Camaros

95-STANG-Gt · 02-10-2002, 11:14 PM

Are those Camaro RS models in the newer body style fast?
I always see them on the street but I can't find any specs on them. Does anyone know anything about them?

84LX89GT · 02-10-2002, 11:46 PM

I know that the third generation camaros (83? - 93) the RS was sort of the Camaros LX model and most came with either the V6 or the 305 and the Z28 came with the 305 or 350. In '94 i believe that the RS became a total base model like the LX and offered only the 3.1 (previously the 2.8L) and as such are slugs. They may have offered a 305 in the new generation, but i'm not sure. I know they went from the old 350 to the "LT1" 350 in '94 so i'm not sure if they even had 305's in the '94 up camaros. I know for sure that the late 90's were either V6 RS or V8 Z28.
Please, someone correct me if i'm mistaken, but i believe that this is accurate

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 02-11-2002, 01:17 AM

The newer stlye RS' are just v6's with a body kit on them. I dont know about the older style.

Later

95mustanggt · 02-11-2002, 10:18 AM

The RS Camaro came out in 1993 with the new body style. It came with a 3.8L V6 with 200 HP. I have toasted several of these when my 95 GT only had 2.73's, stock MAF and no chip.

CactusHugger11 · 02-11-2002, 11:45 AM

the RS camaros didnt have 200 HP until 98' the 93-97 Camaros were around 160 HP if memory serves correct.

CactusHugger11 · 02-11-2002, 11:47 AM

oh ya and the RS camaros didnt go strait to a 3.8 they used a 3.4 for a while, maybe 3 years??? (93-95)?

Mr 5 0 · 02-11-2002, 05:18 PM

The 1993-94 Camaro RS models did use the 3.4L (L34) engine; switching to the 3.8 (L36) in '95 but I believe GM was offering the 3.4 as a base engine in '95. '96-97 RS models all came equipped with the 200 HP 3.8 engine. 1997 was the final year of manufacture for the RS model.

Of course, the Camaro RS package was all appearance - not performance. You have nothing to fear from a Camaro RS model that retains the original powerplant, as almost all do.

Dark_5.0 · 02-11-2002, 06:18 PM

I had a 96 V6 firebird 5 speed 3.8L 200HP, and I beat several 96-98 stangs.

red82gt · 02-11-2002, 06:33 PM

The 92 and earlier RS Camaro had the most embarassing excuse for a 305, it was rated at 170 hp! It was 95 that they got the 200hp V6 but they are definitely not a threat unless your driving isn't up to par.

02-10-2002, 11:14 PM	#1
95-STANG-Gt Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 36	Camaros Are those Camaro RS models in the newer body style fast? I always see them on the street but I can't find any specs on them. Does anyone know anything about them? __________________ 95 Gt 5 speed kyb shocks and struts flowmasters B&M Shifter mac cold air induction hypertech u/d pulley set michelin pilot xgt tires

02-10-2002, 11:46 PM	#2
84LX89GT Mustangs Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,938	I know that the third generation camaros (83? - 93) the RS was sort of the Camaros LX model and most came with either the V6 or the 305 and the Z28 came with the 305 or 350. In '94 i believe that the RS became a total base model like the LX and offered only the 3.1 (previously the 2.8L) and as such are slugs. They may have offered a 305 in the new generation, but i'm not sure. I know they went from the old 350 to the "LT1" 350 in '94 so i'm not sure if they even had 305's in the '94 up camaros. I know for sure that the late 90's were either V6 RS or V8 Z28. Please, someone correct me if i'm mistaken, but i believe that this is accurate __________________ 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300-R 1980 Ford Thunderbird - 255 V8 ported heads, 5.0L ported stock headers, O.R. H-pipe and Flowmaster 2-chambers, dual roller timing chain hi-po Mack Truck hood emblem 1985 Mustang GT 5.0L T5, F-303, GT40p, headers, off-road h, flowmasters, MSD stuff, etc. Sold 02/06/04 1989 Mustang GT ET: 13.304@102.29 mph (5-24-03) Sold - 1998 Mustang Cobra coupe, 1/4 mile - street tires: 13.843@103.41 (bone stock)

02-11-2002, 01:17 AM	#3
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	The newer stlye RS' are just v6's with a body kit on them. I dont know about the older style. Later __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

02-11-2002, 10:18 AM	#4
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	The RS Camaro came out in 1993 with the new body style. It came with a 3.8L V6 with 200 HP. I have toasted several of these when my 95 GT only had 2.73's, stock MAF and no chip. __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

02-11-2002, 05:18 PM	#7
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Camaro RS The 1993-94 Camaro RS models did use the 3.4L (L34) engine; switching to the 3.8 (L36) in '95 but I believe GM was offering the 3.4 as a base engine in '95. '96-97 RS models all came equipped with the 200 HP 3.8 engine. 1997 was the final year of manufacture for the RS model. Of course, the Camaro RS package was all appearance - not performance. You have nothing to fear from a Camaro RS model that retains the original powerplant, as almost all do.

02-11-2002, 11:45 AM	#5
CactusHugger11 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 38	the RS camaros didnt have 200 HP until 98' the 93-97 Camaros were around 160 HP if memory serves correct.

02-11-2002, 11:47 AM	#6
CactusHugger11 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 38	oh ya and the RS camaros didnt go strait to a 3.8 they used a 3.4 for a while, maybe 3 years??? (93-95)?

02-11-2002, 06:18 PM	#8
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	I had a 96 V6 firebird 5 speed 3.8L 200HP, and I beat several 96-98 stangs. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

02-11-2002, 06:33 PM	#9
red82gt Sober voice of Reason Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Kelowna, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,514	The 92 and earlier RS Camaro had the most embarassing excuse for a 305, it was rated at 170 hp! It was 95 that they got the 200hp V6 but they are definitely not a threat unless your driving isn't up to par. __________________ 393W: AFR 205's, hydraulic roller, TKO600.

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