1985 Camaro
Production: 3,318 4-cyl; 78,315 V6; 98,385 V8; 180,018 total.
Vehicle Identification Example: 1G1FP87HXFN100001
* Fifth digit is model level: P = Sport Coupe, Z28 Sport Coupe, S = Berlinetta
* Eighth digit is engine code: 1 = 173ci V6 (LB8), 2 = 151ci 4-cyl (LQ9), F = 305ci V8 (LB9), G = 305ci V8 (L69), H = 305ci V8 (LG4)
* Tenth digit is model year: F = 1985
* Eleventh digit is N for Norwood assembly, L for Van Nuys.
* Last six digits increased one for each car built at each plant
* Van Nuys last six digits started with 500001.
Dimensions
| Length: 187.8 inches | Height: 49.8 inches | Width: 72.0 inches | Wheelbase: 101.0 inches |
1985 Power Teams
| RPO | Config | Bhp @ rpm | Torque @ rpm | Induction | C/R | CID/liters | Applications |
| LQ9 | Ohv 4 | 88 @ 4400 | 132 @ 2800 | TBI | 9.0:1 | 151/2.5 | SC* |
| LB8 | Ohv V6 | 135 @ 5100 | 165 @ 3600 | MFI | 8.9:1 | 173/2.8 | B*,SC |
| LG4 | Ohv V8 | 155 @ 4200 | 245 @ 2000 | 4-bbl. | 8.6:1 | 305/5.0 | Z*,SC,B |
| L69/HO | Ohv V8 | 190 @ 4800 | 240 @ 3200 | 4-bbl. | 9.5:1 | 305/5.0 | IZ |
| LB9 | Ohv V8 | 215 @ 4400 | 275 @ 3200 | TPI | 9.5:1 | 305/5.0 | IZ |
* = base engine; TBI = throttle-body injection; TPI = tuned-port injection; MFI = multi-port fuel injection
SC = Sport Coupe; B = Berlinetta; Z = Z28; IZ = IROC-Z28.
Axle and Transmission Availability
| Engine RPO: | LQ9 | LB8 | LG4 | L69-HO | LB9 | |
| Clutch dia, In. | 9.12 | 9.12 | 10.00 | 10.00 | N/A | |
| Manual Trans Ratios | ||||||
| 1st | 3.76 | 4.03 | 2.95 | 2.95 | N/A | |
| 2nd | 2.18 | 2.37 | 1.94 | 1.94 | N/A | |
| 3rd | 1.42 | 1.50 | 1.34 | 1.34 | N/A | |
| 4th | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | N/A | |
| 5th | 0.72 | 0.76 | 0.63 | 0.63 | N/A | |
| Rev | 3.76 | 3.76 | 2.76 | 2.76 | N/A | |
| Std. axle Ratio | 3.73 | 3.42 | 3.08 | 3.73 | N/A | |
| Opt. axle (G92) | – | – | – | – | N/A | |
| Automatic Ratios | 700-R4 | 700-R4 | 700-R4 | 700-R4 | 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 | 9.65 | 11.75 | N/A | 11.75 | |
| Std. axle ratio | 3.73 | 3.42 | 3.08 | N/A | 3.23 | |
| Opt. axle (G92) | – | – | – | N/A | 3.42 |
Engine Suffix Codes
| 79N: 305 (EX) | C7B: 305ci (MT,EX) | |
| 79P: 305ci (EX) | CAD: 173ci (MT) | CDM: 305ci (AT) |
| 79R: 305ci (EX) | CAF: 151ci | CDR: 305ci (AT) |
| 79S: 305ci (EX) | CDH: 305ci (MT) | CFA: 173ci (AT) |
| AAM: 151ci (MT) | CDJ: 305ci (AT) | CFA: 305ci (AT) |
| AAP: 151ci (AT) | CDN: 305ci (AT) | CFB: 305ci (AT) |
| C7A: 305ci (AT,EX) | CFF: 305ci (MT,CE) |
CAD, CDH, CDJ and CFA were fifty -state codes. Codes AAM and AAP were used in all fifty states plus Canada.
Abbreviations: AT = automatic transmission, CE = California emissions, ci = cubic inch, EX = export (Canada), MT = manual transmission.
Transmission Codes
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Rear Axle Codes
| 8JB | 3.23:1 | 8KR | 3.08:1 | 8XP | 3.27:1 Locking | |||||
| 8JC | 3.42:1 | 8PP | 3.08:1 Locking | 8XQ | 3.45:1 Locking | |||||
| 8JD | 3.42:1 | 8PQ | 3.23:1 Locking | 8XR | 3.70:1 Locking | |||||
| 8JP | 3.08:1 Locking | 8PR | 3.42:1 Locking | 8XU | 3.08:1 Locking | |||||
| 8JQ | 3.23:1 Locking | 8PS | 3.73:1 Locking | 8XV | 3.27:1 Locking | |||||
| 8JS | 3.73:1 Locking | 8XB | 3.08:1 | 8XW | 3.45:1 Locking | |||||
| 8KA | 3.42:1 | 8XC | 3.27:1 | 8XX | 3.70:1 Locking | |||||
| 8KB | 3.73:1 | 8XO | 3.08:1 Locking | 9PE | 3.42:1 |
| RPO | Description | Qty | Retail ($) |
| 1FP87 | Camaro Sport Coupe, 4-cylinder | 97,966 | 8,363.00 |
| 1FS87 | Camaro Berlinetta Coupe, 6-cylinder | 13,649 | 11,060.00 |
| 1FP87 | Camaro Z28 Sport Coupe, 8-cylinder | 68,403 | 11,060.00 |
| AG9 | Power Seat, driver side | 32,080 | 215.00 |
| AM9 | Seat Back, split folding rear | 21,295 | 50.00 |
| AU3 | Power Door Locks | 70,658 | 125.00 |
| A01 | Tinted Glass, all windows | 166,996 | 110.00 |
| A31 | Power Windows | 88,381 | 185.00 |
| A90 | Power Hatch Release | 93,467 | 40.00 |
| BS1 | Quiet Sound Group | 4,954 | 82.00 |
| BXS | Moldings, black roof drip | – | 29.00 |
| B34 | Floor Mats, carpet insert, two front | 114,989 | 20.00 |
| B35 | Floor Mats, carpet insert, two rear | 110,085 | 15.00 |
| B48 | Luggage Compartment Trim | 18,418 | 164.00 |
| B4Z | IROC Sport Equipment Package | 21,177 | 659.00 |
| B84 | Moldings, body side | 119,465 | 55.00 |
| B91 | Moldings, door edge (black) | 26,852 | 15.00 |
| CC1 | Roof Panels, removable glass | 63,543 | 821.00 |
| CD4 | Windshield Wipers, intermittent (std Berlinetta) | 79,051 | 50.00 |
| C25 | Rear Window Wiper, with washer | 7,367 | 120.00 |
| C49 | Defogger, rear window | 119,137 | 140.00 |
| C60 | Air Conditioning | 146,381 | 730.00 |
| C67 | Air Conditioning, electronic (Berlinetta only) | 13,135 | 730.00 |
| DG7 | Mirrors, electric twin remote | 21,626 | 139.00 |
| DK6 | Console, roof | 23,816 | 50.00 |
| D27 | Cover, locking rear storage (std Berlinetta) | 9,680 | 80.00 |
| D35 | Mirrors, sport right and left remote exterior | 93,225 | 53.00 |
| D42 | Cover, rear compartment cargo area | 56,615 | 69.00 |
| D80 | Spoiler (included with Z28) | 62,128 | 69.00 |
| F41 | Suspension, sport | 19,231 | 49.00 |
| G80 | Rear Axle, limited slip | 15,327 | 95.00 |
| J65 | Brakes, power front disc and rear disc | 19,871 | 179.00 |
| K05 | Heater, engine block | 6,394 | 20.00 |
| K34 | Speed Control, with resume | 84,884 | 175.00 |
| LB8 | Engine, 173ci, 135hp V6 (std Berlinetta) | 78,315 | 335.00 |
| LB9 | Engine, 305ci, 215hp V8 (Z28 only) | 32,836 | 680.00 |
| LG4 | Engine, 305ci, 155hp V8 (std Z28) | 63,052 | 635.00 |
| L69 | Engine, 305ci, 190hp V8 (IROC Z28 only) | 2,497 | 680.00 |
| MX0 | Transmission, automatic with overdrive | 152,600 | 395.00 |
| N33 | Tilt Steering Column | 133,457 | 110.00 |
| N90 | Wheels, aluminum (std Z28) | 7,960 | 225.00 |
| QAC | Tires, P235/60R15 blackwall (Z28 only) | 16,884 | 85.00 |
| QHW | Tires, P205/70R14 white letter (Sp Cpe only) | 34,224 | 146.00 |
| QHX | Tires, P205/70R14 blackwall (no cost Berlinetta) | 8,224 | 58.00 |
| QHY | Tires, P205/70R14 white stripe ($66 Berlinetta) | 13,866 | 124.00 |
| QMX | Tires, P195/75R14 white stripe (Sp Cpe only) | 42,055 | 62.00 |
| TR9 | Lighting, auxiliary | 74,080 | 72.00 |
| TT4 | Headlamps, halogen (4) | 56,761 | 22.00 |
| UA1 | Battery, heavy duty | 52,480 | 26.00 |
| UL5 | Radio, delete ($256 credit with Berlinetta) | 11,143 | -56.00 |
| UT4 | Radio, stereo, tape, clock, s/s, eq (Berlinetta) | 12,400 | 242.00 |
| U05 | Horns, dual (std Berlinetta) | 72,233 | 12.00 |
| U21 | Gage Package | 20,675 | 149.00 |
| U35 | Clock, quartz | 809 | 35.00 |
| U64 | Speakers, two rear | 4,270 | 30.00 |
| U69 | Radio, AM-FM | 11,384 | 82.00 |
| U75 | Antenna, power | 25,997 | 60.00 |
| V08 | Cooling, heavy-duty | 11,332 | 70.00 |
| YE1 | Radio, AM-FM stereo | 10,109 | 212.00 |
| YE2 | Radio, stereo, cassette, clock, s/s, equalizer | 34,675 | 504.00 |
| YE3 | Radio, stereo, cassette, clock, seek/scan | 49,955 | 354.00 |
| YF1 | Radio, AM-FM stereo (no cost with Berlinetta) | 7,833 | 173.00 |
| YF5 | Emission Equipment, required for California | 19,805 | 99.00 |
| ZJ7 | Rally Wheels | 90,925 | 112.00 |
1985 Exterior & Interior Colors
| Paint/WA Code | Exterior | Qty | Models | Interiors |
| 11 / 3967 | White | 18,822 | Bc-Spc-Zc-Zci | Bk-C-G-R-S |
| 12 / 8535 | Silver | 11,684 | Bc-Spc-Zc-Zci | Bk-G-R-S |
| 15 / 8573 | Medium Gray | 17,545 | Bc-Spc-Zc | Bk-G-R-S |
| 19 / 848 | Black | 28,438 | Bc-Spc-Zc-Zci | Bk-C-G-R-S |
| 26 / 8596 | Dark Blue | 14,986 | Bc-Spc-Zc | BK-G-S |
| 30E / 8587 | Bright Blue | 17,635 | Spc-Zc-Zci | BK-G-S |
| 30W / 8604 | Bright Blue | |||
| 50 / 8740 | Yellow Gold | 4,599 | Bc-Spc-Zc-Zci | BK-G-S |
| 54 / 8525 | Yellow Beige | 5,437 | Bc-Spc-Zc | Bk-C-G-S |
| 60E / 8590 | Light Chestnut(Brown) | 3,093 | Bc-Spc-Zc | Bk-C-G-S |
| 60W / 8606 | Light Chestnut(Brown) | |||
| 69E / 8591 | Russet (Copper) | 11,406 | Bc-Spc-Zc | BK-C-S |
| 69W / 8607 | Russet (Copper) | |||
| 75 / 8537 | Blaze Red | 31,473 | Bc-Spc-Zc-Zci | Bk-G-R-S |
| 78 / 8524 | Maroon | 14,903 | Bc-Spc-Zc | Bk-G-R-S |
Interior Codes: 19B = Bk-sc, 19C = Bk-cc, 19D = Bk-ccc, 19E = Bk-csc, 19N = Bk-cv, 19R = Bk-sv, 62B = S-sc, 62C = S-cc, 62D = S-ccc, 62E = S-csc, 62N = S-cv, 62R = c-sv, 68B = C-sc, 68C = C-cc, 68N = C-cv, 72B = R-sc, 72C = R-cc, 72D = R-ccc, 72E = R-csc, 72N = R-cv, 72R = R-sv, 82B = G-sc, 82C = G-cc, 82N = G-cv, 82R = G-sv.
* Codes 19D and 19E (black contour) used gray cloth in seats.
Abbreviations: Bk = Black, Bc = Berlinetta coupe, C = Copper, cc = custom cloth, ccc = conteur custom cloth, csc = contour standard cloth, cv = custom vinyl, G = Gray, R = Red, S = Saddle, sc = standard cloth, sv = standard vinyl, Spc = Sports coupe, Zc = Z28 Sport coupe, Zci = IROC Z28 Sport coupe.
1985 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) manditory when equiped 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.