1986 Chevrolet Camaro Specifications

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    • 1986 Chevrolet Camaro Model Years
    19821983198419851986198719881989199019911992

    Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : Rear Wheel
    Body / Chassis : Unibody with partial frame
    Production Years for Series : 1982 - 1992
    Price : $9,000-$12,560
    Weight : 2900 lbs | 1315.418 kg
    Inline 4
    Displacement : 2474 cc | 151.0 cu in. | 2.5 L.
    Power : 88 HP (64.768 KW) @ 4400 RPM
    Torque :130 Ft-Lbs (176 NM) @ 2800 RPM
    Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
    Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
    Compression : 9.0:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Construction : Cast-iron block and head
    Throttle-body fuel injection
    V 6 60-degree
    Displacement : 2835 cc | 173.0 cu in. | 2.8 L.
    Power : 135 HP (99.36 KW) @ 5100 RPM
    Torque :160 Ft-Lbs (217 NM) @ 3900 RPM
    Bore : 3.5 in | 89 mm.
    Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
    Compression : 8.5:1
    Construction : Cast-iron block and head
    Multi-port Electronic Fuel Injection
    V 8
    Displacement : 4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.
    Power : 165.00 SAE @ 4400 RPM
    Torque :250 Ft-Lbs (339 NM) @ 2000 RPM
    Bore : 3.7 in | 95 mm.
    Stroke : 3.5 in | 88 mm.
    Compression : 9.5:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Construction : Cast-iron block and head
    V 8
    Displacement : 4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.
    Power : 190.00 SAE @ 4000 RPM
    Torque :285 Ft-Lbs (386 NM) @ 3200 RPM
    Bore : 3.7 in | 95 mm.
    Stroke : 3.5 in | 88 mm.
    Compression : 9.5:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Construction : Cast-iron block and head
    Rochester E4Me 4-barrel carburetor
    V 8
    Displacement : 4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.
    Power : 190.00 SAE @ 4800 RPM
    Torque :240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 3200 RPM
    Bore : 3.7 in | 95 mm.
    Stroke : 3.5 in | 88 mm.
    Compression : 9.5:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Construction : Cast-iron block and head
    Rochester E4Me 4-barrel carburetor
    Transmission:
    5 Manual , 4 Automatic

    Total Chevrolet Production for 1986 : 1,368,837
    Total 1986 Camaro production : 192,128
    1986 Chevrolet Camaro
    Berlinetta Sport Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : 99,608
    IROC-Z Sport Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : 88,132
    Sport Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : 99,608
    Z28 Sport Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : 88,132

    Sport Coupe

    Sport Coupe
    Sport Coupe
    Chassis # 10
    Fuel Capacity : 15.5 Gal
    Seating Capacity : 4
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 188.0 in | 4775 mm.
    Width : 72.8 in | 1849 mm.
    Height : 50.0 in | 1270 mm.
    Wheelbase : 101.0 in | 2565 mm.
    Front Track : 60.7 in | 1542 mm.
    Rear Track : 61.6 in | 1565 mm.

    Berlinetta Sport Coupe

    Price : $11,900
    Weight : 2980 lbs | 1351.705 kg
    Fuel Capacity : 15.5 Gal
    Seating Capacity : 4
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 188.0 in | 4775 mm.
    Width : 72.8 in | 1849 mm.
    Height : 50.0 in | 1270 mm.
    Wheelbase : 101.0 in | 2565 mm.
    Front Track : 60.7 in | 1542 mm.
    Rear Track : 61.6 in | 1565 mm.

    Z28 Sport Coupe

    Z28 Sport Coupe
    Z28 Sport Coupe
    Chassis # 1G1FP87H4GN182730
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    Auction entries : 1
    Z28 Sport Coupe
    Price : $11,900
    Weight : 3120 lbs | 1415.208 kg
    Fuel Capacity : 15.5 Gal
    Seating Capacity : 4
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 192.0 in | 4877 mm.
    Width : 72.8 in | 1849 mm.
    Height : 50.3 in | 1278 mm.
    Wheelbase : 101.0 in | 2565 mm.
    Front Track : 60.7 in | 1542 mm.
    Rear Track : 61.6 in | 1565 mm.

    IROC-Z Sport Coupe

    IROC-Z Sport Coupe
    Chassis # 1G1FP87H2GL141590
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    Auction entries : 1
    IROC-Z Sport Coupe
    Chassis # 861
    IROC-Z Sport Coupe
    IROC-Z Sport Coupe
    IROC-Z Sport Coupe
    Chassis # 1G1FP87F2GN103098
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    Auction entries : 1
    IROC-Z Sport Coupe
    Chassis # 1G1FP87FXGN102409
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    Auction entries : 1
    Price : $12,560
    Weight : 3200 lbs | 1451.496 kg
    Fuel Capacity : 15.5 Gal
    Seating Capacity : 4
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 192.0 in | 4877 mm.
    Width : 72.8 in | 1849 mm.
    Height : 50.3 in | 1278 mm.
    Wheelbase : 101.0 in | 2565 mm.
    Front Track : 60.7 in | 1542 mm.
    Rear Track : 61.6 in | 1565 mm.

    Protofab Z28 Coupe

    Protofab Z28 Coupe
    Chassis # Protofab Z28 - 3
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    Fuel Capacity : 15.5 Gal
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 188.0 in | 4775 mm.
    Width : 72.8 in | 1849 mm.
    Height : 50.0 in | 1270 mm.
    Wheelbase : 101.0 in | 2565 mm.
    Front Track : 60.7 in | 1542 mm.
    Rear Track : 61.6 in | 1565 mm.

    Suspension
    Front : MacPherson struts with coil springs, lower control arms and stabilizer

    Rear : Rigid axle and torque tube with longitudinal control arms, Panhard rod, coil springs and stabilizer

    Steering
    Recirculating Ball

    Tires / Wheels
    Tires : P205/70R14 steel-belted radial

    Component

    EQUIPMENT

    Manufacturer

    HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.

    NHTSA Campaign ID07E088000
    SummaryCERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
    ConsequenceTHIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
    RemedyHONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
    NotesCUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

    Component

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    Manufacturer

    PRO-A MOTORS, INC.

    NHTSA Campaign ID06E026000
    SummaryCERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
    ConsequenceWITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
    RemedyPRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
    NotesTHIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO PRO-A MOTORS AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED 'LAMP MODEL NUMBERS.'CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

    Component

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    Manufacturer

    HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.

    NHTSA Campaign ID06E043000
    SummaryCERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON 'DOCUMENT SEARCH' AND THEN 'BUS APPLICATIONS'). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
    ConsequenceTHIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
    RemedyHONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
    NotesTHIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET FRAM FUEL FILTERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

    Component

    PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL

    Manufacturer

    GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Mfr Report Date19810301
    NHTSA Campaign ID91V055000
    SummaryPARKING BRAKE ADJUSTER FAILS TO OPERATE AND DO NOT WORK AFTER BRAKE PAD WEAR.
    ConsequencePARKING BRAKES WILL NOT COMPLETELY HOLD A PARKED VEHICLEWHEN PARKED ON A SLOPE, CAUSING UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHICH COULD RESULTIN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
    RemedyREPLACE NONFUNCTIONING PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTERS.
    NotesSYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; FIREBIRDS AND CAMAROS WITH MANUALTRANSMISSIONS AND REAR DISK BRAKES AND FIEROS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS.

    Component

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

    Manufacturer

    GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Mfr Report Date19830901
    NHTSA Campaign ID90V105000
    SummaryPLASTIC COMPONENTS OF SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES DO NOT CONTAIN AN ULTRA VIOLET STABILIZER, AND EXPOSURE TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT AND ELEVATED INTERIOR TEMPERATURES COULD WEAKEN THE PLASTIC COMPONENTS.
    ConsequenceTHIS COULD RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF PLASTIC COMPONENTS WHICHCOULD PREVENT BUCKLE FROM LATCHING AND PROTECTING OCCUPANT IN A SUDDEN STOP ORACCIDENT.
    RemedyREPLACE OR REPAIR SEAT BELT BUCKLE.
    NotesSYSTEM: SEAT BELT BUCKLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

    Component

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

    Manufacturer

    GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Mfr Report Date19850901
    NHTSA Campaign ID86V056000
    SummaryTHE PUSH-PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SUDDEN LOSS OF THE HEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTTIME DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD REDUCE DRIVER VISIBILITY WHICH MIGHT RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. NOTE: ALSO, SEE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 86V131000.
    RemedyREPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.
    NotesSYSTEM: HEADLIGHT SWITCH. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, TRUCKS AND VANS.

    Component

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

    Manufacturer

    GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Mfr Report Date19860301
    NHTSA Campaign ID86V131000
    SummaryTHE PUSH PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SUDDEN LOSS OF THE HEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTTIME DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD REDUCE DRIVER VISIBILITY WHICH MIGHT RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
    RemedyREPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.
    NotesSYSTEM: HEADLIGHT SWITCH. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS/ VANS.

    Information provided by NHTSA
    Data updated June 2024
    1986 Averages
    Avg. Car Cost : $9,255
    Avg. Household Income : $22,400
    Avg. Home : $89,430
    Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.89

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    Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1986 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1986 Chevrolet Camaro has a wheelbase size of 101.00 inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 1986 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1986 Chevrolet Camaro has lengths of 188.00 and 192.00 inches.

    Q: What is the width of the 1986 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1986 Chevrolet Camaro has a width of 72.80 inches.

    Q: How much did the 1986 Chevrolet Camaro cost when new?A: The 1986 Chevrolet Camaro cost approximately $9,000 to $12,560 (USD) when new.

    Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1986 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1986 Chevrolet Camaro was offered as a Berlinetta Sport Coupe, IROC-Z Sport Coupe, Protofab Z28 Coupe, Sport Coupe, Z28 Sport Coupe.

    Q: What tires did the 1986 Chevrolet Camaro have? A: The 1986 Chevrolet Camaro had P205/70R14 steel-belted radial tires.

    Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1986? A: Chevrolet produced 1,368,837 automobiles in 1986.

    Q: How many 1986 Camaros were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 192,128 examples of the Camaro in 1986.

    Q: What engines did the 1986 Chevrolet Camaro have? A: The 1986 Chevrolet Camaro had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2474 cc | 151.0 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 88 HP (64.768 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 130 Ft-Lbs (176 NM) @ 2800 RPM
  • V 6 (2835 cc | 173.0 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 135 HP (99.36 KW) @ 5100 RPM and 160 Ft-Lbs (217 NM) @ 3900 RPM
  • V 8 (4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 165.00 SAE @ 4400 RPM and 250 Ft-Lbs (339 NM) @ 2000 RPM
  • V 8 (4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 190.00 SAE @ 4000 RPM and 285 Ft-Lbs (386 NM) @ 3200 RPM
  • V 8 (4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 190.00 SAE @ 4800 RPM and 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 3200 RPM

    • Q: What transmissions did the 1986 Chevrolet Camaro have? A: The 1986 Chevrolet Camaro had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic.

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