1997 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28 SS 30th Anniversary Edition

(This Camaro has been modified to honor the 30th Anniversary Edition, but is not a true Anniversary Edition according to the coding of the VIN)

The fourth-generation Chevrolet Camaro is a pony car that was produced by American automobile manufacturer General Motors for the 1993 through 2002 model years. It was introduced on an updated F-body platform but retained the same characteristic since the first-generation's introduction back in 1967: two doors, coupe or convertible body styles, rear-wheel drive, and a choice of 6-cylinder and V8 engines. The Camaro was revised in 1998 with both exterior and engine changes. General Motors discontinued production of the fourth generation of the Camaro due to slow sales, a deteriorated sports coupé market, and plant overcapacity.

The Chevrolet Camaro SS was a high-performance variant of the Fourth Generation Camaro that was introduced for the 1996 model year. When introduced in 1993, it was offered with the Z28 upgrade for those seeking more punch in performance. Starting in 1996, Street Legal Performance (SLP) teamed up with Chevrolet to develop the new SS. This new performance package started with a base Z28 package, which was delivered to SLP where they made slight exhaust modifications and upped the horsepower from 275 to 310 hp. The SS also included a functional stinger hood scoop and a duck tail rear spoiler. A small window of 1996 cars may wear both Z28 and SS badging but ultimately the Z28 call outs were removed, and SS badges and center caps solely adorned the car.