1976 Camaro Specifications
Even though 1976 was not considered a ‘highlight’ year, the Camaro had one of it’s best selling production years.
Only minor appearance changes highlighted the 1976 Camaro, most notably a brushed metal insert in the rear tail section on the LT model. The 250 cubic-inch six-cylinder remained the standard engine in the sport coupe and a new 140-horsepower 305 cubic-inch V8 became the standard engine in the LT and base V8 option in the sport coupe. The larger 350 cubic-inch V8 was now only available with a four-barrel carburetor and 165 horsepower (123kW). Power brakes became standard on V8 models this year. The Camaro’s popularity was soaring. Sales totals jumped significantly for 1976, the best year yet for the second generation, and were to improve even more dramatically as the decade progressed. Standing alone in its class, the 1976 Camaro was capturing the spotlight and was slowly becoming more popular with US car buyers.
1976 Camaro OEM Brochure & Advertisements
1976 Camaro Model Options
Engine Options:
- 250ci L6 105hp
- 305ci V8 140hp
- 350ci V8 165hp
1976 Camaro Production:
- 38,047 6-cyl
- 144,912 V8
- 182,959 total
Dealer Introduction: 10/2/75
Vehicle Identification Example: 1Q87L6N500001
- First digit is GM Division: 1 = Chevrolet
- Second digit is 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
- L = 350ci 165hp
- Q = 305ci 140hp
- Sixth digit is model year: 6 = 1976
- Seventh digit is N for Norwood assembly, L for Van Nuys.
- Last six digits increased one with each car built at each plant
Dimensions:
- Length: 195.4 inches
- Height: 49.1 inches
- Width: 74.4 inches
- Wheelbase: 108.0 inches
Curb Weight: (in pounds)
- 1FQ87 – 3531
- 1FS87 – 3686
1976 Ending VIN by Month:
- Norwood
- Aug I – 505460
- Sep – 519535
- Oct – 534796
- Nov – 547176
- Dec – 558401
- Jan – 572183
- Feb – 525208
- Mar – 599432
- Apr – 611225
- May – 622045
- Jun – 632052
- Jul – 636407
- Aug II – 640880
- Van Nuys
* Records unavailable for Van Nuys
1976 Camaro Spotters Guide and New Features
Note: The Z28 was not available in 1976. There is no such thing as a 1976 Camaro Z28, even if you’ve seen or bought one on eBay.
Camaro saw the following additional changes:
- 305ci V8 debuts
- Power brakes standard, bigger brake wheel cylinders and better lining materials.
- LT received brushed aluminum panel trunk panel.
- voltmeter replaced amp meter or idiot light.
- Revised interior treatments & appointments.
- New seat design for Type LT debuts
- Simulated tan leather instrument cluster (Type LT)
- Landau roof debut
1976 Camaro Model Option Breakouts
Z21 Style Trim
Includes body colored insert on door handles; bright roof drip, lock pillar, upper fender, hood panel and belt mouldings plus bright accented parking lights.
Z54 Interior Decor / Quiet Sound
Includes glove compartment light and additional instrument cluster lighting; simulated leather accents on instrument cluster; special engine compartment, hood, and interior insulation (Standard with Type LT)
Z85 Rally Sport Package
Includes low-gloss black treatment of hood, header panel, grill, headlamp bezels, top of fenders, front part of roof, upper portion of doors, rear end panel and license plate opening. Tri-color decal separates black paint from body color. Tri-color rally sport decals on fenders and deck lid. Not available w/ vinyl roof.
Type LT
LT interior type depended upon whether seats were vinyl or cloth. The seats were a new design with different sew lines and squared off headrests. Door panels came in two styles with tack on arm rests combined with pull handles, plain panel faces for interiors with cloth seats, and pleated faces for interiors with vinyl seats. Tan simulated leather applique on instrument panel. Urethane/steel wheel replaced poly-cast turbine type wheel. Amber-lite insulation blankets included in doors, rear quarters, roof/sail panels, behind rear seat, under package tray, and under carpeting.
1976 Camaro Engine Codes & Specs
Available Engine Specifications
|
Type |
Size |
Carb |
RPO |
Horsepower |
Torque |
Bore & Stroke (in.) |
Compression Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
L6 |
250 |
1x1bbl |
L22 |
105 hp @ 3800 RPM |
185 lb-ft @ 1200 RPM |
3.875 x 3.53 |
8.25:1 |
|
V8 |
305 |
1x2bbl |
LG3 |
140 hp @ 3800 RPM |
245 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM |
3.736 x 3.48 |
8.5:1 |
|
V8 |
350 |
1x4bbl |
LM1 |
165 hp @ 3800 RPM |
260 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM |
4.00 x 3.48 |
8.5:1 |
6-Cylinder Engine Codes
|
Code |
Size |
HP / RPO |
Transmission |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CCC |
250 cid 1x1bbl |
105 hp L22 |
Turbo Hydramatic |
California Emissions |
|
CCD |
250 cid 1x1bbl |
105 hp L22 |
– |
California Emissions |
|
CCF |
250 cid 1x1bbl |
105 hp L22 |
Turbo Hydramatic |
– |
|
CCL |
250 cid 1x1bbl |
105 hp L22 |
– |
Late Production |
|
CCJ |
250 cid 1x1bbl |
105 hp L22 |
– |
Late Production |
8-Cylinder Engine Codes
|
Code |
Size |
HP / RPO |
Transmission |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
305 |
||||
|
CPA |
305 cid 1x2bbl |
140 hp LG3 |
Manual Transmission |
– |
|
CPB |
305 cid 1x2bbl |
140 hp LG3 |
Turbo Hydramatic |
– |
|
CPC |
305 cid 1x2bbl |
140 hp LG3 |
– |
– |
|
CPJ |
305 cid 1x2bbl |
140 hp LG3 |
Turbo Hydramatic |
California Emissions |
|
9M |
305 cid 1x2bbl |
140 hp LG3 |
– |
– |
|
9W |
305 cid 1x2bbl |
140 hp LG3 |
– |
– |
|
350 |
||||
|
CHU |
350 cid 1x4bbl |
165 hp LM1 |
Turbo Hydramatic |
– |
|
CHW |
350 cid 1x4bbl |
165 hp LM1 |
– |
– |
|
CHT |
350 cid 1x4bbl |
165 hp LM1 |
Manual Transmission |
– |
|
CKZ |
350 cid 1x4bbl |
165 hp LM1 |
– |
Late Production |
|
CMB |
350 cid 1x4bbl |
165 hp LM1 |
– |
– |
|
CML |
350 cid 1x4bbl |
165 hp LM1 |
Turbo Hydramatic |
California Emissions |
|
7X |
350 cid 1x4bbl |
165 hp LM1 |
– |
– |
Engine Code Example: V0427CPC
(305ci – Assembled in Flint assembly plant on April 27)
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1976 Camaro Transmission Codes
|
Code |
Type |
Plant |
|---|---|---|
|
S |
3-Speed Manual |
Muncie |
|
H |
3-Speed Manual (H.D.) |
Muncie |
|
R |
4-Speed Manual (Saginaw) |
Muncie |
|
B |
Turbo Hydramatic 350 |
Parma |
|
D |
Turbo Hydramatic 250 |
Parma |
|
Y |
Turbo Hydramatic 350 |
Toledo |
|
J |
Turbo Hydramatic 350 |
GM of Canada |
Transmission Code Example: Y6D27
(1976 TH350, 3 speed A/T, assembled April 27)
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Manual transmissions were not available in California for 1976
1976 Camaro 3-Speed & 4-Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
|
Base |
LG3 |
LM1 |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
C.I. |
250 |
305 |
350 |
|
First Gear |
3.11:1 |
3.11:1 |
2.85:1 |
|
Second Gear |
1.84:1 |
1.84:1 |
2.02:1 |
|
Third Gear |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
1.35:1 |
|
Fourth Gear |
– |
– |
1.00:1 |
|
Reverse |
3.22:1 |
3.22:1 |
2.85:1 |
|
Clutch Diameter |
9.12 |
10.34 |
10.34 |
|
Axle Ratio S |
2.73:1 |
2.73:1 |
3.08:1 |
|
Axle Ratio P |
3.08:1 |
3.08:1 |
– |
1976 Camaro Turbo Hydramatic Transmission Ratios
|
Base |
LG3 |
LM1 |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
C.I. |
250 |
305 |
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 |
1.94:1 |
1.94:1 |
1.94:1 |
|
Axle Ratio S |
2.73:1 |
2.73:1 |
2.73:1 |
|
Axle Ratio P |
3.08:1 |
3.08:1 |
3.08:1 |
Axle Ratio Key
- S = Standard Ratio
- P = Performance Ratio
1976 Camaro Rear Axle Codes
|
Code |
Axle Ratio |
Notes |
|---|---|---|
|
PA |
2.73:1 |
– |
|
PC |
3.08:1 |
– |
|
PU |
2.73:1 |
Locking |
|
PW |
3.08:1 |
Locking |
Rear Axle Code Example: PAG100D
(Chevy sourced 2.73 open, Assembled on day shift of 100th day of the year)
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1976 Camaro Factory Options
Regular Production Option (RPO)
|
RPO |
Description |
Quantity |
1976 Price |
Est. Current Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1FQ87 |
Camaro Sport Coupe, 6-Cylinder |
38,047 |
$3,762.35 |
$17,113.14 |
|
1FQ87 |
Camaro Sport Coupe, 8-Cylinder |
92,491 |
$3,927.35 |
$17,863.64 |
|
1FS87 |
Camaro Type LT Coupe, 8-Cylinder |
52,421 |
$4,320.35 |
$19,651.21 |
|
AK1 |
Belts, Color-Keyed Seat and Shoulder |
35,517 |
$17.00 |
$77.32 |
|
AN6 |
Adjustable Seat Back, Driver Side |
10,015 |
$19.00 |
$86.42 |
|
AU3 |
Power Door Locks |
13,876 |
$62.00 |
$282.01 |
|
A01 |
Soft Ray Tinted Glass, All Windows |
143,676 |
$46.00 |
$209.23 |
|
A02 |
Tinted Windshield |
3,235 |
– |
– |
|
A31 |
Power Windows |
18,949 |
$99.00 |
$450.30 |
|
B37 |
Floor Mats, Color-Keyed Front and Rear |
58,564 |
$15.00 |
$68.23 |
|
B49 |
Carpet, Deluxe Front and Rear |
2,304 |
$32.00 |
$145.55 |
|
B80 |
Moldings, Roof Drip |
37,954 |
$16.00 |
$72.78 |
|
B84 |
Moldings, Body Side |
101,018 |
$38.00 |
$172.84 |
|
B93 |
Guards, Door Edge |
45,706 |
$7.00 |
$31.84 |
|
– |
Vinyl Roof Cover |
24,802 |
$96.00 |
$436.66 |
|
C24 |
Windshield Wipers, Hide-A-Way |
42,243 |
$22.00 |
$100.07 |
|
C50 |
Defroster, Rear Window |
56,247 |
$43.00 |
$195.59 |
|
C60 |
Air Conditioning |
101,901 |
$479.00 |
$2,178.74 |
|
D35 |
Mirrors, Sport Right and Left Remote Exterior |
101,515 |
$27.00 |
$122.81 |
|
D55 |
Console |
170,095 |
$71.00 |
$322.95 |
|
D80 |
Spoilers, Front and Rear |
37,605 |
$81.00 |
$368.43 |
|
F41 |
Suspension, Sport |
20,211 |
$32.00 |
$145.55 |
|
G80 |
Positraction, Rear Axle |
12,824 |
$51.00 |
$231.97 |
|
G92 |
Rear Axle, High Altitude |
1,851 |
$13.00 |
$59.13 |
|
J50 |
Power Brakes |
22,837 |
$58.00 |
$263.81 |
|
K05 |
Engine Block Heater |
3,494 |
– |
– |
|
K30 |
Speed Control, Cruise Master |
990 |
$73.00 |
$332.04 |
|
LM1 |
Engine, 350 cid, 165 hp Turbo-Fire V8 |
56,710 |
$85.00 |
$386.62 |
|
M20 |
Transmission, 4-Speed Wide Range |
11,396 |
$242.00 |
$1,100.74 |
|
M40 |
Transmission, Turbo Hydramatic Automatic |
160,145 |
$260.00 |
$1,182.62 |
|
N33 |
Tilt Steering Column |
46,705 |
$52.00 |
$236.52 |
|
N65 |
Spare Tire, Space Saver |
8,026 |
$15.11 |
$68.73 |
|
PE1 |
Wheels, Turbine-Style |
14,090 |
$116.00 |
$527.63 |
|
P01 |
Wheel Covers, Bright Metal |
26,692 |
$30.00 |
$136.46 |
|
QBT |
Tires, FR78x14 Belted Radial White Letter |
14,655 |
$49.00 |
$222.88 |
|
QDW |
Tires, FR78x14 Belted Radial White Stripe |
119,751 |
$35.00 |
$159.20 |
|
QEG |
Tires, E78x14 Belted Blackwall |
3,044 |
-$105.75 |
-$481.01 |
|
QEH |
Tires, E78x14 Belted White Stripe |
13,352 |
-$72.75 |
-$330.91 |
|
UA1 |
Battery, Heavy Duty |
10,667 |
$16.00 |
$72.78 |
|
UM1 |
Radio, AM w/ Stereo Tape |
12,860 |
$209.00 |
$950.64 |
|
UM2 |
Radio, AM/FM w/ Stereo Tape |
12,351 |
$324.00 |
$1,473.72 |
|
U05 |
Horns, Dual |
15,921 |
$6.00 |
$27.29 |
|
U14 |
Special Instrumentation |
13,268 |
$92.00 |
$418.46 |
|
U35 |
Clock |
22,088 |
$18.00 |
$81.87 |
|
U58 |
Radio, AM/FM Stereo |
13,868 |
$226.00 |
$1,027.97 |
|
U63 |
Radio, AM |
69,587 |
$75.00 |
$341.14 |
|
U69 |
Radio, AM/FM |
32,008 |
$137.00 |
$623.15 |
|
U76 |
Antenna, Windshield Type |
34,111 |
$16.00 |
$72.78 |
|
U80 |
Speaker, Rear Seat |
25,824 |
$21.00 |
$95.52 |
|
V01 |
Radiator, Heavy Duty |
12,974 |
$27.00 |
$122.81 |
|
V30 |
Bumper Guards, Front and Rear |
29,087 |
$36.00 |
$163.75 |
|
YF5 |
Emissions Equipment, Required for California |
14,038 |
$50.00 |
$227.43 |
|
ZJ7 |
Rally Wheels |
78,311 |
$30.00 |
$136.46 |
|
ZJ9 |
Auxiliary Lighting |
31,427 |
$30.00 |
$136.46 |
|
Z21 |
Style Trim Group |
73,010 |
$58.00 |
$263.81 |
|
Z54 |
Interior Decor and Quiet Sound Package |
18,218 |
$53.00 |
$241.07 |
|
Z85 |
Rally Sport Package |
15,855 |
$260.00 |
$1,182.62 |
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 Z28 or Type LT model.
1976 Camaro Cowl Tag Info
1976 Camaro Example Cowl Tag & Breakdown
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
|
Year |
GM Division |
Model Series |
Body Code |
Assembly Plant |
Sequence Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
76 = 1976 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
|
02M = White Interior w/ Blue Big Four, Oxen Vinyl / Oxen Bolster (Standard) |
A51 = Front Bucket Seats |
11 = Antique White |
|
03M = White Interior w/ Green Big Four, Oxen Vinyl / Oxen Bolster (Standard) |
AN6 = Adjustable Driver Side Seat |
13 = Silver |
|
07M = White Interior w/ Firethorn Big Four, Oxen Vinyl / Oxen Bolster (Standard) |
19 = Black |
|
|
11M = White Interior w/ Black Big Four, Oxen Vinyl / Oxen Bolster (Standard) |
28 = Light Blue |
|
|
19M = Black, Oxen Vinyl / Oxen Bolster (Standard) |
35 = Dark Blue |
|
|
64M = Buckskin, Oxen Vinyl / Oxen Bolster (Standard) |
36 = Firethorn |
|
|
71M = Firethorn, Oxen Vinyl / Oxen Bolster (Standard) |
37 = Mahogany |
|
|
19B = Black Radcliffe Cloth (Standard) |
40 = Lime Green |
|
|
71B = Firethorn Radcliffe Cloth (Standard) |
49 = Dark Green |
|
|
02N = White Interior w/ Blue Big Four, Plisse Vinyl / Wallaby Bolster (Custom Knit Vinyl) |
50 = Cream |
|
|
03N = White Interior w/ Green Big Four, Plisse Vinyl / Wallaby Bolster (Custom Knit Vinyl) |
51 = Bright Yellow |
|
|
07N = White Interior w/ Firethorn Big Four, Plisse Vinyl / Wallaby Bolster (Custom Knit Vinyl) |
65 = Buckskin |
|
|
11N = White Interior w/ Black Big Four, Plisse Vinyl / Wallaby Bolster (Custom Knit Vinyl) |
67 = Medium Saddle |
|
|
19N = Black Plisse Vinyl / Wallaby Bolster (Custom Knit Vinyl) |
78 = Medium Orange |
|
|
64N = Buckskin Plisse Vinyl / Wallaby Bolster (Custom Knit Vinyl) |
11T = White Vinyl Top |
|
|
19C = Black Regis Cloth (Custom Knit Cloth) |
13T = Silver Vinyl Top |
|
|
26C = Blue Regis Cloth (Custom Knit Cloth) |
19T = Black Vinyl Top |
|
|
71C = Firethorn Regis Cloth (Custom Knit Cloth) |
35T = Dark Blue Vinyl Top |
|
|
36T = Firethorn Vinyl Top |
||
|
37T = Mahogany Vinyl Top |
||
|
65T = Light Buckskin Vinyl Top |
“Big Four” = Instrument Panel, Carpet, Cowl Kick Panel & Rear Package Shelf.
Line 3: Build Month and Week, Option Code, Dash & Steering Column Color
|
Month |
Week |
Option Code |
Dash & Steering Column |
Power Windows (Van Nuys) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
01 = January |
A = First Week |
Norwood: |
Norwood = 3 Letter Code Examples |
Blank or – = No Power Windows |
|
02 = February |
B = Second Week |
Blank = Base |
BLK = Black |
A31 = Power Windows |
|
03 = March |
C = Third Week |
Z85 = Rally Sport |
BLU = Blue |
|
|
04 = April |
D = Fourth Week |
Van Nuys: |
SKN = Buckskin |
|
|
05 = May |
E = Fifth Week |
Blank or – = Sport Coupe |
CAR = Carmine |
|
|
06 = June |
S = Berlinetta or Type LT |
SAD = Saddle |
||
|
07 = July |
Z = Rally Sport |
TAU = Taupe |
||
|
08 = August |
8 = Z28 |
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 |
1976 Camaro Paint Codes
Exterior Color Codes
|
Paint Code |
Color |
Quantity |
Interior Availability |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
11 |
Antique White |
17,558 |
B-Bk-Bu-F-Wb-Wbk-Wf-Wg |
|
|
13 |
Silver |
26,418 |
B-Bk-Bu-F-Wb-Wbk-Wf-Wg |
|
|
19 |
Black |
9,676 |
B-Bk-Bu-F-Wb-Wbk-Wf-Wg |
|
|
28 |
Light Blue |
19,868 |
B-Bk-Wb-Wbk |
|
|
35 |
Dark Blue |
16,898 |
B-Bk-Bu-Wb-Wbk |
|
|
36 |
Firethorn |
28,002 |
Bk-Bu-F-Wbk-Wf |
|
|
37 |
Mahogany |
11,321 |
Bk-Bu-F-Wbk-Wf |
|
|
40 |
Lime Green |
6,568 |
Bk-Bu-Wbk-Wg |
|
|
49 |
Dark Green |
3,984 |
Bk-Bu-Wbk-Wg |
|
|
50 |
Cream |
6,669 |
B-Bk-Bu-F-Wb-Wbk-Wf |
|
|
51 |
Bright Yellow |
12,892 |
Bk-Bu-Wbk |
|
|
65 |
Buckskin |
3,620 |
Bk-Bu-F-Wbk-Wf |
|
|
67 |
Medium Saddle |
7,936 |
Bk-Bu-Wbk |
|
|
78 |
Medium Orange |
10,925 |
Bk-Bu-Wbk |
Abbreviations: B = Blue, Bk = Black, Bu = Buckskin, F = Firethorn, Wb = White seats with blue dash and carpet, Wbk = White seats with black dash and carpet, Wf = White seats with firethorn dash and carpet, Wg = White seats with green dash and carpet.
Interior Trim Color Codes
|
Standard Vinyl |
Paint Code |
Interior Style |
|---|---|---|
|
|
02M / 03M / 07M / 11M |
White Seats w/ Blue/Green/Firethorn/Black Big Four – Oxen Vinyl / Oxen Bolster |
|
|
19M |
Black – Oxen Vinyl / Oxen Bolster |
|
|
64M |
Buckskin – Oxen Vinyl / Oxen Bolster |
|
|
71M |
Firethorn – Oxen Vinyl / Oxen Bolster |
|
Standard Cloth |
Paint Code |
Interior Style |
|---|---|---|
|
|
19B |
Black Radcliffe Woven Sport Cloth, Radcliffe Bolster |
|
|
71B |
Firethorn Radcliffe Woven Sport Cloth, Radcliffe Bolster |
|
Custom Knit Vinyl |
Paint Code |
Interior Style |
|---|---|---|
|
|
02N / 03N / 07N / 11N |
White Seats w/ Blue/Green/Firethorn/Black Big Four – Plisse Vinyl / Wallaby Bolster |
|
|
19N |
Black – Plisse Vinyl / Wallaby Bolster |
|
|
64N |
Buckskin – Plisse Vinyl / Wallaby Bolster |
|
Custom Knit Cloth |
Paint Code |
Interior Style |
|---|---|---|
|
|
19C |
Black Regis Knit Cloth, Dover Bolster |
|
|
26C |
Blue Regis Knit Cloth, Dover Bolster |
|
|
71C |
Firethorn Regis Knit Cloth, Dover Bolster |
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.
