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2002 chevrolet camaro review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Bye, bye, miss american pie. introductionafter years of hints and rumors, the show is finally over. 2002 will be the last model year for the chevrolet camaro, at least for the seeable future. the camaro is a big-engine, heavy-metal throwback to another time. Z28 models retail for $22,495 for the coupe, and $29,590 for the z28 convertible. base models come well equipped, and are powered by a 3. 8-liter v6. Standard for 2002 are p235/55r16 tires on painted alloy wheels. We called it a 350 in the olden, pre-metric, days. The z28 also adds the appropriate performance suspension, along with a heavy-duty automatic transmission and power steering cooler. Like the base camaro, the z28 has grown wider tires this year: big, sticky p245/50zr16 goodyear eagle rsas. The z28 convertible gets a six-way power driver's seat. A six-speed manual gearbox is offered as a no-charge option. an ss performance/appearance package 3625) is available for the z28 models. Ss ups the horsepower ante to 325, thanks in part to forced-air induction and a wide-mouth, low restriction, dual-outlet exhaust. An ss-only rear spoiler adorns the back deck. Big 17-inch aluminum wheels shod with enormous p275/40zr17 speed-rated goodyear eagle f1 tires are mounted on the corners. All 35th anniversary camaros will be painted bright rallye red and decorated with broad silver racing stripes; black-accented, machined-face alloy wheels; special identification; and ebony leather with gray inserts for the interior. a sport appearance package 1345) dresses up any camaro with unique front and rear fasciae as well as a rear spoiler extension. Base camaros can be beefed up with a $275 performance handling package that adds a zexel-torsen limited-slip differential, dual exhausts, and a faster steering ratio. walkaroundrounding the corner of the new millennium, the final camaro still retains the long hood/short deck pony car proportions of the 1967 original. Only everything else has changed. with a sloping nose, deeply raked windshield, the camaro sports a dart-like profile. Alloy wheels with painted surfaces freshen the 10-year-old body style. Up front, a wide, blacked-out grille gapes between narrow, oval headlamps. The hood is crowned by a functional fresh-air scoop, giving this aging muscle car an appropriately menacing look. a distinctive black roof treatment marks the z28 coupe. The ss-specific, low-rise rear spoiler sets off its tail end nicely. interiorthe cockpit of the chevy camaro, especially z28 and ss models, is oriented around the driver. The six-way power driver's seat provides good support for spirited driving. The speedometer and tachometer form two large, overlapping arches centered in the instrument panel, framed by supporting gauges. Lights and hvac controls are of a straightforward, rheostat style. the sound system is a little button-busy to deal with while driving, but redundant controls mounted in the steering wheel lie within easy reach of one's thumbs. Speaking of sound, a monsoon am/fm/cd stereo with 500 watts, eight speakers and an auxiliary amplifier is now standard issue on all camaros. The back seats are best thought of as a nicely upholstered parcel tray, just about useless for the transport of people. Coupes offer slightly more rear seat room than convertibles, but not enough to make a difference. trunk space measures 7. 6 cubic feet in convertibles, which turns 'pack light' from a suggestion to a mandate. Coupes fare a little better than ragtops, with 12. 9 cubic feet in a multi-level trunk. Fortunately, it's easy enough to fold the top out of the way: just pop the two release latches and press the button. A hard plastic boot lends a finished look with top down. A trip through such a wash will lead to water dribbling in along the side window seals. But while it appears to be hiding, the 5. 7 is hardly a shrinking violet. rated at 325 horsepower and 350 pounds-feet of torque in the ss (310 and 340 in standard z28), this aluminum-block motor shines brightly. Its broad, smooth power band launches the camaro effortlessly, whether from a standing start or for a fast highway pass. A slight nudge of the throttle yields added oomph in any gear. At 80 mph, it's turning just 2400 rpm, a step above slumber. Thanks to this intelligent gearing, the ss is able to offer respectable highway fuel economy. Epa ratings for the automatic version are 18 city/26 highway: impressive, considering the engine's power output. the engine in base camaros is gm's popular 3. 8-liter v6, tuned in this application to produce 200 horsepower and 225 pounds-feet of torque. The automatic works well with the v8, with smooth shifts up and down. in previous-generation camaros, handling was a one-way street, with super-heroic cornering power purchased at the expense of riding comfort. So these latest models are a pleasant surprise. Standard z28 models are tuned for a more compliant ride while still offering very capable cornering. the convertibles were engineered from the ground up for roofless duty; they are not simply hardtops with the roof sawed off. That was a pleasant surprise. all-speed traction control is standard on anniversary camaros, and offered as an option on all other models 250 with a v6, $450 with a v8). But even with it, we wouldn't relish driving a camaro in snow or sleet, given its rear-wheel drive, light tail, wide tires and (in v8 cars) high power. For the parts of the country where winter weather brings bad driving conditions, the best solution for a camaro is hibernation. summarythe camaro z28 and ss stand apart in a crowd. They are a good performance value. For the price of a much smaller-engined sport coupe or convertible, they offer real, vintage american muscle. AM/FM✔ Tachometer✔ Cruise Control✔ CD Changer✔ Aluminum Wheels✔ Alloy Wheels
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