1978 Chevrolet Camaro

Slight modifications and changes were applied to the 1978 Camaro. In the front, the grille was similar to its 1977 sibling, though the 1978 Camaro did receive a new body-colored soft nose section and rear bumper. The same cellular urethane used in the Corvette was applied to the Camaro to replace the former aluminum face bar and spring bumper system. The grille had fewer horizontal bars and larger holes than the prior year's version. In the back were wraparound taillamps with inboard amber directional signal lamps and clear backup lamps.

The 1978 Camaro was available as a Sport Coupe or Rally Coupe, Type LT, or Z28 model. Pricing began at $4,415 and rose to $5,600 for the Z/28 option. The Rally Sport became a model this year; it had been an option in the past. Tri-color striping distinguished the body color from the black metallic surfaces found on the forward roof section, hood surface and front header. 'Rally Sport' decals could be found on the decklid and the fenders.

Under the hood was a 250 cubic-inch straight-six rated at 110 horsepower and mated to a three-speed manual gearbox. Cars destined for California receive an automatic. The engine received an improved exhaust system while the 305 V8 received an aluminum intake manifold which helped it lose over 30 lbs. Chevrolet worked on improving the Camaro's chassis with improved front frame reinforcements. Axle ratios were lowered to help improve fuel mileage. Safety was improved slightly with the brake-pressure differential switch now made of nylon.

A new option this year was a T-bar twin hatch roof with tinted glass lift-out roof panels. This system was operated by a single latch on each panel. The Z28 gained a new pointed hood panel air scoop with black throater, functional slanted front fender air louvers, changes to the body striping, the rear spoiler was now painted the same color as the body, and a simulated string-wrapped steering wheel. Under the bonnet of the Z/28 models was a 5.7-liter V8 with four-barrel carburetion and dual exhaust. Available axle ratios were either a 3.42:1 or a 3.73:1. Special Z28 decals were placed below the air louvers. They rode on GR70x15/b white-letter tires and had a special handling suspension.


by Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2013

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1978 Camaro
$5,600-$109,800
1978 Chevrolet Camaro Price Range: $4,420 - $5,600

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Other 1978 Chevrolet Models
$3,030 - $4,715

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Specification Comparison by Year

Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
108.00 in.
6 cyl., 250.00 CID., 155.00hp
8 cyl., 307.00 CID., 200.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 300.00hp
8 cyl., 454.00 CID., 360.00hp
8 cyl., 402.00 CID., 375.00hp
$2,725 - $3,888
114,630
108.00 in.
6 cyl., 250.00 CID., 145.00hp
8 cyl., 307.00 CID., 200.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 270.00hp
8 cyl., 402.00 CID., 300.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 330.00hp
$2,760 - $3,940
68,656
108.00 in.
6 cyl., 250.00 CID., 110.00hp
8 cyl., 307.00 CID., 130.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 200.00hp
8 cyl., 402.00 CID., 240.00hp
8 cyl., 454.00 CID., 270.00hp
8 cyl., 327.00 CID., 350.00hp
$2,730 - $2,730
89,988
108.00 in.
6 cyl., 250.00 CID., 100.00hp
8 cyl., 307.00 CID., 115.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 145.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 175.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 245.00hp
$2,780 - $3,270
146,595
106.00 in.
6 cyl., 250.01 CID., 110.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 145.00hp
8 cyl., 400.00 CID., 150.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 160.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 185.00hp
8 cyl., 454.00 CID., 235.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 250.00hp
$3,160 - $3,700
141,629
106.00 in.
6 cyl., 250.00 CID., 105.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 145.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 155.00hp
$3,540 - $4,050
182,959
108.00 in.
6 cyl., 250.00 CID., 105.00hp
8 cyl., 305.00 CID., 140.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 145.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 165.00hp
8 cyl., 400.00 CID., 175.00hp
8 cyl., 454.00 CID., 235.00hp
$3,760 - $4,320
218,853
108.00 in.
6 cyl., 250.00 CID., 110.00hp
8 cyl., 305.00 CID., 145.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 170.00hp
$4,115 - $5,170
272,631
108.00 in.
6 cyl., 250.00 CID., 110.00hp
8 cyl., 305.00 CID., 145.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 170.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 185.00hp
$4,420 - $5,600
282,571
108.00 in.
6 cyl., 250.00 CID., 115.00hp
8 cyl., 305.00 CID., 130.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 175.00hp
$4,670 - $6,120
152,005
108.00 in.
6 cyl., 231.00 CID., 110.00hp
6 cyl., 229.00 CID., 115.00hp
8 cyl., 267.00 CID., 120.00hp
8 cyl., 305.00 CID., 155.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 190.00hp
$5,500 - $7,120
126,138
108.00 in.
6 cyl., 229.00 CID., 110.00hp
6 cyl., 229.00 CID., 110.00hp
8 cyl., 267.00 CID., 115.00hp
8 cyl., 305.00 CID., 150.00hp
8 cyl., 305.00 CID., 165.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 175.00hp
$6,800 - $8,300

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