GM trade names for 3rd Gen Camaros & Firebirds

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Jul 27, 2004 | 10:29 AM

okfoz

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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27

Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT

Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI

Transmission: 700R4, M5

Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45

GM trade names for 3rd Gen Camaros & Firebirds

I am looking for the different names that were used from 1982 & 1992 Camaros & Firebirds,

Here is what I have so far:
Chevrolet, Camaro, Z28, RS, IROC-Z, Berlinetta, Sport Coupe, SC, LT,
Pontiac, Firebird, Trans AM, GTA, Formula, Firehawk, S/E, WS6, 1LE, TTA, Turbo Trans Am,

What am I missing?

John

Jul 27, 2004 | 10:38 AM

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Maybe the "Anniversary" designation of some of the models.

Like...1982 Camaro Z28 Indy 500 pace car replica,
1983 25th anniversary Daytona 500 Pace car replica.
1984 15th Anniversary T/A
1989 20th Anniversary T/A/Indy 500 pace car replica.
1992 25th Anniversary Camaro/ Heritage package. Z28/RS
1982-84 Recaro TransAm

(82-84) Firebird 500 and (89) Firebird XS (and other limited market/california special cars.)

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Jul 27, 2004 | 11:03 AM

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Originally posted by TAdan
Maybe the "Anniversary" designation of some of the models.

Like...1982 Camaro Z28 Indy 500 pace car replica,
1983 25th anniversary Daytona 500 Pace car replica.
1984 15th Anniversary T/A
1989 20th Anniversary T/A/Indy 500 pace car replica.
1992 25th Anniversary Camaro/ Heritage package. Z28/RS
1982-84 Recaro TransAm

1988-89 (one in 89) Trans Am notchback?

Jul 27, 2004 | 07:20 PM

David M

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Car: '84 Z28

Engine: L69

Transmission: 700R4

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What am I missing?

1991-92 B4C

Jul 27, 2004 | 07:32 PM

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1987 Convertible Camaro's had the 20th Anniversary map pocket...(ONLY convertibles).

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Quote originally posted by: Willie
From https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=188873
1987 was also the year of the "return of the convertible", and it was GM's 75th anniversary. Hence, the 1987 convertible was given the "20th Anniversary Commemorative Edition" title. The coupe did not get this, which makes the convertible that much more desirable. It's the ONLY third generation Camaro to receive a map pocket. Today, the convertible remains the UNKNOWN ANNIVERSARY CAMARO.

Jul 27, 2004 | 09:02 PM

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Re: What am I missing?

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Originally posted by David M

1991-92 B4C

That not a car model its a RPO Code, same as 1LE.

Jul 27, 2004 | 09:04 PM

Metal383

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Re: Re: What am I missing?

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That not a car model its a RPO Code, same as 1LE.

so's WS6 and Z28, they're RPO codes but very specific ones that GM even used to designate cars

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Jul 27, 2004 | 09:13 PM

DJP87Z28

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Re: Re: Re: What am I missing?

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so's WS6 and Z28, they're RPO codes but very specific ones that GM even used to designate cars

Z28 was a car model ( with the same RPO #) and WS6 was not, it was a Trans Am or GTA with that RPO opton.

Don't mix up Car models and RPO options for that car model.

Jul 27, 2004 | 09:22 PM

Metal383

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Re: Re: Re: Re: What am I missing?

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Originally posted by DJP87Z28
Z28 was a car model ( with the same RPO #) and WS6 was not, it was a Trans Am or GTA with that RPO opton. Don't mix up Car models and RPO options for that car model.

your right as far as model wise but unless I misunderstood what he was asking he was asking what GM used as designations and names. WS6 while not a model on its own is one GM uses along with 1LE and B4C. instead of saying Camaro Z28 with the roadracing setup they would just say "1LE Camaro". He isn't sayin just seperate models, he's sayin special GM designations for the main performance stuff (stuff thats famous to the thirdgen and fbody community for a reason). See what I'm sayin?

Jul 27, 2004 | 09:32 PM

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DJP87Z28

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Yes, to a small group of people that know that 1LE & WS6 stands for. All I am say don't confuse Model and RPO options.

Jul 27, 2004 | 09:34 PM

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Metal383

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Yes, to a small group of people that know that 1LE & WS6 stands for. All I am say don't confuse Model and RPO options.

No worries on the confusing part, I know the difference I was just stating and I think I said it earlier, I think he's just asking for the key things on thirdgens since he stated 1LE in the original post.

Jul 28, 2004 | 06:49 AM

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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27

Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT

Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI

Transmission: 700R4, M5

Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45

thanks

John

Jul 29, 2004 | 10:14 AM

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@okfoz:

...what about the "Camaro Z28-E " from 1982?

http://www.camaro-3gen.com/1982.htm

Jul 29, 2004 | 12:23 PM

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DJP87Z28

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Export models already had a RPO number for that option again not a car model.

Jul 29, 2004 | 12:38 PM

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....ok...

..but it looks like an own model---->brochure

Jul 29, 2004 | 12:41 PM

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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27

Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT

Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI

Transmission: 700R4, M5

Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45

I know were getting off topic, but I kind of like the amber lights on the outside, and the red in the middle for tailights, it looks different... Kinda neat. Notice the "paddle style" mirrors to boot