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Originally Posted by SSCamaroZ28
OK, the first significant Z Car, not a one year special model that disappeared for 38 years.  The original Z28's had more underrated HP than the 396s. IIRC, the same goes for the 2nd Gen LT1's. Sure, the big blocks had more TQ, but they were heavy and poor handlers and brakers, not exactly an all-around top model. SS production was always mostly slow small blocks, Z28's were all performance cars that could do it all. With Corvettes having a top Z Car again, it only makes sense to have the most known Z Car in the world take it's place where it belongs. BTW, I've seen 1st Gen Z28's launch great and those 302's held records in drag racing and Trans Am racing. The same can't be said for SS's. |
What?
I'm stating the facts, which are the SS was a drag car (didn't need to handle or brake) & the Z/28 (designed for road courses, top-end perf.) was set up for the track.
Apples and oranges!
Auto Editors of Consumer Guide(unbiased info.)
The 1967 Chevrolet
Camaro SS 396
Specifications
Wheelbase, inches: 108.1
Weight, lbs: 3,720
Number built: NA
Base price: $3,046
Top Available Engine
Type: ohv V-8
Displacement, cid: 396
Fuel system: 1 x 4bbl.
Compression ratio: 11.0:1
Horsepower @ rpm: 375 @ 5600
Torque @ rpm: 415 @ 3600
Representative Performance
0-60 mph, sec: 6.5
1/4 mile, sec. @ mph: 14.5 @ 99
The 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Specifications
Wheelbase, inches: 108.1
Weight, lbs: 3,765
Number built: 20,302
Base price: $3,185
Top Available Engine
Type: ohv V-8
Displacement, cid: 302
Fuel system: 2 x 4 bbl.
Compression ratio: 11.0:1
Horsepower @ rpm: 290 @ 5800
Torque @ rpm: 290 @ 4200
Representative Performance
0-60 mph, sec: 7.4
1/4 mile, sec @ mph: 15.12 @ 94.8
To the poster that asked, YES, I've driven a Z/28 and even owned a SS 396.
