The 1980 Chevrolet Camaro began the new decade with little change.
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.
1980 Chevrolet Camaro Production and Specifications
Model Number
Body/Style Number
Body Type & Seating
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Total Production
Camaro Series 1P - Six-Cyl
P
87
2d Coupe
$5,499
3,218 lbs
Note 1
Camaro Series P - V-8
P
87
2d Coupe
$5,679
3,346 lbs
Note 1
Camaro Rally Sport Series
P - Six-Cyl
P
87
2d Coupe
$5,916
Not Available
Note 2
Camaro Rally Sport Series
P - V8
P
87
2d Coupe
$6,069
Not Available
Note 2
Camaro Berlinetta Series S - Six-Cyl
S
87
2d Coupe
$6,662
3,253 lbs
Note 3
Camaro Berlinetta Series S - V8
S
87
2d Coupe
$6,442
3,381 lbs
Note 3
Camaro Z28 Series P - 5.0 Liter V8
P
87
2d Coupe
$7,071
Not Available
Note 4
Camaro Z28 Series P - 5.7 Liter V8
P
87
2d Coupe
$7,121
Not Available
Note 4
Note:
Total production for the base level Camaro Sport Coupe equalled 68,174
Total production for the Camaro Rally Sport equalled 12,015
Total production for the Camaro Berlinetta equaled 26,679 - 7,077 six-cylinders and 19,602 V8s.
Total production for the Camaro Z28 equaled 45,137 all of them were V8s.
Chassis Data
Model
Wheelbase
Overall Length
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Tires
Camaro
108 in
197.6 in
61.3 in
60 in
P205/75R14
Camaro Berlinetta
108 in
197.6 in
61.6 in
60.3 in
P205/75R14
Camaro Z/28
108 in
197.6 in
61.3 in
60 in
P225/70R15
VIN Numbers
Serial Numbers were stamped on a plate on the top of the dash, left side, visible thru windshield.
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