Why The 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z Still Couldn't Beat The Fox Body Ford Mustang

The rivalry between the Chevrolet Camaro and the Ford Mustang intensified

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the early 1980s as muscle cars. After the oil crises of the preceding decade

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consumer demand for automobiles with higher fuel efficiency surged.

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Chevy decided to lighten the Camaro by 500 pounds as a consequence.

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Additionally, the carmaker sweetened the pot by introducing the IROC-Z performance

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package in 1985. The 350 cu. in. V8 Corvette option went on sale in 1987.

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