A 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Indianapolis 500 Pace Car on display at the 2005 United States Grand Prix.
Photographed by: Chris J. Moffett. Creative Commons
The year 1969 witnessed the wonder car, Chevrolet Camaro SS 396, which caught the fascination of many car lovers. Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors produced this “pony” car, with superb riding comforts and excellent facilities.
The car won millions of hearts, with the rocking muscle car back seat, the exclusive hood style and the unique sense of styling of each body part. The engine of the car was specially designed, which included three basic components – 325 and 350 bhp, and the 375-bhp L78. The wheelbase was 108.1 inches and the engine was ohv V-8 type. The fuel system was 1 x 4bbl, with a compression ratio of 11.0:1.
However, the SS 396 had some drawbacks. The nose part of the car was very heavy, with too much of pounds burdened on it and the torque was too high, and therefore the car had too much of weight on the front axle. As a result, the rear axle, which was very light compared to the front axle had to fight to get the power down in hole shots.
However, the Chevrolet Super Sport car has remained the enthusiast Camaro, till date. The body components include 300-bhp 350-cid V-8, F70×14 tires and stiff suspension. The interior was updated and it also introduced the hood ports, which were only exclusive to the SS 396.
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12 Comments, Comment or Ping
By Casey posted on Sep 7th, 2007
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While the 69 was so much better than the 70 and every one after, the 68 RS/SS was by far the better looking car.
I had the 68 RS with front and rear spoilers, and there was few cars since that were better looking, well, in my humble opinion.
By teknoloji posted on Sep 13th, 2007
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nice post , thanks for your effort.
By Calculadoras posted on Sep 22nd, 2007
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cool car. How much is it?
By Calculadoras posted on Sep 22nd, 2007
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Nice Car
By Dhadee posted on Sep 25th, 2007
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Nice American Muscle!!!!!
By Iulian posted on Mar 3rd, 2008
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nice car !
By Gsm Lobby posted on Mar 3rd, 2008
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My father owns a Chevrolet , still not a Camaro , but I like it.
By Porch Lifts posted on Mar 19th, 2008
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I have liked the Camaro for some time now. It would be awesome to find an old one and fix it up.
By Franca Richard posted on Mar 20th, 2008
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One of my friends owns one, fantastic muscle car!
By FotoSilver posted on Apr 19th, 2008
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I don’t like it … better the new cool Chevrolet’s . Good for a museum
By Chevrolet Camaro posted on Aug 1st, 2008
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Heh, what a difference with the new Chevrolet Camaro
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By godaddy coupons posted on Oct 4th, 2009
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That car looks more like the antique collector type, but still looks like it was a nice vehicle to drive in 1969.
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