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 |
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 |
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 |
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