67 Camaro SS – big block muscle straight ahead

November 24, 9:08 AMAutomotive ExaminerKyle Busch

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The 67 Chevy Camaro SS is a classic muscle car that was a
legend among others (Firebird, GTO, Mustang, Corvette) in
its day. A time when gas prices were below .30 cents per
gallon and emission standards were considered to be of little
concern. The automotive idea of the time was – the bigger
and more powerful the better.

And concerning bigger, the Camaro naturally had a big block
engine measured in American cubic inches. The Camaro began
in September 1966 for the 1967 model year. This muscle car
(called the F-car project) used a new rear-wheel drive GM F-body
platform for a 2-door, 2+2 seating, coupe, and convertible. The
largest engine (L78) that gave this car muscle was a 396 cubic
inch (6.5-liter) V8 putting out 375 hp. A four-speed manual
transmission hooked it up to the road with a top end of about
140 mph. All this car could be had for under $3,000.

The Camaro SS was known by enthusiasts as a straight line
street light drag performer.

The 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396

Source: How Stuff Works

Specifications
Wheelbase, inches: 108.1
Weight, lbs: 3,720
Number built: NA
Base price: $3,046

Top Available Engine
Type: ohv V-8
Displacement, cid: 396
Fuel system: 1 x 4bbl.
Compression ratio: 11.0:1
Horsepower @ rpm: 375 @ 5600
Torque @ rpm: 415 @ 3600

Representative Performance
0-60 mph, sec: 6.5
1/4 mile, sec. @ mph: 14.5 @ 99

The name Camaro came from a French word meaning “comrade” or
“pal.” The Camaro SS is one of the most wanted classic pals of all!

Kyle Busch is the author of “Drive the Best for the Price…” He
welcomes your comments or car questions at his auto web site: www.DriveTheBestBook.com