Chevrolet Camaro I 4.9 Z/28 302 ( gross)
216 kW294 PS290 hp1966–1969
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- Power
- 216 kW 294 PS · 290 hp
- Length
- 4,691 mm
- Displacement
- 4,900 cm³
A 4.9-litre eight-cylinder engine with 216 kW (294 PS) powers the Chevrolet Camaro I 4.9 Z/28 302 (290 hp gross). The Camaro I 4.9 Z/28 302 (290 hp gross) has rear-wheel drive.
Its output sits mid-range among the 8 versions: 108% up on the entry 3.8 (104 kW), 105 kW below the 321 kW version. Set the Camaro I 4.9 Z/28 302 (290 hp gross) against the Ford Mustang GT500 or the Plymouth Barracuda in a full comparison.
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Engine
| Displacement | 4,900 cm³ 4.9 l · 299 cu in |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 216 kW 294 PS · 290 hp |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,691 mm 184.7 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,842 mm 72.5 in |
| Height | 1,306 mm 51.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,743 mm 108.0 in |
Production
| Years | 1966–1969 |
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| Generation | Camaro I (1966–1969) |
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