what's differance between a camaro, camaro/z28 and z28
2006-09-16 23:21:23 · 11 answers · asked by tim s 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
if you can throw a pic on, ty
2006-09-16 23:22:04 · update #1
i've got a metal flake blue 1980 Camaro z/28 that ...moves... and cant seem to pinpoint mine anywhere? mine doesnt have fins in front fenders, the lights seem different, sorry no pic
2006-09-16 23:28:21 · update #2
I have a 79 Z-28, but the 79, 80, and 81's are almost identical. There were 3 models of Camaro, the "base" Camaro, the Berlinetta, which was the upgraded (some say luxury version) and the "high performance" Z-28. As far as the differences, most are cosmetic. On the front end, the Z-28 came with fender flares and the front grille, bezels around the headlights and turn signal lenses were black, the regular Camaro and the Berlinetta had no flares and the bezels were chromed and the grille was either chromed or grey. The hood on the Camaro and the Berlinetta was plain, while the Z-28 had a hood scoop. on the 79, it showed the scoop towards the front, but it was strictly a show thing, it was a blank plate. In 80, they went to a functional scoop that opened via solenoid from a switch on the gas pedal, and it was moved to the back of the hood facing the driver. Aside from the Z-28 decals, the paint colors were pretty much the same. Z-28 had rear fender flares, and the fin on the back. As far as taillight lenses, there were several styles, depending on whether you had the regular Camaro, the Berlinetta, or the Z-28. Camaro's were plain, Z-28's had a black painted stripe, and the Berlinetta had a black and chrome molded piece alcross the center of the lens. The fuel door on the Camaro and Berlinetta was silver, while the Z-28 was black.
Interior differences were also cosmetic, seat cover styles, dashboard appearance, and steering wheel, but otherwise the Z-28 came standard with a few more options.
The suspension was a little different, the Z-28 came with a heavier sway bar in the front, and added a sway bar to the rear,
Under the hood, nearly all came with the TH-350 automatic transmission, the Camaro and the Berlinetta had a 305 cu.in., while the Z-28 was strictly the 350. It was shown as being high performance, but real life showed that the 350 only had less than 30 hp more than the 305, mostly due to the emissions restrictions of the time. In 1980, Chevy went to the computerized HEI, as opposed to regular HEI in the '79. It gave a slight boost in performance, but usually created more problems than it solved. The high performance was mostly due to the better handling, the added horsepower and stiffer suspension in the Z gave a much nicer ride with less sway around the corners .
Wheel choices were limited, the Camaro and Berlinetta had a couple of styles, but the Z28 had only one, the Z-28 rim, that was painted to match the car, some had chrome inserts, some did not. Tires on the Z were a little wider and lower, usually a P235 60 R15 front and back, while the Camaro and Berlinetta tires had a higher profile.
Side note: Datsun came out with the 280Z, not a Z-28...
2006-09-17 05:33:57 · answer #1 · answered by unclejimthebear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well most people are right in here. The Z28 was the performance edition of the Camaro. It is a option..just because it is a v-8 doesnt mean its a z28. This option was started in 1967 to 2002. Depending on the year they were one of the most wanted options. The other models produced were the SS RS Yenko Berlinetta. They have varied throughout the years.
2006-09-17 14:42:53 · answer #2 · answered by njctd03 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, a Camaro/Z28 & a Z28 are the same car.
The Z28 model is the High Performane verison of the Camaro series. (engine & drivetrain, no real changes in sheet metal)
For Ref. check out:
www.chevyhiperformance.com, www.superchevy.com, www.gmhightechperformance.com.
2006-09-17 05:15:17 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The body is definitely different, the camero/z28 is more sporty looking than the regular Camero. I do believe even the engine is more powerful in the z28. I am not a mechanic, but I am sure you can find out online. I am not sure on this, but if I remember right in the 70's Datsun came out with a z28, it is not related to the chevy camero at all. It was a small hatchbacked car.
2006-09-16 23:30:43 · answer #4 · answered by Fruit Cake Lady 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Karen is mostly correct except the Datsun she referred to is not the Z28 but rather the 280z or in the older models the 260z
2006-09-17 00:46:42 · answer #5 · answered by zippo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are some pictures and specs for Z28's.
2006-09-17 09:42:07 · answer #6 · answered by monte 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a site, "camaro forums" that will answer your question.
2006-09-17 00:08:45 · answer #7 · answered by sluggo1947 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is the nature of your question? None of the cars noted are 'classics'.
2006-09-18 08:49:38 · answer #8 · answered by johnala 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
karen hit the spot
2006-09-17 00:30:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
KAREN W
HAS MY VOLT
2006-09-18 04:58:42 · answer #10 · answered by chevyman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋