1975 Camaro info

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1975 Camaro Production: 29,749 6-cyl, 116,021 V8, 145,770 total.
Dealer Introduction: 9/27/74
Vehicle Identification Example: 1Q87H5N500001

First digit is GM Division: 1 = Chevrolet

Second digit is model: Q = Sport Coupe (http://www.nastyz28.com/camaro/camaro75.html#), S = Type LT Coupe

Digits 3 & 4 are body type: 87 = 2dr. coupe

Fifth digit is engine (http://www.nastyz28.com/camaro/camaro75.html#) code: D = 250ci 105hp, H = 350ci 145hp, L = 350ci 155hp

Sixth digit is model year: 5 = 1975

Seventh digit is N for Norwood assembly.

Last six digits increased one with each car (http://www.nastyz28.com/camaro/camaro75.html#) built at Norwood.
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Dimensions Length: 195.4 inchesHeight:49.1 inchesWidth: 74.4 inchesWheelbase: 108.0 inches Weight: 3723

1975 Spotters Guide & New FeaturesHey, have you seen my Leisure suit? 1975 saw a couple major changes to the Camaro, some visible, some not. One fault of the Camaro was it's poor rear visibility. To remedy this, the rear window (http://www.nastyz28.com/camaro/camaro75.html#) was redesigned to be a "wrap around" design. With the elimination of leaded gas and in an effort to further reduce emissions, the Catalytic Converter debuted. This required a modification to the passenger side floor. The Rally Sport option reappeared, this time as a paint & trim package.
Note: The Z28 was not available in 1975. There is no such thing as a 1975 Z28, even if you've seen or bought one on e-bay. Of the one built, it was supposed to have been destroyed before it left GM.

power plant selection limited to 250 6 cylinder, or 2 versions of the 350
Rally Sport option returns as RPO Z85 in midseason.
RPO Z28 is dropped but a production figure of one (1) unit is shown.
Introduction of the "wrap around" rear window.
Central (power) locks debut
Sports Decor (Z08) introduced, then withdrawn mid season.
Finned rear brake drums
All cars got Catalytic converters (http://www.nastyz28.com/camaro/camaro75.html#) (yippee), and raised passenger floor to make it fit.
Big LT change was using birdseye maple woodgrain instead of meridian walnut.
Twin exhaust tail pipes for all V8's
HEI standard on all engines.
Deep pile carpet added
New radios offered
A/C now available with 6-cylinder.
Cruise control becomes available.http://www.nastyz28.com/camaro/1975/sb-751.jpg

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1975 Engines
CIDConfigBore & StrokeBHP @ RPMTorque @ rpmComp Carb.Base250L-63.875 x 3.53105 @ 3800185 @ 12008.25:11VL-65350V-84.00 x 3.48145 @ 3800250 @ 22008.5:12VLM-1350V-84.00 x 3.48155 @ 3800250 @ 24008.5:14V
Notes: L-65 350 V-8 not available in California.
Engine Suffix Codes
CJL: 250ci, at, ceCJZ: 250ci, at, ce, ep CML: 350ci, at, ce CJT: 250ci, at CHW: 350ci, at CMU: 350ci, mt CJU: 250ci, mt CMB: 350ci, mt CRX: 350ci, at
Abbreviations: at = Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission (http://www.nastyz28.com/camaro/camaro75.html#), ce = california emission controls, ci = cubic inch, ep = early production, mt = manual transmission.
Engine Code Example: V0427CMB - (350ci - 155hp Assembled in Flint assembly plant on April 27)

1975 Camaro Power Teams
L-22 L-65 LM-1 250 350 3503- and 4-spd. 1 3.11:1 2.85:1 2.54:1amanual 2 1.84:1 1.68:1 1.80:1transmission 3 1.00:1 1.00:1 1.44:1ratios 4 -- -- 1.00:1 R 3.22:1 2.95:1 2.54:1 Clutch diam., in. 9.12 10.34 10.34 Axle ratios S 3.08:1 2.73:1 3.08:1 E -- 2.56:1 -- L-22 L-65 LM-1 250 350 350Turbo Hydra- 1 2.52:1 2.52:1 2.52:1matic 2 1.52:1 1.52:1 1.52:1transmission 3 1.00:1 1.00:1 1.00:1ratios R 1.93:1 1.93:1 1.93:1 Axle ratios S 2.73:1 2.73:1 3.08:1 E -- 2.56:1 2.56:1 P 3.08:1 --
a = LM-1 came standard with same 3-speed as L-65.

Transmission Codes
Manual - TypePlantCode3-SpeedMuncieS3-Speed (H.D.)MuncieH4-SpeedMuncieR Automatic - SourceCode Parma THM 350B Parma THM 250D Toledo THM 350Y GM of CanadaJTransmission Code Example: Y5D27 - (1975 TH350, 3 speed A/T, assembled April 27)
Rear Axle Codes
PA2.73:1 PU2.73:1 LockingPC3.08:1 PW3.08:1 LockingPH2.56:1 PY3.42:1 LockingPT2.56:1 Locking PZ3.42:1
Rearend Code Example: PZG100D- - (Chevy sourced 3.42 open, Assembled on day shift of 100th day of the year)

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1975 Factory Options
RPODescriptionQtyRetail *1FQ87 Camaro Sport Coupe, 6-cylinder29,749$3,553.051FQ87Camaro Sport Coupe, 8-cylinder76,1783,698.051FS87 Camaro Type LT (http://www.nastyz28.com/camaro/camaro75.html#75-LT)Coupe, 8-cylinder39,843 4,070.05AK1Belts, color-keyed seat and shoulder 29,236 16.00AN6Adjustable Seat Back, driver side9,18118.00AU3 Power Door Locks5,59956.00A01Soft Ray Tinted Glass, all windows113,10445.00A02Tinted windshield2,598A31Power Windows 10,596 91.00B37Floor Mats, color-keyed front and rear43,385 14.00B49Carpet, deluxe front and rear 1,940 30.00B84Moldings, body side73,864 38.00B93Guards, door edge38,449 7.00C09Vinyl Roof Cover26,885 87.00C24Windshield Wipers, hide-a-way 23,532 21.00C50Defroster, rear window 35,139 41.00C60Air Conditioning77,276 435.00D34Mirror, visor vanity- 3.00D35Mirrors, sport right and left remote exterior80,646 27.00D55Console134,03968.00D80Spoilers, front and rear21,02877.00D88Striping, black39,84377.00F41Special purpose suspension422FE8Suspension, radial tuned12,20135.00G80Positraction, rear axle8,95749.00G92Rear Axle, high altitude93 12.00G95Rear Axle, highway1,596 12.00J50Power Brakes49,356 55.00K05Engine block heater2,349LM1Engine, 155hp, 350ci Turbo-Fire V831,569 54.00M20Transmission, 4-speed wide range8,681 219.00M40Transmission, Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic126,518235.00N33Tilt Steering Column31,41849.00N65Spare Tire, space saver16914.10PE1Wheels, turbine-style3,601110.50P01Wheel Covers, bright metal29,594 30.00QBTTires, FR78x14 belted radial white letter18,865 46.00QDWTires, FR78x14 belted radial white stripe97,076 33.00QEGTires, FR78x14 belted blackwall2,499-105.90QEHTires, E78x14 belted white stripe13,839 -74.90QLQE60x14 white letter tires909UA1 Battery, heavy duty7,512 15.00UM1 Radio, AM with stereo tape3,834 199.00UM2 Radio, AM-FM with stereo tape 2,060 363.00U05 Horns, dual18,709 4.00U14 Special Instrumentation9,854 88.00U35Clock 18,228 17.00U58Radio, AM-FM stereo8,167 233.00U63Radio, AM77,993 69.00U69Radio, AM-FM26,025 135.00U80Speaker, rear seat40,292 19.00V01Radiator, heavy duty13,133 15.00V30Bumper Guards, front and rear15,308 34.00YF5Emission Equipment, required for California11,604 45.00ZJ7Rally Wheels63,026 46.00ZJ9Auxiliary Lighting21,380 22.50Z08 (http://www.nastyz28.com/camaro/camaro75.html#75-z08)Sports Decor6,72842.00Z21 (http://www.nastyz28.com/camaro/camaro75.html#75-z21)Style Trim Group66,54155.00Z28Special Performance Package (I SMELL TRIVIA)ONEZ54 (http://www.nastyz28.com/camaro/camaro75.html#75-z54)Interior Decor and Quiet Sound Package15,941 35.00Z85 (http://www.nastyz28.com/camaro/camaro75.html#75-z85)Rally Sport Package7,000 238.00Z86 (http://www.nastyz28.com/camaro/camaro75.html#75-z86)Suspension, gymkhana3,711112.00
* Option prices are retail for base model. Prices could be reduced or option could be had at no charge if it was included as standard equipment on the Rally Sport or Type LT model. Note: The Z28 was not available in 1975. There is no such thing as a 1975 Z28, even if you've seen or bought one on e-bay. The one which was supposedly made either went to a GM excecutive, or was destroyed. It didn't become available to a dealer.

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1975 Z08 Sports Decor - Includes body colored mirros, body colored insert on door handles, and a body color vinyl applique on the lower front and rear bumpers. Available on any model Camaro.
1975 Z21 Style Trim - Includes body colored insert on door handles; bright roof drip, lock pillar, upper fender, hood panel and belt mouldings plus bright accented parking lights.
1975 Z54 Interior Decor/Quiet Sound - Includes glove compartment light and additional instrument cluster (http://www.nastyz28.com/camaro/camaro75.html#) lighting; woodgrain accents on instrument cluster; special engine compartment, hood and interior insulation (Standard with Type LT)
1975 Z85 Rally Sport - The Rally Sport option was an Exterior Appearance package. It includes low-gloss black treatment of hood, header panel, grill, headlamp bezels, top of fenders, front part of roof, upper portion of doors, rear end panel and license plate opening. Tri-color decal separates black paint from body color. Tri-color rally sport decals on fenders and deck lid. Not available w/vinyl roof.

http://www.nastyz28.com/camaro/1975/secgen.jpg1975 Z86 gymkhana suspension - Includes 15x7" wheels with bright lugnuts, special center caps and trim rings, E60 x 15 white letter tires, special front and rear swaybars, shocks and steering gear. V8 engine required. (sounds like an alternative to what was formerly available with Z28, and/or some positioning between future suspension packages - Z86, FE8 or F41... They apparently went with F41 and junked this package - Gymkhana??)
1975 Type LT - Plush Interior with seats and door trim in cord-ridge fabric or knit vinyl, new birdseye maple woodgrain treatments, color coordinated instrument panel, steering wheel and column. Amberlite insulation blankets included in doors, rear quarters, roof/sail panels, behind rear seat, under package tray and under carpeting.