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Underneath It All, Camaro's Personality Is Soundly Based On New Body-Frame Construction and Proven Suspension


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Inclined toward the things that make Camaro a road machine? Then you'll have a lot to savor in the many interesting body and mechanical features common to the new Camaro. Each is based on sound engineering design and testing. All add up to give you a car that will ride, handle, corner and brake in grand touring tradition.

A new type of construction is used for Camaro's body-frame combination. A sturdy front frame section supports engine, front suspension and steering components; it bolts through six rubber-isolated mounts to a unitized body and front end sheet metal. This combination helps isolate noise-producing elements from the main passenger compartment, resulting in a quiet ride.

Like other Chevrolet cars, Camaro's Body by Fisher quality goes far beyond its lustrous Magic-Mirror acrylic lacquer finish. The sport coupe's roof is cross braced with bow-like members for additional rigidity. In the convertible, rocker panels are heavy-gauge sheet metal to provide the added stiffness required by the open top structure. Double panel construction is used on doors, hood and deck lid for maximum strength. Fork-type door locks are positive acting and quiet.

Extensive galvanizing is used throughout the Camaro's body along with other rust preventive materials to assure long body life. In addition, "bathtub" style inner fender skirts shield body sheet metal from direct road spray and the effects of corrosive materials. Flush-and-dry rocker panels utilize both water and air directed from cowl level intakes to wash and dry panel interiors, reducing the chance of rust.
new_pg13.jpg - 25585 Bytes Extensive ribbing in Camaro's underbody plus heavy framing elements at the rear provide a good foundation for anchoring rear suspension components. Both windshield and rear window are adhesively sealed for positive leakage control. Curved body side glass enhances appearance and shoulder room.
In the footwork department, 108" wheelbase and wide stance (59.0" front, 58.9" rear) give Camaro exceptional stability and ride. The ratio of tread to wheelbase give cat-claw tenacity on curves, smooth going straight ahead. Front and rear suspension combine proven engineering principles with long life joints for minimum maintenance. Up front, coil springs, independent design and a stabilizer (except coupe with standard six-cylinder engine) team with Mono-Plate single leaf rear springs isolated in rubber from the frame for level cornering and smooth, quiet ride. Special dynamic dampers smooth convertible ride. Direct-acting, double-action tubular shock absorbers are used at all four wheels for smooth sailing. Safety-Master brakes are 9.5" diameter and are self-adjusting with 168.9-sq.-in.-net lining area plus foot-operated parking brake with finger-tip release.
Mufflers are extensively treated for resistance to corrosion. Electrical system needs are amply met by the Delcotron diode-rectified generator. 9-37 ampere system is standard; check page 16 for additional units. Recirculating ball-gear steering makes handling and parking easy. Standard steering ratio is 28:1 for all models. Order 17.5:1 ratio power steering with any Camaro; or specify fast steering with a 15.6:1 ratio-manual or power.

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