Chevrolet Camaro (fourth generation)

Chevrolet Camaro (fourth generation)
1993 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Overview
Manufacturer	Chevrolet (General Motors)
Production	November 1992–2002
Assembly	Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec, Canada
Designer	John Cafaro (1988, 1989)
Body and chassis
Class	Pony car Sports car Muscle car
Body style	2-door coupe 2-door convertible
Layout	FR layout
Platform	F-body
Related	Pontiac Firebird Callaway SuperNatural Camaro
Powertrain
Engine	207 cu in (3.4 L) L32 V6 231 cu in (3.8 L) L36 V6 350 cu in (5.7 L) LT1 V8 350 cu in (5.7 L) LT4 V8 346 cu in (5.7 L) LS1 V8
Transmission	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	101.1 in (2,568 mm)
Length	1998–02: 193.5 in (4,915 mm) 1993–97: 193.2 in (4,907 mm)
Width	74.1 in (1,882 mm)
Height	1998–02 convertible: 51.8 in (1,316 mm) 1998–02 coupe: 51.2 in (1,300 mm) 1994–97 convertible: 52.0 in (1,321 mm) 1993–97 coupe: 51.3 in (1,303 mm)
Curb weight	3,241–3,373 lb (1,470–1,530 kg)
Chronology
Predecessor	Chevrolet Camaro (third generation)
Successor	Chevrolet Camaro (fifth generation)

The fourth-generation Chevrolet Camaro is an automobile which was produced by Chevrolet for the 1993 through 2002 model years; although the last 30 models were unofficially sold in 2003. It was introduced on an updated F-body platform. It would retain the same characteristic since the first-generation's introduction back in 1967; 2-doors, 2+2 seating, available as a coupe (with optional T-top roof) or convertible, rear-wheel drive, and a choice of pushrod V6 and V8 powerplants. The 1998 model year was refreshed and revised with both exterior and engine changes. The fourth-gen Camaro would last up through the 2002 model year when General Motors discontinued production due to slow sales, a deteriorated sports coupe market, and plant overcapacity.

Introduced in January 1993, as a 1993 model, production was moved from GM's Van Nuys, California assembly plant to Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec, Canada from November 1992. The new design incorporated sheet moulding compound (SMC) made from chopped fiberglass and polyester resin for the roof, hatch, doors, and spoiler. Both the front and rear suspension design was improved. Base Camaros were powered by a 160 hp (119 kW) 3.4 L pushrod V6 with a 5 speed manual transmission standard. The 4 speed 4L60 automatic was optional. The Z28 versions featured the 5.7L LT1 V8 engine, also pushrod, with 275 hp (205 kW) and 325 lb·ft (441 N·m) torque that had been introduced in the Corvette one year earlier. The 4L60 was standard with the Borg-Warner six-speed manual transmission as a no cost option. The Camaro was the first of many vehicles to use this gearbox. In 1993, the Camaro Z28 was selected as the official pace car for the Indianapolis 500. A "pace car edition" as a $995 option found 633 buyers and featured "Indy 500" identification on black and white body color scheme with multicolored pinstriping and white painted roadwheels.