1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 V8 on Vossen Wheels 1920×1080 HD

Posted by at 2 June 2013, at 16 : 38 PM

Car of the day – 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 V8 on Vossen Wheels 1920×1080 HD

Engine: solid-lifter 302 cu in 4.9-liter small-block V8 290 hp (213 kW) at 5800 rpm (rated). The actual power production is up to 350 hp (261 kW) and torque of 290 lbs-ft (393 Nm) at 4200 rpm. Forged pistons, 11:1 compression, solid lifter camshaft, Holley carburetion on a dual-plane intake manifold, and forged steel crankshaft and connecting rods.

The 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 with a Muncie 4-speed manual transmission connected to a 12-bolt rear axle with standard 3.73 gears can do 0-60 mph or ~0-100 km/h in just 7.4 seconds. It can do a standing quarter mile in around 15.1 seconds at around 94 mph (151 km/h).

A base model weighing in at 3765 lbs (1708 kg). The wheelbase is 108.1 inches (2746 mm) long. Car’s length is 186 inches (4724 mm). Width is 74 inches (1880 mm). Height is 51.1 inches (1298 mm).

The car in the picture above is on 20 inches Vossen Forged VF051 wheels with a full chrome set up. The rear wheels features sizes – 20×15. These rear wheels are sick and so wide. The car looks like a beast with these wheels. That is a truly nicely modified Camaro Z28. These wide tires are perfect for drags, because it gives better traction and it’s harder to lose control of a car, which is really good — especially when a car is really powerful and fast. Obviously wider tires increase fuel consumption as well, so you don’t want your tires to be too wide.

The price (MSRP) for a base 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 model was set at around 3,180 USD ($), now. the car is worth at least 10 times more (restored and in good condition). The total production number for 1969 Camaro Z28 is 20,302 units.

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