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1978 Chevrolet Camaro Catalog and Classic Car Guide, Ratings and Features

Image of 1978 Chevrolet Camaro, Note: These illustrations use artistic license and may differ from actual historical models.

Performance Metrics

Performance: +70
Handling: +65
Ride Comfort: +60

Fundamental Metrics

Safety: +50
Maintenance and Upkeep: +75
Restoration Difficulty: +80

Emotional Appeal

Looks: +85
Collectability: +70
Historical Significance: +60

MMP Rating

7.4 /10
Engine Specifications
Engine: 250 I6, 305 V8, 350 V8
Displacement: 250-350 cu in (4.1-5.7 L)
Horsepower: 105-185 hp
Torque: 145-280 lb-ft
Compression Ratio: 8.0:1 - 8.5:1
Ignition System: Electronic ignition
Cooling System: Liquid-cooled
Performance Specifications
0-60 Time: 8-10 seconds
1/4 Mile Time: 16-18 seconds
Top Speed: 105-120 mph
Transmission and Drive
Drive Type: Rear-wheel drive
Transmission Type: 3-speed automatic, 4-speed manual
Fuel and Efficiency
Fuel System Type: Carburetor
MPG: 13-16 mpg
Dimensions and Brakes
Brakes: Front disc, rear drum
Wheelbase: 108.1 inches
Weight: 3,500-3,800 lbs

Note: Specifications for classic cars are given to the best of our ability, considering the limited and variant data available.

1978 Chevrolet Camaro: A Blend of Muscle and Style

The 1978 Chevrolet Camaro didn't just roll off the production line; it roared onto the streets with a presence that demanded attention. Born from the fervor of American muscle car culture, this iconic vehicle emerged from Chevrolet's commitment to performance and style. As the Camaro entered its third year of the second generation, it continued to capture the hearts of enthusiasts and casual drivers alike, boasting a blend of power and panache that was hard to ignore.

Design and Innovation

The exterior of the 1978 Camaro was a sight to behold, with its wide stance and aggressive lines that hinted at its capabilities even when stationary. The body featured a soft facelift from previous years, with new bumpers and revised taillights that kept it fresh in a competitive market. Inside, occupants were greeted by an interior that prioritized comfort without sacrificing sportiness. High-quality vinyl or optional cloth hugged the seats, while faux wood accents graced the dashboard, offering a touch of elegance to the otherwise performance-oriented cockpit.

Technologically, the '78 Camaro showcased advancements like an improved heater and air conditioning system, reflecting Chevrolet's attention to driver comfort. Color options ranged from classic hues like Corvette Silver and Antique White to more vibrant choices such as Bright Yellow and Carmine Red. The Z28 model, with its distinctive racing stripes and front fender vents, stood out as an icon of American muscle.

Historical Significance

The 1978 Camaro wasn't just another car on the road; it was a statement of resilience during a time when fuel crises threatened the existence of high-performance vehicles. Its ability to adapt without losing its essence made it pivotal in preserving muscle car culture through challenging times. The Z28 model, in particular, became synonymous with speed and style, influencing automotive design for years to come.

Performance and Handling

Underneath the hood lay a selection of powertrains, but it was the 350 cubic inch V8 engine in the Z28 that truly captured the essence of performance, propelling the car from 0-60 mph in under 7 seconds—a commendable feat for its era. The handling was equally impressive; with a sport-tuned suspension that could navigate bends with confidence while absorbing road imperfections with ease. Driving a '78 Camaro was an auditory delight too—the rumble of the V8 was music to any gearhead's ears.

Ownership Experience

Owners of the 1978 Camaro typically enjoyed their vehicles across various spectrums—from daily driving to weekend drag racing. Its reliability was one of its strong suits, coupled with relatively straightforward maintenance procedures that made it accessible for many enthusiasts to keep running smoothly.

Fun Facts

The '78 Camaro has had its fair share of limelight, including celebrity ownerships and appearances in films that cemented its status as a cultural icon. Despite criticisms over time about fuel efficiency (or lack thereof), it has remained beloved by many for its raw charm and character.

Collector's Information

Today, a well-preserved 1978 Chevrolet Camaro can fetch anywhere from $15,000 to $50,000 depending on condition, originality, and model rarity—with Z28s often commanding higher prices. While exact production numbers vary by model and options package, it is estimated that over 272,000 units were produced for this year. As for appreciation value? It's safe to say that good examples are steadily climbing as nostalgia fuels demand among collectors.

Conclusion

The 1978 Chevrolet Camaro stands as a testament to an era where power and style reigned supreme on American roads. It's more than just a classic car; it's a piece of automotive history that continues to captivate enthusiasts around the world. Whether you're behind the wheel or admiring from afar, this Camaro is sure to leave a lasting impression.

1978 Chevrolet Camaro Catalog of Parts

1978 Chevrolet Camaro Front coil-spring insulator-BN 110 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Front coil-spring insulator-BN 110Front coil-spring insulator. Fits '41-'60 Oldsmobile and '50-'83 GM passenger models. 5-3/8 in. OD x 3-3/4 in. ID x 3/4 in. high with 13/16 in. wide bottom flange 1/4" thick, 12 flutes. Each.

1978 Chevrolet Camaro Hood-to-cowl seal. ’70-’81 Camaro, ’77-’81 Firebird-CS 15-C 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Hood-to-cowl seal. ’70-’81 Camaro, ’77-’81 Firebird-CS 15-CHood-to-cowl seal. '70-'81 Camaro, '77-'81 Firebird. Excludes models with fiberglass hood. Replaces OEM#14030759. Each.

1978 Chevrolet Camaro Rear hood-to-corner cowl seals-CS 15-D 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Rear hood-to-corner cowl seals-CS 15-DRear hood-to-corner cowl seals. '70-'81 Camaro, '77-'81 Firebird. Excludes models with fiberglass hood. Pair.

1978 Chevrolet Camaro T-top side rail seals-ELP 7002-A 1978 Chevrolet Camaro T-top side rail seals-ELP 7002-AT-top side rail seals. '76-'78 Camaro and Firebird with Hurst hatch option (First Design). Pair.

1978 Chevrolet Camaro T-top side rail seals. '78-'81 F-body. Fisher Style-ELP 7002-B 1978 Chevrolet Camaro T-top side rail seals. '78-'81 F-body. Fisher Style-ELP 7002-BT-top side rail seals. '78-'81 F-body. Fisher Style. Each is 29 in. L. Replaces OEM# 20125618. Pair.

1978 Chevrolet Camaro T-top side rail seals-ELP 7002-C 1978 Chevrolet Camaro T-top side rail seals-ELP 7002-CT-top side rail seals. '76-'78 Camaro and Firebird with Hurst hatch option (Second Design). Replaces OEM# 10021959. Pair.

1978 Chevrolet Camaro Door, Hood and Trunk Bumper Cap for adjustment bolt-HA 5 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Door, Hood and Trunk Bumper Cap for adjustment bolt-HA 5Door, Hood and Trunk Bumper Cap for adjustment bolt. 7/8" diameter X 7/16" thick. Each


1978 Chevrolet Camaro Molded Door Seals with Clips and Molded Ends-LM 22-B 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Molded Door Seals with Clips and Molded Ends-LM 22-BMolded Door Seals with Clips and Molded Ends. Replaces OEM #9868430/1. Pair R&L

1978 Chevrolet Camaro Trunk Liner.  Loose weave, jet black.  50 wide-M 30 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Trunk Liner. Loose weave, jet black. 50" wide-M 30Trunk Liner. Loose weave, jet black. 50" wide. Sold by the foot

1978 Chevrolet Camaro Basic Kit, for 2-Door Hardtop-RKB 2001-105 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Basic Kit, for 2-Door Hardtop-RKB 2001-105Basic Kit, for 2-Door Hardtop. Door (LM 22-B) Roof Rail (RR 7002) Trunk (TK 46-10), Seals.

1978 Chevrolet Camaro Basic kit-RKB 2001-116 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Basic kit-RKB 2001-116Basic kit. '76-'78 Camaro and Firebird T-top models with Hurst hatch option (First Design). Door (LM 22-B), T-top to body (RR 7002-A), T-top side panels (ELP 7002-A) and trunk (TK 46-10) seals. 7-piece set.

1978 Chevrolet Camaro Basic Kit, for Fisher Body T-Tops-RKB 2001-117 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Basic Kit, for Fisher Body T-Tops-RKB 2001-117Basic Kit, for Fisher Body T-Tops. Door (LM 22-B) T-Top Body (RR 7002-B) T-Top Side (ELP 7002-B) Trunk (TK 46-10), Seals.

1978 Chevrolet Camaro Basic kit-RKB 2001-120 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Basic kit-RKB 2001-120Basic kit. '76-'78 Camaro and Firebird T-top models with Hurst hatch option (Second Design). Door (LM 22-B), T-top to body (RR 7002-C), T-top side panels (ELP 7002-C) and trunk (TK 46-10) seals. 7-piece set.

1978 Chevrolet Camaro Brake Master Cylinder Cover Seal.  Replaces OEM #5470861-RP 2-E 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Brake Master Cylinder Cover Seal. Replaces OEM #5470861-RP 2-EBrake Master Cylinder Cover Seal. Replaces OEM #5470861. 5" X 2-1/2". Each

1978 Chevrolet Camaro Gearshift Control Cable Seal,73-81 Chevy Camaro,70-81 Pontiac Firebird-RP 67 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Gearshift Control Cable Seal,73-81 Chevy Camaro,70-81 Pontiac Firebird-RP 67This seal replaces the gearshift control cable seal on 1973-1981 Chevrolet Camaro and 1970-1981 Pontiac Firebird models with automatic transmissions and floor console gearshifts. Proudly MADE IN AMERICA and manufactured with Metro’s own superior EPDM dense rubber compound to protect against the elements.

1978 Chevrolet Camaro Roof Rail Seals with Molded Ends.  For 2-door hardtop-RR 7002 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Roof Rail Seals with Molded Ends. For 2-door hardtop-RR 7002Roof Rail Seals with Molded Ends. For 2-door hardtop. Pair R&L

1978 Chevrolet Camaro T-Top Seals-RR 7002-A 1978 Chevrolet Camaro T-Top Seals-RR 7002-AT-Top Seals. Hurst style hatch, 2-handle release, first design. Pair R&L

1978 Chevrolet Camaro T-Top Seals-RR 7002-B 1978 Chevrolet Camaro T-Top Seals-RR 7002-BT-Top Seals. Fisher style t-top hatch seals with 1-handle release. Pair R&L

1978 Chevrolet Camaro T-top to body seals-RR 7002-C 1978 Chevrolet Camaro T-top to body seals-RR 7002-CT-top to body seals. '76-'78 Camaro and Firebird models with Hurst hatch option (Second Design). Pair. R&L.

1978 Chevrolet Camaro Door Bumper.  Made with twin retainers-SB 32 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Door Bumper. Made with twin retainers-SB 32Door Bumper. Made with twin retainers. 3/4" high X 1/2" wide X 15/16" long. Each

1978 Chevrolet Camaro Trunk Bumper.  Fits lower corner on decklid.  15/16 O.D-SB 34 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Trunk Bumper. Fits lower corner on decklid. 15/16" O.D-SB 34Trunk Bumper. Fits lower corner on decklid. 15/16" O.D., 11/16" high. Each

1978 Chevrolet Camaro Interior Bumper.  For glove box, ash tray or fuel door-SB 36 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Interior Bumper. For glove box, ash tray or fuel door-SB 36Interior Bumper. For glove box, ash tray or fuel door. Fits 3/16" hole. Each

1978 Chevrolet Camaro Front door window stop bumper. ’70-’81 GM passenger cars-SB 70-A 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Front door window stop bumper. ’70-’81 GM passenger cars-SB 70-AFront door window stop bumper. '70-'81 GM passenger cars. Dense rubber. Replaces OEM# 9810036. Each.

1978 Chevrolet Camaro Hatch lever adjuster bumper-SB 70-H 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Hatch lever adjuster bumper-SB 70-HHatch lever adjuster bumper. '76-'78 Camaro and Firebird 2-door coupes with Hurst hatch removable tops (First and Second Designs). Replacement for hatch-lever adjustment bumpers. Each.

1978 Chevrolet Camaro Snap-In-Bumper Kit-SBK 207 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Snap-In-Bumper Kit-SBK 207Snap-In-Bumper Kit. 14-Piece Set Includes: (2)HA 5, (4)HF 64, (4)SB 32, (2)SB 34, (2)SB 36

1978 Chevrolet Camaro Arm Splash Shield Kit-SI 2005-102 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Arm Splash Shield Kit-SI 2005-102Arm Splash Shield Kit. Used as dust and mud shield to keep engine compartments clean. Made from stiff rubber that is identical to original in composition, texture and color. Set

1978 Chevrolet Camaro Cowl to Fender Dust Shield Seal, 70-81 GM 'F' Body, Set of 2-SI 2005-102-A 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Cowl to Fender Dust Shield Seal, 70-81 GM 'F' Body, Set of 2-SI 2005-102-ACowl to Fender Dust Shield Seal, 70-81 GM 'F' Body, Set of 2. Includes installation hardware.


1978 Chevrolet Camaro Trunk Seal, Fits: '67-'81 GM F Body-TK 46-O 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Trunk Seal, Fits: '67-'81 GM F Body-TK 46-OThis is a trunk seal for 1967-1981 Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird vehicles. Our product is made with high quality ozone resistant EPDM rubber for a great fit and long life.

1978 Chevrolet Camaro Unbeaded Door and Trunk Lock Gasket.  1-3/16 O.D., 7/8 I.D-UM 1600-100 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Unbeaded Door and Trunk Lock Gasket. 1-3/16" O.D., 7/8" I.D-UM 1600-100Unbeaded Door and Trunk Lock Gasket. 1-3/16" O.D., 7/8" I.D. Each

1978 Chevrolet Camaro Window Sweeper Kit-WC 2008-20 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Window Sweeper Kit-WC 2008-20Window Sweeper Kit. For models with special molding on the door, 2nd generation. 4-Piece Kit

1978 Chevrolet Camaro Window Sweeper Kit-WC 2008-21 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Window Sweeper Kit-WC 2008-21Window Sweeper Kit. For models without special molding, 2nd generation. 4-Piece Kit

1978 Chevrolet Camaro Quarter Window Reveal Molding Clip.  Made of Steel-WF 205 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Quarter Window Reveal Molding Clip. Made of Steel-WF 205Quarter Window Reveal Molding Clip. Made of Steel. 1-3/8" X 11/16". Each

1978 Chevrolet Camaro Windshield Reveal Molding Clip.  Made of steel.  13/16 x 1-WF 209 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Windshield Reveal Molding Clip. Made of steel. 13/16" x 1"-WF 209Windshield Reveal Molding Clip. Made of steel. 13/16" x 1". Each

1978 Chevrolet Camaro Rear Windshield Reveal Molding Clip.  Made of steel-WF 211 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Rear Windshield Reveal Molding Clip. Made of steel-WF 211Rear Windshield Reveal Molding Clip. Made of steel. 15/16" X 3/4". Each

1978 Chevrolet Camaro Lower Side Window Reveal Molding Clip.  Made of nylon-WF 214 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Lower Side Window Reveal Molding Clip. Made of nylon-WF 214Lower Side Window Reveal Molding Clip. Made of nylon. 1-1/4" x 3/4". Each

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