Introduced in 1967, the Chevy Camaro right away established itself as a Ford Mustang archrival—on the street and in motorsport—and spawned a bloodline that continued until 2024. Of all the Camaros, the original Z28 holds a special place. Made for Trans-Am competition, it had a new engine based on Chevy’s ubiquitous 327 ci, small-block V8, reduced in displacement to 302 ci to meet homologation but delivering about 350—an impressive 1.15 horsepower per cubic inch! A few more than 28,000 were built from 1967-1969. More expensive than a garden-variety, base Camaro by $400, the Z/28 was purpose-built for speed and handling, featuring a 4-speed manual transmission and front-wheel power disc brakes, while power steering and air conditioning were left behind at the factory.
From the article by Robert Ross, Bryan Hood, Erik Shilling
