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Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992

CHEVROLET Camaro 1982-1992 31 Photos
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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.

CHEVROLET Camaro 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
  9 gasoline engines
  • 2.5L 3AT RWD (90 HP)
  • 2.5L 4MT RWD (90 HP)
  • 2.8L V6 3AT RWD (102 HP)
  • 2.8L V6 4AT RWD (135 HP)
  • 2.8L V6 4MT RWD (102 HP)
  • 2.8L V6 5MT RWD (135 HP)
  • 5.0L V8 3AT RWD (145 HP)
  • 5.0L V8 4AT RWD (165 HP)
  • 5.0L V8 4AT RWD (170 HP)

CHEVROLET Camaro
2.5L 3AT RWD (90 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 3AT RWD (90 HP)
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
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:3-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/75 R 14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2877 lbs (1305 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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)

CHEVROLET Camaro
2.5L 4MT RWD (90 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 4MT RWD (90 HP)
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
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/75 R 14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2855 lbs (1295 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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)

CHEVROLET Camaro
2.8L V6 3AT RWD (102 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L V6 3AT RWD (102 HP)
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
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:3-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/75 R 14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2952 lbs (1339 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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)

CHEVROLET Camaro
2.8L V6 4AT RWD (135 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L V6 4AT RWD (135 HP)
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
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/75 R 14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:3075 lbs (1395 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)
Highway:27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
Combined:22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)

CHEVROLET Camaro
2.8L V6 4MT RWD (102 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L V6 4MT RWD (102 HP)
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
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/75 R 14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2930 lbs (1329 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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)

CHEVROLET Camaro
2.8L V6 5MT RWD (135 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L V6 5MT RWD (135 HP)
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
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/75 R 14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:3062 lbs (1389 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
Highway:26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
Combined:20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)

CHEVROLET Camaro
5.0L V8 3AT RWD (145 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 5.0L V8 3AT RWD (145 HP)
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
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:3-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/75 R 14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:3109 lbs (1410 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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)

CHEVROLET Camaro
5.0L V8 4AT RWD (165 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 5.0L V8 4AT RWD (165 HP)
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
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/75 R 14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:3181 lbs (1443 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
Highway:24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
Combined:20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)

CHEVROLET Camaro
5.0L V8 4AT RWD (170 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 5.0L V8 4AT RWD (170 HP)
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
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/75 R 14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:3285 lbs (1490 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
Highway:26 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
Combined:20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
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