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1987 Chevrolet Camaro
Production:
60,439 V6
77,321 V8
53 Players Challenge Series Cars
137,760 total.
Vehicle Identification Example: 1G1FP21HXHL100001
* Fifth digit is model level: P= Camaro (all models).
* Eighth digit is engine code: 8=350ci V8 (B2L) F=305ci V8 (LB9) H=305ci V8 (LG4) S=173ci V6 (LB8)
* Tenth digit is model year: H=1987
* Eleventh digit is N for Norwood assembly, L for Van Nuys.
* Last six digits increased one for each car built at each plant.
Dimensions
| Length: 187.8 inches | Height: 49.8 inches | Width: 72.0 inches | Wheelbase: 101.0 inches |
The 1987 Chevy Camaro Sport Coupe got restyled rally wheels (unique to this year), new lower body stripes, and argent headlamp pockets.The dropped Berlinetta model was replaced with the new 'LT' option for the '87 Camaro Sport Coupe. The 1987 Camaro LT option incorporated most of the Berlinetta's equipment except the electronic instrumentation.Late in the model year, the 1987 Chevrolet Camaro RS was introduced for California and with only V-6 power. RS had Z28 style valances that were painted body color (like IROC) and had no lower body stripes. The RS got the 15 inch 5 spoke aluminum Z28 wheel which were painted to match body color. The 1987 Chevrolet Camaro RS came only in red, white, or black. It also had the same steering wheel used in Z28's and IROC-Z's.Delco-Bose sound systems and leather interior were available for the first time and were available on all Camaro models.Automatic gearshift knob is switched from round to square in all models.The CHMSL moved to the spoiler (which was slightly increased in size) on all cars equipped with a spoiler (all Z28's, IROC-Z's, spoiler optional on LT and Sport Coupe). Lower body stripes on Z28 still numbered 4, but gap between the top three stripes was removed.Camaro convertible was introduced for the first time since 1969 as a regular production option.
The convertible was available on the 1987 Chevy Camaro Sport Coupe, Sport Coupe LT, Z28, and IROC-Z. The new 350 TPI motor was not available in the convertible however. The convertible conversion was performed on t-top equipped (t-top models have extra bracing) Camaros by ASC. Only 1,007 convertibles were produced this first year of production. 1987 was the 20th anniversary of the Camaro and the convertibles were considered the anniversary editions and were signified by a special dash badge that read `20th Anniversary Commemorative Edition'. Also specific to the 87 convertibles were the one year only third brake light and fairings extending a few inches onto the top edge of the doors. G92 performance axle ratio and J65 four wheel disc brakes were available this year on the IROC-Z convertible.1987 was the last year for Camaros produced at the Norwood Ohio plant, the original Camaro Plant.The 350 TPI and 5 Speed 305 TPI combinations were finally available on the IROC-Z28 after alot of testing. The 350 was only available in the IROC-Z and only with an automatic transmission. The exterior differed in appearance only by `5.7 Tuned Port Injection' badges rather than `Tuned Port Injection' badges. The TPI 350 motor was not visually distinguishable from the TPI 305. A few things can be used to disinguish a 350 TPI from a 305 TPI (other than the badges, which are often changed to sell a 305 TPI as a 350 TPI). All TPI 350 IROC-Z's (1987-1990) and all TPI 350 Z28's (1991-1992) had automatic transmissions and most had rear disc brakes. The eighth digit of the VIN is and `8' for 350 TPI's and an `F' for 305 TPI's. The service parts identification list in the center console glovebox will list the code B2L and L98 for a 350 TPI, LB9 for a 305 TPI. The under hood sticker should list the motor as a 5.7 liter rather than a 5.0 liter. All TPI 350 (1987-1992) Camaros had a tach with yellow at 5000 and red at 5500. They also all came with the Borg Warner 9 Bolt and 3.27's in 87 only.In 1987, the 215hp 305 TPI motor returned on the newly available 5 spd / 305 TPI combination only. Torque was rated now at 295, up from 275 in 1985. Automatic 305 TPI's still got the weaker cam and 190hp rating.All 5 spd 305 TPI '87 Camaros came with the better cam (25hp advantage) until 1990 when G92 HAD to be specified to get the better cam in the 5 spd 305 TPI. Roller lifters and new valve cover/head design on V-8 Camaros. Valve covers featured new sealing and mounting through center of cover. Heads featured new raised lip for improved valve cover sealing.G92 and L98(B2L) cars finally got the Borg-Warner HD 7.75 inch four pinion rear end, produced by GM Holden's Limited of Australia (Firebird WS6 cars went to this unit in 1986). These units can be identified by their 9 bolt (rather than 10) differential cover that has a rubber plug. The Borg-Warner logo is also cast into the bottom of the differential case. This rear axle came with tapered rather than straight roller bearings and a cone-clutch rather than disc-clutch limited slip unit. These units came painted black from the factory while most others were bare metal.
G92 for 1987 required the following options:
- 5.0 TPI (LB9) Limited slip differential (G80) Rear disc brakes (J65)
- Engine oil cooler (KC4)
G92 (performance axle ratio) available only on IROC-Z with 5.0 TPI (LB9). G92 was available on IROC-Z convertible in 1987. All 1987 350 TPI (B2L) IROC-Z's came standard with the 3.27 BW rear end and everything that was included with G92 but did not have the G92 RPO code because it was mandatory; this changed in 1988 however when a 2.77 BW rear was standard and G92 had to be specified to get the 3.27's. All 1987 350 TPI (B2L) IROC-Z's required J65 rear disc brakes, G80 limited slip differential, and KC4 engine oil cooler
| RPO | Description | Qty | Retail |
| 1FP87 | Camaro Sport Coupe, 6-cylinder | 83,890 | 10,409.00 |
| 1FP87 | Camaro Sport Coupe Convertible, 8-cylinder | 263 | 15,208.00 |
| 1FP87 | Camaro Z28 Sport Coupe, 8-cylinder | 52,863 | 13,233.00 |
| 1FP87 | Camaro Z28 Sport Coupe Convertible, 8-cylinder | 744 | 17,632.00 |
| AG9 | Power Seat, driver side | 1,385 | * |
| AM9 | Seat Back, split folding rear | 36,864 | 50.00 |
| AU3 | Power Door Locks | 8,597 | 145.00 |
| A01 | Tinted Glass, all windows | 20,599 | 120.00 |
| A31 | Power Windows | 6,509 | * |
| A4U | Players LTD. / GM Motorsport Sales Control Code | 53 | Special Order |
| A90 | Power Hatch Release | 8,413 | * |
| B2L | Engine, 350ci, 220hp V8 (IROC-Z only) | 12,105 | 1,045.00 |
| B4E | LT Package | 794 | * |
| B4Z | IROC Sport Equipment Package | 3,452 | * |
| B34 | Floor Mats, carpet insert, two front | 8,792 | * |
| B35 | Floor Mats, carpet insert, two rear | 8,790 | * |
| B48 | Luggage Compartment Trim, deluxe | 25,943 | 164.00 |
| B84 | Moldings, body side | 22,309 | 60.00 |
| B91 | Moldings, door edge (black) | 19,065 | 15.00 |
| CC1 | Roof Panels, removable glass | 59,600 | 866.00 |
| CD4 | Windshield Wipers, intermittent | 8,838 | * |
| C49 | Defogger, rear window | 86,146 | 145.00 |
| C60 | Air Conditioning | 14,743 | 775.00 |
| DD8 | Mirror, inside rearview automatic | 901 | * |
| DE1 | Louvers, rear window | 9,487 | 210.00 |
| DG7 | Mirrors, electric twin remote | 1,861 | * |
| DK6 | Console, roof | 3,366 | * |
| D27 | Cover, locking rear storage | 9,414 | 80.00 |
| D42 | Cover, rear compartment cargo area | 4,913 | * |
| D80 | Spoiler | 25,925 | 69.00 |
| G80 | Rear Axle, limited slip | 40,823 | 100.00 |
| G92 | Rear Axle, performance ratio (IROC Z only) | 10,533 | 21.00 |
| J65 | Brakes, power front disc and rear disc | 23,874 | 179.00 |
| KC4 | Cooler, engine oil (IROC-Z only) | 23,882 | 110.00 |
| K34 | Speed Control, with resume | 4,913 | * |
| LB9 | Engine, 305ci, 190hp (Z28 only) | 28,370 | 745.00 |
| LG4 | Engine, 305ci, 165hp or 170hp (for Sport Coupe) | 36,845 | 400.00 |
| MX0 | Transmission, automatic with overdrive | 115,109 | 490.00 |
| N33 | Tilt Steering Column | 8,862 | * |
| PE1 | Wheels, aluminum | 4,653 | 215.00 |
| QDX | Tires, P195/7ORl4 Eagle GT (LT only) | 4,522 | 90.00 |
| QDZ | Tires, P245/50VRI6 blackwall (IROC-Z only) | 38,889 | nc |
| QHX | Tires, P205/70RI4 blackwall (LT Coupe only) | 2,242 | nc |
| QHY | Tires, P205/70RI4 white stripe (LT Coupe only) | 1,793 | 76.00 |
| QYH | Tires, P215/65Rl5 white letter | 42,058 | 102.00 |
| QYZ | Tires, P215/65Rl5 blackwall (Sport Coupe only) | 48,256 | -102.00 |
| TR9 | Lighting, auxiliary | 7,991 | * |
| TT4 | Headlamps, halogen (4) | 5,819 | * |
| T96 | Foglamps, halogen | 1,729 | * |
| UA1 | Battery, heavy duty | 21,099 | 26.00 |
| UL5 | Radio, delete | 4,863 | * |
| UL6 | Radio, AM with clock | 179 | * |
| UM6 | Radio, stereo, cassette, clock, seek/scan | 17,696 | * |
| UM7 | Radio, stereo, clock, seek/scan | 5,966 | * |
| UU8 | Radio, stereo, Delco Bose, clock, seek/scan | 8,517 | * |
| UX1 | Radio, stereo, cassette, clock, s/s, equalizer | 8,160 | * |
| U21 | Gage Package | 33,252 | 149.00 |
| U75 | Power Antenna | 28,327 | 70.00 |
| YF5 | Emission Equipment, required for California | 14,705 | 99.00 |
| 1SA | Sport Coupe Package 1 | - | nc |
| 1SB | Sport Coupe Package 2 | - | 1,212.00 |
| 1SC | Sport Coupe Package 3 ($1,559 for convertible) | - | 1,628.00 |
| 1SD | Sport Coupe Package 4 ($1,889 for convertible) | - | 2,126.00 |
| 1SA | LT Package 1 ($1,358 for convertible) | - | 1,522.00 |
| 1SB | LT Package 2 ($1,705 for convertible) | - | 1,938.00 |
| 1SC | LT Package 3 ($2,035 for convertible) | - | 2,387.00 |
| 1SD | LT Package 4 ($2,376 for convertible) | - | 2,858.00 |
| 1SA | Z28 Package 1 | - | nc |
| 1SB | Z28 Package 2 ($1,900 for convertible) | - | 1,999.00 |
| 1SC | Z28 Package 3 with RPO D42 (coupe only) | - | 2,539.00 |
| 1SC | Z28 Package 3 without RPO D42 ($2,241 for conv) | - | 2,470.00 |
| 1SA | IROC Package 1 | - | 699.00 |
| 1SB | IROC Package 2 ($2,359 for convertible) | - | 2,409.00 |
| 1SC | IROC Package 3 with RPO D42 (coupe only) | - | 3,273.00 |
| 1SC | IROC Package 3 without RPO D42 ($2,975 for conv) | - | 3,204.00 |
| Paint /WA Code | Exterior | Qty | Models | Interiors |
| 12S / 9021 | Silver | 4,997 | Lc-Spc-Zc | Bk-G-R-S |
| 23 / 8751 | Bright Blue | 18,375 | Lc-Spc-Zc-Zci | BK-G-S |
| 28 / 8743 | Black Sapphire (Dark Blue) | 7,148 | Lc-Spc-Zc | BK-G-S |
| 40 / 8554 | White | 17,713 | Lc-Spc-Zc-Zci | Bk-G-R-S |
| 41 / 8555 | Black | 20,871 | Lc-Spc-Zc-Zci | Bk-G-R-S |
| 51 / 8929 | Yellow Gold | 3,052 | Lc-Spc-Zc-Zci | BK-G-S |
| 68 / 8757 | Midnight Russet (Dark Brown) | 1,633 | Lc-Spc-Zc | Bk-S |
| 74 / 8748 | Flame Red (Dark Red) | 24,922 | Lc-Spc-Zc-Zci | Bk-G-R-S |
| 81 / 8774 | Bright Red | 31,231 | Lc-Spc-Zc-Zci | Bk-G-R-S |
| 84 / | Medium Gray | 2,324 | Lc-Spc-Zc | B-G-S |
| 87 / 9243 | Gunmetal (Med Gray) | 5,494 | Lc-Spc-Zc | B-G-S |
Interior Codes: 19B=Bk-sc, 19C=Bk-cc, 19R=Bk-sv, 62B=S-sc, 62C=S-cc, 62R=S-sv, 622=S-le, 72B=R-sc, 72C=R-cc, 72R=R-sv, 722=R-le, 82B=G-sc, 82C=G-cc, 82R=G-sv, 822=G-le.
Abbreviations: Bk = Black, cc = custom cloth, G = Gray, Lc = LT Coupe, le = leather, R = Red, S = Saddle, sc = standard cloth, sv = standard vinyl,
| RPO | Config | Bhp @ rpm | Torque @ rpm | Induction | C/R | CID/liters | Applications |
| LB8 | Ohv V6 | 135 @ 4900 | 160 @ 3900 | MFI | 8.9:1 | 173/2.8 | SC*,LT*,RS*+ |
| LG4 | Ohv V8 | 165 @ 4400 | 245 @ 2800 | 4-bbl. | 9.5:1 | 305/5.0 | SC,LT |
| LG4 | Ohv V8 | 170 @ 4400 | 250 @ 2800 | 4-bbl. | 9.5:1 | 305/5.0 | Z*,IZ* |
| LB9 | Ohv V8 | 190 @ 4000 | 295 @ 2200 | TPI | 9.3:1 | 305/5.0 | IZ |
| LB9 | Ohv V8 | 215 @ 4400 | 295 @ 3200 | TPI | 9.3:1 | 305/5.0 | IZ |
| L98 | Ohv V8 | 225 @ 4400 | 330 @ 2800 | TPI | 9.3:1 | 350/5.7 | IZ |
* = base engine; TBI = throttle-body injection; TPI = tuned-port injection; MFI = multi-port fuel injection
SC = Sport Coupe; LT = Type LT; RS = Rally Sport; Z = Z28; IZ = IROC Z-28.
+ RS Only available in California, Manual Trans Unavailable with LT. Only IROC available with 3.45 rear axle & LB9.
| C7J: 305ci, at, uu | DFL: 305ci, mt | SFP: 305ci, mt |
| C7L: 305ci, mt, ex | SCC: 173ci, uu | SFS: 305ci, mt |
| C7M: 305ci, at, ex | SCD: 173ci, uu | SFU: 305ci, mt |
| D3Y: 305ci, at, ex | SDB: 305ci, at | SFW: 305ci, at |
| D4W: 305ci, at, ex | SDD: 305ci, at | SFX: 305ci, mt |
| DBP: 173ci, uu | SDK: 305ci, at | SNA: 350ci, at |
| DBR: 173ci, uu | SFL: 305ci, at | SNB: 350ci. at |
* Some suffix codes were universal (fifty state plus Canada).
Abbreviations: at = automatic transmission, ce = california emissions, ci = cubic inch, ex = export (Canada), mt = manual transmission, uu = uncertain usage.
5 Speed Manual - Warner Gear
| Chevy # | RPO |
| 10079867 | MB1 |
| 10079855 | MK6 |
| 10079868 (3:08R) | M39 |
| 10079890 (2:77R,3:23R) | M39 |
| 10079856 (3:08R) | M39 |
| CID | Comments | Code |
| 173 | MD8 | YX |
| 305 | MD8 | YP |
| 305 | MD8 | YW |
| 305 | MD8 | YZ |
| 350 | MD8 | YM |
| C7J: 305ci, at, uu | DFL: 305ci, mt | SFP: 305ci, mt |
| C7L: 305ci, mt, ex | SCC: 173ci, uu | SFS: 305ci, mt |
| C7M: 305ci, at, ex | SCD: 173ci, uu | SFU: 305ci, mt |
| D3Y: 305ci, at, ex | SDB: 305ci, at | SFW: 305ci, at |
| D4W: 305ci, at, ex | SDD: 305ci, at | SFX: 305ci, mt |
| DBP: 173ci, uu | SDK: 305ci, at | SNA: 350ci, at |
| DBR: 173ci, uu | SFL: 305ci, at | SNB: 350ci. at |
* Some suffix codes were universal (fifty state plus Canada).
Abbreviations: at = automatic transmission, ce = california emissions, ci = cubic inch, ex = export (Canada), mt = manual transmission, uu = uncertain usage.
| 2HA | 3.23:1 | 2TF | 3.72:1 | 4HD | 2.73:1 |
| 2HL | 3.42:1 | 2TH | 3.73:1 | 4HE | 2.73:1 |
| 2HP | 2.73:1 | 4ET | 2.77:1 | 4HF | 3.08:1 |
| 2HQ | 3.23:1 | 4EU | 3.27:1 | 4HJ | 3.23:1 |
| 2HR | 3.42:1 | 4EW | 3.45:1 | 4HV | 2.73:1 |
| 2HT | 2.73:1 | 4HB | 3.08:1 | 4HY | 3.23:1 |