The 45th Anniversary Special Edition package is offered for 2LT and 2SS grades of the 2012 Camaro, both convertible and coupe. Both required premium fuel on compression ratios well over 10.0:1, and they didn't have the rocket-like thrust of the 427s, but their performance was impressive all the same. Thanks to our incredible staff we offer a low-key car-buying experience so that you don't need to feel rushed or pressured while picking out the perfect Chevrolet or Buick. The XP-720 sought to deliver improved passenger accommodation, more luggage space, and superior ride and handling over previous Corvettes. orders. at the top of this section translates as follows: from 1967 on. The limitations in design came from the need to keep costs down as the Camaro would be a sports car with lower sales volume than the Chevy II, which would be a high-volume money maker. Browse training services for individuals, groups, businesses, trainers and leadership. 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Then, around the middle of the film, while discussing the curved and aerodynamic shape of the car, it is contrasted to "the flatter slab-sided look, or the squared-off boxy look," which could be construed as a jab to the Mustang, which features vertical sides and more sharp angles and straight lines throughout. Suburban. "1969 Chevy Camaro Z28" In 1963 only 199 Z06 Corvettes were produced, usually reserved for racing, and of the 199 a total of six were specifically created for Le Mans racing by Chevrolet. As before, the base and optional units employed hydraulic lifters, a mild camshaft, forged-steel crankshaft, 10.5:1 compression, single-point distributor, and dual exhausts. and long lifespan and are offered at attractive prices. Previously, the optional racing parts were literally hidden in the order form so that only the most knowledgeable and perceptive customers could find them. Chevrolet later lowered the package price and eliminated the larger gas tank from the Z06 package, though it remained available as an add-on option for any coupe. a radio (3rd character over under the axle code). Per pending federal regulation, there was also a dual master cylinder with separate fluid reservoirs (only on models with power brakes for 1965)[25] for the front and rear lines. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. After years of tinkering with the basic package, Mitchell and his crew would finally break the mold of Harley Earl's original design once and for all. The new model's front suspension would be much as before, with unequal-length upper and lower A-arms on coil springs concentric with the shocks, plus a standard anti-roll bar. While GM had no official sponsorship of any racing team, nor did the company field any cars in any races, it still used the sport for brand promotion. Five-louver fenders are unique; Big-Block hood bulge redesigned as a scoop; parking brake changed from pull-out under dash handle to lever mounted in center console; Solid lifter L88 427/430 would become most sought-after Corvette ever; only 20 were produced. 1969: 79 Rallye Green was added as allowable color for the The solid-lifter unit was driven with a high-lift, long-duration camshaft to produce 365hp (272kW) and breathed through a big four-barrel Holley carburetor instead of the base engine's Carter unit. In 2021, a white Z/28 sold at Barrett-Jackson for $220,000, and another Marina Blue car sold in 2022 at Mecum for $195,000. For related information, see also the Cowl Tag The very high compression ratio required 103-octane racing fuel, which was available only at select service stations. The four-speed gearbox came with a 3.70:1 final drive, but 3.08:1, 3.55:1, 4.11:1, and 4.56:1 gearsets were available. The independent rear suspension created by Duntov was derived from the CERV I concept, and included a frame-mounted differential with U-jointed half-shafts tied together by a transverse leaf spring. * Fisher option codes that have been confirmed (via UOIT's) Void where prohibited. Antonick, Mike. [40], The Corvette Grand Sports were raced with several different engines, but the most serious factory engine actually used was a 377 cubic inch displacement, all-aluminum, small block with four Weber side-draft carburetors and a cross-ram intake, rated 550hp (410kW) at 6400rpm. 1969: Cortez Silver and Dover White coupes with Red interior and D90, DX1, or D96 stripe $(function() { For 1964 Chevrolet made only evolutionary changes to the Corvette. [16] Equipment installations for 1963 began reflecting the market's demand for more civility in sporting cars. (* Note: GM documentation incorrectly states that black cars with black vinyl tops would Donation does not increase your chance of winning. Get a great deal on a great car, and all the information you need to make a smart purchase. Driveshafts | Differentials | Gears | Rearends | Clutch | Shifters, Discussions on mechanical maintenance and servicing of your Camaro. All sponsors classifieds. But with Mache es, 450 hp, can the Camaro EV elevate and restore its title in the muscle EV category? For additional photos of '69 Z28s, and a special look back at a fascinating selection of vintage Camaro brochures, explore the next three pages in this article. Threads: 539,144, [18] They were destined to compete in a different sort of race for sports cars, a NASCAR sanctioned event on the famous Daytona Oval, the Daytona 250 American Challenge Cup. Members: 175,667, Engine | Exhaust | Bolt-On | Drivetrain Modifications, Guides, Manuals, Bulletins, Documentation Archive, Engine | Drivetrain | Powertrain Technical Discussions, Sponsor Announcements / Giveaways / Contests, Audio / Visual / Electronics/ Gauges / Nav, Wash/Wax/Detailing and Cosmetic Maintenance Parts, Apparel and Other Camaro Related Merchandise, V8 - Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons, Tuning Equipment, V6 - Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons, Tuning Equipment, Audio / Visual / Electronics/ Gauges / Nav, Wash/Wash/Detailing and Cosmetic Maintenance Parts. The convertible's optional hardtop was offered with a black vinyl cover, which was a fad among all cars at the time. What's more, hydraulically assisted steering would be offered as optional equipment for the first time on a Corvette except on cars with the two most powerful engines and offer a faster 17.1:1 ratio, which reduced lock-to-lock turns from 3.4 to just 2.9. Total swept area for the new system was 461sqin (2,970cm2), a notable advance on the 328sqin (2,120cm2) of the previous all-drum system. Besides the lightweight heads and bigger ports, it came with an even hotter camshaft, stratospheric 12.5:1 compression, an aluminum radiator, small-diameter flywheel, and a single huge Holley four-barrel carburetor. Powell, Ohio: Michael Bruce Associates, Inc., 1999. Volvos XC40 is in the line too. This happened for two reasons; to placate nervous insurance companies, and to allow the cars to qualify for lower NHRA brackets based on horsepower and weight. Rear window of coupe changed to single pane; hood louvers deleted. [35], Chassis #001 is owned by former banker and car collector Harry Yeaggy of Cincinnati, Ohio. Originally a Chevy design, it had an aluminum case like the Borg-Warner box but came with stronger synchronizers and wider ratios for better durability and drivability. the cowl vent panel removed) shows the typical location for this stamp. of 2+3=5. This relative lack of change reflected plans to bring out an all-new Corvette for 1967. [39], Chassis #005 is in the private collection of Bill Tower of Plant City, Florida. [33] Concerned about Ford and the Shelby Cobra, Duntov's program included plans to build 125 examples of the Corvette Grand Sport to allow the model to be homologated for international Grand Touring races. Home page for The Emily Post Institute, Inc. start of each day and generally incremented serially with each body built by the The 1966 model's frontal appearance was mildly altered with an eggcrate grille insert to replace the previous horizontal bars, and the coupe lost its roof-mounted extractor vents, which had proven inefficient. It was introduced on an updated F-body platform, but retained the same characteristic since the first-generation's introduction back in 1967; 2-doors, 2+2 seating, coup (with optional T-top roof) or convertible with efficient computer coding practices of the day, could be obtained by adding Forum. This chassis was used in the Rolex Monterrey Motorsport Reunion in 2013. box above. Partial VINs were also stamped on most engines and transmissions Four-wheel disc brakes were also introduced in 1965. Positraction was an option. Camaro ZL1, Camaro Coupe, Camaro Convertible. [19][21], New for the 1963 model year was an optional electronic ignition, the breakerless magnetic pulse-triggered Delcotronic, first offered by Pontiac on some 1963 models.[22]. the sixth day of production for a given month and about the 103rd body on that start of each additional production day to the next alphabetic letter, and was The lower arms controlled vertical wheel motion, while the trailing rods took care of fore/aft wheel motion and transferred braking torque to the frame. As before, both could be teamed with the Powerglide automatic, the standard three-speed manual, or either four-speed option. Passenger room was as good as before despite the tighter wheelbase, and the reinforcing steel girder made the cockpit both stronger and safer.[11]. And 1969 export tags are often blank on the bottom of the tag.) With our own dedicated shop car, a 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS in Victory Red with Manual Transmission and LS3 Engine, we installed multiple aftermarket performance and styling upgrades, as well as tested multiple other upgrades options for our customers. New coupe bodystyle introduced (only year for split rear window), coupe more expensive than convertible. Options available on the C2 included AM-FM radio (mid 1963), air conditioning, and leather upholstery. Fisher Body (and other plants that built multiple carlines) to aid in scheduling (These discussions apply only to U.S.-built bodies sold by GM in North America and With potential buyers anticipating the car's overdue redesign, sales for the Sting Ray's final year totaled 22,940, down over 5,000 units from 1966 results. [20] Driven by Junior Johnson, plagued by rain in the race, substitute driver Billy Krause finished third behind Paul Goldsmith's Pontiac Tempest and A. J. Foyt in another Corvette. The first Camaro off the Los Angeles line in 1968 would be 12xx78L300001. Quad headlamps were retained but newly hidden the first American car so equipped since the 1942 DeSoto. Interior alterations were modest and included revised upholstery, and the handbrake moved from beneath the dash to between the seats. Drivetrain Tech. In the 1960s engine outputs were at times deliberately understated. All audio, video, bluetooth, nav, radar, and electronics discussions. Ultimately, this spelled the end for the Rochester fuel injection system, as the carbureted 396ci/425hp option cost $292.70 to the fuel injected 327ci/375hp's $538.00. to the Corvette J56. GM Authorityreprtsthat four cars were produced to be used at the race and 100 more were made for promotional purposes, and, in 2022, one of them went up for auction at Mecum, bringing in an astounding $632,500. By decade's end, the machinery would be put into motion to fashion a fitting successor to debut for the 1963 model year. 2017 Chevrolet Camaro; 2020 Honda Accord; 2018 Chevrolet Camaro; 2017 RAM 1500; 2014 Toyota Camry; 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee; Popular Electric Vehicles. The one-to-three digit sequence number that follows the letter was reset to 1 at the Some early However, it was not always so ubiquitous. Promoting etiquette and civility in America and around the world for almost 100 years. Road testers rightly applauded the all-disc brakes. [Featured image by Rex Gray via Wikimedia Commons | Cropped and scaled | CC BY 2.0]. 406. General 5th generation Camaro topics not covered by other subforums. The new Fords Mustang Mach-e has already set the turf for the new Camaro EV to jump in. All Camaro related pictures, videos and other assorted media. In 1967, Chevrolet was chosen to lead the pack with the new Camaro convertible. Have questions for Al Oppenheiser, Camaro Chief Engineer at GM? Even the Corvette had to wait until 1969 for its small block to increase in size. 1967. And the option code in the sixth position at C-20 Unfortunately, changing auto trends shrunk demand and Camaro production ended in 2002. Corvettes also received an emblem in the corner of the hood for 1966. Inside, the original color-keyed steering wheel rim was now done in simulated walnut. and Numbers Trivia sections. With the 1967 model, at least one identifying feature is in between the front seats. Shortly after showing up in dealer showrooms, Camaros also showed up on the track, proving to be capable race cars, winning many checkered flags in its first year out, often beating rivals from Ford and Chrysler. the body build order. 1969: 59 Frost Green was also called Frost Lime in some However, there would be some parameters they had to work with as the new car would coincide with the upcoming Chevy II and would also share the platform and some components. Faux vents were located in the hood and on the coupe's rear pillars; functional ones had been intended but were cancelled due to cost considerations. [44], This article is about the second generation Chevrolet Corvette (C2). The last was quite rare in production, however.[11]. Find new and used cars for sale on Microsoft Start Autos. Save up to $12,327 on one of 5,171 used 2016 Chevrolet Camaros near you. The Z06 package was first offered on the 1963 Corvette, and included:[31]. While CRG has not yet seen a 68 Camaro with this RPO (F40 OPEN Tues-Fri 10-5 & Sat 10-3 CLOSED Sunday & Monday . PhastekPerformance.com was launched in 2009 as the best place to purchase upgrades and modify your new 5th Gen Camaro. Ahead of the Camaro, there's a 1960s Ford Mustang Convertible. references. The 350 was a new engine for Chevrolet, and it delivered a healthy 295 horsepower, while the largest 396-cubic-inch big block, raised power to 375. Another crossmember was just aft of the transmission and a fourth one at the rear kick-up anchored the integral roll cage. The car ended up being a striking vehicle with a timeless design. The power brake option went into 15 percent of production, power steering into 12 percent. Carbureted engines came in 250hp (186kW), 300hp (224kW), and 340hp (254kW) versions. The head of Chevy marketing, Chris Perry, acknowledges that too many people saw it as the car of "the successful plumber." [Featured image by Jeremy via Wikimedia Commons | Cropped and scaled | CC BY 2.0], Facts Every Car Fan Should Know About The 1967 Chevy Camaro, GM initiated a ban on motorsport competition. Anything related to keeping your Camaro clean and in good cosmetic condition. indicates a V8 engine. [38], Chassis #004 is part of the Miles Collier Collection on display at The Revs Institute in Naples, Florida. While automakers have come a long way since then, the cars of the late '60s, such as the '67 Camaro, are fine examples of what they could do with a pencil and a slide rule in creating an excellent automobile. The 327 V8 had been the standard Chevy V8 since the late '50s, and, in the Camaro, it turned out up to 275 horsepower. production could vary by a few days. For position d in 1968, CRG believes that values 6, 7, and 8 refer Manuals, Literature, Workbooks, Brochures, Etc. Chevrolet, CHEVY, Camaro, ZL1, 1LE, Camaro SS, and the Chevy Bowtie are registered trademarks of Chevrolet. the start of the assembly of the vehicle body. Traverse. The brakes had a four-piston design with two-piece calipers and cooling fins for the rotors. [23]:77. The Regular Production Option (RPO) was a GM internal ordering code designation. The Sting Ray was also a somewhat lighter Corvette, so acceleration improved despite unchanged horsepower. 21st century. However, be aware that the partial VINs can be "restamped" on engines and When GM management eventually withdrew their support of the ban, Duntov and his colleagues created "RPO Z06" as a special performance equipment package for the Corvette. 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The lists do not show all contributions to every state ballot measure, or each independent expenditure committee formed to support or Our 2010 Phastek Camaro is currently Turbocharged, along with a host of other upgrades, and produces over 800 Horsepower. in Ashland on US Route 1 between Kings Dominion & Richmond 509 South Washington Please copy/paste the following text to properly cite this HowStuffWorks.com article: the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide stripe is the default color with LeMans Blue, only white (not Z28) and without vinyl top received a Red stripe. It retained T-top and convertible options, along with the Z28 performance package. Sometimes small things can denote what year one car is from another, and debut models often have differences from cars that came later on. the Fisher style and VIN prefix differed. Though not as obvious as the car's radical styling, the new chassis was just as important to the Sting Ray's success. For example, in As Trans Am titles in 1968 and '69 showed, the Z28 was a road-racer first, a street machine second. Phastek Performance has everything you need to modify, customize, and upgrade your Chevrolet Camaro, Corvette, Silverado or GMC Sierra with our large online aftermarket parts store. Camaro; Corvette; Mustang; Chevelle; Mopar; Jeep; Trucks; Chevy Trucks; Hobby Segment Antique; Antique & Classic; GORGEOUS FORD CONVERTIBLE, CRATE 350 V8, AUTO TRANS, PWR DISC, DUAL EXHAUST!!! [36], Chassis 002 is a part of the permanent collection at the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Below are lists of the top 10 contributors to committees that have raised at least $1,000,000 and are primarily formed to support or oppose a state ballot measure or a candidate for state office in the November 2022 general election. Also available were alloy spinner rims, at US$322 a set. He won a 1963 Sports Car Club of America race at Watkins Glen on August 24, 1963, driving Grand Sport 004. Many car models come out with a couple of configurations available, and special editions and option packages are offered in subsequent years, perhaps after evaluating the success of it. The VIN does not tell if the car is a Z28, SS, RS, etc. documentation that describes this code, but the data is consistent across thousands The code began with letter "A" on the While the Z/28 model was highly limited, the Indy Pace Car edition is more so. Both body styles were extensively evaluated as production-ready 3/8-scale models at the Caltech wind tunnel. Copyright 2010-document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Phastek Performance, LLC. For many new car buyers, having a car that looked good and drove well was good enough. 1965 styling alterations were subtle, confined to a smoothed-out hood now devoid of scoop indentations, a trio of working vertical exhaust vents in the front fenders that replaced the previous nonfunctional horizontal "speedlines," restyled wheel covers and rocker-panel moldings, and minor interior trim revisions. Houston, Texas 77041 Although the Camaro turned out to be a good response to the Mustang, Chevrolet moved 220,906 units compared to Mustang's 472,121, per Car and Driver. At first, the package was only available on coupes because the oversized tank would not fit in the convertible. Drivers who understood its bare-knuckle character bought 7,199 of them for '68, and sales nearly tripled for the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 -- a record that would stand until 1978. Drivetrains were carried over from the previous generation, comprising four 327cuin (5,360cc) small block V8s, three transmissions, and six axle ratios. Drivetrain choices remained basically as before but the high-performance pair received several noteworthy improvements. this explanation of why Comparison of Chevy Camaro versus its competition. codes were generally selected such that option combinations, in keeping *NO STREET RACING STORIES*. downloadable option spreadsheet. 1967 interior codes also have a hyphenated suffix that indicate seat and headrest type: Strato Back (bench seat) without headrests. Share review & feedback on vendors and sellers. [Featured image by Rudolf Periny via Wikimedia Commons | Cropped and scaled | Public domain]. According toMotorTrend, Piggins developed a car with heavy-duty suspension, disc brakes, and a 283-cubic-inch engine, as the rules stipulated a maximum size of 5.0-liters (305 cubic inches). All 1963 cars had 327cid engines, which made 250hp standard, with optional variants that made 300hp, 340hp and 360hp. a car without air conditioning. Only in the fall of 1960 did the designers turn their creative attention to a new version of the traditional Corvette convertible and, still later, its detachable hardtop. top. The years 1967 to 1969 were the only ones in which Chevrolet offered an engine with a 302-cubic-inch displacement, and it went in the Z/28. have a white stripe). The letter indicates the approximate day of the month for 1968: Matador Red have Black stripe with Black vinyl/convertible The front coil springs were changed from constant-rate to progressive or variable-rate and were more tightly wound at the top, while leaf thickness of the rear transverse spring was also altered thus providing a more comfortable ride with no sacrifice in handling. Discuss any off-topic subjects with other members. Camaros and full-size passenger cars both incremented the same sequence counter. See the POP decoding section for other details on Conversely, power ratings in the sixties were done in SAE Gross Horsepower, which is measured on an engine without accessories or air filter or restrictive stock exhaust manifold, invariably giving a significantly higher rating than the engine actually produces when installed in the automobile. Shock absorbers were reworked toward the same end. Camaro. All suspension, brakes and chassis discussions. convertible top. The 1963 Corvette Sting Ray not only had a new design, but also newfound handling prowess. production black with black interior cars received white stripes - it's not Bring those dreams of having a Chevy Colorado, Camaro, Spark, Tahoe, Traverse or Trax in your garage to a reality with the help of our flexible auto financing opportunities. It had a valve that snapped open at 80-percent throttle to draw in cool air from the base of the windshield. Crossovers/SUVs. Discussions about garage setups and general tools discussions. They reported a 060mph in 5.8 seconds and a 14.5-second standing quarter-mile at 102mph. Styling could be enhanced by the Rally Sport package, which gained transparent louvers for its hidden-headlamp covers. The second option position at C-16 was unused in SLICK 3100 3-WINDOW CHEVY, STRONG RAM JET 350 V8, AUTO TRANS, CLEAN IN/OUT, A+!! reset to letter "A" at the start of the next production month. However, almost 18,000 Sting Rays left St. Louis with the four-speed manual gearbox better than four out of every five.[17]. to three digits, e.g., F103. It also fitted additional bushings to quiet the shift linkage and placed a new boot around the lever. was not absolute and vehicles chould be built out of tag sequence. All five cars have survived and are in private collections. was an available RPO in 1969), it is included in the POP option codes for All 1968-69 Camaros (L6 or V8) CLOSED: Sunday & Monday character as used on the Protect-o-Plate (POP). [Featured image by via Nathan Bittinger via Wikimedia Commons | Cropped and scaled | CC BY 2.0]. The next car would have been 12xx78N300002 (the xx would be These Corvettes came to be known as "Big Tanks" because the package initially replaced the 20USgal (76l; 17impgal) gas tank with a 36.5USgal (138l; 30impgal) tank for races such as Sebring and Daytona. While the Corvette offered four V8 engine options in 1967, the 350 would reign from 1970 until the LS arrived. A more efficient alternator replaced the old-fashioned generator. With factory exhaust manifolds, required to run the cars in the SCCA production classes, Chevrolet rated the engine at 360hp (268kW). Standard axle ratio for the three-speed manual or two-speed Powerglide automatic was 3.36:1. The 1967-1969 Camaro VIN Interpretation; 12ebbYPxxxxxx e.g. The car is in running condition, and is the only Grand Sport body which is original and unrestored. So were Al-Fin brake drums, which not only provided faster heat dissipation (and thus better fade resistance) but less unsprung weight. The chassis was modified extensively and an experimental 427cuin (7,000cc) engine installed. permutations could be recorded with a single digit. Although the factory advertised L88 rating was 430bhp at 4600 rpm, the true rating was said to be about 560bhp at 6400 rpm. Also, see the further explanatory notes below the table. Dealer-installed dual four-barrel carburetor options were offered even in '67, and for '69, $500 bought twin 600-cfm Holleys on a cross-ram manifold, though at no change to the 290-horsepower rating. Further prep was done by Mickey Thompson. In the table below, the locations are noted as positions a through g. The Z/28 packages could also be ordered with cowl induction hood, exhaust headers, and a rear spoiler. Although it was meant to be a redesign year, its intended successor the C3 was found to have some undesirable aerodynamic traits. are shown with their UOIT descriptions in capital courier font letters. Edmunds also has Chevy Camaro pricing, MPG, specs, pictures, safety features, consumer reviews and more. Constitutional Rights Foundation (CRF) is a non-profit, non-partisan, community-based organization. for 1968, J52=3 and F41=2, so the combination of J52/F41 was assigned the value Thus, the 1963 Corvette was technically the first Corvette that could be designated as "Z06." From this practice we can infer the existence of codes that do not The only thing Chevrolet had to compete with it was the Corvair. By the fall of 1959, elements of the Q-Corvette and the Sting Ray Special racer would be incorporated into experimental project XP-720, which was the design program that led directly to the production 1963 Corvette Sting Ray. While Duntov was developing an innovative new chassis for the 1963 Corvette, designers were adapting and refining the basic look of the racing Sting Ray for the production model. Canadians. View hundreds of articles on etiquette topics both traditional and The option field in the 69 POP example shown above indicates the car had The 1964 Corvette arrived with a new standard shock containing within its fluid reservoir a small bag of Freon gas that absorbed heat. In a promotional video from the company posted byMac's Motor City Garage, the narrator and a few GM personnel describe the design process, mentioning that plans began in early 1964, with ideas for a new four-passenger coupe originating before then as if to say this car was an original idea from the start. It was purchased for $4.2 million in 2002. It wasn't the fastest muscle car, but with single-season styling and a unique combination of brake, engine, exhaust, and induction options, the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 was arguably the most desirable Z28 of all. Otherwise, talented designers took what they had to work with and set about creating something new. They cost $500 and just 206 sets were delivered, about half For its third season, the 1965 Corvette Sting Ray further cleaned up style-wise and was muscled up with the addition of an all-new braking system and larger power plants. It's the Phastek Golden Rule. Furthermore, large displacement engines, sometimes known as big blocks, started showing up in high-performance models with a lot of horsepower and a huge amount of torque. Dynomometer tests at close to 400 horsepower made a joke of its 290-horsepower rating. While the F40 heavy-duty suspension is not listed as the LOS plant was assigned regardless of model or body type. Phastek Performance was founded in 2009 to provide Camaro owners with the best possible shopping experience while customizing and upgrading your ride. Ask here! They are among the most coveted and valuable Corvettes ever built, not because of what they accomplished, but because of what might have been. Find your perfect car with Edmunds expert reviews, car comparisons, and pricing tools. Chevrolet's designers were pleased with the announcement and were eager to get started. The package offers a special Carbon Flash Metallic paint and a contrasting silver and red rally stripe. Luggage space was improved as well, although due to the lack of an external trunklid, cargo had to be loaded behind the seats. Classic Performance Products parts for classic 1967-1979 Chevy Camaro : Nova / Camaro: Don't See Your Vehicle Listed? Testers found that repeated stops from 100mph (160km/h) produced no deterioration in braking efficiency, and even the most sudden stops were rock-stable. [13] Power assist was available with both brake packages. Also available for the first time ever on a Corvette was a special performance equipment package the RPO Z06, for $1,818.45. On the cowl in front of the passenger side (underneath the cowl vent panel). A VIN engine digit of 3 You can see it sometimes if you carefully look with a flashlight through the slots For the 1963 model year, 21,513 units would be built, which was up 50 percent from the record-setting 1962 version. Coupe volume dropped to 8304 units, but convertible sales more than compensated, rising to 13,925.[17][16]. Classic Performance Products parts for classic 1967-1979 Chevy Camaro : Nova / Camaro: Don't See Your Vehicle Listed? 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