1981 Camaro Data
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Spotters Guide & New Features | 1981 Camaro Production: 52,004 V6, 74,135 V8, 126,139 total.
Dealer Introduction: 9/25/80
Vehicle Identification Example: 1GlAP87K6BN100001
* First digit is Country of Origin: 1 = USA, 2 = Canada.
* Second digit: G for General Motors.
* Third digit is Division, 1 = Chevrolet.
* Fourth digit is restraint system: A = non-passive, B = automatic belts, C = inflatable restraint.
* Fifth digit is series: P = Sport Coupe, Z28 Sport Coupe, S = Berlinetta
* Sixth and Seventh digits are for body style: 87 = sport coupe.
* Eighth digit is engine code: A = 231ci V6, H = 305ci V8, J = 267ci V8, K = 229ci V6, L = 350ci V8
* Ninth digit is a check digit.
* Tenth digit is model year: B = 1981
* Eleventh 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 |
1981 Engines
| CID | Config | Bore & Stroke | BHP @ RPM | Torque @ rpm | Comp | Carb. | LC-3 | 229 | V-6 | 3.74 x 3.48 | 110 @ 4200 | 170 @ 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 | 115 @ 4000 | 200 @ 2400 | 8.3:1 | 2V | LG-4 | 305 | V-8 | 3.74 x 3.48 | 150 @ 3800 | 240 @ 2400 | 8.6:1 | 4V | LG4/Z28 | 305 | V-8 | 3.74 x 3.48 | 165 @ 4000 | 245 @ 2400 | 8.6:1 | 4V | LM-1 | 350 | V-8 | 4.00 x 3.48 | 175 @ 4000 | 275 @ 2400 | 8.2:1 | 4V |
| D5A: 350ci, mt, ex | DAK: 229ci, uu | NA: 231ci, uu | D5B: 350ci, at, ex | DFH: 267ci, at | NB: 231 ci, ce | D6D: 305ci, at, ex | DHJ: 305ci, mt | NC: 231ci, at, ce | D7A: 229ci, at, ex | DHK: 305ci, at | ND: 231ci, at, ce | D7B: 229ci, at, ex | DHU: 350ci, at, cc | NF: 231 ci, ce | D8H: 267ci, at, ex | DHZ: 305ci, mt | NJ: 231ci, uu | DAA: 229ci, mt | DKB: 305ci, at, ce | NK: 231 ci, ce | DAB: 229ci, at | DKJ: 305ci, uu | NL: 231 ci, ce | DAC: 229ci, at | DMA: 350ci, at | NZ: 231 ci, ce | DAD: 229ci, at | DMB: 350ci, at, ce | RA: 231 ci, uu | DAH: 229ci, mt | DMF: 350ci, uu | RB: 231ci, at, ce | DAJ: 229ci, at | DMH: 350ci, uu |
1981 Camaro Drivetrains
| LC-3 | LG-4 | |||||
| 229 | 305 | |||||
| 3-and 4-spd | 1 | 3.50:1 | 3.42:1 | |||
| manual | 2 | 1.89:1 | 2.28:1 | |||
| transmission | 3 | 1.00:1 | 1.45:1 | |||
| ratios | 4 | -- | 1.00:1 | |||
| R | 3.62:1 | 3.51:1 | ||||
| Clutch diam.,In. | 10.34 | 10.34 | ||||
| Axle ratios | S | 2.73:1 | 2.56:1 | |||
| P | -- | 3.42:1 | ||||
| LC-3 | LD-5 | L-39 | LG-4 | LM-1 | ||
| 229 | 231 | 267 | 305 | 350 | ||
| THM-250 | THM-350 | THM-350 | THM-350 | THM-350 | ||
| Turbo Hydramatic | 1 | 2.52:1 | 2.52:1 | 2.52:1 | 2.52:1 | 2.52:1 |
| transmission | 2 | 1.52:1 | 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 | 1.93:1 | 1.93:1 | 1.93:1 | 1.93:1 | 1.93:1 | |
| Axle ratios | S | 2.56:1 | 2.73:1 | 2.56:1 | 2.56:1 | 3.08:1 |
| E | -- | -- | -- | 2.56:1 | ||
| P | -- | -- | - | 3.08:1 | 3.08:1 |
| Type | Plant | Code |
| 3-Speed | Muncie | S |
| 4-Speed (Saginaw) | Muncie | R |
| Source | Code |
| Parma THM 250c | B |
| Toledo THM 350c | Y |
| GM of Canada THM 350 | J |
| Buick Motor Division THM 350 | K |
| PA | 2.73:1 | PS | 2.41:1 Locking | |
| PC | 3.08:1 | PT | 2.56:1 Locking | |
| PD | 3.23:1 | PU | 2.73:1 Locking | |
| PE | 3.42:1 | PV | 2.41:1 Locking | |
| PH | 2.56:1 | PW | 3.08:1 Locking | |
| PJ | 2.41:1 | PX | 3.23:1 Locking | |
| PQ | 3.08:1 Locking | PY | 3.42:1 Locking |
| RPO | Description | Qty | Retail | 1FP87 | Camaro Sport Coupe, 6-cylinder | 62,614 | $6,581.23 | 1FS87 | Camaro Berlinetta Coupe, 6-cylinder | 20,253 | 7,356.23 | 1FP87 | Camaro Z28 Sport Coupe, 8-cylinder | 43,272 | 8,025.23 | AN6 | Adjustable Seat Back, driver side | 16,688 | 23.00 | AU3 | Power Door Locks | 24,683 | 86.00 | A01 | Soft Ray Tinted Glass, all windows | 112,832 | 70.00 | A31 | Power Windows | 38,428 | 133.00 | B37 | Floor Mats, color-keyed front and rear | 65,490 | 25.00 | B80 | Molding, roof drip | 57,849 | 24.00 | B84 | Moldings, body side | 39,514 | 44.00 | B93 | Moldings, door edge | 32,516 | 13.00 | CC1 | Roof Panels, removable glass | 30,445 | 644.00 | CD4 | Windshield Wipers, intermittent | 31,982 | 38.00 | C49 | Defogger, rear window | 60,058 | 99.00 | C60 | Air Conditioning | 96,095 | 525.00 | D35 | Mirrors, sport right and left remote exterior | 54,317 | 43.00 | D80 | Spoiler, rear | 33,101 | 57.00 | F41 | Suspension, sport | 3,604 | 41.00 | G80 | Rear Axle, limited slip | 12,126 | 63.00 | G92 | Rear Axle, performance ratio | 933 | 18.00 | K35 | Speed Control, with resume | 35,364 | 123.00 | LG4 | Engine, 305ci, 150hp V8 | 17,909 | 75.00 | LM1 | Engine, 350ci, 190hp V8 (included with Z28) | 37,400 | nc | L39 | Engine, 267ci, 115hp V8 | 18,826 | 75.00 | MM4 | Transmission, 4-speed wide range | 10,780 | 133.00 | MX1 | Transmission. automatic | 107,760 | 332.00 | N18 | Locks, wheel covers (Berlinetta only) | 4,964 | 32.00 | N33 | Tilt Steering Column | 69,837 | 75.00 | N90 | Wheels, aluminum | 31,153 | 312.00 | PE1 | Wheels, custom-style | 1,800 | 142.00 | P01 | Wheel Covers, bright metal | 3,341 | 43.00 | QJY | Tires, P205/75R14 radial whitewall | 63,839 | 47.00 | QKL | Tires, P205/75R14 radial white letter | 16,364 | 60.00 | TR9 | Lighting, auxiliary | 36,443 | 37.00 | TR4 | Headlights, halogen | 8,715 | 36.00 | UA1 | Battery, heavy-duty | 21,504 | 19.00 | UM2 | Radio, AM-FM with stereo tape | 8,182 | 252.00 | UN3 | Radio, AM-FM with stereo cassette | 23,665 | 264.00 | UP6 | Radio, AM-FM stereo CB and power antenna | 208 | 487.00 | U05 | Horns, dual | 18,212 | 9.00 | U14 | Special Instrumentation | 4,214 | 111.00 | U35 | Clock | 6,740 | 23.00 | U58 | Radio, AM-FM stereo | 26,008 | 178.00 | U63 | Radio, AM | 25,031 | 90.00 | U69 | Radio, AM-FM | 8,264 | 142.00 | U75 | Antenna, power | 7,552 | 47.00 | U76 | Antenna, windshield type | 27,674 | 25.00 | U80 | Speaker, rear seat | 7,667 | 19.00 | V08 | Cooling, heavy-duty | 5,248 | 58.00 | YF5 | Emission Equipment, required for California | 9,911 | 46.00 | ZJ7 | Rally Wheels | 47,478 | 93.00 | Z21 | Style Trim Group | 49,834 | 72.00 | Z54 | Interior Decor and Quiet Sound Package | 12,266 | 63.00 |
| Paint Code | Exterior | Qty | Interiors | 11 | White | 16,137 | B-Bg-Bk-C-R-S | 16 | Silver | 10,359 | B-Bk-R-S | 19 | Black | 14,157 | Bg-Bk-C-R-S | 20 | Bright Blue | 9,464 | B-Bg-Bk-C-S | 21 | Light Blue | 11,516 | B-Bk | 29 | Dark Blue | 13,102 | B-Bg-C-S | 51 | Bright Yellow | 1,816 | Bk-C | 54 | Gold | 6,964 | Bg-Bk-C | 57 | Orange | 3,056 | Bg-Bk-C | 67 | Dark Brown | 10,745 | Bg-C | 75 | Red | 7,615 | Bg-Bk-C-R-S | 77 | Maroon | 8,302 | Bg-Bk-C-R-S | 84 | Charcoal | 12,907 | Bg-Bk-C-R-S |
1981 Vinyl Top Code
11T = White, 19T = Black, 29T = Dark Blue Irid, 36T = Light Waxberry Irid, 45T = Light Jadestone Irid, 63T = Pastel Sandstone, 64T = Doeskin, 77T = Dark Maple, 85T = Medium Slate Irid
Interior Codes:
15C = S/c/Dlx, 15N = S/v/Dlx, 15R = S/v/Std, 19C = Bk/c/Dlx, 19R = Bk/v/Std, 26B = B/c/Std, 26C = B/c/Dlx, 26N = B/v/Dlx, 26R = B/v/Std, 64B = C/c/Std, 64R = C/v/Std, 75B = R/c/Std, 75C = R/c/Dlx, 75N = R/v/Dlx, 75R = R/v/Std.
Abbreviations: B = Blue, Bg = Beige, Bk = Black, C = Camel, c = cloth, Dlx = Deluxe interior, R = Red, S = Silver, Std = Standard interior, v = vinyl.
1981 Camaro RPO Breakouts & Model Specifics
1981 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.
1981 Z28 Special Performance Package -
Engines: 305 V-8 with 4-speed becomes standard Z-28 power combination for '81, with optional 350 reduced to 175 bhp and available with THM-350 only.
Other Options, equipment, facts: No external differences between 1980 and '81 models.
Total Production: 43,272
1981 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)
| Last updated: 12/15/1997 | Author: MadMike Maciolek |
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