1988 Camaro General Specifications and Facts

1988 General Specifications and Facts

Total Produced (RPO FZAx)

27,811

Dealership Sticker Price (Base)

$17,076

1988 brought about some
welcome changes in the horsepower department, as well as a somewhat revised
exterior scheme.  The Z28  was discontinued, and the IROC was now its
own model.  For the first time in the history of the Camaro, no carbureted
Camaros were available.  All motors offered fuel injection of some sort. 
The base IROC motor had the TBI injection that was very similar to what was
found on the trucks.  A new camshaft finally found its way into the 305 TPI
and boosted horsepower to 195 horse in the auto, and a stout 220 horse when
backed with the T5.  The 350 also got a small horsepower boost to 225
horse.  All of the V8s starting in 88 had "guided rocker arms"
that featured a stamped-in lip on each side of the pad that contacts the valve
stem.

The exterior of the IROCs
received a mild update for 88.  The most noticeable difference is that the
wheels have been slightly changed.  Instead of one line through the center
of each spoke, there were now two lines, and the center area was a little
different.  Here’s an interesting tidbit: for the first time, the 16"
wheel was an option on the IROC.  The car came standard with a 15"
version.  Along with that, the IROC-Z decal was a little smaller and moved
to the rear of the door instead of the front.  The stripe along the ground
effects line now had the black line above the silver.  The silver Z-28
badges on the exterior have been replaced with orange IROC-Z logos.

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Information contributed by MadMike
Maciolek and Jim Irace

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