Performance Review: Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Sport Coupe 1st Gen - [1967]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Chevrolet Camaro Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Sport Coupe 1st Gen is the 4 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1967. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1968 Dodge Dart Hemi 7.0 V8 and the 1968 Plymouth Road Runner 426 Hemi V8 1st Gen.This particular Chevrolet Camaro has a 4942cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Camaro shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Camaro's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1390 kgs (3064 lbs) this makes the Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Sport Coupe 1st Gen in the same weight category as the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica 5.2 V10 or the give or take 50kg.

The Chevrolet Camaro shares the same bhp with the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 4942cc 16V V8 engine produces 290 bhp (216 kW) @ 5800 rpm similar to the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 290 lb-ft (393.1 Nm) @ 4200 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Chevrolet Camaro you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1969 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova SS 396 V8 3spd Manual (233.5 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Chevrolet Camaro.

The Chevrolet Camaro has a Power to weight ratio of 208.6 bhp per ton and 208.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1967 Camaro competing with the 1969 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova SS 396 V8 3spd Manual (233.5 bhp per ton) or the 2009 Porsche Cayman S 3.4 (233.3 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Chevrolet Camaro generating around 208.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2011 Audi A8 S8 4.0 V8 Turbo (233.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 1970 Chevrolet Malibu 5.7 V8 Turbo Hydra-Matic (233.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.0 secs, this made the Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Sport Coupe 1st Gen as fast as the 2010 Citroen DS4 200 1.6 Turbo (7.70 secs) the 2006 Volkswagen-VW Polo 1.8T GTi (7.70 secs) the 2005 Mitsubishi Colt CZT 1.5 Turbo (7.70 secs) the or the 2005 Audi Q7 4.2 V8 (7.70 secs). This Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Sport Coupe 1st Gen is also faster than the 2017 Ford Focus 2.0 ST-3 TDCi 185PS (7.80 secs) the 2015 Ford Focus 2.0 ST-2 TDCi 185PS (7.80 secs) the 2007 Lexus IS 250 AWD (7.80 secs) the and the 2001 MG ZT 2.5 V6 190 (7.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Camaro and the 2012 Renault Megane RenaultSport 2.0T 265 Cup

When talking about the performance of the Chevrolet Camaro on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.79 secs @ 99.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2012 Renault Megane RenaultSport 2.0T 265 Cup (13.73 secs), the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII 260 (13.74 secs), and the 2010 Vauxhall-Opel Insignia VXR OPC 2.8 V6 BiTurbo (13.74 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1967 version of the Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Sport Coupe 1st Gen has a maximum speed of 137mph.

Top Speed of the 1967 Camaro equals the 2016 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo Auto (148 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Sport Coupe 1st Gen then how about the 2016 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo Auto (148 mph), the 2016 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Woks 2.0 Turbo (148 mph), or the 2012 Jaguar XJ V6 (148 mph).

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