Chevrolet Camaro (third generation)
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| Manufacturer | Chevrolet (General Motors) |
| Production | October 12, 1981–August 27, 1992 |
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| Designer | Jerry Palmer |
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| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | F-body |
| Related | Pontiac Firebird |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,565 mm (101.0 in) |
| Length | 1982–1987: 4,877 mm (192.0 in) 1988–1992: 4,890 mm (192.5 in) |
| Width | 1,850 mm (72.8 in) |
| Height | 1982–1987: 1,275 mm (50.2 in) 1988–1990/1991–1992 Coupe: 1,280 mm (50.4 in) 1991–1992 Convertible: 1,283 mm (50.5 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,400–1,525 kg (3,086.5–3,362.0 lb) |
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| Predecessor | Chevrolet Camaro (second generation) |
| Successor | Chevrolet Camaro (fourth generation) |
The third-generation Chevrolet Camaro was introduced for the 1982 model year by Chevrolet. It continued to use General Motors's F-body platform and produced a "20th Anniversary Commemorative Edition" for 1987 and "25th Anniversary Heritage Edition" for 1992. These were also the first Camaros with factory fuel injection, four-speed automatic transmissions, five-speed manual transmissions, four-cylinder engines, 16-inch wheels, and hatchback bodies. For 1987 a convertible Camaro was reintroduced, converted by ASC in relatively small numbers. In 1989 Chevrolet introduced a IROC Z28 WS9 collectors edition in relative small numbers as well. The third-generation Camaro continued through the 1992 model year.
The Camaro's design owed nothing to previous generations. The large and complex rear window reflected recent advances in car glass design. The front windshield reclined at 62 degrees, thus breaking an internal GM rule limiting such angles to sixty degrees. The rear seat folded down to expand the luggage compartment, which was accessed through a large rear hatch.
The Third-Generation Camaro was released for sale in December, 1981, beginning production on October 12, 1981. The 1982 model introduced the first Camaros with a hatchback body style, and such options as factory fuel injection, and a four-cylinder engine. The Camaro Z28 was Motor Trend magazine's Car of the Year for 1982. Three models were available: Sport Coupe, Berlinetta, and Z28. 173,000 Camaros were sold in the United States in 1982. 12 percent of buyers took the four-cylinder, 37 percent the V6, while 51 percent opted for the V8.
The Sport Coupe came standard with the 2.5 L (151 cu in) LQ9 four-cylinder engine. The 2.8 L (173 cu in) LC1 V6. the 5.0 L (305 cu in) LG4 V8 were optional. Dog dish-style hubcaps were standard; full wheel covers were optional as were steel, five-spoke 14x7-inch body-colored rally wheels.
The Berlinetta came with the standard 2.8 LC1 V6 or the optional 5.0 LG4 V8. The Berlinetta came standard with its own unique 14x7-inch finned aluminum wheel with gold accenting and 'Berlinetta' center cap. Its own lower body pin striping, gold 'Berlinetta' badging, and headlamp pockets were painted in an accent color. The taillights got a gold and black horizontal divider bar. The interior came standard with custom cloth interior, a rear storage well cover and additional carpeting on rear wheelhouses. It also came standard with additional body insulation and full instrumentation.
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