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1985 Chevrolet Camaro
Production:
3,318 4-cyl
78,315 V6
98,385 V8, 180,018 total.
Vehicle Identification Example: 1G1FP87HXFN100001
* Fifth digit is model level: P=Sport Coupe, Z28 Sport Coupe S=Berlinetta
* Eighth digit is engine code: 1 = 173ci V6 (LB8) / 2 = 151ci 4-cyl (LQ9) / F = 305ci V8 (LB9) / G = 305ci V8 (L69) / H = 305ci V8 (LG4)
* Tenth digit is model year: F=1985
* Eleventh digit is N for Norwood assembly, L for Van Nuys.
* Last six digits increased one for each car built at each plant
- Van Nuys last six digits started with 500001.
Dimensions
| Length: 187.8 inches | Height: 49.8 inches | Width: 72.0 inches | Wheelbase: 101.0 inches |
New noses for all '85 Camaro models and new, deeper valances and front spoiler for the 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 and the newly introduced 1985 Chevy Camaro IROC-Z28. The NACA style hood ducts were replaced by simulated hood louvers on the Z28. Z28 got new `grid' pattern taillights. The number of lower body stripes grew from 2 to 4 on Z28 with a body colored gap between the top 3 stripes. Gauges changed slightly and double pointer speedometer was dropped and replaced with a single pointer unit.Berlinetta aluminum wheels became an extra cost option and Berlinetta now came standard with its own unique wheel covers that were styled to look like the optional aluminum wheel. The Berlinetta aluminum wheel also became an option on the Sport Coupe but with argent accenting rather than gold and a `Camaro' center cap rather than `Berlinetta'. Lower body pinstiping on the Berlinetta was revised by an additional stripe.The new IROC-Z option was available on the Z28 and came with new 16x8 aluminum rims, P245/50VR-16 Z Rated Goodyear Gatorback tires, fog lights, CAMARO on front license plate panel, .5 inch lowered ride height, body colored valances, Delco-Bilstein rear gas shocks, special front struts, increased spring rates, special jounce bumpers, 5 degrees of caster (up from 3.5 on Z28) in front wheel alignment, `WonderBar' front frame rail stiffener, special valving in steering for increased steering effort, larger rear stabilizer bar with stiffer bushings, IROC-Z exterior decals and interior dash badge, and a thinner two-color lower body stripe.`Tuned Port Injection' (TPI) motors introduced. The Corvette got a 350 version (L98) and the Camaro got a 305 version (LB9); available in the Z28 or IROC-Z. LB9 was available with automatic only. L69 H.O. 305 was only available in IROC and only with 5 speed manual. L69 production was restricted half-way (April 26, 1985) through the model year.MPFI V-6 LB8 motor introduced to replace carbureted LC1 V-6. It Had similar port injection as LB9 TPI V-8.All manual transmissions now 5 Speeds.7.5 inch rear end dropped and replaced with a new 7.625 (7 5/8) inch rear end for all Camaros.G92 (performance axle ratio) only available on IROC-Z for 1985.
The IROC-Z28 is capable of .92g's on the skidpad and 63.3 MPH slaloms.
| RPO | Description | Qty | Retail |
| 1FP87 | Camaro Sport Coupe, 4-cylinder | 97,966 | $8,363.00 |
| 1FS87 | Camaro Berlinetta Coupe, 6-cylinder | 13,649 | 11,060.00 |
| 1FP87 | Camaro Z28 Sport Coupe, 8-cylinder | 68,403 | 11,060.00 |
| AG9 | Power Seat, driver side | 32,080 | 215.00 |
| AM9 | Seat Back, split folding rear | 21,295 | 50.00 |
| AU3 | Power Door Locks | 70,658 | 125.00 |
| A01 | Tinted Glass, all windows | 166,996 | 110.00 |
| A31 | Power Windows | 88,381 | 185.00 |
| A90 | Power Hatch Release | 93,467 | 40.00 |
| BS1 | Quiet Sound Group | 4,954 | 82.00 |
| BXS | Moldings, black roof drip | - | 29.00 |
| B34 | Floor Mats, carpet insert, two front | 114,989 | 20.00 |
| B35 | Floor Mats, carpet insert, two rear | 110,085 | 15.00 |
| B48 | Luggage Compartment Trim | 18,418 | 164.00 |
| B4Z | IROC Sport Equipment Package | 21,177 | 659.00 |
| B84 | Moldings, body side | 119,465 | 55.00 |
| B91 | Moldings, door edge (black) | 26,852 | 15.00 |
| CC1 | Roof Panels, removable glass | 63,543 | 821.00 |
| CD4 | Windshield Wipers, intermittent (std Berlinetta) | 79,051 | 50.00 |
| C25 | Rear Window Wiper, with washer | 7,367 | 120.00 |
| C49 | Defogger, rear window | 119,137 | 140.00 |
| C60 | Air Conditioning | 146,381 | 730.00 |
| C67 | Air Conditioning, electronic (Berlinetta only) | 13,135 | 730.00 |
| DG7 | Mirrors, electric twin remote | 21,626 | 139.00 |
| DK6 | Console, roof | 23,816 | 50.00 |
| D27 | Cover, locking rear storage (std Berlinetta) | 9,680 | 80.00 |
| D35 | Mirrors, sport right and left remote exterior | 93,225 | 53.00 |
| D42 | Cover, rear compartment cargo area | 56,615 | 69.00 |
| D80 | Spoiler (included with Z28) | 62,128 | 69.00 |
| F41 | Suspension, sport | 19,231 | 49.00 |
| G80 | Rear Axle, limited slip | 15,327 | 95.00 |
| J65 | Brakes, power front disc and rear disc | 19,871 | 179.00 |
| K05 | Heater, engine block | 6,394 | 20.00 |
| K34 | Speed Control, with resume | 84,884 | 175.00 |
| LB8 | Engine, 173ci, 135hp V6 (std Berlinetta) | 78,315 | 335.00 |
| LB9 | Engine, 305ci, 215hp V8 (Z28 only) | 32,836 | 680.00 |
| LG4 | Engine, 305ci, 155hp V8 (std Z28) | 63,052 | 635.00 |
| L69 | Engine, 305c', 190hp V8 (IROC Z28 only) | 2,497 | 680.00 |
| MX0 | Transmission, automatic with overdrive | 152,600 | 395.00 |
| N33 | Tilt Steering Column | 133,457 | 110.00 |
| N90 | Wheels, aluminum (std Z28) | 7,960 | 225.00 |
| QAC | Tires, P235/60R15 blackwall (Z28 only) | 16,884 | 85.00 |
| QHW | Tires, P205/70R14 white letter (Sp Cpe only) | 34,224 | 146.00 |
| QHX | Tires, P205/70R14 blackwall (no cost Berlinetta) | 8,224 | 58.00 |
| QHY | Tires, P205/70R14 white stripe ($66 Berlinetta) | 13,866 | 124.00 |
| QMX | Tires, P195/75R14 white stripe (Sp Cpe only) | 42,055 | 62.00 |
| TR9 | Lighting, auxiliary | 74,080 | 72.00 |
| TT4 | Headlamps, halogen (4) | 56,761 | 22.00 |
| UA1 | Battery, heavy duty | 52,480 | 26.00 |
| UL5 | Radio, delete ($256 credit with Berlinetta) | 11,143 | -56.00 |
| UT4 | Radio, stereo, tape, clock, s/s, eq (Berlinetta) | 12,400 | 242.00 |
| U05 | Horns, dual (std Berlinetta) | 72,233 | 12.00 |
| U21 | Gage Package | 20,675 | 149.00 |
| U35 | Clock, quartz | 809 | 35.00 |
| U64 | Speakers, two rear | 4,270 | 30.00 |
| U69 | Radio, AM-FM | 11,384 | 82.00 |
| U75 | Antenna, power | 25,997 | 60.00 |
| V08 | Cooling, heavy-duty | 11,332 | 70.00 |
| YE1 | Radio, AM-FM stereo | 10,109 | 212.00 |
| YE2 | Radio, stereo, cassette, clock, s/s, equalizer | 34,675 | 504.00 |
| YE3 | Radio, stereo, cassette, clock, seek/scan | 49,955 | 354.00 |
| YF1 | Radio, AM-FM stereo (no cost with Berlinetta) | 7,833 | 173.00 |
| YF5 | Emission Equipment, required for California | 19,805 | 99.00 |
| ZJ7 | Rally Wheels | 90,925 | 112.00 |
| Paint/WA Code | Exterior | Qty | Models | Interiors |
| 11 / 3967 | White | 18,822 | Bc-Spc-Zc-Zci | Bk-C-G-R-S |
| 12 / 8535 | Silver | 11,684 | Bc-Spc-Zc-Zci | Bk-G-R-S |
| 15 / 8573 | Medium Gray | 17,545 | Bc-Spc-Zc | Bk-G-R-S |
| 19 / 848 | Black | 28,438 | Bc-Spc-Zc-Zci | Bk-C-G-R-S |
| 26 / 8596 | Dark Blue | 14,986 | Bc-Spc-Zc | BK-G-S |
| 30E / 8587 | Bright Blue | 17,635 | Spc-Zc-Zci | BK-G-S |
| 30W / 8604 | Bright Blue | |||
| 50 / 8740 | Yellow Gold | 4,599 | Bc-Spc-Zc-Zci | BK-G-S |
| 54 / 8525 | Yellow Beige | 5,437 | Bc-Spc-Zc | Bk-C-G-S |
| 60E / 8590 | Light Chestnut(Brown) | 3,093 | Bc-Spc-Zc | Bk-C-G-S |
| 60W / 8606 | Light Chestnut(Brown) | |||
| 69E / 8591 | Russet (Copper) | 11,406 | Bc-Spc-Zc | BK-C-S |
| 69W / 8607 | Russet (Copper) | |||
| 75 / 8537 | Blaze Red | 31,473 | Bc-Spc-Zc-Zci | Bk-G-R-S |
| 78 / 8524 | Maroon | 14,903 | Bc-Spc-Zc | Bk-G-R-S |
Interior Codes: 19B=Bk-sc, 19C=Bk-cc, 19D=Bk-ccc, 19E=Bk-csc, 19N=Bk-cv, 19R=Bk-sv, 62B=S-sc, 62C=S-cc, 62D=S-ccc, 62E=S-csc, 62N=S-cv, 62R=c-sv, 68B=C-sc, 68C=C-cc, 68N=C-cv, 72B=R-sc, 72C=R-cc, 72D=R-ccc, 72E=R-csc, 72N=R-cv, 72R=R-sv, 82B=G-sc, 82C=G-cc, 82N=G-cv, 82R=G-sv.
* Codes 19D and 19E (black conteur) used gray cloth in seats.
Abbreviations: Bk = Black, Bc = Berlinetta coupe, C = Copper, cc = custom cloth, ccc = conteur custom cloth, csc = conteur standard cloth, cv = custom vinyl, G = Gray, R = Red, S = Saddle, sc = standard cloth, sv = standard vinyl, Spc = Sports coupe, Zc = Z28 Sport coupe, Zci = IROC Z28 Sport coupe.
| RPO | Config | Bhp @ rpm | Torque @ rpm | Induction | C/R | CID/liters | Applications |
| LQ9 | Ohv 4 | 88 @ 4400 | 132 @ 2800 | TBI | 9.0:1 | 151/2.5 | SC* |
| LB8 | Ohv V6 | 135 @ 5100 | 165 @ 3600 | MFI | 8.9:1 | 173/2.8 | B*,SC |
| LG4 | Ohv V8 | 155 @ 4200 | 245 @ 2000 | 4-bbl. | 9.5:1 | 305/5.0 | Z*,SC,B |
| L69/HO | Ohv V8 | 190 @ 4800 | 240 @ 3200 | 4-bbl. | 9.5:1 | 305/5.0 | IZ |
| LB9 | Ohv V8 | 215 @ 4400 | 275 @ 3200 | TPI | 9.5:1 | 305/5.0 | IZ |
* = base engine; TBI = throttle-body injection; TPI = tuned-port injection; MFI = multi-port fuel injection
SC = Sport Coupe; B = Berlinetta; Z = Z28; IZ = IROC Z-28.
| 79N: 305, ex | C7B: 305ci, mt, ex | |
| 79P: 305ci, ex | CAD: 173ci, mt | CDM: 305ci, at |
| 79R: 305ci, ex | CAF: 151ci | CDR: 305ci, at |
| 79S: 305ci, ex | CDH: 305ci, mt | CFA: 173ci, at |
| AAM: 151ci, mt | CDJ: 305ci, at | CFA: 305ci, at |
| AAP: 151ci, at | CDN: 305ci, at | CFB: 305ci, at |
| C7A: 305ci, at, ex | CFF:305ci, mt, cc |
CAD, CDH, CDJ and CFA were fifty -state codes. Codes AAM and AAP were used in all fifty states plus Canada.
Abbreviations: at = automatic transmission, ce = california emissions, ci = cubic inch, ex = export (canada), mt = manual transmission.
5 Speed Manual - Warner Gear
| Chevy # | RPO |
| 10079867 | MB1 |
| 10079860 | M39 |
| CID | Comments | Code |
| 151 | MD8 | PQ |
| 173 | MD8 | YX |
| 305 | MD | YP |
| 305 | MD8 | Y8 |
| 305 | MD8 | YW |
| 305 | MD8 | YF |
| 305 | MD8 | YZ |
| Engine RPO: | LQ9 | LB8 | LG4 | L69-HO | LB9 | |
| Clutch dia, In. | 9.12 | 9.12 | 10.00 | 10.00 | N.o. | |
| Manual Trans Ratios | ||||||
| 1st | 3.76 | 4.03 | 2.95 | 2.95 | N.o. | |
| 2nd | 2.18 | 2.37 | 1.94 | 1.94 | N.o. | |
| 3rd | 1.42 | 1.50 | 1.34 | 1.34 | N.o. | |
| 4th | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | N.o. | |
| 5th | 0.72 | 0.76 | 0.63 | 0.63 | N.o. | |
| Rev | 3.76 | 3.76 | 2.76 | 2.76 | N.o. | |
| Std. axle Ratio | 3.73 | 3.42 | 3.08 | 3.73 | N.o. | |
| Opt. axle (G92) | - | - | - | - | N.o. | |
| Automatic Ratios | 700-R4 | 700-R4 | 700-R4 | 700-R4 | 700-R4 | |
| 1st | 3.06 | 3.06 | 3.06 | N.o. | 3.06 | |
| 2nd | 1.63 | 1.63 | 1.63 | N.o. | 1.63 | |
| 3rd | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | N.o. | 1.00 | |
| 4th | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | N.o. | 0.70 | |
| Rev | 2.29 | 2.29 | 2.29 | N.o. | 2.29 | |
| Torque Conv. dia, in. | 9.65 | 9.65 | 11.75 | N.o. | 11.75 | |
| Std. axle ratio | 3.73 | 3.42 | 3.08 | N.o. | 3.23 | |
| Opt. axle (G92) | - | - | - | N.o. | 3.42 |
| 8JB | 3.23:1 | 8KR | 3.08:1 | 8XP | 3.27:1 Locking |
| 8JC | 3.42:1 | 8PP | 3.08:1 Locking | 8XQ | 3.45:1 Locking |
| 8JD | 3.42:1 | 8PQ | 3.23:1 Locking | 8XR | 3.70:1 Locking |
| 8JP | 3.08:1 Locking | 8PR | 3.42:1 Locking | 8XU | 3.08:1 Locking |
| 8JQ | 3.23:1 Locking | 8PS | 3.73:1 Locking | 8XV | 3.27:1 Locking |
| 8JS | 3.73:1 Locking | 8XB | 3.08:1 | 8XW | 3.45:1 Locking |
| 8KA | 3.42:1 | 8XC | 3.27:1 | 8XX | 3.70:1 Locking |
| 8KB | 3.73:1 | 8XO | 3.08:1 Locking | 9PE | 3.42:1 |