Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
While the Corvette stole all the attention for its performance figures, the Camaro was the unsung hero that could offer similar performances, with the right engine in it.
GM introduced the third generation of the Camaro in 1982 to answer Ford's Mustang introduced just a few years earlier. The oil crisis was still alive in customers' minds, and the fear for another one was still present. Thus, the bow-tie brand offered the Camaro as a sporty-looking vehicle but with fuel-efficient engines. It was Chevrolet's pony-car.
Sleek, with a truly sporty look, the Camaro conquered the hearts of its customers. Even though it shared the same platform with the Pontiac Camaro, it had that something extra that made it more appealing. Maybe the dual, squared headlights or the huge curved windscreen in the back were some of the reasons why it was so attractive. Its long, frameless doors and the big taillights enhanced the sporty look of the car.
Inside, the front bucket seats covered in fabric offered good side support and comfort. Its flat, straight dash panel sported two vents in the middle and an integrated instrument panel in front of the driver. Chevrolet installed the vents controls on the upper side and the stereo on the lower area, just above the center console. The Camaro featured two seats in the back where someone could hardly crawl in and out, not to mention for how long could sit in there.
Under the hood, GM was focused more on fuel-efficient vehicles and installed a 2.5-liter inline-four paired to a four-speed manual for the base version. Chevrolet replaced the older, leaf-spring suspension with a new one, with coils in all corners. Thus, the Camaro became one of the best handling cars in its segment.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 3AT RWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2471 cm3 |
Power: | 67.1 KW @ 4000 RPM 91 HP @ 4000 RPM 90 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 132 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 179 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/75 R 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
Width: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
Height: | 50 in (1270 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.7/61.6 in (1,542/1,565 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101 in (2565 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.6 cuFT (328 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.37 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2877 lbs (1305 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 4MT RWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2471 cm3 |
Power: | 67.1 KW @ 4000 RPM 91 HP @ 4000 RPM 90 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 132 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 179 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/75 R 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
Width: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
Height: | 50 in (1270 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.7/61.6 in (1,542/1,565 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101 in (2565 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.6 cuFT (328 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.37 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2855 lbs (1295 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L V6 3AT RWD (102 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2838 cm3 |
Power: | 75 KW @ 4800 RPM 102 HP @ 4800 RPM 101 BHP @ 4800 RPM |
Torque: | 142 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 193 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/75 R 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
Width: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
Height: | 50 in (1270 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.7/61.6 in (1,542/1,565 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101 in (2565 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.6 cuFT (328 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.37 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2952 lbs (1339 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L V6 4AT RWD (135 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2838 cm3 |
Power: | 100.7 KW @ 5100 RPM 137 HP @ 5100 RPM 135 BHP @ 5100 RPM |
Torque: | 160 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM 217 Nm @ 3900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/75 R 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
Width: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
Height: | 50 in (1270 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.7/61.6 in (1,542/1,565 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101 in (2565 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.6 cuFT (328 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.37 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3075 lbs (1395 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L V6 4MT RWD (102 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2838 cm3 |
Power: | 75 KW @ 4800 RPM 102 HP @ 4800 RPM 101 BHP @ 4800 RPM |
Torque: | 142 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 193 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/75 R 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
Width: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
Height: | 50 in (1270 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.7/61.6 in (1,542/1,565 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101 in (2565 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.6 cuFT (328 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.37 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2930 lbs (1329 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L V6 5MT RWD (135 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2838 cm3 |
Power: | 100.7 KW @ 5100 RPM 137 HP @ 5100 RPM 135 BHP @ 5100 RPM |
Torque: | 160 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM 217 Nm @ 3900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/75 R 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
Width: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
Height: | 50 in (1270 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.7/61.6 in (1,542/1,565 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101 in (2565 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.6 cuFT (328 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.37 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3062 lbs (1389 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 5.0L V8 3AT RWD (145 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5001 cm3 |
Power: | 108.1 KW @ 4000 RPM 147 HP @ 4000 RPM 145 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 240 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 325 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/75 R 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
Width: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
Height: | 50 in (1270 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.7/61.6 in (1,542/1,565 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101 in (2565 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.6 cuFT (328 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.37 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3109 lbs (1410 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 5.0L V8 4AT RWD (165 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5001 cm3 |
Power: | 123 KW @ 4400 RPM 167 HP @ 4400 RPM 165 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 245 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 332 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/75 R 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
Width: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
Height: | 50 in (1270 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.7/61.6 in (1,542/1,565 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101 in (2565 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.6 cuFT (328 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.37 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3181 lbs (1443 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 5.0L V8 4AT RWD (170 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5001 cm3 |
Power: | 126.8 KW @ 4000 RPM 172 HP @ 4000 RPM 170 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 255 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 346 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Throttle body injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/75 R 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
Width: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
Height: | 50 in (1270 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.7/61.6 in (1,542/1,565 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101 in (2565 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.6 cuFT (328 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.37 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3285 lbs (1490 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |