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

1980 Chevrolet Camaro Engine Options

Letter Code	Engine	Horsepower	Torque	Bore & Stroke	Carburetor
LC-3	6-229	115	175	3.74 x 3.48	2V
LD-5 +	6-231	110	190	3.80 x 3.40	2V
L-39	8-267	120	215	3.50 x 3.48	2V
LG-4	8-305	155	240	3.74 x 3.48	4V
LG-4 +	8-305	155	230	3.74 x 3.48	4V
LG-4/Z28	8-305	165	245	3.74 x 3.48	4V
LM1/Z28	8-350	190	280	4.00 x 3.48	4V

+ Sold in California Only

1980 Chevrolet Camaro Options

Code	Description	Price
AK1	Deluxe Seat & Shoulder Belts
AN6	Driver Side Adjustable Seat Back	$25.00
AU3	Power Door Locks	$93.00
A01	Soft Tinted Glass	$68.00
A02	Tinted Windshield
A31	Power Windows	$143.00
A51	Bucket Seat
BS1	Body Insulation
B18	Deluxe Interior
B37	Front and Rear Floor Mats	$25.00
B77	Body Side Ornamentation
B83	Moulding
B84	Body Side Molding	$46.00
B85	Belt Reveal Molding
B89	Reveal Molding Z28
B93	Door Edge Molding	$14.00
B94	Z28 Exterior Oranament
B97	Z28 Wheel Spoiler
CB7	Front Roof Cover - Soft
CC1	Roof Panels with Removable Glass	$695.00
CD4	Interminttent Windshield Wipers	$41.00
C49	Rear Window Defogger	$107.00
C60	Air Conditioning	$566.00
E1C	Speedometer Gear Adapter
E5Z	Speedometer Gear Less Adapter
E9Z	Speedometer Gear Less Key
D35	Right and Left Mirror	$46.00
D60	Non-Recommended Color Combintation
D80	Rear Spoiler	$62.00
D88	Z28 Stripes
D92	Door Handle Decor Tape
D98	Rally Stripe
F41	Special Performance Front and Rear Suspension	$44.00
GM8	Rear Axle Ratio 2.56
GT4	Rear Axle Ratio 3.73
GU2	Rear Axle Ratio 2.73
GU4	Rear Axle Ratio 3.08
GU6	Rear Axle Ratio 3.42
G80	Rear Axle - Limited Slip	$68.00
G92	Rear Axle - Performance	$19.00
JL6	Manual Brakes
J50	Power Brakes	$81.00
K05	Engine Block Heater
K19	Air Injection Reactor System
K30	Crusie Master Speed Control	$112.00
K77	55 Amp Alternator
LC3	6-229 Engine
LD5	6-231 Engine
LG4	8-305 Engine	$295.00
LM1	8-350 Engine (Z28)
LU8	8-301 Turbo Charged Engine
L39	8-267 Engine	$180.00
MM4	4-Speed Transmission	$144.00
M33	3-Speed Automatic Transmission
M38	3-Speed Automatic Transmission - TH350	$358.00
NA5	Federal Emission System
NA6	High Altitude Emission Control
NB1	Closed Loop Emission Control
NB2	Mandatory California Emission Control
N33	Tilt Steering Column	$81.00
N65	Space Saver Spare Tire
N90	Aluminum Wheels	$337.00
PE1	Custom Wheels 14 x 7	$153.00
P01	Bright Metal Wheel Covers	$46.00
P06	Wheel Trim Ring
QGR	Tires - P225/70R15
QJY	Tires - P205/75R14 - Radial White Stripe	$63.00
QKL	Tires - P205/75R14 - Radial White Letter	$81.00
TR9	Auxiliary Lighting	$40.00
T63	Hadlamp Warning Buzzer
T93	Special Tail Lamp - Z28
UA1	Heavy Duty Battery	$21.00
UM1	Radio - AM with stereo tape	$249.00
UM2	Radio - AM-FM with stereo tape	$272.00
UN3	Radio - AM-FM with stereo cassette	$285.00
UN9	Radio - Suppression Equipment
UP5	Radio - AM-FM mono with CB and power antenna	$473.00
UP6	Radio - AM-FM with CB and power antenna	$525.00
UP7	Radio Provisions - monaural
UP8	Radio Provisions - Stereo
UY8	Radio - AM-FM stereo with digital clock	$353.00
U05	Dual Horns	$10.00
U14	Special Instrumentation	$120.00
U25	Luggage Compartment Lamp
U26	Under Hood Lamp
U27	Compartment Lamp
U28	Ash Tray Lamp
U29	Courtesy Lamp
U35	Electric Clock	$25.00
U58	Radio - AM-FM Stereo	$192.00
U63	Radio - AM Push Button	$97.00
U69	Radio - AM-FM Push Button	$153.00
U75	Power Antenna	$51.00
U76	Windshield Antenna	$27.00
U80	Rear Seat Speaker	$20.00
U83	Power Antenna
V08	Heavy-duty Cooling	$63.00
VJ9	Emission Compliance Info - California
VK3	Front License Plate Mounting
YF5	Emisssion Equipment Required for California	$250.00
YR1	Front Seat Cushion
ZJ7	Rally Wheels	$100.00
Z21	Style Trim	$78.00
Z28	Special Performance Package
Z49	Canadian Equipment
Z54	Interior Decor and Quiet Sound Package	$68.00