Three-quarters Rear View of a Blue ,1969, Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, on display at the 2021 London Classic Car Show
The Z/28 option code was introduced in December 1966 for the 1967 model year. It was the brainchild of Vince Piggins, who conceived offering "virtually race-ready" Camaros for sale from any Chevrolet dealer. This option package was not mentioned in any sales literature, so it was unknown to most buyers. The Z/28 option featured a high-output small-block 302 cu in ( L) V-8 that had been designed for racing in the 5 litre (305 cu in) class in the then very popular Trans-Am racing series. It was intended as a head-to-head competitor for the Ford Boss 302 Mustang. It had a 3 in ( mm) stroke crankshaft with 4 in ( mm) bore, an aluminum intake manifold, and a 4-barrel vacuum secondary 780 cfm Holley carburetor. Advertised power of the 302 was listed at 290 hp (216 kW) - an under-rated figure. Chevrolet wanted to keep the horsepower rating at less than 1 hp per cubic inch, for various reasons ( insurance and racing classes). The factory rating of 290 hp occurred at 5300 rpm, while actual peak for the high-revving 302 was closer to 360 hp (268 kW) (with the single four barrel carb) and 400 hp (298 kW) (with optional dual-four barrel carbs) at 6800-7000 rpm. The Z/28 also came with upgraded suspension, front disc power brakes, and a 4-speed Muncie close-ratio manual transmission. Posi-traction was available as an option. Cosmetically, the Z/28 came with wide racing stripes on the hood and trunk lid (that could be "optioned-out" a no charge), '302' front fender emblems on the '67 and early '68 cars, and 'Z/28' emblems in late '68 and '69. It was also possible to combine the Z/28 package with the RS package. A total of 602 Z/28s equipped Camaros were sold in 1967, along with approximately 100 Indianapolis Pace Car 1967 and 1968 Z/28s did not have the cowl induction hood, optional on the 1969 Z/28s. The 1967 Z28 received air from an open-element air cleaner or from an optional cowl plenum duct attached to the side of the air
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Location: Syon Park, Brentford, Middx TW8 8JF
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