1998 Chevrolet Camaro Base 0-60 Times, Top Speed, Specs, Quarter Mile, and Wallpapers

1998 Chevrolet Camaro  Base  0-60 Times, Top Speed, Specs, Quarter Mile, and Wallpapers

The 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Base is a Rear-wheel drive Coupe. It can accommodate up to 4 passengers. It has 2 Doors and is powered by a 3.8L V6 OHV 12 valves engine which outputs 200 hp @ 5200 rpm and is paired with 5 speed manual gearbox. The 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Base has cargo capacity of 366 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1508 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Base has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers and. Safety features also include None and None. The front suspension is while the rear suspension is. The car also features a It has as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 218 N.m of torque and a top speed of 215 km/h. The 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Base accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 9.3 seconds and hits quarter mile at 17.1 seconds. Fuel consumption is 12.5 L/100km in the city and 7.5 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 22,790

Name Base
Price $ 22,790
Body Coupe
Doors 2 Doors
Engine 3.8L V6 OHV 12 valves
Power 200 hp @ 5200 rpm
Number of Seats 4 Seats
Transmission 5 speed manual
Cargo Space 366.0 L
Maximum Cargo Space 366.0 L
Wheel Type
Series Camaro IV
Drivetrain Rear-wheel drive
Horsepower 200 HP
Torque 218 N.m
Top Speed 215 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) 9.3 s
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption (City) 12.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption (Highway) 7.5 L/100km
Gear Type auto
Weight 1,880 KG
Brand Chevrolet
Model Camaro
0-400m (Quarter Mile) 17.1 s
0-400m (Quarter Mile) - Speed 134.7 km/h
0-800m (Half Mile) 28.3 s
0-800m (Half Mile) - Speed 151.5 km/h
Modifications (MODS)
Modifications Cost $ 0

1998 LS1 Z28 Chevrolet Camaro T56 acceleration

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1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 12.4 1/4 Mile

1998 Chevrolet Camaro Used Price Estimates

Estimates based on a driving average of 12,000 miles per year
Used Condition Trade In Price Private Party Price Dealer Retail Price
Outstanding $ 2,720 $ 3,433 $ 3,827
Clean $ 2,403 $ 3,041 $ 3,391
Average $ 1,769 $ 2,257 $ 2,520
Rough $ 1,135 $ 1,473 $ 1,649

"From the country that invented rock n' roll," claimed the advertisements for this Quebec, Canada-built sport coupe when it was redesigned in 1993. A small technicality, we suppose, but there are no technicalities when it comes to the Camaro's performance abilities, particularly in Z28 or SS guise. These Camaros are blazingly quick, hold the road tenaciously, cost less than the average price of a new car in this country (Z28, at least), and get decent gas mileage when they're not being hammered along a twisty two-lane road.

For 1998, more power and speed are on tap. The Z28 gets a detuned Corvette LS1 engine that makes 305 horsepower and 335 foot-pounds of torque. Base Camaros aren't ignored this year either. Bottom rung models have standard four-wheel disc brakes for 1998. All Camaros get a standard Pass-Key II theft deterrent system, new front styling, body-colored door handles, and two new color possibilities (Sport Gold and Navy Blue).

Trim levels and styling detail have been revised for 1998. For some unknown reason, the RS model disappears, but all of its Batmobile aero trickery is available on base and Z28 models equipped with the Sport Appearance Package. The SS model continues, but with interim availability during the model year. All Z28 models get a black roof treatment; base models have a body-colored roof. White leather is available inside all Camaros, and last year's Flame Red interior is now red accent only.

Continuing from last year is the base Camaro engine, a 3800 Series II V6 which makes 200 horsepower. That's 45 more ponies than Ford's Mustang V6 can produce. Phased in during the 1995 model year, the 3800 V6 can be mated to a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission. With a manual, this powerplant gets the Camaro to 60 mph nearly as quickly as a Ford Mustang GT. In fact, the existence of this motor makes a strong argument for avoiding the higher insurance rates and prices of the Z28. An optional Performance Handling Package puts bigger tires, alloy wheels, tighter steering, and a limited-slip differential on the V6 Camaro.

From a bang-for-the-buck standpoint, the Z28 is unbeatable. The SS version of the Z28 makes 320 horsepower (327 with the optional exhaust) thanks to a big air scoop on the hood that forces cool air into the engine, but we question the added cost of the SS package when the power gain is negligible. SLP Engineering, known for working magic with GM's F-bodies since the late '80s, does the conversion work for the Z28 SS. See your dealer for details.

The interior of the Camaro is functional, if not slightly garish. The Camaro holds a respectable amount of gear in the cargo hold (more than 33 cubic feet of space with the generally useless rear seats folded down), and airbags and antilock brakes are standard. More mature drivers can order traction control, but that option defeats some of the fun of Chevy's ponycar: smoky, adolescent burnouts that leave the drivers behind choking on charred Goodyears.

1998 Chevrolet Camaro Base Exterior Colors

1998 Chevrolet Camaro Base Interior Colors

1998 Chevrolet Camaro Engines

Engine Standard in Trim Power Torque Fuel Consumption - City Fuel Consumption - Highway 0-100 km/h Quarter Mile Half Mile
5.7L 8cyl. ohv Z28 305 hp @ 5200 rpm 218 N.m 14.2 L/100km 9.0 L/100km 6.8 s 14.8 s 24.6 s
5.7L 8cyl. ohv Z28 305 hp @ 5200 rpm 218 N.m 18.9 L/100km 9.8 L/100km 6.1 s 14.1 s 23.4 s
5.7L V8 OHV 16 valves Z28 305 hp @ 5200 rpm 218 N.m 14.0 L/100km 8.7 L/100km 6.8 s 14.8 s 24.6 s
5.7L V8 OHV 16 valves Z28 305 hp @ 5200 rpm 218 N.m 14.0 L/100km 8.7 L/100km 6.1 s 14.1 s 23.4 s
5.7L V8 OHV 16 valves Z28 285 hp @ 5000 rpm 218 N.m 14.0 L/100km 8.7 L/100km 6.2 s 14.3 s 23.7 s
5.7L V8 OHV 16 valves Z28 Convertible 285 hp @ 5000 rpm 218 N.m 14.0 L/100km 8.7 L/100km 6.4 s 14.5 s 24.0 s
5.7L V8 OHV 16 valves Z28 285 hp @ 5200 rpm 218 N.m 14.0 L/100km 8.8 L/100km 6.2 s 14.3 s 23.7 s
5.7L V8 OHV 16 valves Z28 285 hp @ 5200 rpm 218 N.m 14.0 L/100km 8.8 L/100km 6.4 s 14.5 s 24.0 s
3.8L V6 OHV 12 valves Base 200 hp @ 5200 rpm 218 N.m 12.2 L/100km 7.1 L/100km 7.9 s 15.9 s 26.3 s
3.8L V6 OHV 12 valves Base 200 hp @ 5200 rpm 218 N.m 12.2 L/100km 7.1 L/100km 8.2 s 16.1 s 26.7 s

1998 Chevrolet Camaro Trims

1998 Chevrolet Camaro Previous Generations

1998 Chevrolet Camaro Future Generations

Chevrolet Camaro Overview and History

The fourth generation of the Chevrolet "pony car" came in 1997 in both coupe and convertible configurations. The Chevrolet Camaro Z28 was available as a convertible and had the main characteristics of the fourth-generation 1993 Chevrolet Camaro. The 1997 Chevrolet Camaro came with a new interior and tri-colored stoplights and was only available in two versions: the Z28 and the Super Sport (SS) you see here. The Camaro Coupe is the sibling of Camaro Convertible. The 1993 Camaro represented the model's fourth generation.
Chevrolet is the auto equivalent of a gene-boosted steroid-pumped feline. The ferocious cat was groomed by Swiss born racing driver Louis Chevrolet and business whiz Buick resurrector and former GM head William Durant, as a joint venture that started in 1910. Shortly after Durant was forced out of GM, he partnered with Chevrolet, whom he had previously employed at his Buick racing team, to regain the popularity he had lost.

The Chevy headquarters was set in Detroit and the newly formed brand was baptized, receiving its famous “bowtie” logo in 1913. There are several hypotheses as to how the logo design came to be, two of them being the closest to unanimous acceptance. One of the theories hints at the logo having been designed after a poster Durant had seen in a French hotel while the second claims the “bowtie” is actually a stylized representation of the Swiss flag cross.

No matter how it originated, the golden Chevy logo persisted. In fact, the brand grew at such a fast pace that it allowed Durant to regain ownership of GM in 1916. After having become wealthy enough, Durant bought a smashing 54.5 percent of GM's shares, reinstating himself as head of the auto empire.

Soon after the takeover, Chevrolet was absorbed into GM, becoming a separate division. Having gained even more strength after the merger, the newly formed entity was quick in starting off production and launched the model D in 1918. The V8 35 hp engines fitted on these cars were replaced by smaller 6 cylinder ones, that proved particularly successful on commercial vehicles. The engine gained reputation due to its high durability and earned the “cast iron wonder” nickname.

Only a few years later, Chevy revealed the SUV in its archaic form: the Suburban Carryall. Sporting rough terrain riding capabilities, seating for 8 and weighing around 1½ tons, it marked the beginning of Chevy's future SUV line-up.

The American producer continued its successful innovations streak by introducing the Powerglide transmission in 1950, becoming the first low-price competitor to equip its vehicles with automatic shifting. Shortly after the introduction of the fully automatic transmission, the legendary Corvette was born.

The Vette had such a good reception that it remained the longest running Chevy model in the brand's history, having also been the first American sports car to enter mass production. The Vette also premiered the usage of lightweight construction materials for the car's body, like plastic, at that time.

Following the acclaim garnered by the Vette's release, Chevy launched several other models, including the flashy Impala and the short lived air-cooled Corvair. During the 60's, Chevy reached its sales peak with 3 cars out of any 10 sold in the US. However, before such a performance was achieved, Chevy designed a new small-block V8 engine used to equip its '55 truck range.

This particular engine made it till today, going through plenty of modifications in the process ranging from lightweight, durable aluminum construction to ECU managed control and modern fuel injection for better dosage and increased power.

Although Chevy has been registering lower sales in the past few years due to uncontrolled brand extension, some of the “bowtie” emblazoned automobiles have become either cult classics or vintage collectibles, four wheeled icons as reminders of a past age of glory.

1998 Chevrolet Camaro Consumer Reviews

pulsestreese, 10/16/2012
my first car
Well i got my 1998 3.8l camaro for my 16th birthday, and have been driving it hard ever since. While i really wish i had the money to afford the z28 model, or a pontiac trans am, i am extremely happy with the performance of this car. For a v6, this car puts up numbers that you cant argue with. This thing will leave comparable v6 mustangs in the dust, and will AT LEAST keep up with the mustang gts from around this year. While its no ls1, the 3.8 in this camaro pulls very hard, and has great acceleration, and is a thrill to drive every time you are behind the wheel. With performance like this from the base model, i can barely imagine what it would be like to drive a v8 camaro.
agreecost, 11/22/2009
Reliable, Fun, & Affordable Sports Car!
I wanted an affordable, fun sports car for the summer and I got all of that and more. I love driving my Camaro and the T-Tops are a unique feature that adds to the style. Although I have 180,000 miles on the car, it still runs great. The body is in mint condition and has held up better than any other '98 vehicle on the road today. I chose the base due to the great reputation of the 3.8L V6 engine. It is still responsive, good fuel economy, and a champion of an engine. If you don't know, Ward's Autoworld (and other reliable sources) rate GM's 3.8L V6 as one of the best engines ever built. No doubt, a good car for the money and everyone stares when I drive by.
mercifultuesday, 04/28/2014
1998 Chevrolet Z28 Camaro
I bought my 1998 Z28 in 2012, it had 120,000 miles on the clock, first impression was "I like the power!" Had to replace warped rotors/new pads/front wheel bearings/steering knuckle/tie-rods. The prior owner had taken relativity good care of her, average wear and tear for a 15 year old car @ the time. Leather seats are comfortable, even on trips/daily driver. Gas MPG very good for 2014 (considering it's a V8) even 20+ hwy- 17+ city driving. One of the best Camaro Z28's GM Chevrolet has ever produced! IMO. My old Z28 was a -1986 Z28 IROC-Z- 305 T.P.I., this 1998 Z28 350 M.P.F.I would suck the windshield out of my old IROC-Z...very e-Zilly =) Find a maintained one, you'll thank me.
ouncesubpanel, 02/05/2006
Great little car
I have loved Camaros ever since I was little. I own a '69, and a '98 Camaro. Anyways, the Camaro is a great car. I have found it very reliable, and it has a lot of power for the small engine. I have never had any problems with it, and after 93,000 miles, the clutch is still fine. If you like Camaros, I would definitely suggest getting one, even if it is a v6. You won't regret it.
dubbedshear, 08/02/2019
2002 Chevrolet Camaro
"Love my car!!"
This car has been totally dependable since day 1. The only reason for the 4 stars on comfort is the location of the catalytic converter under the foot area of the passenger which is no big deal if you are the requisite 5 foot 4 inch female that it is designed around - I'm 5"11" and the foot room is uncomfortable on long distance travel. That is the only thing I don't care for. If I'm driving, who cares!! This thing handles so well and that is the reason I bought it. You want some some nice comfy ride, buy a Buick and have a nice day, old fuddy duddy!
interestrigil, 05/23/2019
1994 Chevrolet Camaro
"I’ve owned this car since new, 25 years."
I’ve had normal problems, not trans or engine. It rides rough, but no worse than the 2011 Camaro we bought and kept for just 3 years. We called the 2011 “Bonecrusher”. Horrible blind spots on the newer one too. The 1994 is so much fun to drive, cornering is awesome! And while not as fast as newer models, this car is still plenty fast. Great paint, both original and some new as the result of a dump truck sideswipe. Garage kept always, frequently waxed. I kept a 1968 GTO for over 50 years. I’ll keep this car just as long. Well, somebody in the family will have it. Jerry RRead less
stormletter, 12/30/2018
1997 Chevrolet Camaro
"97 30th anniversary 3.8 litre v6 automatic"
The car is sporty love the looks of the 94-97 camaro doesn't have a lot of out of the box torque i own the v6 3.8 litre but you get to 50 mph it wants to run have a hard time keeping it under 70 in a 65 mph zone it's a cruiser. Not very comfortable on 4 hour drives maybe it's because I am older but it is fun to drive engine is reliable and tough. Dash and interior is like new nothing rattles. T tops don't leak Really enjoy driving it as a commuter did I mention its fun.

1998 Chevrolet Camaro Base Specifications

Base Dimensions

Cargo Capacity366 L
Curb Weight1508 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity59 L
Height1303 mm
Length4915 mm
Wheelbase2566 mm
Width1881 mm

Base Mechanical

Drive TrainRear-wheel drive
Engine Name3.8L V6 OHV 12 valves
Transmission5 speed manual
Transmission (Option)4 speed automatic

Base Overview

BodyCoupe
Doors2
Engine3.8L V6 OHV 12 valves
Fuel Consumption12.5 (Automatic City)7.5 (Automatic Highway)12.2 (Manual City)7.1 (Manual Highway)
Power200 hp @ 5200 rpm
Seats4
Transmission5 speed manual
WarrantiesBumper-to-Bumper60000/km, 36/Months Powertrain60000/km, 36/Months Roadside Assistance60000/km, 36/Months Rust-through160000/km, 72/Months

Base Safety

Anti-Lock BrakesStd
Anti-Theft AlarmNone
Brake Type4-wheel disc
Driver AirbagNone
Passenger AirbagNone

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I have owned and still have a 2009 Kia amanti it is now 2024 I have 51000 miles on this car excellent handling in all weather except ice and deep snow very fast in traffic I think the handling is tight and responsive. My spouse has driven this on the interstate frequently and the first thing he did was get it up to 220 mph at this speed is floaty but under 80 mph just a pleasure to drive *****
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