Used 1978 Chevrolet Camaro for Sale near California
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Overview
The 1978 Chevrolet Camaro featured an exterior redesign,including improving the bumpers with which the Camaro had struggled since more stringent standards were federally introduced in 1972. The new bumpers were now able to withstand impacts up to 5mph.
T-tops were available, and more powerful engines started to creep back. Not a bad year for the Camaro, especially considering it outsold the Mustang 247,437 to 179,039. Woohoo! The Z28 looked the part of a champion, with a hood scoop and Corvette-reminiscent fender vents.
The base engine was a 250-ci L6 rated at 110 (except in California, where it was reduced to 90 horses to meet emissions standards). The Z28 led the pack with a 350-ci V8 rated at 185 horsepower. This car rocks!
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Buh S
Reviewed a 1978 Chevrolet Camaro on Feb 14, 2008
This is what being a teenager is all about. Different generations have different cars that fit this bill but this is a perennial. Put any teenage boy behind the wheel of this and they will want it. 5.7L V8, 4-speed manual transmission, power brakes, rear wheel drive with a 3.73:1 positraction rear end. Seriously? Yes! And boy does this sucker go! Still a bit before overdrives, the 4-speed was a thrill to row through. Don't wanna row through gears? Put it in 3rd and start out and do 0 to 110. That's called "tractable" kids. Alloy wheels looked sharp and it even had a tiny back seat if you wanna cram your friends in for a short trip across town. They won't wanna be stuck there for long trips however. This car was great. Fast, reliable, easy to work on, parts are cheap and plentiful. The ONLY negative was gas mileage... but face it when you have a Z/28 you know what you're getting into. This is a great car for two - using the backseat and little trunk for your road trip needs.
Teddy R
Reviewed a 1978 Chevrolet Camaro on Jan 27, 2011
383 Stroker Roller, Dart Heads, comp roller cam, comp rollers, and comp lifters, eagle 383 stoker kit, dome top pistons, moroso 7 qt oil pan, victor jr high rise intake, with a competition valve job, muncie rock crusher transmission, strage axels, full msd ignition, center lines all around 50's in the back skinny's on the front, full roll cage, monster tach, full frame not uni body. List can keep going. project still not finished! pushing close to 500 hp!
William B
Reviewed a 1978 Chevrolet Camaro on Jul 30, 2010
What I really love about this car is the styling. Second Generation Camaros are my favorite. For having a 305, automatic transmission, and 30+ year old suspension, it can really kick ass! It's just a work in progress which I am thinking about selling, but I'm not too sure. I would really like to get a 2006 Pontiac GTO or a 1993 GMC Typhoon.
Brennan W
Reviewed a 1978 Chevrolet Camaro on Jun 14, 2008
This car was inexpensive and a nice buy. I love driving it and restoring it to it's former glory with my dad. The legacy of Camaros has always made me look in amiration at them and when I'm older I would like a newer Camaro SS.
1978 Chevrolet Camaro Trims
| Trim type | MSRP |
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| Z28 Coupe | -- |
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