This is my Camaro Report for Intro to writing (high school class). Could you read it and make sure there is no totally bogus information in it? Otherwise just let me know what you guys think. THere are some pictures but i ddint include them here.. note: I have not done my internal documentation and stuff.

3rd Generation Camaro History
1982 marked the Camaro’s entrance into its 3rd generation. With it its new body style and improved features/options the Camaro insured its success through the next ten years.

In 1982 there were three models of the Camaro produced each with many different options. The Sport Coupe, Berlinetta and the Z28. The Sport Coupe was the base model while the Z28 was the high performance model. It came equipped with all the performance parts – suspension, engine, transmission and other parts. The Sport Coupe came with either a four-cylinder or a six-cylinder engine, while the Berlinetta had the option of an eight-cylinder engine. The Z28 came standard with an eight-cylinder and manual transmission. Both the Sport Coupe and Berlinetta were available in automatic or manual transmission. Major differences between the Sport Coupe and the Z28 were the “Z28’s hood, which was a light sheet molded compound. Z28’s also came with functional hood air induction flags. The Z28 had a different nose that did not have horizontal slits above the grille as on the Sport Coupe and Berlinetta.” The Z28 also had the option of 15 x 7 cast aluminum rims that the sport coupe or Berlinetta did not have the option of. There were approx 189,747 Camaros produced this year that marked a successful first year for the Camaro in its new style.


The 1983 model year was not much different from the 1982 year. All models stayed the same while each engine received a slight power upgrade. The introduction of the 305 H.O. motor came this year. H.O. stood for “high output”. This V8 was the strongest motor that came in Camaros. It was only available with the 5-speed transmission. Lastly all Z28 hoods were switched from the sheet-molded compound to steel, except for one type of hood. The 1983 year had few changes to the new style of Camaro. But yet again, with 154,381 Camaros produced, the year was a success.

Once again the 1984 year marked no huge renovations to the Camaro. The Berlinetta model was now produced with an electronic dash. The 305 H.O. was now available in automatic, as it previously was only available in manual. 1984 was the highest mark of Camaros produced in the 3rd generation; with 261,591 produced.

In 1985 the new IROC-Z was produced. It was the best of the Camaros. A hood with louvers was used on this and the Z28. The IROC-Z could be optioned with 16x8 aluminum wheels, fog lights and other standard options. Performance wise, the IROC-Z had better parts in every category. While the engine and transmission were the same as in the Z28, the IROC had a lower ride height and better suspension. Many parts in the suspension category were upgraded to give the IROC-Z better handling. All of the Camaro models in 1985 got new noses. A new V6 was introduced which put out 135hp instead of the 102hp from the old V6. 1985 was a landmark year; the Camaro now had four different models, the Sport Coupe, Berlinetta, Z28 and IROC-Z, each with many different options. Once again, Chevrolet produced 150,000+ Camaros, approx 180,018 were produced.

The 1986 year was a minor body upgrade year. There were no major advancements or changes in the car’s suspension, transmission or engine areas. This year the Sport Coupe got upgraded. There was striping on the lower body and black mirrors. It now also had the option of fog lights and 15x7 silver steel wheels. Lastly the suspension was upgraded. On the Z28 and IROC-Z models the 85mph speedometer was replaced by a 145mph speedometer. On all Camaros there was a mounted brake light on the back hatch. This was the only year the IROC-Z and Z28s had this brake light mounted on the hatch. Finally, during the mid year of production, the Berlinetta was discontinued. As this year came to a close, there was approx. 192,291 Camaros produced.

In 1987 several new options became available and new standard options came on the Camaros. All Camaros had the option of the new Delco-Bose sound system. Also, the light that had been mounted on the back hatch was moved to the spoiler. The convertible became available for the first time since 1969, but there were only 1007 produced. A new V8 became available in the IROC-Z, the 350. All of the engines were redone and many engine components were replaced. Approx 137,760 Camaros were produced, which marked a success.

In 1988 the Camaros remained relatively unchanged. With the Berlinetta dropped the new LT option was available for the Sport Coupe. It incorporated many of the Berlinetta’s features, except for the digital dash, in the Sport Coupe. This was also the last year for the Sport Coupe. For body style it was changed to look more like the Z28, with ground effects that make it look low to the ground, just as the Z28 had. The IROC-Z had a small change in decals but for parts the car remained the same as the previous year. Only 96,275 Camaros were produced this year, which looked small compared to the 137,760 produced the previous year.

In 1989 once again no major changes were made. The sport coupe was dropped, and replaced by the RS. The current Camaro lineup was IROC-Z, Z28, and RS. The IROC-Z was equipped with better brakes and better exhaust. At the end of the year 110,739 Camaros were produced.

1990 was marked with interior upgrades and engine upgrades. All interior in the Camaros were updated. There were now passenger side airbags and new instrument panels. A new 3.1L V6 was introduced and the V8 350 motor that was in the IROC-Zs now was at 245 horsepower. 1990 was a shortened production year and only 34,986 Camaros were produced.

1991 was an unchanged year. The popular IROC-Z was dropped due to the loss of license to use “IROC”. The model line up was the RS and Z28. The hood louvers that had become popular in the Z28 and IROC were no longer used. A new wing spoiler was used on both models. Despite the short production of the previous year and the unchanged appearance 100,838 Camaros were produced.

1992 was the last year of the 3rd generation Camaro. It had come a long way and had been very successful. Once again there were no major changes this year. All Camaros received 25th anniversary decals on the dashboard. On the downfall there were only 70,008 Camaros produced.
3rd Generation Camaro History

 

You had said that the 1990 was the first year for the passanger side airbag, that is incorrect, t was the first year for the driver airbag. You also said that 1986 had minor body changes, from what i can tell they did not change. Im not 100% sure but i think the sport coupe in 1982 had a option for a 305 carbed v8, i know other years such as 85 and 86 had that option. You didnt mention anything about the Indy Pace Car edition of the camaro in 1982, nor did you mention anything about CFI (crossfire injection). Other than those minor points I think you did a good job.

 

I was also under the impression that all sport coupes could come with the LG4 V8....

also, the last year for the berlinetta was 86, making the LT a 1987 model year only thing...

I don't know if its worth adding anything about the 1LE and B4C cars, and the only other thing I can think of is the 350 availability (no 350 camaros with t-tops after 1989, and no 350 with 5speed), also the 88SC had the shorty wing


really thats just being really picky though, I think this will work more than well for a report, especially to those who have no background with the thirdgen's

 

They also dropped the z28 i87 then brought itmback in 91 when the iroc lic. expired

 

you know what? this sounds like it was copied off of something the camaro history page off of this site. https://www.thirdgen.org/newdesign/tech/techdb.shtml
just leaving out a few things to make it worth his wild to say its his.

 

I just took a quick look at the page you posted and I didn't see anything that looks like he copy/pasted it. Maybe he did read that page for some info but at least he is putting it into his own words.

 

Also in 87 and 88 the RS was available, but only in certain locations, in limited colors, and v6 power.

And no mention of the infamous TBI.

 

i didnt even know this site had a history page on it, i used a different site.. here is where i got my info
yeah i dunno, my writing teacher is not mr cars or anything, so i tried to keep everything really simple, but i will fix those things that are wrong. thanks for reading