Last updated: 8/12/1998
Author: MadMike Maciolek
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- 1989 Camaro Data -
1989 Camaro
Production: 42,729
V6;
68,010 V8; 110,739 total.
VIN Example: 1G1FP21SXKL100001 thru
1G1FP21SXKL210739
* 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 (L98)
* Ninth digit is check digit and varies.
* Tenth digit is
model year: K=1989
* 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 |
1989 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 | RS* |
| LO3 | Ohv V8 | 170 @ 4400 | 255 @ 2400 | TBI | 9.3:1 | 305/5.0 | RS, IZ* |
| LB9 | Ohv V8 | 195 @ 4000 | 295 @ 2800 | TPI | 9.3:1 | 305/5.0 | IZ (w/a/t) |
| LB9 | Ohv V8 | 225 @ 4400 | 295 @ 3200 | TPI | 9.3:1 | 305/5.0 | IZ (w/man trans) |
| L98 | Ohv V8 | 240 @ 4400 | 345 @ 3200 | TPI | 9.0:1 | 350/5.7 | IZ (auto only) |
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AAD: 173ci, uu |
ATA: 305ci, mt | AWK: 350ci, at |
| AAF: 173ci, uu | ATB: 305ci, mt | AXY: 173ci, uu |
| ABL: 173ci, uu | ATF: 305ci, at | ZRA: 350ci, mt |
| AKH: 305ci, mt | ATM: 305ci, at | ZRB: 350ci, at |
| AKJ: 305ci, at | AWA: 305ci, at | ZRC: 350ci, at |
| 5 Speed Manual - Warner Gear | 700-R4 Automatic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 6HB | 3.08:1 | 6HP | 2.73:1 | 8EW | 3.45:1 |
| 6HE | 2.73:1 | 6HT | 2.73:1 | 9ER | 3.45:1 Locking |
| 6HF | 3.08:1 | 8ET | 2.77:1 | 9EQ | 3.27:1 Locking |
| 6HK | 3.08:1 | 8EU | 3.27:1 | 9ET | 2.77:1 Locking |
| 6HL | 3.42:1 |
1989 Factory Options
| RPO | Description | Qty | Retail ($) |
| 1FP87 | Camaro RS Convertible | 3,245 | 16,995.00 |
| 1FP87 | Camaro IROC-Z Coupe | 20,067 | 14,145.00 |
| 1FP87 | Camaro IRCC-Z Convertible | 3,940 | 18,945.00 |
| 1LE | Special Performance Components Package | 111 | * |
| AG9 | Power Seat, driver side | 19,750 | * |
| AM9 | Seat Back, split folding rear | 33,743 | 50.00 |
| AU3 | Power Door Locks | 99,385 | 145.00 |
| A01 | Tinted Glass, all windows | 110,502 | * |
| A31 | Power Windows | 61,704 | * |
| A90 | Power Hatch Release | 60,744 | 50.00 |
| B2L | Engine, 350ci, 230hp V8 (IROC-Z coupe only) | 12,370 | 1,045.00 |
| B34 | Floor Mats, carpet insert, two front | 99,638 | * |
| B35 | Floor Mats, carpet insert, two rear | 99,638 | * |
| B48 | Luggage Compartment Trim, deluxe | 23,150 | 164.00 |
| B84 | Moldings, body side | 110,500 | * |
| B91 | Moldings, door edge (black) | 22,801 | 15.00 |
| CC1 | Roof Panels, removable glass | 44,595 | 866.00 |
| CD4 | Windshield Wipers, intermittent | 99,531 | * |
| C49 | Defogger, rear window | 59,559 | 145.00 |
| C60 | Air Conditioning | 104,642 | 775.00 |
| DX3 | Decal and Stripe Delete (credit) | 88,144 | -60.00 |
| D27 | Cover, locking rear storage | 17,912 | 80.00 |
| D42 | Cover, rear compartment cargo area | 55,250 | * |
| G80 | Rear Axle, limited slip | 30,856 | 100.00 |
| G92 | Rear Axle, performance (IROC-Z coupe only) | 1,426 | * |
| J65 | Brakes, power front disc and rear disc | 12,895 | 179.00 |
| KC4 | Cooler, engine oil (IROC-Z coupe only) | 1,428 | 110.00 |
| K05 | Heater, engine block | 4,070 | 20.00 |
| K34 | Speed Control, with resume | 98,741 | * |
| LB9 | Engine, 305ci, 195hp (IROC-Z only) | 8,925 | 745.00 |
| LO3 | Engine, 305ci, 170hp (RS Coupe) | 46,715 | 400.00 |
| MX0 | Transmission, automatic with overdrive | 87,857 | 490.00 |
| N33 | Tilt Steering Column | 99,531 | * |
| N96 | Aluminum Wheels, 16 inch | 16,449 | 468.00 |
| QDZ | Tires, P245/50VR16 blackwall | 1,263 | * |
| QLC | Tires, P245/50ZR16 blackwall | 15,186 | * |
| QPH | Tires, P215/65R15 all season blackwall | 86,726 | * |
| QYZ | Tires, P215/65R15 blackwall | 7,564 | * |
| TR9 | Lighting, auxiliary | 103,112 | * |
| TT4 | Headlamps, halogen (4) | 62,262 | * |
| UA1 | Battery, heavy duty | 98,118 | * |
| UL5 | Radio, delete | 43 | -165.00 |
| UM6 | Radio, stereo, cassette, clock, seek/scan | 73,338 | * |
| UM7 | Radio, stereo, clock, seek/scan | 6,076 | * |
| UU8 | Radio, stereo, Delco Bose, clock, seek/scan | 4,532 | * |
| UX1 | Radio, stereo, cassette, clock, s/s, equalizer | 24,153 | * |
| U1C | Radio, compact disc system with clock | 2,597 | * |
| U75 | Power Antenna | 13,075 | 70.00 |
| YF5 | Emission Equipment, required for California | 17,757 | 100.00 |
| FCAB | RS Coupe Base Group | - | nc |
| FCA1 | RS Coupe Group 1 | - | 255.00 |
| FCA2 | RS Coupe Group 2 | - | 1,687.00 |
| FAC3 | RS Coupe Group 3 | - | 2,014.00 |
| CCAB | RS Convertible Base Group | - | nc |
| CCA1 | RS Convertible Group 1 | - | 206.00 |
| CCA2 | RS Convertible Group 2 | - | 1,638.00 |
| CCA3 | RS Convertible Group 3 | - | 1,873.00 |
| FZAB | IROC-Z Coupe Base Group | - | nc |
| FZA1 | IROC-Z Coupe Group 1 | - | 255.00 |
| FZA2 | IRCC-Z Coupe Group 2 | - | 1,737.00 |
| FZA3 | IROC-Z Coupe Group 3 | - | 2,545.00 |
| CZAB | IROC-Z Convertible Base Group | - | nc |
| CZA1 | IROC-Z Convertible Group 1 | - | 206.00 |
| CZA2 | IROC-Z Convertible Group 2 | - | 1,638.00 |
| CZA3 | IROC-Z Convertible Group 3 | - | 2,354.00 |
1989 Exterior & Interior
Colors
| Paint/WA Code | Exterior | Qty | Models | Interiors |
| 23 / 9537 | Medium Maui Blue (light) | 7,269 | Rs-Rsc | Bk-G |
| 40 / 8554 | White | 18,440 | I-Ic-Rs-Rsc | Bk-Br G-R |
| 41 / 8555 | Black | 17,600 | I-Ic-Rs,-Rsc | Bk-Br G-R |
| 74 / 9535 | Flame Red (Dark Red) | 16,697 | I-Ic-Rs-Rsc | Bk-Br-G-R |
| 81 / 8774 | Bright Red | 26,509 | I-Ic-Rs-Rsc | Bk-Br-G-R |
| 87 / 9243 | Gunmetal (Med Gray) | 7,906 | Rs-Rsc | BK-G-R |
| 98 / 9591 | Bright Blue | 16,316 | I-Ic-Rs-Rsc | Bk-Br-G |
Interior Codes: 19B = Bk-K, 19C = Bk-cc, 66B = Br-K, 66C = Br-cc, 662 = Br-le, 72B = R-sc, 72C = R-cc, 722 = R-le, 82B = G-sc, 82C = G-cc, 822 = G-le.
Abbreviations: Bk = Black, Br = Light Brown, cc = custom cloth, G =
Gray, I = IROC Coupe, Ic = IROC Convertible, le = leather, R = Red, RS = RS
Coupe, Rsc = RS Convertible, sc = standard cloth.
1989 IROC-Z 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: