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1980 Chevrolet Camaro Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1980 Chevrolet Camaro, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis : Unibody
Production Years for Series : 1970 - 1981
Price : $5,500-$7,120
Weight : 3215 lbs | 1458.299 kg
V 6 | Rochester E2ME 2-barrel carb
Displacement : 3785 cc | 231.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.
Power : 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 4200 RPM
Torque :170 Ft-Lbs (230 NM)
Bore : 3.8 in | 97 mm.
Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
Compression : 8.0:1
Main Bearings : 4
Valvetrain : 12 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor
V 6 90-degree | Rochester M2ME 2-barrel carb
Displacement : 3753 cc | 229.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.
Power : 115 BHP (84.64 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :175 Ft-Lbs (237 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Bore : 3.7 in | 95 mm.
Stroke : 3.5 in | 88 mm.
Compression : 8.6:1
Main Bearings : 4
Valvetrain : 12 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 4375 cc | 267.0 cu in. | 4.4 L.
Power : 120 HP (88.32 KW) @ 3600 RPM
Torque :215 Ft-Lbs (292 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Bore : 3.5 in | 89 mm.
Stroke : 3.5 in | 88 mm.
Compression : 8.3:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
V 8 | Rochester M4ME four-barrel carb
Displacement : 4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.
Power : 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 1600 RPM
Bore : 3.7 in | 95 mm.
Stroke : 3.5 in | 88 mm.
Compression : 8.6:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
Rochester 4-barrel carburetor
V 8 90-degree | RPO Code: LG4; Rochester Quadrajet
Displacement : 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
Power : 190 HP (139.84 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 3600 RPM
Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
Stroke : 3.5 in | 88 mm.
Compression : 8.2:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
4-Barrel Carburetor
Transmission:
3 Manual , 4 Manual Floor shift controls

1st Gear : 3.50:1
2nd Gear : 1.89:1
3rd Gear : 1.00:1
Total Chevrolet Production for 1980 : 2,288,745
Total 1980 Camaro production : 152,005
1980 Chevrolet Camaro
Berlinetta Sport Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : 26,679
Rally Sport Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : 12,015
Sport Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : 68,174
Z28 Sport Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : 45,137

Sport Coupe

Sport Coupe
Fuel Capacity : 21.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
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.

Rally Sport Coupe

Price : $5,915
Fuel Capacity : 21.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
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 Sport Coupe

Berlinetta Sport Coupe
Chassis # 1 S87HAL559953
Price : $6,260
Weight : 3250 lbs | 1474.175 kg
Fuel Capacity : 21.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
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 Sport Coupe

Z28 Sport Coupe
Chassis # 1P87LAL504302
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Auction entries : 1
Z28 Sport Coupe
Chassis # 1P87LAL583279
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Z28 Sport Coupe
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Price : $7,120
Fuel Capacity : 21.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
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.

Suspension
Front : Control arms, coil springs and stabilizer bar

Rear : Rigid axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs and stabilizer bar

Steering
Recirculating Ball

Brakes
Front Brakes : Disc
Rear Brakes : Drum

Tires / Wheels
Tires : P205/75R14 SBR

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

STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Mfr Report Date19790801
NHTSA Campaign ID80V108000
SummaryON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT TO STEERING KNUCKLE ATTACHING ***** MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ***** TO BACK OFF, RESULTING IN JOINT SEPARATION.
RemedyTHE DEALER WILL PERFORM A TORQUE CHECK OF THE ATTACHING NUT, AND, IF NECESSARY, TIGHTEN IT. IN SOME CASES AN INADEQUATE TORQUE LEVEL MAY HAVE CAUSED BALL STUD OR STEERING KNUCKLE DAMAGE; IF SO, THE AFFECTED COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
NotesVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STEERING; LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT TO STEERING KNUCKLE ATTACHMENTNUT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF JOINT SEPARATION WERE TO OCCUR DRUING VEHICLEOPERATION, IT COULD AFFECT DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Mfr Report Date19791001
NHTSA Campaign ID80V049000
SummaryVEHICLES MAY FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS'. PLACARD ON REAR EDGE OF LEFT DOOR MAY SHOW AN INCORRECT VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT INSTEAD OF THE CORRECT FIGURE OF 800 LBS.
RemedyDEALER WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT LABEL FREE OF CHARGE TO OWNER.
NotesVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; TIRE INFORMATION LABELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IMPROPER LOADING COULD OCCUR, LEADING TO UNDESIRABLEHANDLING CHARACTERISTICS DUE TO OVERLOADING OF THE TIRES. THIS COULD CAUSE ANACCIDENT.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
1980 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $7,210
Avg. Household Income : $19,170
Avg. Home : $68,714
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $1.22
Total Car Production : 8,009,841

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1980 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1980 Chevrolet Camaro has a wheelbase size of 108.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1980 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1980 Chevrolet Camaro has a length of 197.60 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1980 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1980 Chevrolet Camaro has a width of 74.50 inches.

Q: How much did the 1980 Chevrolet Camaro cost when new?A: The 1980 Chevrolet Camaro cost approximately $5,500 to $7,120 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1980 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1980 Chevrolet Camaro was offered as a Berlinetta Sport Coupe, Rally Sport Coupe, Sport Coupe, Z28 Sport Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1980 Chevrolet Camaro have? A: The 1980 Chevrolet Camaro had P205/75R14 SBR tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1980? A: Chevrolet produced 2,288,745 automobiles in 1980.

Q: How many 1980 Camaros were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 152,005 examples of the Camaro in 1980.

Q: What engines did the 1980 Chevrolet Camaro have? A: The 1980 Chevrolet Camaro had the following engine options: V 6 (3785 cc | 231.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 4200 RPM and 170 Ft-Lbs (230 NM)
  • V 6 (3753 cc | 229.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 115 BHP (84.64 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 175 Ft-Lbs (237 NM) @ 2000 RPM
  • V 8 (4375 cc | 267.0 cu in. | 4.4 L.) with 120 HP (88.32 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 215 Ft-Lbs (292 NM) @ 2000 RPM
  • V 8 (4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 155 HP (114.08 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 240 Ft-Lbs (325 NM) @ 1600 RPM
  • V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 190 HP (139.84 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 3600 RPM

    • Q: What transmissions did the 1980 Chevrolet Camaro have? A: The 1980 Chevrolet Camaro had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 4 speed Manual Floor shift controls.

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