The Sport Coupe got restyled rally wheels (unique to this year), new
lower body stripes, and argent headlamp pockets.
The Berlinetta model was replaced with the new 'LT' option for
the Sport Coupe. The LT option incorporated most of the Berlinetta's
equipment except the electronic instrumentation.
Late in the model year, RS Camaro was introduced for California and
with V-6 power only. 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.
1987 RS Camaro came only in red, white, or black.
Delco-Bose sound systems and leather interior were available for the
first time and were available on all Camaro models.
Camaro convertible was introduced for the first time since 1969 as a
regular production option. The convertible was available on the Sport
Coupe, Sport Coupe LT, Z28, and IROC-Z. !!!The new 350 TPI motor was not
available in the convertible however!!!(so if someone
is trying to sell you an 87 convertible with a 350 its not stock).
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.
!!!Some Convertibles read 2 as there sixth digit in there VIN # rather than the 3, which represents
convertible, this is because cars were sent to ASC and produced specially, which means they
are not original factory Convertibles, but still worth more than a Coupe.!!!
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'. G92 performance
axle ratio and J65 four wheel disc brakes were available this year on the
IROC-Z convertible.
1987 Z-28 Camaro
The 350 TPI and 5 speed 305 TPI combinations were finally available on
the IROC-Z. 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 .
1987 Iroc-Z hardtop
All TPI 350 IROC-Z's (1987-1990) and all TPI 350 Z28's
(1991-1992) had automatic transmissions and rear disc brakes.Z The eighth
digit of the VIN is an `8' for 350 TPI's and an `F' for 305 TPI's. The
service parts identification list in the center console glove box will list
the code B2L 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) Camaro's had a tach with yellow at 5000 and red at 5500.
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 Camaros came with the better cam (25hp advantage).
Roller lifters and new valve cover/head design on V-8 Camaro's. Valve
covers featured new sealing and mounting through center of cover. Heads
featured new raised lip for improved valve cover sealing.
G92 (performance axle ratio, 7.75" axle) 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 3.27 Borg Warner rear end and thus did not have G92
code; All 1987 350 TPI (B2L) IROC-Z's
required J65 rear disc brakes, G80 limited slip differential, and KC4
engine oil cooler.
Quick Fact: 1987 was the last year for Camaro's produced at the Norwood Ohio plant;
the original Camaro Plant.
Vehicle Identification Example: 1G1FP21HXHL100001
- Fifth digit is model level: P= Camaro (all models).
- Sixth digit is body style:
-2=Hatchback Coupe
-3=Convertible.
- 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.
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| 1987 Engine Data: |
Sport Coupe and LT Option:
1. V-6 2.8 (173 CI) Multi Port FI
135HP@5100 amd 160ft/lbs@3900
2. V-8 5.0L (305CI) 4 Barrel Carb
170HP@4400 and 245Ft/lbs@2800
Rally Sport*:
1. V-6 2.8 (173 CI) Multi Port FI
135HP@5100 amd 160ft/lbs@3900
Z-28:
1. V-8 5.0L (305CI) 4 Barrel Carb
170HP@4400 and 250Ft/lbs@2800
2. V-8 5.0L 4 Barrel Carb HO^
190HP@4800 and 240Ft/lbs@3200
3. V-8 5.0L Tune Port Injection
215HP@4000 and 295ft/lbs@3200
IROC-Z:
1. V-8 5.0L (305CI) 4 Barrel Carb
170HP@4400 and 250Ft/lbs@2000
2. V-8 5.0L 4 Barrel Carb HO
190HP@4800 and 240Ft/lbs@3200
3. V-8 5.0L Tune Port Injection
215HP@4400 and 295ft/lbs@3200
4. V-8 5.7L Tune Port Injection
225HP@4200 and 330ft/lbs@2800
*Only Avalible in California
1987 IROC-Z
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Dimensions
- Length: 187.8 inches
- Height: 49.8 inches
- Width: 72.0 inches
- Wheelbase: 101.0 inches
Production:
- SC, V-6 = 60,439
- SC, V-8 = 23,451
- SC, conv, V-8 = 263
- Z-28 = 52,863
- Z-28, conv. = 744
- total V6 = 60,439
- Total V8 = 77,321
- total = 137,760
SC-Sport Coupe
Conv. Convertible
Base prices in 87
- SC-V-6=$10,409.00
- SC Convertible-V-8=$15,208.00
- Z28, V-8=$13,233.00
- Z28 Convertible,=$17,632.00
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