- 1988 Camaro Data -

1988 Camaro
Production: 42,820 V6, 53,455 V8, 96,275 total.

VIN Example:1G1FP21SXJL100001 thru 1G1FP21SXJL196275
* Fifth digit is model level: P=Camaro (all models).
* Sixth digit is body style: 2=Hatchback Coupe, 3=Convertible.
* Eighth digit is engine code: E=305ci V8 (LO3) F=305ci V8 (LB9) S=173ci V6 (LB8) 8=350ci V8 (B2L or L98)
* Ninth digit is a check digit and varies.
* Tenth digit is model year: J=1988.
* Eleventh digit is assembly plant code: L=Van Nuys
* Last six digits increased one for each car built.


Dimensions

Length: 192.0 inches

Height: 50.3 inches

Width: 72.8 inches

Wheelbase: 101.0 inches

 


 

1988 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*

LO3

Ohv V8

170 @ 4000

255 @ 2400

TBI

9.3:1

305/5.0

SC, IZ*

LB9

Ohv V8

195 @ 4000

295 @ 2800

TPI

9.3:1

305/5.0

IZ (w/a/t)

LB9

Ohv V8

220 @ 4400

290 @ 3200

TPI

9.3:1

305/5.0

IZ (w/man trans)

L98

Ohv V8

230 @ 4400

330 @ 3200

TPI

9.0:1

350/5.7

IZ (auto only)


* = base engine; TBI = throttle-body injection; TPI = tuned-port injection; MFI = multi-port fuel injection; SC = Sport Coupe; IZ = IROC-Z28.

 


 

Axle and Transmission Availability

 

Engine RPO:

 

LB8

LO3

LB9

LB9

L98

Clutch dia, In.

 

9.12

10.00

N/A

10.34

N/A

Manual Trans Ratios

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1st

4.03

2.95

N/A

2.95

N/A

 

2nd

2.37

1.94

N/A

1.94

N/A

 

3rd

1.50

1.34

N/A

1.34

N/A

 

4th

100

1.00

N/A

1.00

N/A

 

5th

0.76

0.63

N/A

0.73

N/A

 

Rev

3.76

2.76

N/A

2.76

N/A

Std. axle Ratio

 

3.42

3.08

N/A

3.08

N/A

Opt. axle (G92)

 

-

-

N/A

3.45+

N/A

Automatic Transmissions

 

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

2.77+

Opt. axle (G92)

 

-

-

3.23

N/A

3.27+


+Borg-Warner rear axle


Engine Suffix Codes

CBL: 173ci

CHA: 305ci (MT)

CJB: 305ci (MT)

CBM: 173ci

CHB: 305ci (AT)

CJC: 305ci (AT)

CFA: 173ci

CHC: 305ci (AT)

CUA: 350ci (AT)

CFB: 173ci

CHP: 305ci (MT)

 


Abbreviations: AT = automatic transmission, ci = cubic inch, MT = manual transmission


 

Transmission Codes

 

5 Speed Manual - Warner Gear

 

700-R4 Automatic

Chevy #

 

RPO

10079857

 

MB1

10079855

 

MK6

10079856

 

M39

 

CID

 

Comments

 

Code

173

 

MD8

 

YX

305

 

MD8

 

YP

305

 

MD8

 

YW

305

 

MD8

 

YZ

350

 

MD8

 

YM

 


Rear Axle Codes

4ET

 

2.77:1

 

6HF

 

3.08:1

 

6HT

 

2.73:1

4EU

 

3.27:1

 

6HK

 

3.08:1

 

7EW

 

2.73:1

4EW

 

3.45:1

 

6HL

 

2.77:1

 

8EU

 

3.08:1

6HB

 

3.08:1

 

6HP

 

3.27:1

 

8EW

 

3.23:1

6HE

 

2.73:1

 

6HQ

 

3.45:1

 

 

 

 

 


 

1988 Factory Options

 

RPO

Description

Qty

Retail ($)

1FP87

Camaro Sport Coupe

66,605

10,995.00

1FP87

Camaro Sport Coupe Convertible

1,859

16,255.00

1FP87

Camaro IROC-Z Coupe

24,050

13,490.00

1FP87

Camaro IROC-Z Convertible

3,761

18,015.00

AG9

Power Seat, driver side

16,176

*

AM9

Seat Back, split folding rear

19,546

50.00

AU3

Power Door Locks

44,019

145.00

A01

Tinted Glass, all windows

91,069

120.00

A31

Power Windows

60,622

210.00

A90

Power Hatch Release

55,852

*

B2L

Engine, 350ci, 230hp V8 (IROC-Z coupe only)

12,116

1,045.00

B34

Floor Mats, carpet insert, two front

56,174

*

B35

Floor Mats, carpet insert, two rear

56,168

*

B48

Luggage Compartment Trim

16,185

164.00

B84

Moldings, body side

80,990

60.00

B91

Moldings, door edge (black)

16,097

15.00

CC1

Roof Panels, removable glass

41,005

866.00

CD4

Windshield Wipers, intermittent

59,402

*

C49

Defogger, rear window

59,907

145.00

C60

Air Conditioning

88,431

775.00

C95

Dome and Reading Lamp

22,392

*

DX3

Decal and Stripe Delete (credit)

1,895

-60.00

DE1

Louvers, rear window

5,966

210.00

DG7

Mirrors, electric twin remote

17,110

*

D27

Cover, locking rear Storage

9,941

80.00

D42

Cover, rear compartment cargo area

27,337

*

D80

Spoiler

31,383

*

D81

Spoiler, aerowing

59,271

*

G80

Rear Axle, limited slip

28,358

100.00

G92

Rear Axle, performance (IROC-Z coupe only)

5,252

21.00

J65

Brakes, power front disc and rear disc

13,388

179.00

KC4

Cooler, engine oil (IROC-Z coupe only)

14,963

110.00

K05

Heater, engine block

2,786

20.00

K34

Speed Control, with resume

56,692

*

LB9

Engine, 305ci, 195hp (IROC-Z only)

12,620

745.00

LO3

Engine, 305ci, 170hp (for Sport Coupe)

28,719

400.00

MX0

Transmission, automatic with overdrive

77,179

490.00

N33

Tilt Steering Column

59,403

*

N96

Aluminum Wheels, 16 inch

21,803

468.00

QDZ

Tires, P245/50VR16 blackwall

21,803

*

QYZ

Tires, P215/65R15 blackwall

74,466

*

TR9

Lighting, auxiliary

35,844

*

TT4

Headlamps, halogen (4)

26,885

*

UA1

Battery, heavy duty

15,608

26.00

UL5

Radio, delete

3,931

70.00

UM6

Radio, stereo, cassette, clock, seek/scan

52,824

*

UM7

Radio, stereo, clock, seek/scan

16,046

*

UU8

Radio, stereo, Delco Bose, clock, seek/scan

4,457

*

UX1

Radio, stereo, cassette, clock, s/s, equalizer

19,017

*

U75

Power Antenna

19,662

70.00

YF5

Emission Equipment, required for California

15,709

99,001

FCA1

Sport Coupe Base Group 1

-

nc

FCA2

Sport Coupe Group 2

-

920.00

FCA3

Sport Coupe Group 3

-

1,555.00

FCA4

Sport Coupe Group 4

-

1,939.00

CCA1

Sport Convertible Base Group 1

-

nc

CCA2

Sport Convertible Group 2

-

930.00

CCA3

Sport Coupe Convertible Group 3

-

1,505.00

CCA4

Sport Coupe Convertible Group 4

-

1,747.00

FZA1

IROC-Z Coupe Base Group 1

-

nc

FZA2

IROC-Z Coupe Group 2

-

1,846.00

FZA3

IROC-Z Coupe Group 3

-

2,410.00

CZA1

IROC-Z Convertible Base Group 1

-

nc

CZA2

IROC-Z Convertible Group 2

-

1,747.00

CZA3

IROC-Z Convertible Group 3

-

2,218.00

 


 

1988 Exterior & Interior Colors

 

Paint/WA Code

Exterior

Qty

Models

Interiors

13S / 9021

Silver

1,547

Spc-Spcc