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1997 Chevrolet Camaro

Production:
Base: 29,775
RS: 9,175
Z28: 21,252 (3,137 SS Models)
Total: 60,202

VIN Example: 2G1FP22P1V2100001 to 2G1FP22P1V2160181
* First Digit Nation of Origin: 1=USA, 2=Canada
* Second Digit Division: G=General Motors
* Third Digit: 1=Chevrolet
* Fourth Digit: F=All models
* Fifth Digit Model: P=Camaro Coupe or Z28
* Six & Seven Digits Body Style: 22=Coupe, 32=Convertible
* Eigth Digit Engine: See Engine Codes Below
* Ninth Digit is Check digit
* Tenth Digit Year: P=93, R=94, S=95, T=96, V=97, W=98, X=99, Y=00, 1=01, 2=02
* Eleventh Digit: 2=All models
* Last Six Digits increase by one with each car built at each plant

Engine Codes:

Year
V6
Code, Displacement-HP (RPO)
V8
Code, Displacement-HP (RPO)
SS
HP Difference
1993
S 207-160HP (L32)
P 350-275HP (LT1)
N/A
1994
S 207-160HP (L32)
P 350-275HP (LT1)
N/A
1995
S 207-160HP (L32)
K 231-200HP (L36)
P 350-275HP (LT1)
N/A
1996
K 231-200HP (L36)
P 350-275HP (LT1)
SS (305HP)
1997
K 231-200HP (L36)
P 350-275HP (LT1)
SS (305HP)
1998
K 231-200HP (L36)
G 346-305HP (LS1)
SS (320HP)
1999
K 231-200HP (L36)
G 346-305HP (LS1)
SS (320HP)
2000
K 231-200HP (L36)
G 346-305HP (LS1)
SS (320HP)
2001
K 231-200HP (L36)
G 346-305HP (LS1)
SS (325HP)
2002
K 231-200HP (L36)
G 346-305HP (LS1)
SS (325HP)


Exterior Dimensions
Base 3.4 V6
Z28 LT1
Curb Weight - Auto:
3288
3521
Curb Weight - Manual:
3247
3436
Wheelbase (in.):
101.1
101.1
Track (FR.):
60.7
60.7
Track (RR.):
60.6
60.6
Length (in.):
193.2
193.2
Width (in.):
74.1
74.1
Height (in.):
51.3
51.3
Ground Clearnance (in.):
4.0
4.0
Please see RPO Codes & Options.

For the 1997 model year, the Camaro got a new interior and new tri-colored taillight that would be standard on all models from 1997 to 2002. It was offered with a "30th Anniversary Package" which included unique orange stripes on white base paint. It was available only on the Z28, SS, and RS 3.8 HO trims. 100 30th Anniversary Camaro SS vehicles were modified by SLP to include a 330 hp (246 kW) version of the LT4 engine (108 total LT4 cars were made, 100 US, 6 Canadian & 2 prototypes). While the LT4 made it the fastest factory Camaro available, it was also by far the most expensive with a price of over US$38,000. New rims became standard this year (except on the base coupes), being a 5-spoke design, (ZR1 style on SS models) available in either polished or chrome (or white on the Anniversary Z28 models), replacing the previous 10-spoke "salad-shooter" design.

From 1993 to 2002 Chevrolet attached a "service parts identification" label (SPID) or RPO Codes list to the front passenger side glove box or to the inside of the door.
(This is not a complete list. Most standard equipment is not listed.)

RPO Description
Quantity
Cost
1FP87 Camaro Coupe
25,445
$16,215.00
1FP67 Camaro Convertible
4,330
$21,770.00
1FP87 Camaro RS Coupe
8,154
$17,970.00
1FP67 Camaro RS Convertible
1,021
$23,170.00
1FP87 Camaro Z28 Coupe
17,955
$20,115.00
1FP67 Camaro Z28 Convertible
3,297
$25,520.00
1LE Special Perf Components Pkg
48
$1,175.00
A31 Power Windows
49,493
$275.00
A90 Power Hatch Release
55,943
$60.00
AG1 Power Seat, 6-Way Driver Side
30,205
$270.00
AU0 Remote Keyless Entry
44,921
$225.00
AU3 Power Door Locks
49,632
$220.00
B35 Floor Mats, Rear
43,016
$15.00
B4C Special Service Package ($3930 w/ Automatic)
253
$2,474.00
B84 Moldings, Body Side
48,093
$60.00
C49 Defogger, Rear Window
39,878
$170.00
C60 Air Conditioning
60,202
$0.00
CC1 Roof Panels, Removable Glass
26,165
$995.00
D82 Monochromatic Roof Paint
14,172
$0.00
DG7 Mirrors, Electric Twin Remote
44,412
$91.00
GU5 Rear Axle Performance
16,958
$300.00
K05 Heater, Engine Block
1,878
$20.00
K34 Speed Control, with Resume
56,427
$225.00
L36 Engine, 231ci (3.8L) 200hp V6
38,950
$0.00
LT1 Engine, 350ci (5.7L) 285hp SFI V8
21,252
$0.00
MX0 Transmission, Auto with OD
43,703
$815.00
N96 Wheels, Aluminum, 16in
38,089
$275.00
N98 Chrome Alum Wheels, 16in ($500 w/ Z28)
10,228
$775.00
NG1 Massachusetts Emission Requirements
1,937
$170.00
NW9 Acceleration Slip Requlation
8,277
$450.00
QCB Tires, P235/55R16  Blackwall (no cost w/ Z28)
31,621
$132.00
QFZ Tires, P245/50ZR16  Blackwall all-season (optional w/ Z28)
7,490
$225.00
QLC Tires, P245/50ZR16  Blackwall (optional w/ Z28)
12,844
$225.00
R7T SS Package 305hp (non-Chevy Mod. by SLP Engineering)
3,137
$3,999.00
T96 Fog Lamps
56,427
$60.00
U1S Remote 12-Disc CD Changer
8,241
$595.00
UL0 Delco Audyssey 200-watt Stero w/ Cassette
19,358
$350.00
UN0 Delco Audyssey 200-watt Stero w/ CD
23,273
$606.00
Y87 Performance Handling Package (L36 V6 Only)
6,918
$400.00
YF5 California Emission Equipment
6,945
$170.00
Z4C 30th Anniversary Edition
4,533
$575.00
-- Leather Seating
18,507
$499.00
AB Base Group
6,149
$0.00
A1 Option Group 1 (more $ on some models)
10,864
$345.00
A2 Option Group 2 (more $ on some models)
43,189
$1,585.00
Paint Code Color Models Interior Availabilities Production
Quantity
  Arctic White w/ Hugger Orange Stripes Pace Car (Pc) Special (Houndstooth Style)  
10 Arctic White C-Cc-Rs-Rc-Z-Zc Dg-Mg-N-R-W 14,228
13 Sebring Silver Metallic C-Cc-Rs-Rc-Z-Zc Dg-Mg-R 7,624
31 Bright Green Metallic C-Cc-Rs-Rc-Z-Zc Dg-Mg-N 2,685
41 Black C-Cc-Rs-Rc-Z-Zc Dg-Mg-N-R 11,242
48 Polo Green Metallic C-Cc-Rs-Rc-Z-Zc Dg-Mg-N 5,134
79 Mystic Teal Metallic C-Cc-Z-Zc Dg-Mg-N 3,102
80 Medium Quasar Blue Metallic C-Cc-Z-Zc Dg-Mg-N 854
81 Bright Red C-Cc-Rs-Rc-Z-Zc Dg-Mg-N-R 11,825
88 Bright Purple Metallic C-Cc-Rs-Rc-Z-Zc Dg-Mg-N 883
96 Cayenne Red Metallic C-Cc-Z-Zc Dg-Mg-N 2,625

C=Camaro Coupe, Cc=Camaro Convertible, Dg=DarkGray, L=Leather, Mg=Medium Gray, N=Neutral, R=Red Accent, Rs=Rally Sport Coupe, Rc=Rally Sport Convertible, W=White, Z=Z28 Coupe, Zc=Z28 convertible

Base 3.4 V6
(1993-1994)
Z28 LT1
(1993-1997)
Base 3.8 V6
(1995-2002)
Z28 LS1
(1998-2002)
Engine/Transmission
Engine:
3.4L 160 hp V6
5.7L 275 hp V8
3.8L 200 hp V6
5.7L 305 hp V8
Horsepower:
160
275
200 @ 5200rpm
305 @ 5200pm
Torque:
200
325
225 @ 4000rpm
335 @ 4000rpm
Displacement:
3392
5737
3785
5670
Bore x Stroke:
3.62 X 3.31
4.00 X 3.48
3.80 X 3.40
3.90 X 3.62
Compression Ratio:
9.0:1
10.5:1
9.4:1
10.1:1
Transmission:
5spd.man/auto
6spd.man/auto
5spd.man/auto
6spd.man/auto
No data.
No data.
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