1975 Camaro Specifications
In 1975, Chevy decided to drop the Z28 model and after the loss of the SS model, the 1975 Camaro was steadily becoming a more conservative vehicle under the hood.
A steady stream of vehicle-related regulations, continuing fears of oil shortages, and a bigger focus on fuel efficiency may have been shorting the 1975 Camaro’s horsepower but not its production levels. In 1975 the Camaro stood alone in the ‘pony car’ category.
1975 Camaro OEM Brochure
Model Options:
1975 Camaro
Engine Options:
- 250 cubic inch L6
- 350 cubic inch V8
1975 Camaro Production:
- 29,749 6-cyl
- 116,021 V8
- 145,770 total
Dealer Introduction:
9/27/74
Vehicle Identification Example: 1Q87H5N500001
- The first digit is GM Division: 1 = Chevrolet
- The second digit is the 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
- The sixth digit is the model year: 5 = 1975
- The seventh digit is N for Norwood assembly.
- The last six digits increased one with each car built at Norwood.
Dimensions:
Length: 195.4 inches
Height: 49.1 inches
Width: 74.4 inches
Wheelbase: 108.0 inches
Curb Weight (in pounds):
- 1FQ87 – 3531
- 1FS87 – 3726
1975 Ending VIN by Month:
- Norwood:
- Sep – 511248
- Oct – 526972
- Nov – 539138
- Dec – 547776
- Jan – 561753
- Feb – 572982
- Mar – 584175
- Apr – 597615
- May – 612175
- Jun – 625825
- Jul – 645775
- Van Nuys:
- None were built in 1975
1975 Spotters Guide & New Features
Hey, have you seen my Leisure suit? 1975 saw a couple of major changes to the Camaro, some visible, some not. One fault of the Camaro was its poor rear visibility. To remedy this, the rear window was redesigned to be a “wrap-around” design. With the elimination of leaded gas and in an effort to further reduce emissions, the catalytic converter debuted. This required a modification to the passenger side floor.
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 Camaro Z28, even if you’ve seen or bought one on eBay. Of the one built, it was supposed to have been destroyed before it left GM.
Other Modifications done in 1975:
- Power plant selection is limited to 250 6 cylinder, or 2 versions of the 350 V8
- 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) was introduced, then withdrawn mid-season.
- Finned rear brake drums
- All cars received catalytic converters, and raised passenger floors to make them fit
- A big LT-specific change was using Birdseye Maple woodgrain instead of Meridian Walnut
- Twin exhaust tailpipes for all V8s
- HEI standard on all engines
- A 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 Model Option Breakouts
Z08 Sports Decor
Includes body-colored mirrors, body-colored insert on door handles, and a body-color vinyl applique on the lower front and rear bumpers. Available on any model Camaro.
Z21 Style Trim
Includes body-colored insert on door handles; bright roof drip, lock pillar, upper fender, hood panel, and belt moldings plus bright accented parking lights.
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)
Z85 Rally Sport
The Rally Sport option was an Exterior Appearance package. It includes a low-gloss black treatment of hood, header panel, grille, headlamp bezels, top of fenders, the front part of the roof, the upper portion of doors, rear end panel, and license plate opening. Tri-color decal separates black paint from the body color. Tri-color rally sport decals on fenders and deck lid. Not available w/ vinyl roof.
Z86 Gymkhana Suspension
Includes 15″x7″ wheels with bright lug nuts, special center caps and trim rings, E60 x 15 white letter tires, special front and rear sway bars, 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??)
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 are included in doors, rear quarters, roof/sail panels, behind the rear seat, under the package tray, and under carpeting.
1975 Camaro Engine Codes & Specs
Available Engine Specifications
|
Type |
Size |
Carb |
RPO |
Horsepower |
Torque |
Bore & Stroke (in.) |
Compression Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
L6 |
250 cid |
1x1bbl |
Base |
105 hp @ 3800 RPM |
185 lb-ft @ 1200 RPM |
3.875 x 3.53 |
8.25:1 |
|
V8 |
350 cid |
1x2bbl |
L65 |
145 hp @ 3800 RPM |
250 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM |
4.00 x 3.48 |
8.5:1 |
|
V8 |
350 cid |
1x4bbl |
LM1 |
155 hp @ 3800 RPM |
250 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM |
4.00 x 3.48 |
8.5:1 |
Note:
L65 350 cid V8 was not available in California
6-Cylinder Engine Codes
|
Code |
Size |
HP / RPO |
Transmission |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CJL |
250 cid 1x1bbl |
105 hp |
Turbo Hydramatic |
California Emissions |
|
CJT |
250 cid 1x1bbl |
105 hp |
Turbo Hydramatic |
– |
|
CJU |
250 cid 1x1bbl |
105 hp |
Manual |
– |
|
CJZ |
250 cid 1x1bbl |
105 hp |
Turbo Hydramatic |
California Emissions, Early Production |
8-Cylinder Engine Codes
|
Code |
Size |
HP / RPO |
Transmission |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHW |
350 cid 1x2bbl |
145 hp L65 |
Turbo Hydramatic |
– |
|
CMB |
350 cid 1x4bbl |
155 hp LM1 |
Manual |
– |
|
CML |
350 cid 1x4bbl |
155 hp LM1 |
Turbo Hydramatic |
California Emissions |
|
CMU |
350 cid 1x2bbl |
145 hp L65 |
Manual |
– |
|
CRX |
350 cid 1x4bbl |
155 hp LM1 |
Turbo Hydramatic |
– |
Engine Code Example: V0427CMB
(350ci – 155hp Assembled in Flint assembly plant on April 27)
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1975 Camaro Transmission Codes
|
Code |
Type |
Plant |
|---|---|---|
|
S |
3-Speed Manual |
Muncie |
|
H |
3-Speed Manual (HD) |
Muncie |
|
R |
4-Speed Manual |
Muncie |
|
B |
Turbo Hydramatic |
Parma |
|
D |
Turbo Hydramatic |
Parma |
|
Y |
Turbo Hydramatic |
Toledo |
|
J |
Turbo Hydramatic |
GM of Canada |
Transmission Code Example: Y5D27
(1975 TH350, 3 speed A/T, assembled April 27)
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1975 Camaro 3 & 4 Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
|
Base |
L65 |
LM1 |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
C.I. |
250 |
350 |
350 |
|
First Gear |
3.11:1 |
2.85:1 |
2.54:1 |
|
Second Gear |
1.84:1 |
1.68:1 |
1.80:1 |
|
Third Gear |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
1.44:1 |
|
Fourth Gear |
– |
– |
1.00:1 |
|
Reverse |
3.22:1 |
2.95:1 |
2.54:1 |
|
Clutch |
9.12 |
10.34 |
10.34 |
|
Axle Ratio S |
3.08:1 |
2.73:1 |
3.08:1 |
|
Axle Ratio E |
– |
2.56:1 |
– |
1975 Camaro Turbo Hydramatic Transmission Ratios
|
Base |
L65 |
LM1 |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
C.I. |
250 |
350 |
350 |
|
First Gear |
2.52:1 |
2.52:1 |
2.52:1 |
|
Second Gear |
1.52:1 |
1.52:1 |
1.52:1 |
|
Third Gear |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
|
Reverse |
1.93:1 |
1.93:1 |
1.93:1 |
|
Axle Ratio S |
2.73:1 |
2.73:1 |
3.08:1 |
|
Axle Ratio E |
– |
2.56:1 |
2.56:1 |
|
Axle Ratio P |
3.08:1 |
– |
– |
Axle Ratio Key
- S = Standard Ratio
- E = Economy Ratio
- P = Performance Ratio
1975 Camaro Rear Axle Codes
|
Code |
Axle Ratio |
Notes |
|---|---|---|
|
PA |
2.73:1 |
– |
|
PC |
3.08:1 |
– |
|
PH |
2.56:1 |
– |
|
PT |
2.56:1 |
Locking |
|
PU |
2.73:1 |
Locking |
|
PW |
3.08:1 |
Locking |
|
PY |
3.42:1 |
Locking |
|
PZ |
3.42:1 |
– |
Rear Axle Code Example: PZG100D
(Chevy sourced 3.42 open, Assembled on the day shift of the 100th day of the year)
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1975 Camaro Factory Options
Regular Production Option (RPO)
|
RPO |
Description |
Quantity |
1975 Price |
Est. Current Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1FQ87 |
Camaro Sport Coupe, 6-Cylinder |
29,749 |
$3,553.05 |
$17,092.35 |
|
1FQ87 |
Camaro Sport Coupe, 8-Cylinder |
76,178 |
$3,698.05 |
$17,789.89 |
|
1FS87 |
Camaro Type LT Coupe, 8-Cylinder |
39,843 |
$4,070.05 |
$19,579.44 |
|
AK1 |
Belts, Color-Keyed Seat, and Shoulder |
29,236 |
$16.00 |
$76.97 |
|
AN6 |
Adjustable Seat Back, Driver Side |
9,181 |
$18.00 |
$86.59 |
|
AU3 |
Power Door Locks |
5,999 |
$56.00 |
$269.39 |
|
A01 |
Soft Ray Tinted Glass, All Windows |
113,104 |
$45.00 |
$216.48 |
|
A02 |
Tinted Windshield |
2,598 |
– |
– |
|
A31 |
Power Windows |
10,596 |
$91.00 |
$437.77 |
|
B37 |
Floor Mats, Color-Keyed Front, and Rear |
43,385 |
$14.00 |
$67.35 |
|
B49 |
Carpet, Deluxe Front and Rear |
1,940 |
$30.00 |
$144.32 |
|
B84 |
Moldings, Body Side |
73,864 |
$38.00 |
$182.80 |
|
B93 |
Guards, Door Edge |
38,449 |
$7.00 |
$33.67 |
|
C09 |
Vinyl Roof Cover |
26,885 |
$87.00 |
$418.52 |
|
C24 |
Windshield Wipers, Hide-A-Way |
23,532 |
$21.00 |
$101.02 |
|
C50 |
Defroster, Rear Window |
35,139 |
$41.00 |
$197.24 |
|
C60 |
Air Conditioning |
77,276 |
$435.00 |
$2,092.62 |
|
D34 |
Mirror, Visor Vanity |
– |
$3.00 |
$14.43 |
|
D35 |
Mirrors, Sport Right and Left Remote Exterior |
80,646 |
$27.00 |
$129.89 |
|
D55 |
Console |
134,039 |
$68.00 |
$327.12 |
|
D80 |
Spoilers, Front, and Rear |
21,028 |
$77.00 |
$370.42 |
|
D88 |
Striping, Black |
39,843 |
$77.00 |
$370.42 |
|
F41 |
Special Purpose Suspension |
422 |
– |
– |
|
FE8 |
Suspension, Radial Tuned |
12,201 |
$35.00 |
$168.37 |
|
G80 |
Positraction, Rear Axle |
8,957 |
$49.00 |
$235.72 |
|
G92 |
Rear Axle, High Altitude |
93 |
$12.00 |
$57.73 |
|
G95 |
Rear Axle, Highway |
1,596 |
$12.00 |
$57.73 |
|
J50 |
Power Brakes |
49,356 |
$55.00 |
$264.58 |
|
K05 |
Engine Block Heater |
2,349 |
– |
– |
|
LM1 |
Engine, 155 hp, 350 cid Turbo-Fire V8 |
31,569 |
$54.00 |
$259.77 |
|
M20 |
Transmission, 4-Speed Wide Range |
8,681 |
$219.00 |
$1,053.52 |
|
M40 |
Transmission, Turbo Hydramatic Automatic |
126,518 |
$235.00 |
$1,130.49 |
|
N33 |
Tilt Steering Column |
31,418 |
$49.00 |
$235.72 |
|
N65 |
Spare Tire, Space Saver |
169 |
$14.19 |
$68.26 |
|
PE1 |
Wheels, Turbine Style |
3,601 |
$110.50 |
$531.57 |
|
P01 |
Wheel Covers, Bright Metal |
29,594 |
$30.00 |
$144.32 |
|
QBT |
Tires, FR78x14 Belted Radial White Letter |
18,865 |
$446.00 |
$2,145.53 |
|
QDW |
Tires, FR78x14 Belted Radial White Stripe |
97,076 |
$33.00 |
$158.85 |
|
QEG |
Tires, FR78x14 Belted Black Wall |
2,499 |
-$105.90 |
-$509.44 |
|
QEH |
Tires, E78x14 Belted White Stripe |
13,839 |
-$74.90 |
-$360.31 |
|
QLQ |
Tires, E60x14 White Letter |
909 |
– |
– |
|
UA1 |
Battery, Heavy Duty |
7,512 |
$15.00 |
$72.16 |
|
UM1 |
Radio, AM w/ Stereo Tape |
3,834 |
$199.00 |
$957.31 |
|
UM2 |
Radio, AM/FM w/ Stereo Tape |
2,060 |
$363.00 |
$1,746.25 |
|
U05 |
Horns, Dual |
18,709 |
$4.00 |
$19.24 |
|
U14 |
Special Instrumentation |
9,854 |
$88.00 |
$423.33 |
|
U35 |
Clock |
18,228 |
$17.00 |
$81.78 |
|
U58 |
Radio, AM/FM Stereo |
8,167 |
$233.00 |
$1,120.87 |
|
U63 |
Radio, AM |
77,993 |
$69.00 |
$331.93 |
|
U69 |
Radio, AM/FM |
26,025 |
$135.00 |
$649.43 |
|
U80 |
Speaker, Rear Seat |
40,292 |
$19.00 |
$91.40 |
|
V01 |
Radiator, Heavy Duty |
13,133 |
$15.00 |
$72.16 |
|
V30 |
Bumper Guards, Front and Rear |
15,308 |
$34.00 |
$644.62 |
|
YF5 |
Emissions Equipment, Required for California |
11,604 |
$45.00 |
$216.48 |
|
ZJ7 |
Rally Wheels |
63,026 |
$46.00 |
$221.29 |
|
ZJ9 |
Auxiliary Lighting |
21,380 |
$22.50 |
$108.24 |
|
Z08 |
Sports Decor |
6,728 |
$42.00 |
$202.05 |
|
Z21 |
Style Trim Group |
66,541 |
$55.00 |
$264.58 |
|
Z28 |
Special Performance Package |
1 |
– |
– |
|
Z54 |
Interior Decor and Quiet Sound Package |
15,941 |
$35.00 |
$168.37 |
|
Z85 |
Rally Sport Package |
7,000 |
$238.00 |
$1,144.93 |
|
Z86 |
Suspension, Gymkhana |
3,711 |
$112.00 |
$538.79 |
Note
Option prices are retail for base model. Prices could be reduced or option could be had at no charge if it was included as standard equipment on the Rally Sport or Type LT model.
1975 Camaro Cowl Tag Info
The Cowl Trim Tag, located on the cowl area identifies significant information about your car.
Click here for further cowl tag decoding information
Line 1: Year, GM Division, Model & Body, Assembly Plant, Sequence Number
|
Year |
GM Division |
Model Series |
Body Code |
Assembly Plant |
SequenceNumber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
75 = 1975 |
1 = Chevrolet |
FQ = Camaro Base Level |
87 = 2-Door Coupe |
L = Van Nuys, CA |
Starts at 100001 |
|
FS = Type LT |
N= Norwood, OH |
Line 2: Trim, Seat Type, Paint
|
Interior Trim |
Seat Type |
Exterior Paint (Lower/Upper) |
|---|---|---|
|
19V = Black Vinyl – Sport Coupe |
A51 = Front Bucket Seats |
11 = Antique White |
|
55V = Sandstone Vinyl – Sport Coupe |
AN6 = Adjustable Driver Side Seat |
13 = Silver |
|
63V = Saddle Vinyl = Sport Coupe |
15 = Light Grey |
|
|
91V = White Vinyl – Sport Coupe |
26 = Bright Blue |
|
|
19C = Black Cloth – Sport Coupe |
29 = Midnight Blue |
|
|
55C = Sandstone Cloth – Sport Coupe |
44 = Medium Green |
|
|
55W = Sandstone Knit Vinyl – Type LT |
49 = Dark Green |
|
|
63W = Saddle Knit Vinyl – Type LT |
50 = Cream Beige |
|
|
16D = Graystone Knit Cloth – Type LT |
51 = Bright Yellow |
|
|
55D = Sandstone Knit Cloth – Type LT |
55 = Sandstone |
|
|
63D = Saddle Knit Cloth – Type LT |
58 = Dark Sandstone |
|
|
73D = Dark Red Knit Cloth – Type LT |
63 = Light Saddle |
|
|
632 = Saddle Leather – Special Custom |
64 = Medium Orange |
|
|
732 = Red Leather – Special Custom |
74 = Dark Red |
|
|
75 = Light Red |
Line 3: Build Month and Week | Norwood Only = Option Code | Dash & Steering Column Color
|
Build Month |
Build Week |
Option Code |
Dash & Steering Column |
|---|---|---|---|
|
01 = January |
A = First Week |
Blank = Base Model |
Norwood = 3 Letter Code Examples |
|
02 = February |
B = Second Week |
Z85 = Rally Sport |
BLK = Black |
|
03 = March |
C = Third Week |
BLU = Blue |
|
|
04 = April |
D = Fourth Week |
SKN = Buckskin |
|
|
05 = May |
E = Fifth Week |
CAR = Carmine |
|
|
06 = June |
SAD = Saddle |
||
|
07 = July |
TAU = Taupe |
||
|
08 = August |
Van Nuys = 1 Letter Code Examples |
||
|
09 = September |
B = Black |
||
|
10 = October |
U = Blue |
||
|
11 = November |
T = Tan |
||
|
12 = December |
C = Carmine |
||
|
A = Light Gray |
|||
|
S = Silver |
1975 Camaro Paint Codes
Exterior Color Codes
|
Paint Code |
Color |
Vinyl Top |
Interior Availability |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
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 |
Medium 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 |
Medium 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 |
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.
Interior Trim Color Codes
|
Sport Coupe |
Paint Code |
Interior Style |
|---|---|---|
|
|
19V |
Black Vinyl Seats with either Black Carpet (Bk) or Red Carpet (Bkr) |
|
|
55V |
Sandstone Vinyl |
|
|
63V |
Saddle Vinyl |
|
|
91V |
White Vinyl Seats with either Black Carpet (Wbk) or Red Carpet (Wr) |
|
|
19C |
Black Cloth Seats with either Black Carpet (Bk) or Red Carpet (Bkr) |
|
|
55C |
Sandstone Cloth |
|
Type LT |
Paint Code |
Interior Style |
|---|---|---|
|
|
55W |
Sandstone Knit Vinyl |
|
|
63W |
Saddle Knit Vinyl |
|
|
16D |
Greystone Knit Cloth |
|
|
55D |
Sandstone Knit Cloth |
|
|
63D |
Saddle Knit Cloth |
|
|
73D |
Dark Red Knit Cloth |
|
Special Custom |
Paint Code |
Interior Style |
|---|---|---|
|
|
632 |
Saddle Leather |
|
|
732 |
Red Leather |
Disclaimer
The numbers have been compiled from many sources to make these pages as correct as possible. There is no guarantee that the numbers are complete or accurate, therefore, we cannot accept any liability or responsibility for damages incurred from the use of this information.
