1975 Camaro Parts and Restoration Information

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 Option weight table

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

Note:
L65 350 cid V8 was not available in California

6-Cylinder Engine Codes

8-Cylinder Engine Codes

Engine Code Example: V0427CMB 
(350ci – 155hp Assembled in Flint assembly plant on April 27)

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1975 Camaro Transmission Codes

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

1975 Camaro Turbo Hydramatic Transmission Ratios

Axle Ratio Key

• S = Standard Ratio
• E = Economy Ratio
• P = Performance Ratio

1975 Camaro Rear Axle Codes

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)

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. 

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Line 1: Year, GM Division, Model & Body, Assembly Plant, Sequence Number

Line 2: Trim, Seat Type, Paint

Line 3: Build Month and Week | Norwood Only = Option Code | Dash & Steering Column Color

1975 Camaro Paint Codes

Exterior Color Codes

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

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.