"Late 1970s muscle cars are perhaps unfairly maligned. Only look at the horsepower figures that resulted from emissions and fuel economy concerns (as well as a re-evaluation of how horsepower figures were calculated, leading to greater apparent drops in power), and you’ll only get part of the story. The 175 horsepower that the Z28 mustered in 1979 might distract you from some more important numbers, such as the healthy 270 ft-lbs. of torque that the 350 cubic inch V8 produces, which helps the Z28 reach 60 mph in a very respectable (for the time) 7.3 seconds. Not as fast as a Camaro a decade before, and no showroom-to-dragstrip champion, but on the street the Camaro demanded respect. And sales figures certainly don’t lie about the Z28’s popularity — more than 80,000 of them rolled off the line, all with the standard V8 equipped. No Camaro before or since has sold as many units. Plus, the integrated and body-colored front bumper introduced the year before make the Z28’s sleek and sporting lines, which were nearly scandalously Italianesque at introduction, all the more attractive."—Official description[1]
The 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 - abbreviated as Chevy Camaro '79 - is a rear-wheel drive pony car by Chevrolet.
It appears in Forza Motorsport 3 and in all subsequent Forza main titles except Forza Horizon and Forza Motorsport (2023).
It is featured in Forza Motorsport 5 as part of the LaFerrari Car Pack.
Synopsis[]
The 1979 Camaro is part of the second generation Chevrolet Camaro that was launched in 1970 and discontinued in 1981. The Z28 was the performance trim for the Camaro, and received a distinctive styling makeover for 1979 to make it stand out from contemporary competitors.[2]
Statistics[]
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Speed 3.9 Handling 4.7
Acceleration 3.2
Launch 4.2
Braking 4.4
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F 159 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 14,000 CR | ||
Performance & Body Style
Body Style: Coupé
Speed:
Top Speed: 128.6 mph (206.9 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 7.332 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 20.482 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 142.6 ft (43.5 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 384.1 ft (117.1 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.89 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.86 g | ||
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Speed 3.1 Handling 4.2
Acceleration 5.3
Launch 5.7
Braking 4.1
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E 209 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 12,000 CR | ||
Performance & Body Style
Body Style: Sports Car
Speed:
Top Speed: 129.1 mph (207.7 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 7.300 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 20.400 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 142.7 ft (43.5 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 388.5 ft (118.4 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.78 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.75 g | ||
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Speed 4.7 Handling 3.9
Acceleration 6.1
Launch 6.6
Braking 3.7
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D 316 |
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Required DLC:
Requires the LaFerrari Car Pack | ||
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 13,000 CR | ||
Performance & Body Family
Body Family: American Motorsport
Speed:
Top Speed: 129.4 mph (208.2 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 7.300 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 20.400 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 112.2 ft (34.2 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 299.1 ft (91.2 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.02 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.98 g | ||
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Speed 4.7 Handling 4.3
Acceleration 6.0
Braking 4.0
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E 288 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 13,000 CR | ||
Performance & Division
Division: None
Speed:
Top Speed: 129.6 mph (208.5 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 7.300 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 20.400 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 124.8 ft (38 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 321.1 ft (97.9 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.03 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.99 g | ||
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Speed 4.7 Handling 4.3
Acceleration 6.0
Braking 4.0
Common
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E 289 |
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Unlock Requirements
Unlock:
Purchase from the car dealer for 38,000 CR | ||
Performance & Division
Division: Rebirth of Muscle
Collection Tier:
Tier 1 - Common (+70)
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
1/4 Mile: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data | ||
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Speed 4.7 Handling 5.5
Acceleration 6.1
Launch 6.4
Braking 6.3
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D 441 |
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Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 12,000 CR | ||
Performance & Championship
Championship: American Racers
Speed:
Top Speed: 129.0 mph (207.6 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 7.300 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 20.384 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 164.8 ft (50.2 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 396.9 ft (121 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.78 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.79 g | ||
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Speed 4.7 Handling 5.0
Acceleration 6.1
Launch 6.5
Braking 4.2
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D 495 |
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Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 35,000 CR
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
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Performance & Championship
Championship: Classic Muscle
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data | ||
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Speed 5.5 Handling 4.8
Acceleration 5.3
Launch 6.7
Braking 4.4
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D 460 |
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Unlock Requirements
This vehicle can not be purchased from the Autoshow, but can be rewarded from a Wheelspin or Super Wheelspin Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing Seasonal:
This vehicle may appear as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward.
Forzathon Shop:
N/A Festival Playlist:
Series 10 (Autumn) - "Retro Rally Rumble" championship Series 14 (Summer) - "Summer Games" Playground Games Series 39 (Autumn) - "Retro Rally Rumble" championship Series 51 (Autumn) - "Retro Rally Rumble" championship Series 63 (Autumn) - "Retro Rally Rumble" championship Series 72 (Autumn) - "Retro Rally Rumble" championship | ||
Performance & Car Type
Car Type: Classic Muscle Value: 35,000 CR
Rarity:
Rare
Speed:
Top Speed: 128.5 mph (206.8 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 7.300 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 20.400 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 199.8 ft (60.9 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 490.1 ft (149.4 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.75 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.74 g | ||
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Speed 4.5 Handling 4.1
Accel 3.5
Launch 2.9
Braking 2.5
Offroad 5.4 |
D 466 |
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Availability
Autoshow:
Can be purchased from the Autoshow for 35,000 CR Wheelspin:
Possible Wheelspin or Super Wheelspin prize
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing | ||
Performance & Car Type
Car Type: Classic Muscle Value: 35,000 CR
Rarity:
Rare
Speed:
Top Speed: 127.8 mph (205.6 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 7.285 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 20.384 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 168.8 ft (51.5 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 417.9 ft (127.4 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.80 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.79 g | ||
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Unlock Requirements
Missing unlock requirements
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Performance
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data | ||
Conversions[]
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V8 - Corvette '06 V8 - Stock Car |
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V8 - Camaro '02 V8 - Corvette '06 |
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5.7L V8 7.0L V8 - H 5.9L V8 - Racing |
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5.7L V8 7.0L V8 - H 5.9L V8 - Racing |
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6.2L V8 (415 hp) 7.0L V8 - H 5.9L V8 - Racing |
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V8 DSC - Corvette '09 |
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7.0L V8 - H 6.2L V8 (455 hp) |
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6.2L V8 (415 hp) 8.4L V10 6.5L V12 |
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6.2L V8 (415 hp) 8.4L V10 |
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6.2L V8 (415 hp) 6.7L V8T Diesel 8.4L V10 7.7L V12 |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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Twin-Screw Supercharger |
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Twin Turbo, Twin-Screw Supercharger, Centrifugal Supercharger |
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Twin Turbo, Supercharger, Centrifugal Supercharger |
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Twin Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger, Centrifugal Supercharger |
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Twin Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger, Centrifugal Supercharger |
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Twin Turbo, Twin-Screw Supercharger, Centrifugal Supercharger |
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Twin Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger, Centrifugal Supercharger |
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Twin Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger, Centrifugal Supercharger |
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Twin Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger, Centrifugal Supercharger |
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Twin Turbo, Positive-Displacement Supercharger, Centrifugal Supercharger |
Gallery[]
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Rear
Rear
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Front
Forza Horizon 3
Rear
Rear
Forza Street
Front
Front
Forza Street
Rear
Rear
Promotional[]
Forza Motorsport 5
References[]
- ↑ "Forza Horizon 3 - Cars" . forzamotorsport.net
- ↑ "1979 Camaro Data" . nastyz28.com . Retrieved 03/23/2018.