Vehicle Description
1996 Chevrolet Camaro Z28/SS Coupe
"Hands down, the Z28 SS was judged the most racecar-like, right
down to its well bolstered bucket seat. It consistently topped out
at or above 120 mph in fifth gear. nThe Camaro wins this test, and
it wins it going away. It was the quickest, the fastest, and the
best handler in every one of our measured performance tests. It's a
terrific race car right out of the Cosmoline, needing only a roll
cage to complete the terrorist transformation begun by SLP." From
Car and Driver's test, December 1995, of a '96 SS, Mustang Cobra,
and Firebird Formula WS6.
For consignment, a 1996 Chevrolet Camaro Z28/SS showing 66,843
miles, but the true miles are unknown. Depending on the source,
just 2,263 or 2,410 Camaro Z28/SS were built in 1996 and no matter
what, that's a low number. So low, that cars received individual
numbers, (this one is #194), and when you have a numbered car, you
know you have something special!
Exterior
Bright Red was the most common of the colors available and why not,
there's nothing more eye-catching than red and back when speeders
were tagged visually, it was better known as "write me up red". But
law abiding citizens like you will have no problem in this F-body
wedge with its pointed nose that cuts through the air, directing
some of it to the distinctive scoop on the hood. The forward
leaning red C-pillar and smoked glass T-tops give the cabin the
profile of an F15 fuselage and the integrated rear spoiler is
almost invisible until you get behind the car. It's also there
where the SS emblem and dual exhaust tips clue you in to what
you're following and when you go to pass, you'll notice the 17-inch
wheels specific to the SS, wrapped in staggered sized low profile
tires. This car's been well cared for and we could not find any
glaring exterior imperfections.
Interior
Ebony plastic door panels are softened by gray cloth inserts and a
carpeted kick panel and both present cleanly and provide some
storage at the base. The cloth bucket seats have held up well and
still have robust side supports while in back, deep 2+2 seats will
keep the little ones planted and side support is provided by the
walls. Horn buttons flank the airbag on the leather wrapped
steering wheel with ergonomic bumps at 3 and 9 o'clock and if you
remember driver's ed, that's where your hands should be. Up front,
a straightforward instrument cluster with red needles against black
faces and bright white digits, relaying all the information you'll
need. The A/C panel in the center could not be more elementary and
the integrated AM/FM/CD radio is ready to accept your Counting
Crows discs. The stout Hurst shifter fronts the SS number plate and
requisite cupholder, while clean low pile carpet is protected by SS
mats. The cargo area is also carpeted and clean and shallow with
the exception of the recessed area for T-top stowage.
Drivetrain
Tucked deep into the engine bay is the clean and legendary 5.7
liter LT1 V8 that pumps out 305 horsepower. It's mated to a T56
6-speed manual transmission sending power to the 10 bolt axle with
3.42 gears and Positraction. This high performance muscle car gets
power disc brakes at all four wheels.
Undercarriage
Driver quality underneath with typical surface rust, road dust, and
some oil on the pan that drifts back to the transmission. The
single exhaust flows to a Hooker Aerochamber which disperses two
tailpipes that run tandem out the back. Suspension consists of coil
springs up front and coil springs with a torque arm in back.
Drive-Ability
Comfortable, capable, and pleasantly analog, the cockpit is a nice
place to spend some time, but we can't lollygag here as we have a
job to do. We row through the gears to bring this car around the
loop and the engine runs well, shifts are smooth, and handling, of
course, is very good. The LT1 delivers astounding power and the
icing on the cake is that all functional items afforded this car
operate as they should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that
these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we
cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of
your purchase.
The limited run of the 1996 Z28/SS cars means they're already
collectible and the clean presentation of this example means you'll
have a show car that you can drive and enjoy without breaking the
bank! When Springsteen sang, "We drove eight hundred miles without
seeing a cop, we got rock and roll music, blasting off the T-top"
he was very likely talking about an F-body like this. This car can
serve as your fountain of youth or your first foray into the
American sports car world.
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2-Coupe
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P-350ci V8 LT1
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2-St. Therese, Canada Assy Plant
165914-Sequential Unit Number
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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