_1980
1980 was good news for the Camaro. The Z28 was at 190HP, a jump of 25hp from 1979. Part of the horsepower increase came from the new Cowl Induction hood, returning to the Camaro the first time since 1969. This time, the hood door was operated by an electric solenoid.
Also, the front fender louvers were revised from the 1978-79 version, and they, too, were now functional to let heat out of the engine compartment. New bold 3 color graphics announced the changes. The Z28 was lowered for better handling. While the 1970 Z28 was the performance leader of the second generation, the 1980 Z28 was the handling leader.
California emission Z28s were only available in 305-165hp automatic configurations. All 1980 Camaros sold in California had the Computer Controlled Catalytic Converter System (C-4). This is a electronically controlled exhaust emissions system whose purpose is to maintain the ideal air/fuel ratio where the catalytic converter is most effective. It also triggers the check engine light when the oxygen sensor needs to be changed. These cars got Rochester Dualjet E2ME and E4ME carburetors.
The same basic 350 cam was used 1957-1980. This is the same cam as used in the 300hp 327 and 350. 1980 Engines
229ci/115hp 6-cyl
231ci/110hp 6-cyl (California)
L39 267ci/120hp V8
LG4 305ci/155hp V8
LM1 350ci/190hp V8
1980 Dimensions
Length........................................ 197.6 inches
Height......................................... 49.2 inches
Width.......................................... 74.5 inches
Wheel Base ................................... 108.0 inches 1980 Factory Options
RPO Description Qty Retail
Camaro Sport Coupe, 6-cylinder 68,174 $5,498.60
Camaro Rally Sport Coupe, 6-cylinder 12,015 5,915.60
Camaro Berlinetta Coupe, 6-cylinder 26,679 6,261.60
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, intermittent 34,285 41.00
C49 Defogger, rear window 78,003 107.00
C60 Air Conditioning 107,175 566.00
D35 Mirrors, sport right & left remote 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, 3OSci, 155hp V8 47,580 295.00
LM1 Engine, 350ci, l9Ohp V8 (inc with Z28) 41,825 nc
L39 Engine, 267ci, l2Ohp V8 11,496 180.00
MM4 Transmission, 4-speed wide range 12,237 144.00
MX1 Transmission, automatic 132,625 358.00
N33 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, P205/75M4 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
UM3 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-EM 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, req for California 12,119 250.00
ZJ7 Rally Wheels 55,232 100.00
Z2l Style Trim Group 59,016 78.00
1980 Colors
Code Exterior Quantity
11 White 16,090
15 Silver 14,420
19 Black 16,291
24 Bright Blue 16,013
29 Dark Blue 17,399
40 Lime Green 1,258
51 Bright Yellow 3,174
57 Gold 9,431
67 Dark Brown 10,726
72 Red 7,795
76 Dark Claret 8,507
79 Red Orange 4,374
80 Bronze 12,089
84 Charcoal 14,437
1980 was good news for the Camaro. The Z28 was at 190HP, a jump of 25hp from 1979. Part of the horsepower increase came from the new Cowl Induction hood, returning to the Camaro the first time since 1969. This time, the hood door was operated by an electric solenoid.
Also, the front fender louvers were revised from the 1978-79 version, and they, too, were now functional to let heat out of the engine compartment. New bold 3 color graphics announced the changes. The Z28 was lowered for better handling. While the 1970 Z28 was the performance leader of the second generation, the 1980 Z28 was the handling leader.
California emission Z28s were only available in 305-165hp automatic configurations. All 1980 Camaros sold in California had the Computer Controlled Catalytic Converter System (C-4). This is a electronically controlled exhaust emissions system whose purpose is to maintain the ideal air/fuel ratio where the catalytic converter is most effective. It also triggers the check engine light when the oxygen sensor needs to be changed. These cars got Rochester Dualjet E2ME and E4ME carburetors.
The same basic 350 cam was used 1957-1980. This is the same cam as used in the 300hp 327 and 350. 1980 Engines
229ci/115hp 6-cyl
231ci/110hp 6-cyl (California)
L39 267ci/120hp V8
LG4 305ci/155hp V8
LM1 350ci/190hp V8
1980 Dimensions
Length........................................ 197.6 inches
Height......................................... 49.2 inches
Width.......................................... 74.5 inches
Wheel Base ................................... 108.0 inches 1980 Factory Options
RPO Description Qty Retail
Camaro Sport Coupe, 6-cylinder 68,174 $5,498.60
Camaro Rally Sport Coupe, 6-cylinder 12,015 5,915.60
Camaro Berlinetta Coupe, 6-cylinder 26,679 6,261.60
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, intermittent 34,285 41.00
C49 Defogger, rear window 78,003 107.00
C60 Air Conditioning 107,175 566.00
D35 Mirrors, sport right & left remote 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, 3OSci, 155hp V8 47,580 295.00
LM1 Engine, 350ci, l9Ohp V8 (inc with Z28) 41,825 nc
L39 Engine, 267ci, l2Ohp V8 11,496 180.00
MM4 Transmission, 4-speed wide range 12,237 144.00
MX1 Transmission, automatic 132,625 358.00
N33 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, P205/75M4 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
UM3 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-EM 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, req for California 12,119 250.00
ZJ7 Rally Wheels 55,232 100.00
Z2l Style Trim Group 59,016 78.00
1980 Colors
Code Exterior Quantity
11 White 16,090
15 Silver 14,420
19 Black 16,291
24 Bright Blue 16,013
29 Dark Blue 17,399
40 Lime Green 1,258
51 Bright Yellow 3,174
57 Gold 9,431
67 Dark Brown 10,726
72 Red 7,795
76 Dark Claret 8,507
79 Red Orange 4,374
80 Bronze 12,089
84 Charcoal 14,437