1980 Chevrolet Camaro

The 1980 Chevrolet Camaro began the new decade with little change. As rising fuel prices and a higher price tag the Camaro saw a staggering drop in sales in 1980, from almost 283,000 in 1979 to just over 152,000 for 1980 -- despite the array of new and stronger power plants.

As before, Camaro came in four versions: base, luxury-oriented Berlinetta, sporty RS, and even sportier Z28. Standard on all but the Z28 was a new 229-cubic-inch V-6 that replaced the old 250-cubic-inch inline six, both rated at the same 115 horsepower. Other new offerings included a 231-cubic-inch Buick V-6 with 110 horsepower that substituted for the 229 V-6 in California, along with a downsized V-8 of 267 cubic inches and 120 horsepower. Returning from '79 was a 305 V-8 that was revised to produce 155 horsepower, up from 130, while a stronger 350 now made 190 horsepower. The last was standard in the Z28, optional elsewhere.

Production Numbers

1980 Base Camaro	68,174
1980 Berlinetta Camaro	26,679
1980 Z-28 Camaro	45,137
1980 RS Camaro	12,015

Engine Options

LC-3 229 V6 115 hp

LD-5  231 V6 110 hp (sold in California only)

L-39 267 (2bbl) V8 120 hp

LG-4 305 V8 155 hp

LG-4 305 V8 155 hp (sold in California only)

Z-28 - LG4 305 V8 165 hp (sold in California only)

Z-28 - 350 (4bbl) V8 175 hp