1980 Camaro Data
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Spotters Guide & New Features | 1980 Camaro Production: 51,104 V6, 100,901 V8, 152,005 total.
Dealer Introduction: 10/11/79
Vehicle Identification Example: lP87LAN547484
* Second digit is model level: P = Sport, Rally Sport, Z28 Coupe,
S = Berlinetta
* Fifth digit is engine code: A = 231ci V6, H = 305ci V8, J = 267ci V8, K = 229ci V6, L = 350ci V8.
* Sixth digit is model year: A = 1980
* 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: 197.6 inches | Height: 49.2 inches | Weight: 3550 (V-8 coupe,mt) | Width: 74.5 inches | Wheelbase: 108.0 inches |
1980 Engines
| 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 |
| 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 |
1980 Camaro Drivetrains
| 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 | ||
| THM-200 | THM-350 | THM-350 | THM-350 | THM-350 | ||
| 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 | 2.56:1 | 2.73:1 | 3.08:1 | 3.42:1 | 3.42:1 |
| P | -- | -- | -- | 3.08:1 | -- |
| Type | Plant | Code |
| 3-Speed | Muncie | S |
| 4-Speed (Saginaw) | Muncie | R |
| Source | Code |
| Parma THM 350 | B |
| Toledo THM 350 | Y |
| GM of Canada THM 350 | J |
| Buick Motor Division | K |
| 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 |
| RPO | Description | Qty | Retail | 1FQ87 | Camaro Sport Coupe, 6-cylinder | 68,174 | $5,498.60 | 1FQ87 | Camaro Rally Sport Coupe, 8-cylinder | 12,015 | 5,915.60 | 1FS87 | Camaro Berlinetta Coupe, 6-cylinder | 26,679 | 6,261.60 | 1FQ87 | Camaro Z28 Sport Coupe, 8-cylinder | 45,137 | 7,121.32 | AN6 | Adjustable Seat Back, driver side | 14,605 | 25.00 | AU3 | Power Door Locks | 27,484 | 93.00 | A01 | Soft Ray Tinted Glass, all windows | 130,570 | 68.00 | A31 | Power Windows | 44,716 | 143.00 | B37 | Floor Mats, color-keyed front and rear | 81,824 | 25.00 | B80 | Molding, roof drip | 73,349 | 26.00 | B84 | Moldings, body side | 56,742 | 46.00 | B93 | Moldings, door edge | 42,194 | 14.00 | CC1 | Roof Panels, removable glass | 24,816 | 695.00 | CD4 | Windshield Wipers, intermiftent | 34,285 | 41.00 | C49 | Defogger, rear window | 78,113 | 107.00 | C60 | Air Conditioning | 107,175 | 566.00 | D35 | Mirrors, sport right and left remote exterior | 63,572 | 46.00 | D80 | Spoiler, rear | 29,820 | 62.00 | F41 | Suspension, sport | 12,721 | 44.00 | G80 | Rear Axle, limited slip | 17,655 | 68.00 | G92 | Rear Axle, performance ratio | 2,228 | 19.00 | J50 | Power Brakes (included with Z28) | 94,250 | 81.00 | K30 | Speed Control, cruise master | 38,089 | 112.00 | LG4 | Engine, 305ci, 155hp V8 | 47,580 | 295.00 | LM1 | Engine, 350ci, 190hp V8 (included with Z28) | 41,825 | nc | L39 | Engine, 267ci, 120hp V8 | 11,400 | 180.00 | MM4 | Transmission, 4-speed wide range | 12,237 | 144.00 | MX1 | Transmission, automatic | 132,625 | 358.00 | N30 | Tilt Steering Column | 79,514 | 81.00 | N65 | Spare Tire, stowaway | 36,799 | nc | N90 | Wheels, aluminum | 26,177 | 337.00 | PE1 | Wheels, custom-style | 3,056 | 153.00 | P01 | Wheel Covers, bright metal | 5,842 | 46.00 | 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 | 46,486 | 40.00 | 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 | UP5 | Radio, AM-FM with CB and power antenna | 49 | 473.00 | UP6 | Radio, AM-FM stereo CB and power antenna | 491 | 525.00 | UY8 | Radio, AM-FM stereo with clock | 307 | 353.00 | U05 | Horns, dual | 22,339 | 10.00 | U14 | Special Instrumentation | 9,209 | 120.00 | U35 | Clock | 9,513 | 25.00 | U58 | Radio, AM-FM stereo | 21,731 | 192.00 | U63 | Radio, AM | 37,388 | 97.00 | U69 | Radio, AM-FM | 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 | V08 | Cooling, heavy-duty | 7,343 | 63.00 | YF5 | Emission Equipment, required for California | 12,119 | 250.00 | ZJ7 | Rally Wheels | 55,232 | 100.00 | Z21 | Style Trim Group | 59,016 | 78.00 | Z54 | Interior Decor and Quiet Sound Package | 13,729 | 68.00 |
| Paint Code | Exterior | Qty | Interiors | 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 Vinyl Top Code
11T = White, 19T = Black, 21T = Light Blue, 44T = Dark Green, 63T = Carmel, 76T = Dark Claret, 85T = Gray
Interior Codes:
12C = O/c/Dlx, 12R = O/v/Std, 19C = Blk/c/Dlx, 19R = Blk/v/Std, 26B = B/c/Std, 26C = B/c/Dlx, 26N = B/v/Dlx, 26R = B/v/Std, 62B = T/c/Std, 62C = T/c/Dlx, 62N = T/v/Dlx, 62R = T/v/Std, 74C = C/c/Dlx, 74N = C/v/Dlx, 74R = C/v/Std.
Abbreviations: B = Blue, Bk = Black, C = Carmine, c = cloth, Dlx = deluxe interior, O = Oyster, Std = standard interior, T = Tan, v = vinyl.
1980 Camaro RPO Breakouts & Model Specifics
1980 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.
1980 Z28 Special Performance Package -
Engine: 350 V-8 upped to 190 bhp, most powerful since 1974. In California only, the 165-bhp 305 is standard for the first time.
Transmission: New four-speed for non-California Z's had 3.42:1 low. THM-400 replaced by THM-350 this year.
Clutch: 10.34-inch, down from previous 11-incher.
Rear Axle. Brakes & Steering: Unchanged from 1979.
Suspension: Front stabilizer bar now 1.125 inch diameter, with 0.625-inch rear bar.
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, with raised functional hood scoop and
non-louvered air outlets on front fenders. Alloy N-90 wheels available in silver, gold, and black, keyed to body colors.
Total Production:45,137
1980 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 Berlinetta)
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.
Not available w/vinyl roof, not combinable with Z28 or Berlinetta model.
Available lower body color choices were: Lt. Blue, Beige, Red, Silver, White & Bright Yellow.
1980 Berlinetta - Includes bright upper and lower grille, bright windshield and rear window moldings, dual pin stripe treatment, body color sport mirrors, argent applique on rear panel, specific trim and either wire wheel covers (standard) or color-keyed aluminum wheels (optional).
| Last updated: 12/29/1997 | Author: MadMike Maciolek |
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