To start the Camaro was given all new nose cones, with deeper valances and front spoiler
for the Z-28 and the newly introduced IROC-Z. The hood ducts in the Z-28 were replaced by simulated
hood louvers, and the taillights received a new grid pattern. The number of lowe body
stripes grew from 2 to 4 on the Z-28 with a body colored gap between the top 3.
1985 Base Line Camaro
The aluminum Berlinetta wheels became an extra cost option, and was now standard with
its own special wheel covers that looked similar to the aluminum wheel option. The Sport
Coupe had also received an extra cost option of Berlinetta aluminum rims.
Finally that year the Tune Port Injection motor was introduced. It was a 5.0L (305ci), and
was only available in the Z-28 or IROC-Z. Mean while on the lower end the V-6 Carburetor motor was
replaced by the multi-port fuel injected engine. Both of these modifications were great, because
the public got what they asked for more Horse power.(for a break down of TPI, the bottom of the page has a picture.)
1985 305 Carb engine
1985 305 TPI engine
Then came the most important thing out of 1985, yes, The IROC-Z
But it received its own
special page. Click here
So...what else happened in 1985 to the Camaro, well lets see, the double pointer speedometer
was dropped, and replaced with a single pointer unit. the H.O. 305 was dropped in April.
All manual transmissions were now 5 speeds. And finally the 7.5 inch rear end was replaced withthe
7.625 (7 5/8) inch rear end.
VIN Data For 1992
Example: 1G1FP23EXNL100001
- 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)
- Ninth digit is check digit and varies.
- Tenth digit is model year: F=1985
- Eleventh digit is assembly plant code: N= Norwood assembly, L=Van Nuys
- Last six digits increased one for each car built.
- (Van Nuys last six digits started with 500001.)
Tune Port Injection break down
Dimensions
- Length: 187.8 inches
- Height: 49.8 inches
- Width: 72.0 inches
- Wheelbase: 101.0 inches
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| 1985 Engine Data: |
Sport Coupe:
1. Inline 4 cyl 2.5L 2 Barrel Carb and TBI*
88HP@4400 and 132ft/lbs@2800
2. OPT. V-6 2.8 (173 CI) Multi Port FI
135HP@5100 amd 165ft/lbs@3600
3. OPT. V-8 5.0L (305CI) 4 Barrel Carb
155HP@4200 and 245Ft/lbs@2000
Berlinetta:
1. V-6 2.8 (173 CI) Multi Port FI
135HP@5100 amd 165ft/lbs@3600
2. OPT. V-8 5.0L (305CI) 4 Barrel Carb
155HP@4200 and 245Ft/lbs@2000
Z-28:
1. V-8 5.0L (305CI) 4 Barrel Carb
155HP@4200 and 245Ft/lbs@2000
2. V-8 5.0L Tune Port Injection
215HP@4400 and 275ft/lbs@3200
IROC-Z:
1. V-8 5.0L (305CI) 4 Barrel Carb
155HP@4200 and 245Ft/lbs@2000
2. V-8 5.0L 4 Barrel Carb High Output
190HP@4800 and 240Ft/lbs@3200
3. V-8 5.0L Tune Port Injection
215HP@4400 and 275ft/lbs@3200
*Throttle Body Fuel Injection (TBI)
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| Production #'s and prices in 1985: |
- L4 - 3,318
- V-6- 78,315
- V-8- 98,385
- Total 180,018
Camaro SC Coupe $8,363.00
Camaro Brl Coupe $11,060.00
Camaro Z28 Coupe $11,060.00
Options list for 1985.
Click here
Overhead view of TPI
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