Final-Year B4C: 2002 Chevrolet Camaro RS California Highway Patrol Interceptor

Competing against Ford’s successful Fox-based Mustang police cars, Chevrolet unleashed the elite B4C Special Equipment Option police package in 1991 with the 3rd-Generation Camaro RS. Continued with the new 1993 Camaro, these high-spec B4C cars gave police services the necessary firepower to chase down virtually any speeder at will. Availability continued through the end of 4th-Gen Camaro production at GM Canada’s Ste. Therese, Quebec assembly plant in 2002. Featuring heavier-duty equipment than “regular” Camaros and several police-specific features, the B4C cars were not badged “Z/28” and were officially designated a somewhat lower-key ‘RS’. They include oversized front and rear sway bars, a high-output alternator powering police lights and radios, HD brakes, separate engine, power steering, and transmission coolers, and a certified 145 mph speedometer. While not built-in huge numbers, all survivors are sought-after for their unique heritage and awesome, heavy-duty, police-spec features. According to marque enthusiasts citing GM production data, just 708 B4C Camaros were built for 2002, including 583 automatics and 125 6-speed cars.

From the last model year of availability, this 2002 Chevrolet Camaro B4C is a former California Highway Patrol state trooper vehicle with the automatic transmission option. Power is provided by a GM LS1 5.7L V8 engine and it will be interesting to learn if it’s a 310hp (VIN Code P) or 325hp (VIN Code G) mill. Either way, the car hauls, according to the seller, who had it professionally tuned, resulting in a 12.52-second ET at the drags with a 110mph trap speed. Seller-stated mileage is 119k and the car likely benefitted from proper “on time” service and maintenance work while in front-line police duty. At least the GM 4L60E automatic transmission was freshened up 1k miles ago by a professional shop and a $6k repaint makes it look tip top.