The 3rd generation model was built on the F-body and the first to feature a hatchback body style. The smaller car offered a four-cylinder engine option for the first time in the make’s lifetime. On paper it was 20 horsepower less than the 1981 Z28’s LG4, Chevrolet never gave a reason for the power drop. The Z28 was selected as the Indy 500 Pace Car, the last time the Camaro had this honor was 1967 and 1969. 1980 to 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 for Sale. CRUISIN' CLASSICS IS excited to present you this 1982 camaro z28 that only has 3,726 miles!! Which lend to an astonishing 173,000 units sold. The Z28 brought back performance to the Camaro. When Chevrolet introduced the third-generation Camaro in 1982, it was a serious upgrade compared with the car it replaced. It was 500 lbs. the picture at the top of this page is not an 1982 Camaro Z-28. This 1982 Camaro is a 3rd generation model, which ran from 1982-1992. 1982 Chevrolet Camaro. This 1982 Camaro is a 3rd generation model, which ran from 1982-1992. The 3rd generation model was built on the F-body and the first to feature a hatchback body style. Which lend to an astonishing 173,000 units sold. Set an alert to be notified of new listings. A special Indy Pace Car Z28 model was made available with distinctive colors and trims. 15 results per page. One look at this Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Indianapolis Pace Car and one understands why it was Motor Trends car of the year for 1992. this car really takes you back in time with the amount of paperwork that is included with the car like the original window sticker, bill of sale, maintenance records and even all the way down to the original salesman business card that sold this car back then. One look at this Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Indianapolis Pace Car and one understands why it was Motor Trends car of the year for 1992. At some point in this car’s history, the original engine was replaced with a 350 cubic inch V8 engine that was bored .030 over. 3 vehicles matched Now showing page 1 of 1. Changes for this year included new striping, a body-color vertical-bar grille, functional front-fender vents, and rear-wheel well flares. Classifieds for 1980 to 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. It is the mid line Berlinetta Coupe it came stock with a V-6 and a stalk mounted Blapunkt radio with the glod stripes at the bottom. The picture at the side of a red camaro with the Z-28 body kit is the Z-28. 1980 Z28. The second-generation Camaro was introduced in 1970, and with each passing year, it grew heavier, slower and more cobbled together. The basic body was a decade old, but the 1980 Camaro Z28 was still a desirable car in its day. In 1982, all Camaro Z28’s were equipped with either a LG4 145 horsepower or a LU5 throttle body injected 165 horsepower 305 cubic inch V8 engine. Comparing the 1981 and 1982 LG4 V8s, both engines have identical parts and specs. 1987 Camaro RS: Chevy rolled out the California-only Camaro RS in '87. The 1982 Chevrolet Camaro was Motor Trends Car of the Year. lighter, featured reduced dimensions, and had a shorter wheel base than the previous 2nd Gen model. The base engine for the 1982 Camaro Z28 was the 145 horsepower and 240 lb-ft of torque LG4 5.0 liter (305 CID) V8. 1982 marked the introduction of the third-generation Camaros, representing the first major restyle of the car since the second-generation’s introduction in 1982. 1982 Camaro Z28 Indy Edition: Cele-brating the Camaro as Indy 500 pace car, Chevy built 6360 replicas. Review Flashback!