Vehicle Description
Few cars in the history of American motoring have been as
consistently good as the Camaro. Where some of their rivals took a
misstep or two, Chevrolet did all they could to ensure the F-body
remained a stylish and affordable performance platform. Because of
that, each new generation has found a following and, ultimately, a
place in the collector car world. In recent years, third-generation
Camaro prices have seen steady growth, and limited production
fourth gens are already claiming a few rays of the spotlight. Take,
for example, this Limited Edition 35th Anniversary SS. One of only
1,971 35th Anniversary SS coupes assembled during the final year of
F-Body production, this spicy Chevy has all the hallmarks of a
great collector piece. And if you're in the market for a solid
long-term investment, a clean piece of GM history, or just a quick
car with a unique look, it's your kind of classic!
BODYWORK/TRIM
Garaged and pampered since being one of the last vehicles to roll
off GM's Sainte Therese, Quebec assembly line, this awesome Camaro
is a showroom-spec gem that's seen only 19,536 miles of blacktop.
Judging by the car's slick paint, a vivid coat of Bright Red
2-stage that's decorated in flowing Heritage Stripes, those jaunts
seemed more occasional than regular. And today, this Chevy rolls as
one seriously capable pony car that parks with the finest classics
and runs the fastest street warriors!
At the front of the car's brilliant pigment, one of the most
aggressive faces Chevrolet ever produced hangs factory-fresh
headlights above an ornate header emblem, HID fog lamps and a Flat
Black grille that's finished with silver "CAMARO" lettering. Behind
that grille, a composite ram air hood centers a black inlay in
front of a fresh greenhouse that's capped by optional T-tops.
Beneath that glass, exclusive 35th Anniversary fender emblems add
intricate detail to a sculpted profile that floats body-matched
door moldings under color-keyed mirrors. And at the back of the
car, an SS-exclusive spoiler frames tri-color taillights, a stylish
"SS" badge and a second round of silver "CAMARO" lettering.
ENGINE
Under the SLP-supplied bonnet, a Gen III LS1 V8 combines a sturdy
aluminum block with lightweight aluminum heads, coil-near-plug
ignition and aluminum flat-top pistons to twist a solid 325
horsepower into 350 lb./ft. of Kansas-flat torque. At the top of
the engine, trick SLP induction feeds a factory-spec throttle body,
which is bolted to a lightweight, composite intake. High octane
fossils are provided by GM electronic fuel injection. Sparks are
sequenced through AC Delco plug wires. Spent gases get whisked away
by factory manifolds. Cooling comes courtesy of a factory radiator.
And, aesthetically, the Cast Silver mill blends seamlessly with the
car's spotless, Bright Rally Red engine bay.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Under this Chevy, clean floors and factory-spec hardware make it
clear the car's previous owners were meticulous about maintenance.
Behind the engine, you'll find a slick-shifting Borg Warner T56
6-speed, which spins an SLP-supplied torsen differential around
sporty, 3.42 gears. Braking is provided by four power-assisted
discs, which are upfitted with standard anti-lock technology.
Exhaust floats through factory pipes that terminate at polished,
quad-outlet tips. And at the corners, 35th Anniversary-exclusive
wheels spin 275/40ZR17 Uniroyal Tiger Paw radials around machined
and painted spokes. Unlike Camaros of the past, this fourth
generation has the hardware to maximize all its power thanks to an
SLP-tuned double A-arm front and 3-link rear suspension. And, with
all those basics secured, GM's official mediator for its
performance madness, Acceleration Slip Regulation, was installed
and activated.
INTERIOR
Between the doors, 35th Anniversary-exclusive buckets wrap vivid
embroidery and 2-tone hides around 6-way power adjustment for the
car's driver. The instrument panel is a legible GM layout that
features a built-in Driver Information Center next to a large
tachometer and sweeping speedometer. At the floor, a short shifter
surfs a small console between clean 35th Anniversary mats. In front
of the driver, a leather-clad steering wheel sports convenient
thumb controls for an awesome Monsoon sound system. And naturally,
all the luxuries you'd expect in a modern car are present and
accounted for, including power windows, power door locks, power
mirrors, a power trunk and Remote Keyless Entry that's complete
with GM's PASSkey theft deterrent system.
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ACCESSORIES
The car's factory trophy mats
Looking back on the long history of the F-Body, there's little
doubt that this 2002 SS is one of the most enjoyable Camaros of all
time. It exhibits the best of everything from one of the last
authentic pony cars, and it's the perfect fit for any serious
collector who loves showroom-spec muscle. Buy the car and stash it
away for a few decades, or take it out and enjoy every second of
one of the best eras of automotive performance!
SUMMARY
1 of only 1,971 Camaro 35th Anniversary Edition SS coupes
produced
5.7 liter LS1 V8 / 325 horsepower
Tremec T56 6-speed manual transmission
35th Anniversary-exclusive leather interior
Bright Rally Red paint / 35th Anniversary-exclusive Heritage
Stripes / Factory T-tops
17-inch 35th Anniversary-exclusive wheels
Factory air conditioning / Factory Monsoon audio
SLP-tuned suspension
10-bolt rear axle / Zexel torsen differential / 3.42 gears
Power rack-and-pinion steering / 4-wheel power disc brakes
