1978 Chevrolet Camaro Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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The 1978 Chevrolet Camaro featured an exterior redesign,including improving the bumpers with which the Camaro had struggled since more stringent standards were federally introduced in 1972. The new bumpers were now able to withstand impacts up to 5mph.

T-tops were available, and more powerful engines started to creep back. Not a bad year for the Camaro, especially considering it outsold the Mustang 247,437 to 179,039. Woohoo! The Z28 looked the part of a champion, with a hood scoop and Corvette-reminiscent fender vents.

The base engine was a 250-ci L6 rated at 110 (except in California, where it was reduced to 90 horses to meet emissions standards). The Z28 led the pack with a 350-ci V8 rated at 185 horsepower. This car rocks!

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by Jim M
Oct 06, 2013
nice sporty muscle car. 4sp trans and 3:73 gears make for fun drive. no ac so hot days aren't fun when stuck in traffic but the old 8track tapes make up for it! haha. conversion piece wherever you go.Oct 06, 2013
by Anonymous
Dec 30, 2011
Bought this car new in 78 just recently got it out after sitting 20 years upgraded the motor an had paint job done on it.The car looked really good before i had it painted kinda faded on top a little.I go to local cruise ins all the time love it thanks!Dec 30, 2011
by Anonymous
Dec 09, 2011
I just remembered this car last night while I was outside playing with my dogs.It had been along time since I had even thought about the car! I just remembered it was a Z28, or something like it. I can remember that the inside was green.Dec 09, 2011

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