Camaro Z28 1980
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Berlinetta Rally Sport Z28 Info Z28 Performance Test Data 1980 Dealer Sales Brochure Car Photos
1980 Z28 Window Sticker 1980 Z28 Factory Build Sheet Price Guide Wiring Diagrams Tuneup Specifications
Review: Car & Driver, 4/80 - 'Chevrolet Camaro Z28 A medieval warrior on the path to a rocking chair' Dimensions
Curb Weight: (in pounds, see: 1980 Option weight table) 1FQ87 (V6) - 3328 1FS87 (V6) - 3371 |
1980 Ending VIN by Month
| Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | |
| Norwood: | 501418 | 508576 | 519065 | 536599 | 531443 | 536538 | 542592 | 549449 | 555470 | 560002 | 563913 | 567303 | 584718 |
| Van Nuys: | 503632 | 512868 | 524554 | 532545 | 540805 | 547000 | 552895 | 558801 | 565156 | 570644 | 577390 | 584401 |
1980 Camaro Spotters Guide & New Features
EPA fuel economy was a big theme in 1980. In an effort to save weight the venerable but porky 250 was axed in favor of the V6. 49 states got the Chevy (odd-fire) 229 CID, while Californians got the Buick (even-fire) 231 CID. Both were 90 degree V6s, the chevy was a '3/4 V8'.Good news on the Z28 front. Styling changes made the car seriously sinister. It had some extra poke under the hood too. Click here to read all about it.
The Berlinetta got spiffy wire wheel covers which replaced the polycast wheels and the paint scheme for the RS model was modified.
Ahoy - there was a recession looming on the horizon and sales plummetted to 1/2 of the previous years record setting level. Something needed to be done, and among the highlights? were....
- 267 CID V8 debute (not available in CA thank god)
- 250 CID L6 eliminated, replaced with V6
- new tight mesh grille
- To save gas - Speedo reads to 85MPH Max, down from 130.
- vinyl roof cover eliminated.
Click here to browse the 1980 Dealer Sales Brochure
Click here for Second Generation Camaro Spotters Guide & Summary of Yearly Changes
| CID | Config | Bore & Stroke | BHP @ RPM | Torque @ rpm | Comp | Carb. | |
| LC-3 | 229 | V-6 | 3.74 x 3.48 | 115 @ 4000 | 175 @ 2000 | 8.6:1 | 2V |
| LD-5* | 231 | V-6 | 3.80 x 3.40 | 110 @ 3800 | 190 @ 1600 | 8.0:1 | 2V |
| L-39 | 267 | V-8 | 3.50 x 3.48 | 120 @ 3600 | 215 @ 2000 | 8.3:1 | 2V |
| LG4 | 305 | V-8 | 3.74 x 3.48 | 155 @ 4000 | 240 @ 1600 | 8.6:1 | 4V |
| LG-4* | 305 | V-8 | 3.74 x 3.48 | 155 @ 4000 | 230 @ 2400 | 8.6:1 | 4V |
| LG4/Z28 | 305 | V-8 | 3.74 x 3.48 | 165 @ 4000 | 245 @ 2400 | 8.6:1 | 4V |
| LM1/Z28 | 350 | V-8 | 4.00 x 3.48 | 190 @ 4200 | 280 @ 2400 | 8.2:1 | 4V |
* California onlyEngine Suffix Codes
| C8X: 267ci V8, at | CEU: 350ci V8, mt | CRA: 229ci V6, mt |
| CEJ: 305ci V8, at | CHA: 350ci V8, at | CRC: 229ci V6, at |
| CEL: 305ci V8, at, ce | CML: 305ci V8, at, uu | D9B: 305ci V8, uu |
| CEM: 305ci V8, at, ce | CPD: 267ci V8, at | ON: 231ci V6, at |
| CET: 305ci V8, mt |
Abbreviations: at = automatic transmission, ce = california emission controls, ci = cubic inch, mt = manual transmission, uu = uncertain usage.
Engine Code Example: V0427CHA - (350ci - Assembled in Flint assembly plant on April 27)
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| LC-3 | LG-4 | LM-1 | ||||
| 229 | 305 | 350 | ||||
| 3-and 4-speed | 1 | 3.50:1 | 2.85:1 | 3.42:1 | ||
| manual | 2 | 1.89:1 | 2.02:1 | 2.28:1 | ||
| transmission | 3 | 1.00:1 | 1.35:1 | 1.45:1 | ||
| ratios | 4 | -- | 1.00:1 | 1.00:1 | ||
| R | 3.62:1 | 2.85:1 | 3.51:1 | |||
| Clutch diam., in. | 10.34 | 10.34 | 10.34 | |||
| Axle ratios | S | 2.73:1 | 3.08:1 | 3.08:1 | ||
| LC-3 | LD-5 | L-39 | LG4 | LM-1 | ||
| 229 | 231 | 267 | 305 | 350 | ||
| TH200 | TH350 | TH350 | TH350 | TH350 | ||
| Turbo Hydramatic | 1 | 2.74:1 | 2.52:1 | 2.52:1 | 2.52:1 | 2.52:1 |
| transmission | 2 | 1.57:1 | 1.52:1 | 1.52:1 | 1.52:1 | 1.52:1 |
| ratios | 3 | 1.00:1 | 1.00:1 | 1 00:1 | 1.00:1 | 1.00:1 |
| R | 2.07:1 | 1.93:1 | 1.93:1 | 1.93:1 | 1.93:1 | |
| Axle ratios | S | 2.73:1 | 2.73:1 | 2.56:1 | 2.56:1 | 3.42:1 |
| P | -- | -- | -- | 3.08:1* | -- |
S = Standard ratio, P = Performance (G92).
1980 Z28 For Sale Craigslist
* = 3.42 for California emissions 305 automatic w/Z28
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Transmission Code Example: Y0D27D - (1980 TH350, 3 speed A/T, assembled Day shift, April 27)
Type Code:
SF = 3 speed manual (V6).
FN = 4 speed manual (V8)
7CK = TH200 (V6), 7JJ = TH350 (V8)
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| PA | 2.73:1 | PT | 2.56:1 Locking |
| PC | 3.08:1 | PU | 2.73:1 Locking |
| PE | 3.42:1 | PW | 3.08:1 Locking |
| PH | 2.56:1 | PY | 3.42:1 Locking |
Rearend Code Example: PYG100DE - (Chevy sourced 3.42 posi, Assembled on day shift of 100th day of the year w/eaton posi)
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| RPO | Description | Qty | Retail * |
| 1FQ87 | Camaro Sport Coupe | 68,174 | $5,498.60 |
| 1FQ87 | Camaro Rally Sport Coupe | 12,015 | 5,915.60 |
| 1FS87 | Camaro Berlinetta Coupe | 26,679 | 6,261.60 |
| 1FQ87 | Camaro Z28 Sport Coupe | 45,137 | 7,121.32 |
| AK1 | BELT - Seats & front shoulder harness - deluxe | ||
| AN6 | Adjustable Seat Back, driver side | 14,605 | 25.00 |
| AU3 | Power Door Locks | 27,484 | 93.00 |
| AV9 | SEAT Requirements - Export | ||
| A01 | Soft Ray Tinted Glass, all windows | 130,570 | 68.00 |
| A02 | GLASS, tinted windshield | ||
| A26 | GLASS - United Kingdom Glazing (Export) | ||
| A31 | Power Windows | 44,716 | 143.00 |
| A51 | Bucket Seat | std | |
| BS1 | Body Insulation | ||
| B18 | Ornamentation - Interior - Deluxe | ||
| B37 | Floor Mats, color-keyed front and rear | 81,824 | 25.00 |
| B77 | Ornamentation - Reveal Molding | ||
| B80 | Molding - Roof Drip | 73,349 | 26.00 |
| B81 | Ornamentation - Body Side (delete) | ||
| B83 | RCKR SPR MLDG | ||
| B84 | Molding - Body Side | 56,742 | 46.00 |
| B85 | Molding - Belt Reveal | ||
| B89 | Ornamentation - Reveal Molding (Z28) | ||
| B93 | Molding - Door Edge | 42,194 | 14.00 |
| B94 | Exterior Ornament (z28) | ||
| B97 | rr whl spoiler (z28) | ||
| CB7 | Cover - Roof - Soft Trim - Front | ||
| CC1 | Roof Panels, removable glass | 24,816 | 695.00 |
| CD4 | Windshield Wipers, intermittent | 34,285 | 41.00 |
| C49 | Defogger, rear window | 78,113 | 107.00 |
| C60 | Air Conditioning | 107,175 | 566.00 |
| D1A - D1D - Gear - Speedometer, Driven | |||
| E1C | Adapter - Speedometer Gear | ||
| E5Z | Less Adapter - Speedometer Gear | ||
| E6E - E6F - Sleeve - Speedometer Gear | |||
| E9Z | Less Key - Speedometer Gear | ||
| D35 | Mirrors, sport right and left remote exterior | 63,572 | 46.00 |
| D60 | Non-Recommended Color Combination | ||
| D80 | Spoiler, rear | 29,820 | 62.00 |
| D88 | Z28 Stripes | ||
| D92 | Tape - Door Handle Decor | ||
| D98 | Stripe - Rally | ||
| F41 | Suspension, Special Performance Front & Rear | 12,721 | 44.00 |
| 6AF - 6MF - Spring - Front LH | |||
| 7AF - 7MF - Spring - Front RH | |||
| GM8 | Axle - Rear (2.56 Ratio) | ||
| GT4 | Axle - Rear (3.73 Ratio) | ||
| GU2 | Axle - Rear (2.73 Ratio) | ||
| GU4 | Axle - Rear (3.08 Ratio) | ||
| GU6 | Axle - Rear (3.42 Ratio) | ||
| G80 | Rear Axle, limited slip | 17,655 | 68.00 |
| G92 | Rear Axle, performance ratio | 2,228 | 19.00 |
| 8LB - 8YP - Spring - Rear LH | |||
| 9LB - 9YP - Spring - Rear RH | |||
| JL6 | Brakes - Manual | ||
| J50 | Power Brakes (included with Z28) | 94,250 | 81.00 |
| K05 | Heater - Engine Block | ||
| K19 | Reactor System - Air Injection | ||
| K30 | Speed Control, cruise master | 38,089 | 112.00 |
| K77 | 55 Amp Alternator | ||
| LC3 | Engine, '229' CID, 3.8L, 2BBL, V6 | ||
| LD5 | Engine, '231' CID, 3.8L, 2BBL, V6 | ||
| LG4 | Engine, 305ci, 155hp V8 | 47,580 | 295.00 |
| LM1 | Engine, 350ci, 190hp V8 (required Z28) | 41,825 | nc |
| LU8 | Engine, '301' CID, 4.9L - turbo charged (option dropped) | ||
| L39 | Engine, 267ci, 120hp, 4.4L, V8 (NA w/ YF5 cal emissions) | 11,400 | 180.00 |
| MM4 | Transmission, 4-speed wide range | 12,237 | 144.00 |
| M33 | Transmission - 3 Speed Automatic, TH200 (req LC3, V6) | ||
| M38 | Transmission, 3spd automatic, TH350 | 132,625 | 358.00 |
| NA5 | Emission System - Federal | ||
| NA6 | Emission Control - High Altitude | ||
| NB1 | Emission Control - Closed Loop | ||
| NB2 | Emission Control - Mandatory California | ||
| N33 | Tilt Steering Column | 79,514 | 81.00 |
| N65 | Spare Tire, Space-Saver | 36,799 | nc |
| N90 | Wheels, aluminum | 26,177 | 337.00 |
| PE1 | Wheels, custom-style, 14 x 7' | 3,056 | 153.00 |
| P01 | Wheel Covers, bright metal | 5,842 | 46.00 |
| P06 | Wheel Trim Ring (std. on Z28) | ||
| QGR | Tires, P225/70 x 15 white letter (Z28) | ||
| QJY | Tires, P205/75R14 radial white stripe | 81,240 | 63.00 |
| QKL | Tires, P205/75R14 radial white letter | 21,218 | 81.00 |
| TR9 | Lighting, auxiliary lamp group | 46,486 | 40.00 |
| T63 | Headlamp warn buzzer | ||
| T70 | Headlamps - Special, Export | ||
| T89 | Lamp Assembly - Tail & Stop, Export | ||
| T90 | Lamps - Rear End, Export | ||
| T93 | Special tail lamp (Z28) | ||
| UA1 | Battery, heavy-duty | 29,163 | 21.00 |
| UM1 | Radio, AM with stereo tape | 1,746 | 249.00 |
| UM2 | Radio, AM-FM with stereo tape | 18,196 | 272.00 |
| UN3 | Radio, AM-FM with stereo cassette | 15,396 | 285.00 |
| UN9 | Radio, Suppression Equipment | ||
| UP5 | Radio, AM-FM (Mono) with CB and power antenna | 49 | 473.00 |
| UP6 | Radio, AM-FM stereo CB and power antenna | 491 | 525.00 |
| UP7 | Radio Provisions - monaural | ||
| UP8 | Radio Provisions - Stereo | ||
| UY8 | Radio, AM-FM stereo with digital clock | 307 | 353.00 |
| U05 | Horns, dual | 22,339 | 10.00 |
| U14 | Special Instrumentation | 9,209 | 120.00 |
| U18 | Speedometer - export | ||
| U25 | Lamp, Luggage Compartment | ||
| U26 | Lamp, Under Hood | ||
| U27 | Lamp, I/P Compartment | ||
| U28 | Lamp, Ash Tray | ||
| U29 | Lamp, Courtesy | ||
| U35 | Clock, electric | 9,513 | 25.00 |
| U58 | Radio, AM-FM stereo | 21,731 | 192.00 |
| U63 | Radio, AM - push button | 37,388 | 97.00 |
| U69 | Radio, AM/FM - push button | 15,400 | 153.00 |
| U75 | Antenna, power | 9,343 | 51.00 |
| U76 | Antenna, windshield type | 31,560 | 27.00 |
| U80 | Speaker, rear seat | 11,936 | 20.00 |
| U83 | Antenna, Power (AM/FM/CB) | ||
| V08 | Cooling, heavy-duty | 7,343 | 63.00 |
| V78 | Plate - Less Certificate of Compliance (export) | ||
| V92 | Inflator - stowaway spare tire (delete) - export | 1,231 | |
| VE1 | Extension - Rear End Panel (delete for japan) | 175 | |
| VJ9 | Emission Compliance Info - California | ||
| VK3 | Mounting - Front License Plate | ||
| YF5 | Emission Equipment, required for California | 12,119 | 250.00 |
| YR1 | Seat - Front Custom | ||
| ZJ7 | Rally Wheels | 55,232 | 100.00 |
| Z21 | Style Trim Group | 59,016 | 78.00 |
| Z28 | Special Performance Package | 45,137 | |
| Z49 | Canadian Equipment | 24,693 | |
| Z54 | Interior Decor and Quiet Sound Package | 13,729 | 68.00 |
| Z85 | Sport Package | 12,015 | |
| Z94 | Converter - Mandatory Canadian |
Pictures 1980 Camaro Z28
* Option prices are retail for base model. Prices could be reduced or option could be had at no charge if it was included as standard equipment on the Z28 or Berlinetta model.
1980 (Z28) Example Cowl Tag & Description (Note: This car was delivered into Canada)
The trim tag, located on the cowl area identifies significant information about your car. Move mouse over code on above trim tag examples for detailed description or Click Here for general trim tag decoding information.
Click here to view color combinations & paint chips from dealer showroom brochure| Paint Code (L,U) | Exterior Color | Qty | Interior Trim Availability |
| 11 | White | 16,090 | B-Bk-C-O-T |
| 15 | Silver | 14,420 | B-Bk-C-O |
| 19 | Black | 16,291 | B-Bk-C-O-T |
| 24 | Bright Blue | 16,013 | B-Bk-O |
| 29 | Dark Blue | 17,399 | B-Bk-C-O-T |
| 40 | Lime Green | 1,258 | Bk-O |
| 51 | Bright Yellow | 3,174 | Bk-O-T |
| 57 | Gold | 9,431 | Bk-C-T |
| 67 | Dark Brown | 10,726 | Bk-O-T |
| 72 | Red | 7,795 | Bk-C-O-T |
| 76 | Dark Claret | 8,507 | Bk-C-O-T |
| 79 | Red Orange | 4,374 | Bk-O-T |
| 80 | Bronze | 12,089 | Bk-O-T |
| 84 | Charcoal | 14,437 | Bk-C-O-T |
1980 Wheel Color Code (P)
14P = Argent, 19P = Black, 57P = Gold Met
1980 Z28 Stripe Color Code (A)
Z28: 12A = Silver, 18A = Charcoal, 26A = Blue, 42A = Green, 55A = Gold, 74A = Red, 78A = Orange
Click here to view Z28 stripe combinations.
Interior Trim Codes:
Code number is color: 12 = Oyster, 19 = Black, 26 = Blue, 62 = Tan, 74 = Carmine
Suffix letter is trim level (Material Type or Grain). - B = Standard Cloth (Sparta trilaminate knit cloth), C = Custom Cloth (Bedford Knit Corduroy), N = Custom vinyl (Derma vinyl), R = Standard vinyl (Oxen vinyl)
| Std vinyl | Std Cloth | |||||
12R | 19R | 26R | 62R | 74R | 26B | 62B |
| Custom vinyl | Custom Cloth | ||||||
26N | 62N | 74N | 12C | 19C | 26C | 62C | 74C |
Abbreviations: B = Blue, Bk = Black, C = Carmine, O = Oyster, T = Tan.
Interior Trim / Seat Type order code, availability & cost
V**2 = vinyl Bucket Seats, (N/A Berlinetta), no charge.
C**2 = Cloth Bucket Seats, (N/A Berlinetta), $25.
Custom Interior: Includes glove compartment light and additional instrument cluster lighting, special insulation, 'Berlinetta' type seats, seat trim and door trim. Requires D35 sport mirrors.
X**2 = Custom vinyl Bucket, (no charge w/ Berlinetta), $328.
F**2 = Custom Cloth Bucket, ($25 w/Berlinetta), $354
** : BB = Black, DD = Blue, CC = Camel, RR = Carmine, WW = Oyster.
Example: FRR2 = Order code for Carmine red Custom Cloth Bucket seat interior.
Other Views: Rear View Side view w/std wheels Side view w/N90 wheels 1980 Z28 Sales Brochure
1980 Z28 Window Sticker 1980 Z28 Factory Build Sheet
Engine: LM-1 350 upped to 190 bhp, most powerful since 1974. 5000 RPM Redline. Unavailable in California. California only Z28 engine was the 165 bhp LG4 (305 CID). Heavy duty radiator, dual exhaust resonators.
Click here to see the specific LM-1 Engine Components.
View Z28 LM1 as installed
1980 Z28 Carburetor (Rochester Quadrajet)
1980 Chevy Z28 For Sale
Transmission: New four-speed for non-California Z's had 3.42:1 low. California Z28 transmission was the TH350 automatic only (no manual).
Clutch: 10.34-inch, down from previous 11-incher.
Rear Axle Ratios were 3.42 (including California) for Turbo Hydra-Matic and 3.08 for 4-speed; no options
Brakes: 11-inch, vented, cast-iron front discs with vacuum assist standard. Rear 9.5-inch drums. (unchanged since 1970)
Steering: Overall ratio 13:1 (stock 15.03:1 to 10.61:1 variable).
2.61 turns lock to lock (stock: 2.41). Turning radius - 38.5 feet.
Front Suspension: Spring rates 365 lb./in. Identical to and unchanged from 1977.
(stock: 300 lb./in.) Stabilizer bar 1.125' (down from 1.2'). Stock bar: 0.938, F41: 1.0').
Rear Suspension: Spring rate 130 lb./in. (stock: 92-99 lb./in.)
Rear Stabilizer bar 0.594 inch. (stock: none, F41: 0.5625)
Wheels & Tires: Standard Z-28 tires were P225/70R-15 on 15 x 7 wheels.
Other Options, equipment, facts: Graphics revised to 3-bar, 3-hue design. 3 piece front spoiler continued along with rear wheel flairs. Functional, raised hood scoop with solenoid actuated door that opened on full throttle to draw cooler air in from the base of the windshield. Non-louvered functional air outlets on front fenders. New Alloy (N90) wheels available in silver, gold, and black, keyed to body colors. Headlight bezels and window trim were black ABS plastic, not chrome. Rear tail lights now had a black accent through the center of the lense. Specific Grille with verticle slats & Z28 emblems. Simulated 'rope' wrapped steering wheel which was a Z28 only feature.
Total Production: 45,137
Camaro Z28 1980 Engine
Z28 Performance Test Data
Source: Car & Driver - 4/80. Test Vehicle: 1980 Z28, 4 speed 3.08:1, curb weight 3660 lbs.
Review: Car & Driver, 4/80 - 'Chevrolet Camaro Z28 A medieval warrior on the path to a rocking chair'
1980 Rally Sport Model - Two tone paint scheme, includes 'upper color' hood, header panel, grill, headlamp bezels, top of fenders, front part of roof, upper portion of doors, rear end panel and license plate opening. Tri-color decal separates upper color from body color. Tri-color rally sport decals on fenders and deck lid. Includes D80 rear spoiler. Rally Wheels (std), or PE1 custom styled wheels, or N90 color-keyed aluminum wheels. Click here forFront & Rear views of a 1980 Rally Sport 1980 Berlinetta - Included Custom Interior, bright upper and lower grille, bright windshield and rear window moldings, dual pin stripe treatment, body color sport mirrors (D35), argent applique on rear panel, specific trim and either wire wheel covers (standard) or color-keyed aluminum wheels (N90, 14 x 7') (optional). Amberlite insulation blankets included in doors, rear quarters, roof/sail panels, behind rear seat, under package tray and under carpeting (RPO Z54 interior decor/quiet sound). Option U05 dual horns and U14 Special Instrumentation were also standard equipment. Click here to view a1980 Berlinetta Staight on rear view Berlinetta Sales Brochure Info Publicity Postcard Click to view full size
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