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 History Of The Chevrolet Camaro

1985 - Another Performance Legacy is Born

Originally on: http://cars.dozer.com/features/camaro_history/camaro_history.html

By tigeraid

A New Performance Legacy is Born

1985 represented the return of true performance to the Camaro lineup with the addition of the new IROC-Z. Named after the famous racing series, the IROC-Z sported stylish 16" wheels (still a popular bolt-on for many GM cars today) with P245/50VR16 Goodyear Gatorback rubber. The 1985 production year also saw the introduction of the famed TPI (Tuned Port Injection) V-8. The F-body version was 5.0 litre fare, with engine code LB9 and making 215 horsepower. Unfortunately, this power plant was only offered with the 700R-4 automatic and not the Borg-Warner standard.

The IROC-Z featured a revised front nosepiece and could be had with any of the V-8's offered. Only the carbureted V-8s were available with the Borg-Warner 5-speed. The base Z28 was also offered with the TPI V-8, with a new trim featuring louvered hood scoops. The Berlinetta and base Camaro were still available, unchanged from before.

 

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