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THE FACTS
Chevrolet Camaro 3rd Generation
Camaro Z28 Camaro IROC-Z Camaro Berlinetta Camaro IROC-Z 1982 1985 1986 1987
ENGINE
Displacement 4998 cc (LG4) 4988 cc (L69) 2838 cc (LB8) 5733 cc (L98)
Bore X Stroke 94.89 mm x 88.39 mm 94.89 mm x 88.39 mm 88.9 mm x 76.2 mm 110.6 mm x 88.39 mm
Horsepower @ RPM 150 @ 4000 190 @ 4200 135 @ 5100 225 @ 4400
Torque @ RPM 240 lb ft/325 @ 2000 240 lb ft/325 N-m @ 2000 160 lb ft/217 N-m @ 3900 330/447 @ 2800
Compression Ratio 8.6:1 9.5:1 8.9:1
Fuel Delivery 4-bbl carburetor 4-bbl carburetor Port fuel injection Port fuel injection
TRANSMISSION
Manual 5-Speed 5-Speed 5-Speed N/A
Automatic 4-Speed 4-Speed 4-Speed 4-Speed
Final Drive 3.23:1 3.73:1 3.42:1 3.27:1
BODY
Construction Unibody Unibody Unibody Unibody
Overall Length 4770 mm/187.8 in 4877 mm/192.0 in 4775 mm/188.0 in 4877 mm/192.0 in
Overall Width 1849 mm/72.8 in 1849 mm/72.8 in 1849 mm/72.8 in 1849 mm/72.8 in
Overall Height 1270 mm/50 in 1278 mm/50.3 in 1270 mm/50.0 in 1278 mm/50.3 in
Wheelbase 2565 mm/101.0 in 2565 mm/101.0 in 2565 mm/101.0 in 2565 mm/101.0 in
Front Track 1542 mm/60.7 in 1524 mm/60.0 in 1542 mm/60.7 in 1524 mm/60.0 in
Rear Track 1565 mm/61.6 in 1547 mm/60.9 in 1565 mm/61.6 in 1547 mm/60.9 in
Fuel Tank 61 liters/16.1 gallons 61 liters/16.1 gallons 61 liters/16.1 gallons 61 liters/16.1 gallons
Trunk Capacity 328 liters/11.6 cu ft 351 liters/12.4 cu ft 351 liters/12.4 cu ft 351 liters/12.4 cu ft
CHASSIS
Front Suspension Independent, with MacPherson struts, telescopic shocks, coil
Independent, with MacPherson struts, telescopic shocks, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Independent, with MacPherson struts, telescopic shocks, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Independent, with MacPherson struts, telescopic shocks, coil springs, anti-roll bar
springs, anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension Live axle, coil springs, telescopic Live axle, coil springs, telescopic Live axle, coil springs, telescopic Live axle, coil springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar shocks, anti-roll bar shocks, anti-roll bar shocks, anti-roll bar
Front Brakes Disc, power assist Disc, power assist Disc, power assist Disc, power assist
Rear Brakes Drum, power assist Drum, power assist Drum, power assist Disc, power assist
TEST DATA
0-60 MPH 8.8 seconds (MT) 8.6 seconds (MT) 9.9 seconds (MT) 6.4 seconds (AT)
Top Speed 128 MPH 132 MPH 121 MPH 148 MPH
Fuel Consumption 19 MPG 18 MPG 20 MPG 19 MPG
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WAYNE’S TAKE
Chevrolet Camaro Gen 3: One of the most classic designs of the 1980s. They are great entry-level collectible that are cheap to live with all around – who can’t fix a 350 V8? But they rusted easily, and many were used for years
as daily drivers. Their interiors don’t stand up well and heavy
doors can sag.
ABasic, simple cars that are easy to maintain with ample parts availability
AEasily upgradeable with many performance options
ANXIETY INDEX: LOW
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