1975 Camaro Data

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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, S = Type LT Coupe Digits 3 & 4 are body type: 87 = 2dr. coupe Fifth digit is engine 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 built at Norwood.   Hey, Upon further review.... Dimensions Length: 195.4 inches Height:49.1 inches Width: 74.4 inches Wheelbase: 108.0 inches Curb Weight: (in pounds, see: 1975 Option weight table) 1FQ87 - 3531 1FS87 - 3726

1975 Spotters Guide & New Features

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• Sports Decor (Z08) introduced, then withdrawn mid season.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 (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.

Click here for Second Generation Camaro Spotters Guide & Summary of Yearly Changes

1975 Camaro Engines

	CID	Config	Bore & Stroke	BHP @ RPM	Torque @ rpm	Comp	Carb.
Base	250	L-6	3.875 x 3.53	105 @ 3800	185 @ 1200	8.25:1	1V
L-65	350	V-8	4.00 x 3.48	145 @ 3800	250 @ 2200	8.5:1	2V
LM-1	350	V-8	4.00 x 3.48	155 @ 3800	250 @ 2400	8.5:1	4V

Notes: L-65 350 V-8 not available in California.

Engine Suffix Codes

CJL: 250ci, at, ce	CJZ: 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, 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)
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1975 Camaro Power Teams

		L-22	L-65	LM-1
		250	350	350
3- and 4-spd.	1	3.11:1	2.85:1	2.54:1a
manual	2	1.84:1	1.68:1	1.80:1
transmission	3	1.00:1	1.00:1	1.44:1
ratios	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	350
Turbo Hydra-	1	2.52:1	2.52:1	2.52:1
matic	2	1.52:1	1.52:1	1.52:1
transmission	3	1.00:1	1.00:1	1.00:1
ratios	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.

Rear Axle Codes

PA	2.73:1		PU	2.73:1 Locking
PC	3.08:1		PW	3.08:1 Locking
PH	2.56:1		PY	3.42:1 Locking
PT	2.56:1 Locking		PZ	3.42:1

Rearend Code Example: PZG100D- - (Chevy sourced 3.42 open, Assembled on day shift of 100th day of the year)
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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.

Trim Tag (Norwood Built Camaro)

Paint Code	Exterior	Vinyl Top	Interiors
11	Antique White	B-Bk-Br-Dr-G-R-Ss-W	Bk-Bkr-Dr-Gs-S-Ss-Wbk-Wr
13	Silver	B-Bk-Dr-Sv-W	Bk-Dr-Wbk
15	Light Gray	Bk-Dr-W	Bk-Dr-Gs-S-Wbk
26	Bright Blue	B-Bk-Sv-W	Bk-Wbk
29	Midnight Blue	B-Bk-Sv-W	Bk-Gs-Wbk
44	Med. Green	BK-G-W	Bk-Wbk
49	Dark Green	Bk-G-Ss-W	Bk-Gs-S-Ss-Wbk
50	Cream Beige	Bk-Ss-W	Bk-S-Ss-Wbk
51	Bright Yellow	Bk-W	Bk-Gs-Wbk
55	Sandstone	Bk-Ss-W	Bk-S-Ss-Wbk
58	Dark Sandstone	Bk-Ss-W	Bk-S-Ss-Wbk
63	Light Saddle	Bk-Br-W	Bk-S-Wbk
64	Med. Orange	Bk-Br-W	Bk-Gs-S-Ss-Wbk
74	Dark Red	Bk-Dr-Sv-W	Bk-Gs-Dr-Wbk
75	Light Red	BK-R-W	Bk-Bkr-S-Ss-Wbk-Wr

1975 Vinyl Top Code
A = White, B = Black, D = Medium Blue, E = Cream-Beige, F = Brown, G = Medium Green, H = Dark Red, L = Russet, R = Saddle, W = Silver Taupe

Interior Trim Codes:

Sport Coupe
	19V - Bk (a) vinyl	55V - Ss vinyl	63V - S vinyl	91V - W (b) vinyl	19C - Bk (c) Cloth	55C - Ss Cloth

Type LT							Special Custom (d)
	55W - Ss Knit vinyl	63W - S Knit vinyl	16D - Gs Knit Cloth	55D - Ss Knit Cloth	63D - S Knit Cloth	73D - Dr Knit Cloth		632 Saddle Leather	732 Red Leather

Notes:
(a) = 19V = Black vinyl seats with either Black carpet (Bk) or Red Carpet (Bkr)
(b) = 91V = White vinyl seats with either Black carpet (Wbk) or Red carpet (Wr)
(c) = 19C = Black cloth seats with either Black carpet (Bk) or Red Carpet (Bkr)
(d) = Leather shows as available option for Type LT ($216) but none delivered retail.

Abbreviations:
B = Blue, Bk = Black, Bkr = Black seats with red carpet, Br = Brown, Dr = Dark Red, G = Green, Gs = Graystone, R = Red, S = Saddle, Ss = Sandstone, Sv = Silver, W = White, Wbk = White seats with black carpet, Wr = White seats with red carpet.

Spring Information

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 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.

1975 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.