galwahh

Hello, as i look at pictures of 82-86 non-z28 camaros, some of them just look different - some seem to me boxier in the front end and maybe a little longer, almost more like a monte carlo. I checked the specs and the 85/86 had overall length 188 inches whereas the 82-84 was 178.5, but all had the same 101in wheelbase so i don't think that is it. I also read that in 85 all Camaros featured "refreshed noses", however i was not able to identify what exactly was "refreshed" about the nose, so i don't think that's what i'm noticing either.

Anyone know what was refreshed about the noses, and were there any other differences that i am noticing? It could just be camera angles and too much car searching too...

Drew

iTrader: (58)

Sure. The vents above the center of the nose got smaller. The turn signals got bigger and were nearly flush vs the recessed 82-84 bumper, and the grills changed, again moving much closer to flush.

As an enthusiast that started with an 83, the 85-87 base front end just looks silly to me. 82-84 are more aggressive, and they just look right compared to the later cars that just look lame as hell.

ktthecarguy

Man, do we have different opinions on this! I think the 85-87 nose softens up the harsh lines of the original, and makes it look a little more sophisticated. To each his own.

galwahh

thanks for the info on the "refreshed" nose - personally that is so subtle that it doesn't really make a difference. So there weren't any other changes to any of the non-z28 models that changed the contour and made it more box-ish? Maybe the section between the headlights with the 3 vent holes was a bit steeper or something? here is a photo that give me that impression -

https://www.carsforsale.com/vehicle/details/14396413