1996 Chevrolet Camaro Specifications

2-Door Convertible
MSRP based on 2-Door Convertible
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 19 mpg City/30 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V6, 3.8L
EPA Class Subcompact
Style Name 2dr Convertible
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 4
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style Convertible
Transmission 5-speed manual transmission w/OD

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Subcompact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3455
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 4
Front Hip Room (in) 52.8
Front Leg Room (in) 43.0
Second Shoulder Room (in) 43.5
Passenger Volume (ft³) 80.6
Second Head Room (in) 39.0
Front Shoulder Room (in) 57.4
Second Hip Room (in) 43.7
Front Head Room (in) 38.0
Second Leg Room (in) 26.8
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) 101.1
Track Width, Rear (in) 60.6
Height, Overall (in) 52.0
Length, Overall (in) 193.2
Min Ground Clearance (in) 4.6
Track Width, Front (in) 60.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 74.1
Liftover Height (in) 35.1
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 7.6

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 15.5
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 30

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Order Code L36
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 225 @ 4000
Fuel System SFI
Engine Type Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 200 @ 5200
Displacement 3.8L/231
Transmission
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.75
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.23
Trans Order Code MM5
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.19
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.53
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.72
Trans Type 5
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.41
Clutch Size (in) - TBD -
Brakes
Brake Type Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Brake ABS System 4-wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.7 x 1.26
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) 9.5 x 2.0
Steering
Steering Type Power Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 40.64
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 16.9
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) 42.46
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.67
Tires
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size T125/70D15
Front Tire Size P215/60R16
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P215/60R16
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in) 15 x 4.0
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front Independent SLA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) 36 Gas
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear Torque Arm
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 1.18
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) 46 Gas
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.67

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 13.6
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 690
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 105
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 1000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 100
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
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