Fourth Generation Camaro (1993 - 2002)
The fourth iteration of the Chevrolet Camaro introduced into the American markets by 1993 featured the same F-body platform and a FR layout (front engine, rear wheel drive). In order to reduce the overall weight of the car, the manufacturer began to include sheet-molding compounds for the exteriors. Fiberglass and resin created using polyester ensured adequate levels of strength along with high durability. A 160hp engine included in the base version of the fourth generation of Camaro was a 3.4L V6. In the same year, the company came up with an advanced engine version which was a V8 (and which could generate 275hp).
The default five speed transmission system that came with the Camaro was given an uplift - a brand new six speed manual transmission system came into existence then. Subtle changes introduced into the cars by 1994 included electronic controls, which took care of the activities of the engine as well as the transmission systems. Enhanced fuel efficiency could be achieved as the vehicle came with advanced computerized systems that could compute the appropriate fuel mixture required by the engine. In 1995, the car manufacturer began to include traction control systems on their vehicles for greater on road stability.
Dual catalytic converters became a standard part of the machinery only in 1996. This helped in reducing the emission levels and enhancing the performance of the engines. Better handling and braking properties were affixed into the models released in this year - the automaker took care of it by including new wheel and tire package into the offerings. It was on the same year that the manufacturer came up with much-fabled Y87 package for the Chevrolet Camaro - a limited slip differential and disc brakes on all the four wheels were the major inclusions of the package.
Suitable modifications to the performance of the engine were once again made in 1997. The same year marked the 30th year anniversary edition of the Chevrolet Camaro. The company could achieve a significant reduction in the weight of the engine in 1998 with the introduction of the all-new aluminum engines. Minor augmentations in the suspension and the default braking systems of the vehicle were also in store for the Camaro in this year. By 1999, General Motors began to include the "oil change" light into the instrumentations. The company removed the RPO 1LE performance option that attributed to the racing image of the car.
A sportier looking Chevrolet Camaro was available by 2000. The manufacturer started facing stiff resistance (for the second time), and this led to the decreased production of the cars by 2001. Despite increasing the performance levels of the vehicle, it was difficult to sustain in a market when people started looking at other available options. By 2002, the company formally announced that they would cease the production of Camaro - due to the diminishing sales and high input costs. Only limited number of vehicles produced at that time could gain the attention of the customers.