Chevrolet Camaro 1981–1992 car dimensions: 4878 mm long, 1849 mm wide and 1278 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,480 kg. Braked towing is 680 kg.
Cabin offers optional air conditioning and speed control with resume on preferred equipment groups. Power windows, door locks, and driver seat available as options or in packages. Rear seats tight for passengers. No electronic driver aids listed.
Convertible boot holds about 6.6 cubic feet. Coupe hatch versions offer more with rear seat folded.
Towing capacity reaches 1500 lbs on some models. Air conditioning packages include increased capacity cooling. Z28 and IROC models add sport or reinforced suspension components for better handling under load.
The cabin offers reclining front bucket seats with full-foam construction and lateral support as standard. Higher grades add custom cloth or leather trim plus multi-adjustable Conteur seats with lumbar, thigh and side bolsters. Power driver seat is available. Berlinetta models include extra sound insulation for a quieter ride. Convertible versions provide open-air motoring with a power top option in later years. Basic instrumentation and optional A/C round out the setup.
Fuel tank holds 14-15.4 gallons.
Oil changes every 3,000 miles severe or 7,500 normal.
Driver airbag standard from 1990.
Four-wheel disc brakes optional on V8 models.
Seat belts and energy-absorbing column standard.
Fuel capacity sits in the mid-teens of gallons across the run. Engines range from four-cylinder to V8 with carburetion early on and fuel injection later. Expect typical V8 thirst in the teens for mpg under mixed use.
Routine service follows normal or severe schedules. Oil and filter changes form the core interval. Transmission fluid, coolant and differential service come at longer points around 30,000 miles. Parts remain available for these cars.
Safety kit starts with manual lap and shoulder belts plus energy-absorbing steering column and dual master cylinder brakes. A center high-mounted stop lamp arrives mid-generation. Driver-side airbag becomes standard for 1990. Four-wheel discs and limited-slip differentials are available options on performance models. No formal star ratings appear in period materials.
Keeping the car means watching for T-top or convertible top leaks, worn bushings and electrical issues common to the age. Regular lubrication of suspension points and checks of the torque-arm rear setup help longevity. Body rust can appear in wheel wells and rockers on unrestored examples.
Length 4878 mm, Width 1849 mm, Height 1278 mm, Wheelbase 2565 mm (Camaro 1981–1992)
Sources: manufacturer data and published specifications.