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2002 Chevrolet Camaro - Specs

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Camaro - Engine Specs
Camaro - Transmission Specs
Camaro - Chassis / Suspension
Camaro - Exterior Dimensions
Camaro - Interior Dimensions
Camaro - Capacities

All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise noted.

Engines
3800 V6
5.7 litre V8
Coupe
Standard
-
Convertible
Standard
-
Z28 Coupe
-
Standard
Z28 Convertible - Standard

Transmission 4-spd auto
5-spd man
6 spd man
Coupe Optional
Standard
-
Convertible
Standard
-
-
Z28 Coupe
Standard
-
Optional
Z28 Convertible Standard - Optional

 Engine
3.8L 3800 V6
5.7L V8
Type
3.8-liter OHV V6
5.7-liter OHV V8
Block material
cast iron
cast aluminum
Displacement (cu in / cc)
231 / 3791 350 / 5665
Bore x stroke (in / mm)
3.80 x 3.40 / 96.50 x 86.36 3.90 x 3.62 / 99.00 x 92.00
Cylinder head material cast iron cast aluminum
Valvetrain overhead valve overhead valve
Ignition system direct direct
Fuel delivery SFI SFI
Compression ratio 9.4:1 10.1:1
Horsepower
(hp / kw @ rpm)
200 / 149 @ 5200 310 / 231 @ 5200
Torque
(lb-ft / Nm @ rpm)
225 / 305 @ 4000 340 / 461 @ 4000
Maximum engine speed (rpm) 6000 6200
Emission control system catalytic converter/EGR catalytic converter/EGR
Estimated fuel economy
(mpg city / hwy)
5-speed manual: 19 / 31
4-speed automatic: 19 / 31
4-speed automatic: 18 / 26
6-speed manual: 19 / 28

Transmission 4-spd auto
5-spd man
6 spd man
Application Standard on Camaro
OPT: Camaro; STD: Z28 and Camaro Convertible
Optional on Camaro Z28 (at no cost)
Gear ratios (:1)
 
 
 
First
3.75
3.06
2.66
Second 2.19 1.63 1.78
Third 1.41 1.00 1.30
Fourth 1.00
0.70
1.00
Fifth 0.72 - 0.74
Sixth - - 0.50
Reverse:
3.53 2.29 2.90
Final drive ratio 3.23:1 3.08:1
(2.73:1 Z28)
3.42:1

 Chassis/Suspension
2002 Chevrolet Camaro 
Front

Short/long arm (SLA). Upper control arms mounted high to reduce loads.

De Carbon gas-charged monotube shock absorbers. 28-mm hollow front stabilizer bar (30-mm with Z28).

Rear

Salisbury rear axle design. Lightweight stamped-steel lower control arms.

15-mm solid rear stabilizer bar (19-mm with Z28).

Steering type
Power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Steering type
Coupe and convertible: 16.9:1; Z28 and Y87 package: 14.4:1
Steering ratio
Coupe and convertible: 2.67; Z28 and Y87 package: 2.28
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock
Coupe and convertible: 2.67; Z28 and Y87 package: 2.28
Turning circle,
curb-to-curb (ft)
40.8 / 12.4

 Brakes
2003 Chevrolet Camaro 
Type

Short/long arm (SLA). Upper control arms mounted high to reduce loads.

De Carbon gas-charged monotube shock absorbers. 28-mm hollow front stabilizer bar (30-mm with Z28).

Front (in / mm)

Salisbury rear axle design. Lightweight stamped-steel lower control arms.

15-mm solid rear stabilizer bar (19-mm with Z28).

Rear (in / mm)
Power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Steering type
Coupe and convertible: 16.9:1; Z28 and Y87 package: 14.4:1
Steering ratio
Coupe and convertible: 2.67; Z28 and Y87 package: 2.28
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock
Coupe and convertible: 2.67; Z28 and Y87 package: 2.28
Turning circle,
curb-to-curb (ft)
40.8 / 12.4

 Wheels/Tires
2003 Chevrolet Camaro 
Wheel size and type

  

Standard

16-inch aluminum wheel with painted surface

17-inch aluminum wheel with painted surface (with optional SS Performance / Appearance Package on Z28 models)

Optional
16-inch aluminum wheel with chromed surface (all models except Z28 with SS Package)
Tire size and type
 
Standard

P235/55R-16 touring tires (coupe and convertible)

P245/50ZR-16 Goodyear Eagle RS-A all-season performance tires (Z28 models and recommended with traction control)

P275/40ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle F1 performance tires(with optional SS Performance / Appearance Package on Z28 models)

Optional
P245/50ZR-16 Goodyear Eagle GS-C performance tires (Z28 models and recommended for competition driving only)

 Exterior Dimensions
Coupe
Convertible
Wheelbase (in / mm) 101.1 / 2566 101.1 / 2566
Overall length (in / mm) 193.5 / 4914
193.5 / 4914
Overall width (in / mm) 74.1 / 1881
74.1 / 1881
Overall height (in / mm) 51.2/ 1300
51.8 / 1315
Track (in / mm)
Front:
Rear:

60.7 / 1542
60.6 / 1540

60.7 / 1542
60.6 / 1540
Min. ground clearance
(in / mm)
4.5 / 115.4 4.5 / 115.4
Curb weight (lbs / kg)
Camaro manual:
Camaro automatic:

3323 / 1507
3380 / 1533

3466 / 1572
3524 / 1598
Weight distribution
(%, front / rear):
Camaro coupe & Z28 convertible:
Camaro Z28 coupe:
Camaro convertible:



55 / 45
56 / 44
54 / 46



55 / 45
56 / 44
54 / 46
Drag coefficient (cd.): 0.33 (0.34 for Z28) 0.33 (0.34 for Z28)

 Interior Dimensions
Coupe
Convertible
Seating capacity
(front / rear):
2 / 2 2 / 2
Head room (in / mm)
Front:
Rear:

37.2 / 944
35.2 / 894

38.7 / 984
39.4 / 1001
Leg room (in / mm)
Front:
Rear:

43.0 / 1092
26.8 / 681

43.0 / 1092
26.8 / 681
Shoulder room (in / mm)
Front:
Rear:

57.4 / 1457
55.8 / 1418

57.4 / 1457
43.5 / 1104
Hip room (in / mm)
Front:
Rear:

53.5 / 1360
49.5 / 1165

53.5 / 1360
43.7 / 1110

 Capacities
2003 Chevrolet Camaro 
Interior volume
(cu ft / liters):
Including trunk:
Excluding trunk:


Coupe: 94.8 / 2691.6; Convertible: 88.2 / 2504.2
Coupe: 81.9 / 2325.4; Convertible: 80.6 / 2288.5
Cargo volume
(cu ft / liters)
Coupe: 12.9 / 366.3, 32.8 / 928.8 with rear seat folded down
Convertible: 7.6 / 215.8
Fuel tank capacity
(gals / liters)
16.8 / 63.6
Engine oil w/filter
(qts / liters)
3800 V6: 4.5 / 4.2; 5700 V8: 5.5 / 5.2
Cooling system
(qts / liters)
3800 V6: 12.4 / 11.7; 5700 V8: 13.58 / 12.85