1997 Chevrolet Camaro Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1997 Chevrolet Camaro, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unibody
Production Years for Series :	1993 - 2002
Price :	$16,200-$30,000
Weight :	3195 lbs \| 1449.228 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 6 60-degree
Displacement :	3785 cc \| 231.0 cu in. \| 3.8 L.
Power :	200 BHP (147.2 KW) @ 5300 RPM
Torque :	225 Ft-Lbs (305 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 97 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	9.4:1
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection
Ignition system :	Direct Ignition
Exhaust manifold :	Stainless-Steel

V 8 90-degree
Displacement :	5735 cc \| 350.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	275 HP (202.4 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Torque :	325 Ft-Lbs (441 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Compression :	10.5:1
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Sequential Fuel Injection

V 8 90-degree
Displacement :	5735 cc \| 350.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	305 HP (224.48 KW) @ 5500 RPM
Torque :	325 Ft-Lbs (441 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Sequential Fuel Injection

V 8 90-degree
Displacement :	5735 cc \| 350.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	310 HP (228.16 KW) @ 5500 RPM
Torque :	325 Ft-Lbs (441 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Sequential Fuel Injection

V 8 90-degree \| RPO Code: LT1. VIN Code P
Displacement :	5735 cc \| 350.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	320 HP (235.52 KW) @ 5500 RPM
Torque :	325 Ft-Lbs (441 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Compression :	10.1:1
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection

Transmission:
5 Manual , 4 Automatic Overdrive , 6 Manual

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.75
2nd Gear :	2.19
3rd Gear :	1.41
4th Gear :	1.00
5th Gear :	0.72

Production Figures

Total Chevrolet Production for 1997 :	650,820
Total 1997 Camaro production :	54,972
1997 Chevrolet Camaro
Convertible 2 dr. 4 P :	6,680
Coupe 2 dr. 4 P :	48,292

Dimension(s)

Coupe

Chassis # 2G1FP32P4V2106676

Chassis # 2G1FP22P3V...0924
Auction entries : 1

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	193.2 in \| 4907 mm.
Width :	74.1 in \| 1882 mm.
Height :	51.3 in \| 1303 mm.
Wheelbase :	101.1 in \| 2568 mm.
Front Track :	60.7 in \| 1542 mm.
Rear Track :	60.6 in \| 1539 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.2 in \| 158 mm.

Convertible

Exterior
Price :	$21,800
Weight :	3500 lbs \| 1587.573 kg
Cargo Volume :	13 cu. ft.
Passenger Volume :	81.9 cu. ft.
Interior Volume :	94.8 cu. ft.
Fuel Capacity :	15.5 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	193.2 in \| 4907 mm.
Width :	74.1 in \| 1882 mm.
Height :	51.3 in \| 1303 mm.
Wheelbase :	101.1 in \| 2568 mm.
Front Track :	60.7 in \| 1542 mm.
Rear Track :	60.6 in \| 1539 mm.
Interior
Front Headroom :	37.2 in \| 945 mm.
Rear Headroom :	35.3 in \| 897 mm.
Front Legroom :	43.0 in \| 1092 mm.
Rear Legroom :	26.8 in \| 681 mm.
Front Hip Room :	52.8 in \| 1341 mm.
Rear Hip Room :	44.4 in \| 1128 mm.
Front Shoulder Room :	57.4 in \| 1458 mm.
Rear Shoulder Room :	55.8 in \| 1417 mm.

RS Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$18,000
Weight :	3300 lbs \| 1496.855 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	193.2 in \| 4907 mm.
Width :	74.1 in \| 1882 mm.
Height :	51.3 in \| 1303 mm.
Wheelbase :	101.1 in \| 2568 mm.
Front Track :	60.7 in \| 1542 mm.
Rear Track :	60.6 in \| 1539 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.2 in \| 158 mm.

RS Convertible

Exterior
Price :	$24,000
Weight :	3300 lbs \| 1496.855 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	193.2 in \| 4907 mm.
Width :	74.1 in \| 1882 mm.
Height :	51.3 in \| 1303 mm.
Wheelbase :	101.1 in \| 2568 mm.
Front Track :	60.7 in \| 1542 mm.
Rear Track :	60.6 in \| 1539 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.2 in \| 158 mm.

Z28 Coupe

Chassis # 2G1FP22P2V2135376
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Chassis # 2G1FP22P0V2112002
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Auction entries : 1

Chassis # 2G1FP22P3V2129988
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Auction entries : 1

Exterior
Price :	$20,100
Weight :	3430 lbs \| 1555.822 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	193.2 in \| 4907 mm.
Width :	74.1 in \| 1882 mm.
Height :	51.3 in \| 1303 mm.
Wheelbase :	101.1 in \| 2568 mm.
Front Track :	60.7 in \| 1542 mm.
Rear Track :	60.6 in \| 1539 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.2 in \| 158 mm.

Z28 Convertible

Exterior
Price :	$25,500
Weight :	3600 lbs \| 1632.933 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	193.2 in \| 4907 mm.
Width :	74.1 in \| 1882 mm.
Height :	51.3 in \| 1303 mm.
Wheelbase :	101.1 in \| 2568 mm.
Front Track :	60.7 in \| 1542 mm.
Rear Track :	60.6 in \| 1539 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.2 in \| 158 mm.

SS Z28 Coupe

Chassis # 2G1FP22P9V2147072
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Auction entries : 1

Exterior
Price :	$24,000
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	193.2 in \| 4907 mm.
Width :	74.1 in \| 1882 mm.
Height :	51.3 in \| 1303 mm.
Wheelbase :	101.1 in \| 2568 mm.
Front Track :	60.7 in \| 1542 mm.
Rear Track :	60.6 in \| 1539 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.2 in \| 158 mm.

SS Z28 Convertible

Exterior
Price :	$30,000
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	193.2 in \| 4907 mm.
Width :	74.1 in \| 1882 mm.
Height :	51.3 in \| 1303 mm.
Wheelbase :	101.1 in \| 2568 mm.
Front Track :	60.7 in \| 1542 mm.
Rear Track :	60.6 in \| 1539 mm.
Ground Clearance :	6.2 in \| 158 mm.

Handling

Steering
Rack and Pinion
Steering Overall Ratio :	16.9:1
Turns lock to lock :	2.67
Turning Circle :	40.7 ft

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	P215/60R16

Recall

Component	EQUIPMENT
Manufacturer	HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	07E088000
Summary	CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Consequence	THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy	HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
Notes	CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer	DOPE, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	09E025000
Summary	DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence	DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy	DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF YOUR AFTERMARKET LAMP ASSEMBLY IS AFFECTED BY THIS NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE REVIEW THE LIST OF MODEL NUMBERS PROVIDED TO US BY DOPE, INC.THE LIST CAN BE FOUND UNDER 'DOCUMENT SEARCH' LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SCREEN. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer	SABERSPORT
NHTSA Campaign ID	09E012000
Summary	SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence	DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy	SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF YOUR AFTERMARKET LAMP ASSEMBLY IS AFFECTED BY THIS NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE REVIEW THE LIST OF MODEL NUMBERS PROVIDED TO US BY SABERSPORT.THE LIST CAN BE FOUND UNDER 'DOCUMENT SEARCH' LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SCREEN.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer	PRO-A MOTORS, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	06E026000
Summary	CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence	WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy	PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO PRO-A MOTORS AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED 'LAMP MODEL NUMBERS.'CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer	AJ MOTORSPORT
NHTSA Campaign ID	06E065000
Summary	CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence	LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy	AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AJ MOTORSPORT AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED 'LAMP MODEL NUMBERS.'CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19960601
NHTSA Campaign ID	96V219000
Summary	THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS OUT OF DESIGN POSITION WHICH CAN CAUSE THE RETRACTOR TO LOCK-UP ON SLOPES LESS SEVERE THAN THE FMVSS REQUIREMENT. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 209, 'SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.'
Consequence	IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE COLLISION, UNBELTED OCCUPANTS ARE MORE AT RISK OF INJURY THAN THOSE USING SEAT BELTS.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BELTS FOR PROPER FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR POSITION. RETRACTORS FOUND TO BE IMPROPERLY POSITIONED WILL BE REINSTALLED CORRECTLY.
Notes	OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN IN OCTOBER 1996. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023

1997 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$16,900
Avg. Household Income :	$37,005
Avg. Home :	$124,100
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.22

1997 Chevrolet Camaro FAQs (show)

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1997 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1997 Chevrolet Camaro has a wheelbase size of 101.10 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1997 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1997 Chevrolet Camaro has a length of 193.20 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1997 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1997 Chevrolet Camaro has a width of 74.10 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 1997 Chevrolet Camaro have?A: The 1997 Chevrolet Camaro has 37.20 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 1997 Chevrolet Camaro have?A: The 1997 Chevrolet Camaro has legroom of 43.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1997 Chevrolet Camaro cost when new?A: The 1997 Chevrolet Camaro cost approximately $16,200 to $30,000 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1997 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1997 Chevrolet Camaro was offered as a Convertible, Coupe, RS Convertible, RS Coupe, SS Z28 Convertible, SS Z28 Coupe, Z28 Convertible, Z28 Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1997 Chevrolet Camaro have? A: The 1997 Chevrolet Camaro had P215/60R16 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1997? A: Chevrolet produced 650,820 automobiles in 1997.

Q: How many 1997 Camaros were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 54,972 examples of the Camaro in 1997.

Q: What engines did the 1997 Chevrolet Camaro have? A: The 1997 Chevrolet Camaro had the following engine options: V 6 (3785 cc | 231.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 200 BHP (147.2 KW) @ 5300 RPM and 225 Ft-Lbs (305 NM) @ 4000 RPM

V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 275 HP (202.4 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 325 Ft-Lbs (441 NM) @ 2400 RPM

V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 305 HP (224.48 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 325 Ft-Lbs (441 NM) @ 2400 RPM

V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 310 HP (228.16 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 325 Ft-Lbs (441 NM) @ 2400 RPM

V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 320 HP (235.52 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 325 Ft-Lbs (441 NM) @ 2400 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1997 Chevrolet Camaro have? A: The 1997 Chevrolet Camaro had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic Overdrive, 6 speed Manual.

Chevrolet Monthly Sales Volume

March 2023

398,141

Additional Sales Volume Data

1997 Chevrolet Camaro Specifications

Features

Engine & Transmission

Gear Ratios

Production Figures

Dimension(s)

Coupe

Convertible

RS Coupe

RS Convertible

Z28 Coupe

Z28 Convertible

SS Z28 Coupe

SS Z28 Convertible

Handling

Recall

EQUIPMENT

HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

DOPE, INC.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

PRO-A MOTORS, INC.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

AJ MOTORSPORT

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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