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1985 Chevy Camaro '85
dave8412 Jun 6 2006 - 3:20pm
New noses for all 1985 Camaro models and new, deeper valances and front spoiler for the 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 and the newly introduced 1985 Chevy Camaro IROC-Z28. The NACA style hood ducts were replaced by simulated hood louvers on the Z28. Z28 got new 'grid' pattern taillights. The number of lower body stripes grew from 2 to 4 on Z28 with a body colored gap between the top 3 stripes. Gauges changed slightly and the double pointer speedometer was dropped and replaced with a single pointer unit. Berlinetta aluminum wheels became an extra cost option and Berlinetta now came standard with its own unique wheel covers that were styled to look like the optional aluminum wheel. The Berlinetta aluminum wheel also became an option on the Sport Coupe but with argent accenting rather than gold and a 'Camaro' center cap rather than 'Berlinetta'. Lower body pinstiping on the Berlinetta was revised by an additional stripe.
The new IROC-Z option was available on the Z28 and came with new 16x8 aluminum "IROC-Z" rims, P245/50VR-16 Z Rated Goodyear Gatorback tires, fog lights, new grill with CAMARO on front license plate panel, .5 inch lowered ride height, body colored valances, (ground effects) Delco-Bilstein rear gas shocks, special front struts, increased spring rates, special jounce bumpers, 5 degrees of caster in front wheel alignment, (up from 3.5 on Z28) 'WonderBar' front frame rail stiffener, special valving in the steering box for increased steering effort, larger rear stabilizer bar with stiffer bushings, IROC-Z exterior decals and interior "Z28 IROC-Z" dash badge, and a thinner two-color lower body stripe. 'Tuned Port Injection' (TPI) motors are introduced. The Corvette got a 350 version (L98) and the Camaro got a 305 version (LB9) available in the Z28 or IROC-Z. LB9 was available with automatic only. L69 H.O. 305 was only available in the IROC and only with 5 speed manual. L69 production was restricted half-way (April 26, 1985) through the model year. The IROC-Z28 was capable of .92g's on the skidpad and 63.3 MPH slaloms stock. MPFI V-6 LB8 motor introduced to replace carbureted LC1 V-6. It Had similar port injection as LB9 TPI V-8. All manual transmissions now 5 Speeds. 7.5 inch rear end dropped and replaced with a new 7.625 (7 5/8) inch rear end for all Camaros. G92 (performance axle ratio) only available on IROC-Z for 1985.
1985 Chevrolet Camaro Coefficiant Drag Results
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