1988 Chevrolet Camaro Specifications

Specifications

1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1982 - 1992
Price :	$10,999-$18,015
Weight :	3050 lbs \| 1383.457 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 6 60-degree
Displacement :	2835 cc \| 173.0 cu in. \| 2.8 L.
Power :	135 BHP (99.36 KW) @ 4900 RPM
Torque :	160 Ft-Lbs (217 NM) @ 3900 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	8.9:1
Valvetrain :	12 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Multi-port Fuel Injection

V 8
Displacement :	4998 cc \| 305.0 cu in. \| 5.0 L.
Power :	170 BHP (125.12 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :	225 Ft-Lbs (305 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Compression :	9.3:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Electronic fuel injection

V 8
Displacement :	4998 cc \| 305.0 cu in. \| 5.0 L.
Power :	180.00 SAE @ 4800 RPM
Torque :	225 Ft-Lbs (305 NM) @ 3200 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Compression :	9.3:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Electronic fuel injection

V 8
Displacement :	4998 cc \| 305.0 cu in. \| 5.0 L.
Power :	195 BHP (143.52 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :	295 Ft-Lbs (400 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Compression :	9.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Tuned Port Fuel Injection System

V 8
Displacement :	4998 cc \| 305.0 cu in. \| 5.0 L.
Power :	220 BHP (161.92 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Torque :	290 Ft-Lbs (393 NM) @ 3200 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Compression :	9.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Tuned Port Fuel Injection System

V 8
Displacement :	5735 cc \| 350.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Torque :	330 Ft-Lbs (447 NM) @ 3200 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Compression :	9.3:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Tuned Port Fuel Injection System

Transmission:
5 Manual , Automatic

Production Figures

Total Chevrolet Production for 1988 :	1,236,316
Total 1988 Camaro production :	96,275
1988 Chevrolet Camaro
Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 4 P :	1,859
IROC-Z Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 4 P :	3,761
IROC-Z Sport Coupe 2 dr. 4 P :	24,050
Sport Coupe 2 dr. 4 P :	66,605

Handling

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	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer	PRO-A MOTORS, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	06E026000
Summary	CERTAIN 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.
Consequence	WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy	PRO-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.
Notes	THIS 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 ID	06E043000
Summary	CERTAIN 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.
Consequence	THIS 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.
Remedy	HONEYWELL 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).
Notes	THIS 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	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19830901
NHTSA Campaign ID	90V105000
Summary	PLASTIC 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.
Consequence	THIS COULD RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF PLASTIC COMPONENTS WHICHCOULD PREVENT BUCKLE FROM LATCHING AND PROTECTING OCCUPANT IN A SUDDEN STOP ORACCIDENT.
Remedy	REPLACE OR REPAIR SEAT BELT BUCKLE.
Notes	SYSTEM: SEAT BELT BUCKLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19880401
NHTSA Campaign ID	90V115000
Summary	FUEL FEED HOSES MAY PULL OUT OF THE CRIMPED COUPLING AT THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY.
Consequence	IF THIS COUPLING SEPARATED, ALLOWING GASOLINE TO LEAK,AND AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy	INSTALL A REDESIGNED FUEL FEED HOSE.
Notes	SYSTEM: FUEL FEED HOSES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 2.8L V6 ENGINES.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1988 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$10,400
Avg. Household Income :	$27,225
Avg. Home :	$91,600
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.91
Avg. Stamp :	$0

1988 Chevrolet Camaro FAQs (show)

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1988 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1988 Chevrolet Camaro has a wheelbase size of 101.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1988 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1988 Chevrolet Camaro has a length of 192.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1988 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1988 Chevrolet Camaro has a width of 72.80 inches.

Q: How much did the 1988 Chevrolet Camaro cost when new?A: The 1988 Chevrolet Camaro cost approximately $10,999 to $18,015 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1988 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1988 Chevrolet Camaro was offered as a Convertible Coupe, IROC-Z Convertible Coupe, IROC-Z Sport Coupe, Sport Coupe.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1988? A: Chevrolet produced 1,236,316 automobiles in 1988.

Q: How many 1988 Camaros were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 96,275 examples of the Camaro in 1988.

Q: What engines did the 1988 Chevrolet Camaro have? A: The 1988 Chevrolet Camaro had the following engine options: V 6 (2835 cc | 173.0 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 135 BHP (99.36 KW) @ 4900 RPM and 160 Ft-Lbs (217 NM) @ 3900 RPM

V 8 (4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 170 BHP (125.12 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 225 Ft-Lbs (305 NM) @ 2400 RPM

V 8 (4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 180.00 SAE @ 4800 RPM and 225 Ft-Lbs (305 NM) @ 3200 RPM

V 8 (4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 195 BHP (143.52 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 295 Ft-Lbs (400 NM) @ 2800 RPM

V 8 (4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 220 BHP (161.92 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 290 Ft-Lbs (393 NM) @ 3200 RPM

V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 330 Ft-Lbs (447 NM) @ 3200 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1988 Chevrolet Camaro have? A: The 1988 Chevrolet Camaro had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, Automatic.