them were built.
With a myth that some 1969 Camaros were sold as the 2nd generation in 1970, the 1st generation officially ended in 1969.
- First-generation engines:
1967–1969 L26 230 cu in (3.8 L) I6 140 hp (104 kW)
1967–1969 L22 250 cu in (4.1 L) I6 155 hp (116 kW) @ 4200 rpm, 235 lb·ft (319 N·m) @ 1600 rpm
1967–1969 Z28 302 cu in (4.9 L) V8 290 hp (216 kW) (rated) 350 hp (261 kW) actual
1967–1969 LF7 327 cu in (5.4 L) V8 210 hp (157 kW)
1967–1968: L30 327 cu in (5.4 L) V8 275 hp (205 kW)
1969: OMC 307 cu in (5 L) V8 225 hp (168 kW)
1969: LM1 & L65 350 cu in (5.7 L) V8 255 hp (190 kW) and 250 hp (186 kW)
1967–1969 L48 SS350 350 cu in (5.7 L) V8 295 hp (220 kW) (1969 300 hp (224 kW)) @ 4800 rpm, 380 lb·ft (515 N·m) @ 3200 rpm
1967–1969 L35 SS396 396 cu in (6.5 L) V8 325 hp (242 kW) @ 4800 rpm, 410 lb·ft (556 N·m) @ 3200 rpm
1967–1969 L78 SS396 396 cu in (6.5 L) V8 375 hp (280 kW) @ 5600 rpm, 415 lb·ft (563 N·m) @ 3600 rpm
1968–1969 L34 SS396 396 cu in (6.5 L) V8 350 hp (261 kW) @ 5200 rpm, 415 lb·ft (563 N·m) @ 3200 rpm
1968–1969 - L89 aluminum cylinder head option for the SS396/375 engine - lightened the engine by ~100 lb (45 kg).
1969 COPO 9561/L72 427 cu in (7 L) V8 425 hp (317 kW) @ 5600 rpm, 460 lb·ft (624 N·m) @ 4000 rpm
1969 COPO 9560/ZL1 427 cu in (7 L) V8 430 hp (321 kW) @ 5200 rpm, 450 lb·ft (610 N·m) @ 4400 rpm
Fonte: http://www.amcarguide.com
Características técnicas
1967 Chevrolet Camaro (caracteristicas podem variar dentro do mesmo modelo)
| Motor (Engine)-------------------------------------------------- | V8 Dupla árvore de cames aéreos |
| Posição (Position)--------------------------------------------- | Frente longitudinal |
| Válvulas (Valvetrain)------------------------------------------- | 2 válvulas por cilindro; 16 válvulas no total |
| Cilindrada (Displacemente)--------------------------------- | 5354 cc |
| Binário (Torque)------------------------------------------------- | 434.0 Nm (320 ft·lb) (44.3 kgm) @ 2400 rpm |
| Potência (Power)----------------------------------------------- | 212.9 PS (210 bhp) (156.6 kW) @ 4600 rpm |
| Comprimento (Length)---------------------------------------- | 4689 mm |
| Largura (Width)-------------------------------------------------- | 1836 mm |
| Altura (Heigth)--------------------------------------------------- | 1293 mm |
| Velocidade Máxima (Top Speed)------------------------- | 196 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h-------------------------------------------------------- | |
| Caixa de velocidades (Transmission)------------------- | 4-velocidade manual;
2 velocidades automática;
Automática de 3 velocidades |
