What was the 0 to 60 time for the 1987 Camaro IROC Z?

Muscle Car Review got down and dirty with the ’87 IROC-Z for their May 1987 issue and walked away with a 0 to 60 time of 7.09 seconds and a quarter mile time of 14.88 seconds at 92.87 mph. They commended the IROC-Z for its cornering and braking abilities.

What kind of engine does an IROC Z have?

The IROC-Z was available with three engine choices. The base engine was the LG4 5.0-liter V8 with 155 horsepower and 245 lb.-ft- of torque.

What’s the 0 to 60 time of a Camaro TPI?

And much to the chagrin of the automotive enthusiast, the TPI was still only available with a four-speed automatic transmission. Needless to say, with the Mustang GT’s 0 to 60 time of 6.0 seconds versus the Camaro’s time of 7.3 seconds (with the L69 engine), it seems the Camaro brought a knife to a gunfight.

How old do you have to be to drive a Camaro IROC?

According to Paul Zazarine, acclaimed author of the article, “Every American male over the age of 35 should have the opportunity to drive the 350 IROC for at least a day. One turn behind the wheel is better than the fountain of youth, because every time we strapped on the IROC we became 18 years old again, shed 75 pounds and regained all our hair.

What was the problem with my 1988 IROC Z 350?

My 88 Iroc-z 350 did the exact same thing. It does it every now and then. Every once in a while it would get so bad that it stalled, throwing the check engine light on. I took it to the garage, and they said that they got a mass air flow trouble code, but they couldn’t find the exact problem.

What kind of engine did the Camaro IROC Z have?

The IROC-Z returned for 1986 with few changes. The most notable change to the IROC-Z was the detuning of the 5.0-liter Tuned Port Injection engine. Due to a camshaft change and emissions regulations, the TPI engine lost a whopping 25 horsepower.

Why does my IROC Z 305 Ping so much?

You will get some pinging due to no EGR flow, but if the idle or just off idle improves, the EGR is opening too fast due to carbon buildup inside the valve and must be replaced.

What’s the 0 to 60 time on a Chevy IROC Z?

Road and Track tested the IROC-Z equipped with the 5.0-liter LB9 and manual transmission and garnered a 0 to 60 time of 6.9 seconds and a quarter mile time of 15.4 seconds at 91.5 mph. Chevrolet started churning out the first batch of IROC-Zs equipped with the 1LE performance package this year.

Why did Chevrolet stop making the Camaro in 1988?

With Camaro sales declining in the previous couple years, it seems that Chevrolet wanted to make the 1988 models a simple offering to the public. With the decline of the Berlinetta luxury model and the rise of the IROC performance Camaro, it became clear that the public was more interested in the sporty Camaro options.

What was the horsepower of a 1985 Chevy Camaro?

There was also a 305 cubic-inch Tuned Port Injection LB9 available with 215 horsepower and 240 lb.-ft. of torque. This powerplant was only available with a four-speed automatic transmission. Hot Rod magazine put the IROC-Z with the LB9 TPI to the test for their February 1985 issue.

What was the top speed of the 1985 Camaro IROC Z?

Hot Rod magazine put the IROC-Z with the LB9 TPI to the test for their February 1985 issue. The IROC-Z sprinted from 0 to 60 in 7.0 seconds and ran the quarter mile in 15.0 seconds at 92 mph. Hot Rod proclaimed “The IROC Camaro is a street fighter with all the right moves: it’s handsome, powerful, and agile with a gentleman’s finesse.”

What kind of engine did Chevy Camaro have in 1988?

Long-lived LG4 carbureted 305 replaced by the new LO3 throttle body injection 305. All Camaro TPI motors bumped up 5 hp due to slightly higher lift/longer duration cam profiles, additional valve seat angle, exhaust port/exhaust manifold changes.G92 (performance axle ratio) still available on IROC-Z convertible in 1988.

What was the IROC wheel on a 1988 Camaro?

The standard IROC wheel was the old 15×7 inch aluminum 5 spoke Z28 wheel and this wheel was also now standard on the Chevrolet Camaro Sport Coupe. In 1988 only, this wheel rather than having only the recessed areas painted gold or silver, was completely painted gold or silver (for that `double-dunked’ in paint look).

What kind of engine did the 1987 Camaro IROC have?

The base IROC engine for ’87 was the LG4 5.0-liter/305-cu.in. V-8, which breathed through a Quadrajet and was rated at 165 hp/245 lb-ft of torque. The Tuned-Port fuel-injected 305 delivered 215 hp with a five-speed manual and 190 hp with an automatic.

How much horsepower does an IROC 350cid have?

The 350cid made 245 horsepower, which is still very lacking by today’s standards, but very respectable for the time period. The IROC Z is choked up mostly by emissions equipment that kills power output. Once all the emissions equipment is deleted (illegal), it can make as much as 280 horsepower for the 350cid engine.

What does IROC stand for in racing category?

IROC stands for International Race Of Champions, which was a racing series that takes top notch drivers from multiple racing series, and puts them all in identical cars, making it a race of pure skill. From 1975 to 1990 the Chevrolet Camaro was the official car for the IROC racing series.

What kind of car was the 1989 Camaro?

1989 Camaro 1 Rally Sport. Like the coupe before it, the RS held the largest percentage of Camaro sales, this year by a long shot. 2 IROC-Z. The IROC saw a production decrease of about 4,000 cars. 3 1989 Pony Car Competition. …

The 305 c.i. 5.0-liter TPI LB9 was rated at 215 hp (160 kW), with the 4-bbl 305 LG4 at 155 hp, and the 4-bbl High Output 305 L69 at 190 hp (142 kW). A total of 2,497 L69 IROC-Z models were made for 1985. The LB9 was available only on the Z28 and the IROC-Z model with the TH700-R4 automatic transmission.

What kind of transmission does an IROC Z28 have?

The LB9 was available only on the Z28 and the IROC-Z model with the TH700-R4 automatic transmission. A total of 205 IROC-Zs equipped with the LB9 305 with the G92 (Performance Axle Ratio) option were made in 1985.

What kind of engine did Chevy Camaro have in 1989?

Sport Coupe dropped, replaced by returning RS model. 1989 Chevy Camaro RS now available with LO3 V-8. Headlight pockets on RS no longer painted black. ’89 Camaros now came with rear shoulder belts.

When did the Camaro Z28 become a race car?

From 1984 to 1989, IROC chose the “newly” designed Camaro Z/28 as the official race car of the series. Chevrolet decided the celebrate the rebirth of the IROC series by making a commemorative Camaro model inspired by the IROC race cars. This is how the Chevy Camaro IROC Z/28 was born.

The IROC-Z was available with three engine choices. The base engine was the LG4 5.0-liter V8 with 155 horsepower and 245 lb.-ft- of torque.