1997 Anniversary SS Z/28 LT4 $50,000 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ajnagyII · 02-09-2015, 12:35 PM

1997 LT4 SS Z28 Anniversary Grand Sport Edition 330 horsepower Corvette Engine, Only 106 built in which all of the production LT4 engines were completely disassembled, balanced, blueprinted and honed with stress plates. Areas of the engine that were checked and adjusted included, the deck, line bore, bearing clearances, head surfaces and a multi angle valve job.
SOLE OWNER CAR BOUGHT AND STORED WITH ONLY 60 ORIGINAL MILES
Has performance exhaust, a lightweight drive shaft, Bilstein sport suspension and a Torsen limited slip differential. Options for the LT4 SS were limited and consisted of a Level III Bilstein suspension package and BFGoodrich Comp T/A tires.

The LT4 Camaro was definitely built to function like the performance icon it has become. The engine comes with a 10.8:1 compression ratio and redlines at 6,300 rpm. Maximum horsepower is achieved at 5,800 rpm, and maximum torque is realized at 4,500 rpm. Fuel shutoff doesn't occur until 6,400 rpm. Nope, this isn't your typical fourth-generation Camaro. Chevrolet and SLP Engineering got it right when they conceived this tire-smoking, pavement-pounding Camaro SS.

Motor Trend tested the LT4 SS and came away with some impressive numbers. The car ran from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 4.9 seconds and sprinted the quarter-mile in 13.3 seconds. These are the same numbers that the magazine came up with when testing the 1996 Corvette Grand Sport.

All LT4 SS Camaros were hardtops, and the only giveaway to what lurks under the hood is the 330-hp decal on the rear. All this horsepower is laid down by way of a Borg-Warner T56 6-speed manual to 17" x 9" Arctic White cast-aluminum wheels.

• Lightweight Composite Hood with Functional Forced Air Induction System
• High Flow Air Cleaner Filter
• Rear Deck Lid Spoiler
• White and Orange SS Exterior Badges
• Power Remote Hatch Release - Electric Twin Remote Mirrors - Leather Wrapped Steering
Wheel
• Driver's/Passenger's Reclining Seat
• Cassette Player/4-Speaker Sound System
• CD Player/8-Speaker Sound System (200 Watt Delco Audyssey)
• Arctic White Leather
• Arctic White w/ Hugger Orange Stripes

dcpatters · 02-09-2015, 03:47 PM

Man, that's a beautiful car.

Did I miss the price listed?

gen=5 · 02-11-2015, 04:29 AM

He is asking 60k,although it's really nice it seems a little over priced about 15k at least...
There a lot of them for sale,for as little of them as they made..there's one on lstech for 43k with 600 miles on it,and another one for 27k with 12k on it..
I wish him all the luck with the sale, I just do not see the value for the money,with everything that's on the market nowadays...even at 43k but I hope he gets it....

ruquik · 02-11-2015, 07:33 AM

people are nuts they way they price vehicles no wonder they don't sell
60k get real man.

newagemuscle · 02-11-2015, 08:23 AM

There is no doubt it a rare vehicle. Awesome engine too. I had it in my 96 Grand Sport Corvette. One thing I would suggest... if your going to ask 60k for a car... regardless how rare... clean it. The engine compartment looks as clean as my daily drive.

K1SSRSS · 02-11-2015, 10:23 AM

Nice car, I would love to have one to join my LT1 car, but that 60k is hard to swallow.

I'll trade you a 1 of 25 Navy Blue Metallic 2001 B4C cars?

It does have a few more miles on it though

el ess A · 02-11-2015, 10:48 AM

A new ZL1 could be had for less. You'd have to be a die-hard collector to want that car at that price. And a new LS has almost as much HP.

Another bad bet by someone who THOUGHT these cars would be the shiznit 20 years later, but sadly, no.

Forget it, the 60K price tag is way too much for what little you get. And if it's been out in Arizona heat and apparently lots of dust for those 20 years...25K maybe...but 60K? Dreaming.

Obzen · 02-11-2015, 04:04 PM

May wanna at least clean the engine bay. Just sayin.

70rsz28 · 02-11-2015, 04:38 PM

Very nice car , I have an 97 convertible Z28 30th anniversary also. My wife took me to see the same car two years ago that was for sale here in Canada . There are only 6 in Canada if I my memory serves me correctly. The one I looked at had low miles and was in excellent condition . We got the price to $18,500 , but what stopped me was I had no where to put it and did I really need two anniversary cars. Now I think that I should have bought it , mine goes up for sale in spring when it comes out of storage . GOOD LUCK with the sale

gen=5 · 02-12-2015, 08:35 AM

Well the jury is out on this car in the real world....

kgendron71 · 02-12-2015, 10:08 AM

Amazing that just 17 years ago, the top dog only put out 330 hp. Today you get that base v6 model. Gotto love engineering!

newagemuscle · 02-12-2015, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by kgendron71

Amazing that just 17 years ago, the top dog only put out 330 hp. Today you get that base v6 model. Gotto love engineering!

ya... but the v6 Camaro wont come close to that thing in a race. I had the same motor in my grandsport in 1996. I ran a best of 12.94@109.7 and would consistantly run 13:20's non stop. That was 100% stock down to the tires and paper air filter.

LateBrakeU2 · 02-12-2015, 12:25 PM

A few similarities with these and the gen 5 Z relative to motor. I think they made around 100 SS and thirty Firehawks with LT4's. Leave the dust in the engine compartment!

itsadryheat79 · 02-12-2015, 02:50 PM

For what its worth - Hagerty does list this one as one of their 10 FAVORITE CAMAROS BY GENERATION. -

http://www.hagerty.com/articles-vide...vorite-Camaros

02-09-2015, 12:35 PM	#1
ajnagyII Drives: 1997 Camaro Anniversary ss/z28 lt4 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: tempe, az Posts: 2	1997 Anniversary SS Z/28 LT4 $50,000 1997 LT4 SS Z28 Anniversary Grand Sport Edition 330 horsepower Corvette Engine, Only 106 built in which all of the production LT4 engines were completely disassembled, balanced, blueprinted and honed with stress plates. Areas of the engine that were checked and adjusted included, the deck, line bore, bearing clearances, head surfaces and a multi angle valve job. SOLE OWNER CAR BOUGHT AND STORED WITH ONLY 60 ORIGINAL MILES Has performance exhaust, a lightweight drive shaft, Bilstein sport suspension and a Torsen limited slip differential. Options for the LT4 SS were limited and consisted of a Level III Bilstein suspension package and BFGoodrich Comp T/A tires. The LT4 Camaro was definitely built to function like the performance icon it has become. The engine comes with a 10.8:1 compression ratio and redlines at 6,300 rpm. Maximum horsepower is achieved at 5,800 rpm, and maximum torque is realized at 4,500 rpm. Fuel shutoff doesn't occur until 6,400 rpm. Nope, this isn't your typical fourth-generation Camaro. Chevrolet and SLP Engineering got it right when they conceived this tire-smoking, pavement-pounding Camaro SS. Motor Trend tested the LT4 SS and came away with some impressive numbers. The car ran from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 4.9 seconds and sprinted the quarter-mile in 13.3 seconds. These are the same numbers that the magazine came up with when testing the 1996 Corvette Grand Sport. All LT4 SS Camaros were hardtops, and the only giveaway to what lurks under the hood is the 330-hp decal on the rear. All this horsepower is laid down by way of a Borg-Warner T56 6-speed manual to 17" x 9" Arctic White cast-aluminum wheels. • Lightweight Composite Hood with Functional Forced Air Induction System • High Flow Air Cleaner Filter • Rear Deck Lid Spoiler • White and Orange SS Exterior Badges • Power Remote Hatch Release - Electric Twin Remote Mirrors - Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel • Driver's/Passenger's Reclining Seat • Cassette Player/4-Speaker Sound System • CD Player/8-Speaker Sound System (200 Watt Delco Audyssey) • Arctic White Leather • Arctic White w/ Hugger Orange Stripes Attached Images Last edited by ajnagyII; 02-14-2015 at 09:57 AM.

02-11-2015, 04:29 AM	#3
gen=5 Drives: 13 ZL1 vert blac fastlane/LPE 750 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: houston Posts: 1,313 View My Garage	He is asking 60k,although it's really nice it seems a little over priced about 15k at least... There a lot of them for sale,for as little of them as they made..there's one on lstech for 43k with 600 miles on it,and another one for 27k with 12k on it.. I wish him all the luck with the sale, I just do not see the value for the money,with everything that's on the market nowadays...even at 43k but I hope he gets it.... __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=346589 CHECK OUT THE BUILDING OF MY RANCH FOR DISABLED VETS, COMPLETE WITH A GUN RANGE .

02-11-2015, 08:23 AM	#5
newagemuscle Philippians 4:13 Drives: SLP Supercharged LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Motor City - Michigan Posts: 2,902 View My Garage	There is no doubt it a rare vehicle. Awesome engine too. I had it in my 96 Grand Sport Corvette. One thing I would suggest... if your going to ask 60k for a car... regardless how rare... clean it. The engine compartment looks as clean as my daily drive. __________________

02-11-2015, 10:23 AM	#6
K1SSRSS Chief Many Camaros Drives: A paid off Camaro!!! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 1,863 View My Garage	Nice car, I would love to have one to join my LT1 car, but that 60k is hard to swallow. I'll trade you a 1 of 25 Navy Blue Metallic 2001 B4C cars? It does have a few more miles on it though __________________ 504hp/478tq Performance: Kooks LT, 3'' Exhaust, V-Max TB, Roto-Fab CAI, Custom Ported/Port Matched Heads and Intake Suspension: BMR Adjustable LCA's, BMR Trailing Arms, Poly Bushings, BMR Toe Rods Coming Soon (still in the box): Procharger F1R, G-Force Axles, 3:91 gears w/Eaton Truetrac

02-11-2015, 10:48 AM	#7
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,563	A new ZL1 could be had for less. You'd have to be a die-hard collector to want that car at that price. And a new LS has almost as much HP. Another bad bet by someone who THOUGHT these cars would be the shiznit 20 years later, but sadly, no. Forget it, the 60K price tag is way too much for what little you get. And if it's been out in Arizona heat and apparently lots of dust for those 20 years...25K maybe...but 60K? Dreaming. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

02-09-2015, 03:47 PM	#2
dcpatters Drives: 2015 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 206	Man, that's a beautiful car. Did I miss the price listed?

02-11-2015, 07:33 AM	#4
ruquik Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: roanoke,va Posts: 129	people are nuts they way they price vehicles no wonder they don't sell 60k get real man.

02-11-2015, 04:04 PM	#8
Obzen Pull up Cougar! Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,875	May wanna at least clean the engine bay. Just sayin.

02-11-2015, 04:38 PM	#9
70rsz28 Drives: 70 rsz28,97 30th aniv conv 13 ht wh Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: canada Posts: 704 View My Garage	Very nice car , I have an 97 convertible Z28 30th anniversary also. My wife took me to see the same car two years ago that was for sale here in Canada . There are only 6 in Canada if I my memory serves me correctly. The one I looked at had low miles and was in excellent condition . We got the price to $18,500 , but what stopped me was I had no where to put it and did I really need two anniversary cars. Now I think that I should have bought it , mine goes up for sale in spring when it comes out of storage . GOOD LUCK with the sale Attached Images

02-12-2015, 08:35 AM	#10
gen=5 Drives: 13 ZL1 vert blac fastlane/LPE 750 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: houston Posts: 1,313 View My Garage	Well the jury is out on this car in the real world.... __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=346589 CHECK OUT THE BUILDING OF MY RANCH FOR DISABLED VETS, COMPLETE WITH A GUN RANGE .

02-12-2015, 10:08 AM	#11
kgendron71 REDHOT_ZL1 Drives: 2014 Red Hot ZL1 M6 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Gainesville, Fl. Posts: 194	Amazing that just 17 years ago, the top dog only put out 330 hp. Today you get that base v6 model. Gotto love engineering!

02-12-2015, 12:25 PM	#13
LateBrakeU2 Drives: 15 RH Z/28, 23 RB2SS1LE, 23LT1VOM Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 820	A few similarities with these and the gen 5 Z relative to motor. I think they made around 100 SS and thirty Firehawks with LT4's. Leave the dust in the engine compartment!

02-12-2015, 02:50 PM	#14
itsadryheat79 Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE (2)79Z28 72RS 67SS 69Z Join Date: May 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 422 View My Garage	For what its worth - Hagerty does list this one as one of their 10 FAVORITE CAMAROS BY GENERATION. - http://www.hagerty.com/articles-vide...vorite-Camaros __________________ - Buttons and Skulls - miss my annimated signature.