1987 Camaro Specifications
1987 Camaro
Production: 60,439 V6; 77,321 V8; 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 |
1987 Power Teams
| 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. | 8.6:1 | 305/5.0 | SC,LT |
| LG4 | Ohv V8 | 170 @ 4400 | 250 @ 2800 | 4-bbl. | 8.6:1 | 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 | 9.0:1 | 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.
Axle and Transmission Availability
| Engine RPO: | LB8 | LG4 | LB9 | LB9 | L98 | |
| Clutch dia, In. | 9.12 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.34 | N/A | |
| Manual Trans Ratios | ||||||
| 1st | 4.03 | 2.95 | 2.95 | 2.95 | N/A | |
| 2nd | 2.37 | 1.94 | 1.94 | 1.94 | N/A | |
| 3rd | 1.50 | 1.34 | 1.34 | 1.34 | N/A | |
| 4th | 100 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | N/A | |
| 5th | 0.76 | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.73 | N/A | |
| Rev | 3.76 | 2.76 | 2.76 | 2.76 | N/A | |
| Std. axle Ratio | 3.42 | 3.23 | 3.08 | 3.45 | N/A | |
| Opt. axle (G92) | - | - | 3.45 | - | N/A | |
| 700-R4 | 700-R4 | 700-R4 | N/A | 700-R4 | ||
| 1st | 3.06 | 3.06 | 3.06 | N/A | 3.06 | |
| 2nd | 1.63 | 1.63 | 1.63 | N/A | 1.63 | |
| 3rd | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | N/A | 1.00 | |
| 4th | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | N/A | 0.70 | |
| Rev | 2.29 | 2.29 | 2.29 | N/A | 2.29 | |
| Torque Conv. dia, in. | 9.65 | 11.75 | 11.75 | N/A | 11.75 | |
| Std. axle ratio | 3.42 | 2.73 | 2.73 | N/A | 3.27+ | |
| Opt. axle (G92) | - | - | 3.23 | N/A | - |
+Borg-Warner rear axle
| 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.
Transmission Codes
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 |
700-R4 Automatic.
| CID | Comments | Code |
| 173 | MD8 | YX |
| 305 | MD8 | YP |
| 305 | MD8 | YW |
| 305 | MD8 | YZ |
| 350 | MD8 | YM |
Rear Axle Codes
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 |
| 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 | * |
| 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 |
1987 Exterior & Interior Colors
| 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,
1987 Z28 Special Performance Package
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Engine: Base engine was LG4 305 w/ 4 barrel Quadrajet. Dual exhaust.
Transmission:
Clutch: 10.34 inches
Rear Axle: Positraction (G80) mandatory when equipped with 4 wheel disc brakes.
Brakes: J65 4 wheel disc brakes available.
Suspension: Stiffer bracing and bushing material than base Camaro.
58/32 N/mm Front/Rear Spring Rate (SC = 58/18, F41 = 58/18)
31/21 mm Front/Rear Sway bar diameter (SC = 27/12, F41 = 29/12)
Steering: 7 ply-joint vs 4 ply in base Camaro improves rag joint stiffness and offers better angular deflection. Recirculating-ball power steering with fast 12.7:1 ratio, plus limited boost to improve road feel.
Wheels & Tires: 5 spoke aluminum 15 x 7 inch. Goodyear P215/65R-15 white letter , steel belted radials.
Other options, equipment, facts: Modified McPhearson Strut, Special chassis bracing. Full Instrumentation. Special front fascia with integral airdam. Ground effects rockers.
Total Production: 53,607
Last updated: 8/12/1998
Author: MadMike Maciolek
Email: iracez28@alltel.net
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