Chevrolet Camaro SS - 4th Gen (1996 to 2002)

The Chevrolet Camaro SS was a high-performance variant of the Fourth Generation Camaro that was introduced for the 1996 model year. When the 4th Gen Camaro was 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 Z/28 and SS badging but ultimately the Z28 call outs were removed, and SS badges and center caps solely adorned the car. For the 1998 model year the Camaro got a facelift, and better yet the LS1 block was now the standard V8 with 305 Horsepower in the Z28, and with the SS option, performance started at 320 Horsepower. With some more SLP options it was possible to achieve 345 HP for 2002. Production of the 4th Gen Camaro SS ended in 2002, when Chevrolet debuted the Fifth Generation Chevrolet Camaro.