Chevrolet Camaro · 1970–1973

Z28 (1970–1973)

The second-generation Z28 of 1970 to 1973: a package built around a high-performance 350 V8 (solid lifters until 1972, hydraulic in 1973), at 360 hp gross in 1970 and 245 hp net in 1973.

The story

The Z28 returned in 1970 as a $573 package built around Corvette's solid-lifter 350 four-barrel; Wikipedia gives the price as $572.95.12

GM rated it at 360 hp in 1970, 330 gross (275 net) in 1971, 255 net in 1972 and 245 net in 1973, when it switched to hydraulic lifters.34567

How to spot a Z28 (1970–1973)

Spoilers and stripes

Front and rear spoilers, performance tires on five-spoke wheels and contrasting stripes (1973).7one source

Production by year

How many Z28 (1970–1973)s were built each model year.

1970
8,733
1971
4,862
1972
2,575
1973
11,574
As a table, with notes
YearBuiltNote
19708,73318
19714,862789
19722,57578
197311,57478

Sources

  1. 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 HowStuffWorks (Consumer Guide Automotive) · read 2026-10-12
  2. Chevrolet Camaro (second generation) Wikipedia · read 2026-10-12
  3. 1970 Chevrolet Camaro – Vehicle Information Kit General Motors (GM Heritage Archive) · read 2026-10-12
  4. 1971 Chevrolet Camaro – Vehicle Information Kit General Motors (GM Heritage Archive) · read 2026-10-12
  5. 1972 Chevrolet Camaro – Vehicle Information Kit General Motors (GM Heritage Archive) · read 2026-10-12
  6. 1973 Chevrolet Camaro – Vehicle Information Kit General Motors (GM Heritage Archive) · read 2026-10-12
  7. Chevrolet Camaro (1971, 1972 and 1973 pages) HowStuffWorks (Consumer Guide Automotive) · read 2026-10-12
  8. «Camaro 1967-1977 Model-Year Production», a table reprinted in GM's 1969 Camaro kit Unknown (reprinted by GM Heritage) · read 2026-10-12
  9. «1971 Production Facts & Figures», a page reprinted in GM's 1971 Camaro kit Unknown (reprinted by GM Heritage) · read 2026-10-12

Year by year

The Z28 (1970–1973) in each model year.

1970Chevrolet CamaroThe all-new second-generation Camaro: a fastback coupe only, with no convertible, the Z28's 360-hp 350, and a start in February 1970.124,889 built1971Chevrolet CamaroLower compression for regular fuel, gross and net ratings side by side, high-back seats, and a model year that opened with a 67-day strike.114,643 built (disputed)1972Chevrolet CamaroA coarser grille, net ratings only, the last SS 350, SS 396 and factory big-block Camaro, and a strike at Norwood that left 1,100 cars unfinished.68,656 built (disputed)1973Chevrolet CamaroThe Type LT, bumpers set out on braces for the new impact rules, a 245-hp Z28 with hydraulic lifters, and no SS or big-block.96,756 built (disputed)