Common questions

What kind of engine did Camaro have in 1983?

What kind of engine did Camaro have in 1983?

1983/1984 Camaro Engines – Second Gen Sophomore Blues The carbureted Iron Duke 4-cylinder engine was dropped for 1983, but the TBI LQ9 version was retained as the base engine for the sport coupe. The rest of the lineup remained the same with one addition.

When did the Camaro 350 L98 engine come out?

In June of 1986, a few tuned port, fuel-injected, 350ci-equipped IROC-Zs were released before the switchover to the 1987 model year production, marking the comeback of the 350. In 1987 the L98 engine became a regular option on the IROC-Z, paired with an automatic transmission only. The Berlinetta was no longer available in 1987.

What was the top of the line Camaro engine in 1988?

The 350ci L98 with TPI got a small boost to 230hp at 4,400rpm. Without a doubt, the highlight of 1988 was the 1LE performance package delivered on the IROC-Z with the B2L 350ci engine. Chevrolet limited the availability of this package to race teams only. The package was not listed on any order form, advertising, or dealer ads.

What’s the name of the third generation Camaro?

The third-generation Camaro lineup was defined largely by the engine package in three tiers: A base model, a midrange model, and the top-of-the-line Z28 model. Only the LG4 returned from the second-generation Camaro for the beginning of the newest iteration of the model.

What was the horsepower of a 1978 Camaro?

The Camaro may not have regained its powerful engine ratings from the pre-emission days but they were still dominating the showroom. Camaros outsold Mustangs 247,437 to 179,039 for the 1978 model year. Compression ratios changed across the board for all of the 1978-79 Camaro engines, holding horsepower down.

What kind of engine does a 1986 Camaro have?

1986 Camaro Engines – The 350 Returns The L69HO made its final appearance in a Camaro, with a total of 74 being installed in IROC-Z cars. The base engine for the sport coupe and Berlinetta models became the LB8 V6, and the four-cylinder option was dropped completely.

In June of 1986, a few tuned port, fuel-injected, 350ci-equipped IROC-Zs were released before the switchover to the 1987 model year production, marking the comeback of the 350. In 1987 the L98 engine became a regular option on the IROC-Z, paired with an automatic transmission only. The Berlinetta was no longer available in 1987.

What was the last year of the Chevy Camaro?

1972 Camaro RS. This would be the last year for the Super Sport model and the larger engines that supported this power package. Also making its last appearance in the second generation Camaro was the big-block engine. All of the 1971 engines were carried over to the 1972 year with greater emission controls and lower output ratings.

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