1981 Chevrolet Camaro Specifications

Specifications

1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1970 - 1981
Price :	$6,800-$8,300
Weight :	3200 lbs \| 1451.496 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 6 90-degree
Displacement :	3753 cc \| 229.0 cu in. \| 3.8 L.
Power :	110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 4200 RPM
Torque :	170 Ft-Lbs (230 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Compression :	8.6:1
Main Bearings :	4
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head

V 6 90-degree
Displacement :	3753 cc \| 229.0 cu in. \| 3.8 L.
Power :	110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 4200 RPM
Torque :	190 Ft-Lbs (258 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Compression :	8.6:1
Main Bearings :	4
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.7 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head

V 8 \| Rochester 2ME two-barrel
Displacement :	4375 cc \| 267.0 cu in. \| 4.4 L.
Power :	115 HP (84.64 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :	200 Ft-Lbs (271 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Compression :	8.3:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head

V 8 \| Rochester 4ME four-barrel carb
Displacement :	4998 cc \| 305.0 cu in. \| 5.0 L.
Power :	150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 3800 RPM
Torque :	240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Compression :	8.6:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Rochester 4-barrel carburetor

V 8 \| Rochester 4ME four-barrel carb
Displacement :	4998 cc \| 305.0 cu in. \| 5.0 L.
Power :	165 BHP (121.44 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :	245 Ft-Lbs (332 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Compression :	8.6:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Rochester 4-barrel carburetor

V 8 \| Rochester 4ME four-barrel carb
Displacement :	5735 cc \| 350.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :	275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Compression :	8.2:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Rochester 4-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
3 Manual , 3 Automatic , 4 Manual

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.50:1
2nd Gear :	1.89:1
3rd Gear :	1.00:1

Production Figures

Total Chevrolet Production for 1981 :	1,673,093
Total 1981 Camaro production :	126,138
1981 Chevrolet Camaro
Berlinetta Series S Coupe 2 dr. :	20,253
Coupe 2 dr. :	62,614
Z28 Coupe 2 dr. :	43,271

Dimension(s)

Coupe

Chassis # 1G1AP87K4BL172614
Auction entries : 1

Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	21.0 Gal
Doors :	2
Length :	197.6 in \| 5019 mm.
Width :	74.5 in \| 1892 mm.
Height :	49.2 in \| 1250 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.0 in \| 2743 mm.
Front Track :	61.3 in \| 1557 mm.
Rear Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.

Berlinetta Series S Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$7,600
Weight :	3300 lbs \| 1496.855 kg
Fuel Capacity :	21.0 Gal
Doors :	2
Length :	197.6 in \| 5019 mm.
Width :	74.5 in \| 1892 mm.
Height :	49.2 in \| 1250 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.0 in \| 2743 mm.
Front Track :	61.3 in \| 1557 mm.
Rear Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.

Z28 Coupe

Chassis # 1G1AP87LXBL172495
Auction entries : 2

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Exterior
Price :	$8,300
Fuel Capacity :	21.0 Gal
Doors :	2
Length :	197.6 in \| 5019 mm.
Width :	74.5 in \| 1892 mm.
Height :	49.2 in \| 1250 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.0 in \| 2743 mm.
Front Track :	61.3 in \| 1557 mm.
Rear Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Control arms, coil springs and stabilizer bars Rear : Rigid axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs adn stabilizer bar

Steering
Recirculating Ball

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	P205/75R14 SBR

Optional Tires
Tires :	P225/70R15

Recall

Component	EQUIPMENT
Manufacturer	HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	07E088000
Summary	CERTAIN 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.
Consequence	THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy	HONEYWELL 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.
Notes	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	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19800801
NHTSA Campaign ID	81V060000
Summary	ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE SEAT BELT RETRACTORS IN THE REAR SEATING POSITIONS CONTAIN FIRST LOCK POSITIONS WHICH WILL NOT LOCK WHEN USED BY SMALLER PASSENGERS. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION'.
Remedy	ALL OWNERS WILL BE SENT A PRE-PAID POSTAGE CARD THAT IS TO BE FILLED OUT AND SENT BACK. THE CARD WILL INDICATE WHETHER THE SEAT BELTS ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. IF DEALER INSPECTS SEAT BELTS, THE SEAT BELT RETRACTORS WILL BE REPLACED, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELT RETRACTORS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, IF PASSENGERS ARE NOTSECURELY RESTRAINED, THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY AND DEATH WOULD BEINCREASED.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1981 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$11,660
Avg. Home :	$96,240
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.25
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1981 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1981 Chevrolet Camaro has a wheelbase size of 108.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1981 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1981 Chevrolet Camaro has a length of 197.60 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1981 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1981 Chevrolet Camaro has a width of 74.50 inches.

Q: How much did the 1981 Chevrolet Camaro cost when new?A: The 1981 Chevrolet Camaro cost approximately $6,800 to $8,300 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1981 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1981 Chevrolet Camaro was offered as a Berlinetta Series S Coupe, Coupe, Z28 Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1981 Chevrolet Camaro have? A: The 1981 Chevrolet Camaro had P205/75R14 SBR tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1981? A: Chevrolet produced 1,673,093 automobiles in 1981.

Q: How many 1981 Camaros were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 126,138 examples of the Camaro in 1981.

Q: What engines did the 1981 Chevrolet Camaro have? A: The 1981 Chevrolet Camaro had the following engine options: V 6 (3753 cc | 229.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 4200 RPM and 170 Ft-Lbs (230 NM) @ 2000 RPM

V 6 (3753 cc | 229.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 4200 RPM and 190 Ft-Lbs (258 NM) @ 2000 RPM

V 8 (4375 cc | 267.0 cu in. | 4.4 L.) with 115 HP (84.64 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 200 Ft-Lbs (271 NM) @ 2400 RPM

V 8 (4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 2400 RPM

V 8 (4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 165 BHP (121.44 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 245 Ft-Lbs (332 NM) @ 2400 RPM

V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 2400 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1981 Chevrolet Camaro have? A: The 1981 Chevrolet Camaro had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic, 4 speed Manual.