Power Team Combinations
Camaro's Six Engines Deliver Super-Smooth to Super-Verve Going...Topped by a New 396-CU.-IN. V8
Standard Engines (Depending on model selected)
- 140-hp Turbo-Thrift 230 - The standard six develops 140 horsepower and 220 lb.-ft. of torque. The 140-hp Turbo-Thrift 230 inhales through a 1-bbl. carb, uses hydraulic lifters and a single exhaust. Coupled to the rear axle through transmissions with highly favorable low gear starting ratios (2.85:1 low, 3-Speed; 3.11:1 low, 4-Speed), the basic six won't be found wanting.
- 210-hp Turbo-Fire 327 V8 - Standard 210-hp Turbo-Fire 327 combines big 327-cu.-in. displacement with excellent fuel economy. A 2-bbl. carburetor perches atop the engine, feeds 8.75:1 compression ratio cylinders. General performance camshaft, hydraulic valve lifters, single exhaust. A 61-ampere-hour battery is included and single exhaust system vents this 327.
- 155-hp Turbo-Thrift 250 - For six-cylinder fans who like a little more snap, consider the 250-cubic-inch six you can order. Develops 155 horsepower, uses a 1-bbl. carburetor, hydraulic lifters and single exhaust. Its 235 lb.-ft of torque at a mere 1600 rpm makes this engine a pert around-towner.
- 275-hp Turbo-Fire 327 V8-Corvette-like spirit can be yours in any model when you specify the 275-hp Turbo-Fire 327 V8. This engine features a 4-bbl. carb, hydraulic lifters, 10.0:1 compression ratio, 2 1/4" diameter single exhaust system and 327-cu.-in. displacement.
- 295-hp Turbo-Fire 350 V8 - An entirely new Chevrolet V8, the 295-hp Turbo-Fire 350 is exclusive with Camaro. It shares the same bore (4.00") with the 327 but has a 3.48" stroke (.23" longer) for the additional 23 cubic inches. The 350 V8 engine breathes with verve through a 4-bbl. carburetor. Compression ratio is 10.25:1. Quiet hydraulic lifters operate valves and a 2 1/4" diameter dual exhaust with resonators aids engine efficiency. With the 350 V8, special rated front and rear springs, radiator, starter motor, universal joints, clutch, rear axle, radius rod (3-,4-Speed only), red or white stripe tires on 14 x 6 wheels, special hood with simulated louvers and underhood insulation are installed.
- 325-hp Turbo-Jet 396 V8 - Boss engine in the Camaro line. Famous "porcupine" cylinder heads breathe deeply and easily. Single four-barrel carburetor, 10.25:1 compression ratio, general performance camshaft, quiet (but potent) hydraulic valve lifters. 2 1/4"-dia. dual exhaust with resonators permits 325 horsepower at 4800 rpm and 410 lb.-ft. of torque at 3200 rpm. With this engine, heavy-duty rear axle with radius rod (all transmissions), radiator, engine mounts, front and rear springs, shock absorbers, front lower ball joints, universal joints, clutch, starter motor plus red or white stripe tires on 14 x 6 wheels are included. Plus black-finished rear panel, special hood, underhood insulation, body striping and "SS" emblems. Turbo-Jet V8 emblem appears on each fender.
Standard Transmission (Except 325-hp Turbo-Jet 396 V8)
- 3-Speed fully synchronized - manual shift unit included with all engines. Fully synchronized in all forward gears to permit downshifts into low gear without full stops. Wide helical gears, large synchronizers and high capacity front and rear ball bearings. Ratios matched to engine choice (see power team chart). Steering column mounted shift.
- Special 3-Speed fully synchronized - may be specified for Camaro SS. Floor mounted shift lever, isolated from engine movement, is included. Rubber boot and trim molding decorate the base of the shift lever unless the extra-cost Sports Console is specified. Ratios are closer (2.41:1 low) to suit larger V8 output. Wide helical gears, heavy synchronizers and front and rear ball bearings.
- 4-Speed fully synchronized - available for every Camaro engine. Wide ratio units are offered for both six-cylinder engines; closer ratio boxes may be ordered for all Camaro V8 engines. Shift lever is floor mounted with a rubber boot and trim molding. Sports Console may be ordered with 4-Speed. Helical constant mesh gears. Engineered to prevent unintentional shifts into reverse.
- Powerglide automatic - available with any engine (except 396 V8). Three-element torque converter with hydraulically controlled two-speed planetary gears. Selector is mounted on steering column and reads Park (positive parking lock) - R - N - D - L. Selector lever is floor mounted if the Sports Console is ordered.
- Turbo Hydra-Matic - fully automatic three-speed transmission available with 325-hp Turbo-Jet 396 V8 only. Combines torque converter and three-speed gearbox for smooth, brilliantly responsive performance. Selector sequence reads Park - R - N - D - L2 - L1. Column-mounted shift.
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Single dry disc diaphragm spring type. Conventional rod and linkage connects suspended pedal to actuating fork. Size and capacity matched to engine choice.
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One-piece balanced propeller shaft, attached at transmission and differential through universal joints. Rear axle ratios are matched to power teams (see chart). Heavy-duty propeller shaft and universal joints with Turbo-Jet V8.
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Precision-cast cylinder heads and block, valve-in-head design, positive-shift starter, seven main bearing sixes, fully counterweighted crankshaft in 155-hp six, full-flow oil filter, positive crankcase ventilation, automatic choke, permanently lubricated water pump, 12-volt ignition system, precision-cast alloy iron exhaust manifolds, Delcotron diode-rectifying generator.