1976 Camaro Data

1976 Camaro Data

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1976 Camaro Production: 38,047 6-cyl, 144,912 V8, 182,959 total.
Dealer Introduction: 10/2/75

Vehicle Identification Example: 1Q87L6N500001
* Second digit is model level: Q = Sport Coupe, S = Type LT Coupe
* Fifth digit is engine code: D = 250ci 105hp, L = 350ci 165hp, Q = 305ci 140hp
* Sixth digit is model year: 6 = 1976
* Seventh digit is N for Norwood assembly, L for Van Nuys.
* Last six digits increased one with each car built at each plant.

Dimensions

Length: 195.4 inches Height:49.1 inches Width: 74.4 inches Wheelbase: 108.0 inches Weight: 3679

1976 Engines

CID Config Bore & Stroke BHP @ RPM Torque @ rpm Comp Carb.

L-22 250 L-6 3.875 x 3.53 105 @ 3800 185 @ 1200 8.25:1 1V

LG-3 305 V-8 3.736 x 3.48 140 @ 3800 245 @ 2000 8.5:1 2V

LM-1 350 V-8 4.00 x 3.48 165 @ 3800 260 @ 2400 8.5:1 4V

Engine Codes

CCC: 250ci, at, ce CHU: 350ci, at CPB: 305ci, at, tb

CCD: 250ci, ce CHW: 350ci CPC: 305ci, tb

CCF: 250ci, at CKZ: 350ci, lp CPJ: 305ci, at, ce, tb

CCL: 250ci, lp CMB: 350ci 7X: 350ci

CCJ: 250ci, lp CPA: 305ci, mt, tb CHT: 350ci, mt

CML: 350ci, at, ce 9M: 305ci, tb 9W: 305ci, tb

Abbreviations: at = Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission, ce = california emision controls, ci = cubic inch, lp = late production, mt = manual transmission, tb = two barrel carburetor.

1976 Camaro Drivetrains

Base LG-3 LM-1

250 305 350

3-and 4-spd. 1 3.11:1 3.11:1 2.85:1a

manual 2 1.84:1 1.84:1 2.02:1

transmission 3 1.00:1 1.00:1 1.35:1

ratios 4 -- -- 1.00:1

R 3.22:1 3.22:1 2.85:1

Clutch diam., in. 9.12 10.34 10.34

Axle ratios S 2 73:1 2.73:1 3.08:1

E -- --

P 3.08:1 3.08:1 --

Base LG-3 LM-1

250 305 350

Turbo Hydramatic 1 2.52:1 2.52:1 2.52:1

transmission 2 1.52:1 1.52:1 1.52:1

ratios 3 1.00:1 1.00:1 1.00:1

R 1.94:1 1.94:1 1.94:1

Axle ratios S 2.73:1 2.73:1 2.73:1

E -- -- --

P 3.08:1 3.08:1 3.08:1

Note: No manual transmissions available in California for 1976
a = Standard transmission for LM-1 is same 3-speed as for LG-3.

Transmission Codes

Manual - Type Plant Code

3-Speed Muncie S

3-Speed (H.D.) Muncie H

4-Speed (Saginaw) Muncie R

Automatic - Source Code

Parma THM 350 B

Parma THM 250 D

Toledo THM 350 Y

GM of Canada THM 350 J

Rear Axle Codes

PA 2.73:1 PU 2.73:1 Locking

PC 3.08:1 PW 3.08:1 Locking

1976 Factory Options

RPO	Description	Qty	Retail
1FQ87	Camaro Sport Coupe, 6-cylinder	38,047	$3,762.35
1FQ87	Camaro Sport Coupe, 8-cylinder	92,491	3,927.35
1FS87	Camaro Type LT Coupe, 8-cylinder	52,421	4,320.35
AK1	Belts, color-keyed seat and shoulder	35,517	17.00
AN6	Adjustable Seat Back, driver side	10,015	19.00
AU3	Power Door Locks	13,876	62.00
A01	Soft Ray Tinted Glass, all windows	143,676	46.00
A02	Tinted windshield	3,235
A31	Power Windows	18,949	99.00
B37	Floor Mats, color-keyed front and rear	58,564	15.00
B49	Carpet, deluxe front and rear	2,304	32.00
B80	Molding, roof drip	37,954	16.00
B84	Moldings, body side	101,018	38.00
B93	Guards, door edge	45,706	7.00
-	Vinyl Roof Cover	24,802	96.00
C24	Windshield Wipers, hide-a-way	42,243	22.00
C50	Defroster, rear window	56,247	43.00
C60	Air Conditioning	101,901	479.00
D35	Mirrors, sport right and left remote exterior	101,515	27.00
D55	Console	170,095	71.00
D80	Spoilers, front and rear	37,605	81.00
F41	Suspension, sport	20,211	32.00
G80	Positraction, rear axle	12,824	51.00
G92	Rear Axle, high altitude	1,851	13.00
J50	Power Brakes	22,837	58.00
K05	Engine block heater	3,494
K30	Speed Control, cruise master	990	73.00
LM1	Engine, 350ci, 165hp Turbo-Fire V8	56,710	85.00
M20	Transmission, 4-speed wide range	11,396	242.00
M40	Transmission, Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic	160,145	260.00
N33	Tilt Steering Column	46,705	52.00
N65	Spare Tire, space saver	8,026	15.11
PE1	Wheels, turbine-style	14,090	116.00
P01	Wheel Covers, bright metal	26,692	30.00
QBT	Tires, FR78x14 belted radial white letter	14,655	49.00
QDW	Tires, FR78x14 belted radial white stripe	119,751	35.00
QEG	Tires, E78x14 belted blackwall	3,044	-105.75
QEH	Tires, E78x14 belted white stripe	13,352	-72.75
UA1	Battery, heavy-duty	10,667	16.00
UM1	Radio, AM with stereo tape	12,860	209.00
UM2	Radio, AM-FM with stereo tape	12,351	324.00
U05	Horns, dual	15,921	6.00
U14	Special Instrumentation	13,268	92.00
U35	Clock	22,088	18.00
U58	Radio, AM-FM stereo	13,868	226.00
U63	Radio, AM	69,587	75.00
U69	Radio, AM-FM	32,008	137.00
U76	Antenna, windshield type	34,111	16.00
U80	Speaker, rear seat	25,824	21.00
V01	Radiator, heavy-duty	12,974	27.00
V30	Bumper Guards, front and rear	29,087	36.00
YF5	Emission Equipment, required for California	14,038	50.00
ZJ7	Rally Wheels	78,311	60.00
ZJ9	Auxiliary Lighting	31,427	30.00
Z21	Style Trim Group	73,010	58.00
Z54	Interior Decor and Quiet Sound Package	18,218	53.00
Z85	Rally Sport Package	15,855	260.00

1976 Colors

Paint Code	Exterior	Qty	Interiors
11	Antique White	17,558	B-Bk-Bu-F-Wb-Wbk-Wf-Wg
13	Silver	26,418	B-Bk-Bu-F-Wb-Wbk-Wf-Wg
19	Black	9,676	B-Bk-Bu-F-Wb-Wbk-Wf-Wg
28	Light Blue	19,868	B-Bk-Wb-Wbk
35	Dark Blue	16,898	B-Bk-Bu-Wb-Wbk
36	Firethorn	28,002	Bk-Bu-F-Wbk-Wf
37	Mahogany	11,321	Bk-Bu-F-Wbk-Wf
40	Lime Green	6,568	Bk-Bu-Wbk-Wg
49	Dark Green	3,984	Bk-Bu-Wbk-Wg
50	Cream	6,669	B-Bk-Bu-F-Wb-Wbk-Wf
51	Bright Yellow	12,892	Bk-Bu-Wbk
65	Buckskin	3,620	Bk-Bu-F-Wbk-Wf
67	Medium Saddle	7,936	Bk-Bu-Wbk
78	Medium Orange	10,925	Bk-Bu-Wbk

1976 Vinyl Top Code
11T = White, 13T = Silver, 19T = Black, 35T = Dark Blue, 36T = Firethorn, 37T = Mahogany, 65T = Light Buckskin

Interior Codes:
02M = Wb/v/SC, 02N = Wb/kv/LT, 03M = Wg/v/SC, 03N = Wg/kv/LT, 07M = Wf/v/SC, 07N = Wf/kv/LT, 11M = Wbk/v/SC, 11N = Wbk/kv/LT, 19B = Bk/c/SC, 19C = Bk/kc/LT, 19M = Bk/v/SC, 19N = Bk/kv/LT, 26C = B/kc/LT, 64M = Bu/v/SC, 64N = Bu/kv/LT, 71B = F/c/SC, 71C = F/kc/LT, 71M = F/v/SC.

Abbreviations:
B = Blue, Bk = Black, Bu = Buckskin, c = sport cloth, F = Firethorn, kc = knit cloth, kv = knit vinyl, LT = Type LT, SC = Sport Coupe, v = vinyl, Wb = White seats with blue dash and carpet, Wbk = White seats with black dash and carpet, Wf = White seats with firethorn dash and carpet, Wg = White seats with green dash and carpet.

1976 Spotters Guide & New Features

power plant selection limited

305 debutes

Power brakes standard, bigger brake wheel cylinders and better lining materials.

LT got brushed aluminum panel trunk panel.

voltmeter replaced ammeter or idiot light.

Revised nterior treatments & appointments.

1976 Camaro RPO Breakouts

Spring Information

1976 Z21 Style Trim - Includes body colored insert on door handles; bright roof drip, lock pillar, upper fender, hood panel and belt mouldings plus bright accented parking lights.

1976 Z54 Interior Decor/Quiet Sound - Includes glove compartment light and additional instrument cluster lighting; simulated leather accents on instrument cluster; special engine compartment, hood and interior insulation (Standard with Type LT)

1976 Z85 Rally Sport Package - Includes low-gloss black treatment of 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 black paint from body color. Tri-color rally sport decals on fenders and deck lid. Not available w/vinyl roof.

1976 Type LT -

Last updated: 12/29/1997

Author: MadMike Maciolek

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	CID	Config	Bore & Stroke	BHP @ RPM	Torque @ rpm	Comp	Carb.
L-22	250	L-6	3.875 x 3.53	105 @ 3800	185 @ 1200	8.25:1	1V
LG-3	305	V-8	3.736 x 3.48	140 @ 3800	245 @ 2000	8.5:1	2V
LM-1	350	V-8	4.00 x 3.48	165 @ 3800	260 @ 2400	8.5:1	4V

CCC: 250ci, at, ce	CHU: 350ci, at	CPB: 305ci, at, tb
CCD: 250ci, ce	CHW: 350ci	CPC: 305ci, tb
CCF: 250ci, at	CKZ: 350ci, lp	CPJ: 305ci, at, ce, tb
CCL: 250ci, lp	CMB: 350ci	7X: 350ci
CCJ: 250ci, lp	CPA: 305ci, mt, tb	CHT: 350ci, mt
CML: 350ci, at, ce	9M: 305ci, tb	9W: 305ci, tb

		Base	LG-3	LM-1
		250	305	350
3-and 4-spd.	1	3.11:1	3.11:1	2.85:1a
manual	2	1.84:1	1.84:1	2.02:1
transmission	3	1.00:1	1.00:1	1.35:1
ratios	4	--	--	1.00:1
	R	3.22:1	3.22:1	2.85:1

Clutch diam., in.		9.12	10.34	10.34

Axle ratios	S	2 73:1	2.73:1	3.08:1
	E	--		--
	P	3.08:1	3.08:1	--

		Base	LG-3	LM-1
		250	305	350
Turbo Hydramatic	1	2.52:1	2.52:1	2.52:1
transmission	2	1.52:1	1.52:1	1.52:1
ratios	3	1.00:1	1.00:1	1.00:1
	R	1.94:1	1.94:1	1.94:1

Axle ratios	S	2.73:1	2.73:1	2.73:1
	E	--	--	--
	P	3.08:1	3.08:1	3.08:1

Last updated: 12/29/1997
Author: MadMike Maciolek
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