1978 Camaro Specifications
The 1978 Camaro received a new body kit and was the first year the T-Top was offered.
After 4 years of the extruded aluminum bumpers, an all-new body color urethane front & rear fascia was finally added to the car. Intended to debut in 1976, production delays held up the restyle until this year. Now hidden behind the sleek new nose was the impact absorbing crash structure able to withstand impacts greater than 5MPH. The rear tail lights were redesigned as well, now incorporating 3-color lenses on either side of the fuel door in the center. The license plate was relocated to a molded section of the rear bumper. Removable smoke glass T-tops (CC1) were now available.
The Type LT and Rally Sport were back, with the RS a separate model as opposed to an RPO. Z28 sales were going up, up & away… The only things slowing down were the cars themselves with the higher gear ratios (except in the Z28). This was in the effort to improve fuel economy.
The Camaro wasn’t just continuing to blow the competition away on the street, but it smoked the rival Mustang in the showroom again, outselling the ponies 247,437 to 179,039. There was no competition.
Camaro saw the following additional changes:
- Rally Sport offered as a Camaro Model, not RPO
- 305ci gets a 4 speed manual as standard
- non-corroding nylon brake pressure switch replaces steel switch
- lower control arm bracing to improve chassis stiffness.
- redesigned rear spring shackles improve stability
- brake line charcoal filter
- Z28 gets decorative hood scoop and functional fender vents
- Manual transmissions still not available in California
- Fenders redesigned to mate with new fascia
- Removable glass tops (CC1) debut
- New color-keyed Aluminum Wheels (YJ8)
1978 Camaro OEM Brochure
1978 Camaro Model Options
Engine Options:
- 250 cubic inch L6
- 305 cubic inch V8
- 350 cubic inch V8
1978 Camaro Production:
- 36,982 6-cyl
- 235,649 V8
- 272,631 total
Dealer Introduction: 10/6/77
Vehicle Identification Example: 1Q87U8N515127
- First digit is GM Division: 1 = Chevrolet
- Second digit is model: Q = Sport Coupe, Rally Sport, and Z28, S = Type LT
- Digits 3 & 4 are body type: 87 = 2dr. coupe
- Fifth digit is engine code: D = 250ci, L = 350ci, U = 305ci
- Sixth digit is model year: 8 = 1978
- 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: 195.5″
- Height: 49.2″
- Width: 74.4″
- Wheelbase: 108.0″
Curb Weight: (in pounds)
- 1FQ87 (L6) – 3403
- 1FS87 (L6) – 3457
1978 Ending VIN by Month
- Norwood
- Aug I – 501212
- Sep – 511517
- Oct – 522607
- Nov – 533888
- Dec – 543673
- Jan – 553483
- Feb – 566818
- Mar – 581600
- Apr – 595407
- May – 610795
- Jun – 624756
- Jul – 636526
- Aug II – 642375
- Van Nuys
- Aug I – 505844
- Sep – 518487
- Oct – 527630
- Nov – 535345
- Dec – 544183
- Jan – 554140
- Feb – 564916
- Mar – 578793
- Apr – 592824
- May – 608868
- Jun – 623022
- Jul – 630258
- Aug II – N.A.
Click here for: 1978 Dealer Sales Brochure
Click here for Second Generation Camaro Spotters Guide & Summary of Yearly Changes
1978 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 moldings plus bright accented parking lights.
Z28 Special Performance Package
While all Camaros for 1978 were restyled with the new front and rear fascias, the 1978 Z28 engine and suspension was basically identical to 1977. The exception to this was the incorporation of the lower control arm braces and reinforced spring shackles. Headlight bezels and window trim were black anodized, not chrome. New functional “gill” style fender vents, and a non-functional “stinger” style hood scoop which replaced the previously used “hood scoop” decal. Simulated rope wrapped steering wheel, unique to the Z28.
Total Production:
- 54,907
Engine:
Hydraulic-cam 350 delivered 185 bhp and 280 ft./lb. torque. Cast-iron crank. 2-bolt mains. Cam timing: 280 degree intake, 288 exhaust, 58-degree overlap, 0.410 inch lift. Rochester 4-barrel carb. No mufflers but after the single catalytic converter the exhaust system split into two resonators and dual tail pipes. Identical to and unchanged from 1977.
Click here to see the specific LM-1 Engine Components.
Transmission:
4-speed Borg-Warner T-10, aluminum case, Inland or Hurst shifter, 2.54:1 low (not available in California). Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 optional, mandatory in California.
Clutch
11 Inch Clutch.
Rear Axle:
Ratios were 3.42 for Turbo Hydra-Matic and 3.73 for 4-speed; no options
Brakes:
11-inch, vented, cast-iron front discs with vacuum assist standard. Rear 9.5-inch drums. (unchanged since 1970)
Front Suspension:
Spring rates 365 lb./in. Stabilizer 1.2 inch. Identical to and unchanged from 1977.
Rear Suspension:
Spring rate 127 lb./in. Rear Stabilizer .55 inch. Identical and unchanged since 1977.
Steering:
Power assist, straight 13.02:1 overall. Identical to 1977.
Wheels & Tires:
15 x 7 rims, Goodyear GR70-15 steel-belted radials standard.
Click here to see the specific 1978 Z28 Chassis Specifications.
Z28 Performance Test Data
Source: Car & Driver – 3/78. Test Vehicle: 1978 Z28, 4 speed 3.73:1, curb weight 3560 lbs.
|
Gear |
Ratio |
MPH / 1000 |
Max Test Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
|
First Gear |
2.64:1 |
8.0 |
40 MPH @ 5000 RPM |
|
Second Gear |
1.75:1 |
12.0 |
60 MPH @ 5000 RPM |
|
Third Gear |
1.34:1 |
15.7 |
79 MPH @ 5000 RPM |
|
Fourth Gear |
1.00:1 |
21.1 |
123 MPH @ 5850 RPM |
|
Zero – X MPH |
Seconds |
|---|---|
|
30 MPH |
2.7 Seconds |
|
40 MPH |
3.9 Seconds |
|
50 MPH |
5.5 Seconds |
|
60 MPH |
7.3 Seconds |
|
70 MPH |
9.8 Seconds |
|
80 MPH |
12.5 Seconds |
|
90 MPH |
15.7 Seconds |
|
100 MPH |
20.4 Seconds |
Top Speed: 123 MPH (observed)
Standing 1/4 mile: 16.0 sec. @ 91.1 MPH
70 – 0 mph: 181 ft. (0.91G)
Fuel Mileage: 14.5 mpg / 16 mpg hwy
Interior sound level:
- 53 dBA @ idle
- 75 dBA @ 70 MPH cruise
- 77 dBA @ full throttle
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)
Rally Sport Model
Two tone paint scheme, includes “upper color” 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 upper color from body color. Tri-color rally sport decals on fenders and deck lid. Option D35 sport mirrors, D80 rear spoiler and ZJ7 Rally Wheels were standard
Not available w/ vinyl roof, not combinable with Z28 model.
Available lower body color choices were: Blue, Camel, Lt. Red, Silver, White & Bright Yellow
Type LT
Included Custom Interior. Radcliffe woven sport cloth fabric replaced previous plaid cloth material. 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. Amberlite insulation blankets included in doors, rear quarters, roof/sail panels, behind rear seat, under package tray and under carpeting (RPO Z54 interior decor/quiet sound). Option D35 sport mirrors, U05 dual horns, U14 Special Instrumentation and ZJ7 Rally Wheels were standard.
1978 Camaro Engine Codes & Specs
Available Engine Specifications
|
Type |
Size |
Carb |
RPO |
Horsepower |
Torque |
Bore & Stroke (in.) |
Compression Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
L6 |
250 |
1x1bbl |
L22 |
90 hp @ 3600 RPM* |
175 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM* |
3.875 x 3.53 |
8.1:1 |
|
L6 |
250 |
1x1bbl |
L22 |
110 hp @ 3800 RPM |
195 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM |
3.875 x 3.53 |
8.1:1 |
|
V8 |
305 |
1x2bbl |
LG3 |
135 hp @ 3800 RPM* |
240 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM* |
3.736 x 3.48 |
8.4:1 |
|
V8 |
305 |
1x2bbl |
LG3 |
145 hp @ 3800 RPM |
245 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM |
3.736 x 3.48 |
8.4:1 |
|
V8 |
350 |
1x4bbl |
LM1 |
160 hp @ 3800 RPM* |
260 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM* |
4.00 x 3.48 |
8.2:1 |
|
V8 |
350 |
1x4bbl |
LM1 |
170 hp @ 3800 RPM |
270 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM |
4.00 x 3.48 |
8.2:1 |
|
V8 |
350 |
1x4bbl |
Z28 |
175 hp @ 3800 RPM* |
265 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM* |
4.00 x 3.48 |
8.2:1 |
|
V8 |
350 |
1x4bbl |
Z28 |
185 hp @ 4000 RPM |
280 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM |
4.00 x 3.48 |
8.2:1 |
*Denotes California & high altitude ratings
6-Cylinder Engine Codes:
|
Code |
Size |
HP / RPO |
Transmission |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CCH |
250 cid 1x1bbl |
90 hp L22 |
Turbo Hydramatic |
California Emissions |
|
CCJ |
250 cid 1x1bbl |
110 hp L22 |
Manual Transmission |
– |
|
CCK |
250 cid 1x1bbl |
110 hp L22 |
Turbo Hydramatic |
– |
|
C3Y |
250 cid 1x1bbl |
L22 |
– |
Export, Uncertain Usage |
8-Cylinder Engine Codes:
|
Code |
Size |
HP / RPO |
Transmission |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CEM |
305 cid 1x2bbl |
145 hp LG3 |
Turbo Hydramatic |
– |
|
CTH |
305 cid 1x2bbl |
145 hp LG3 |
Manual Transmission |
– |
|
CTK |
305 cid 1x2bbl |
135 hp LG3 |
Turbo Hydramatic |
California Emissions |
|
C3N |
305 cid 1x2bbl |
LG3 |
– |
Export, Uncertain Usage |
|
CHC |
350 cid 1x4bbl |
– |
Turbo Hydramatic |
– |
|
CHF |
350 cid 1x4bbl |
– |
Turbo Hydramatic |
– |
|
CHL |
350 cid 1x4bbl |
– |
Turbo Hydramatic |
– |
|
CHR |
350 cid 1x4bbl |
– |
Manual Transmission |
– |
|
CHS |
350 cid 1x4bbl |
– |
Turbo Hydramatic / Manual |
*Typically used for Automatic |
|
CHT |
350 cid 1x4bbl |
– |
Manual Transmission |
Uncertain Usage |
|
CHU |
350 cid 1x4bbl |
– |
Turbo Hydramatic |
Uncertain Usage |
|
C3T |
350 cid 1x4bbl |
– |
– |
Export, Uncertain Usage |
Engine Code Example: V0427CHS
(350ci – Assembled in Flint assembly plant on April 27)
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1978 Camaro Transmission Codes
|
Code |
Type |
Plant |
|---|---|---|
|
S |
3-Speed Manual |
Muncie |
|
R |
4-Speed Manual (Saginaw) |
Muncie |
|
B |
Turbo Hydramatic 350 |
Parma |
|
Y |
Turbo Hydramatic 350 |
Toledo |
|
J |
Turbo Hydramatic 350 |
GM of Canada |
|
K |
– |
Buick Motor Division |
Transmission Code Example: Y8D27
(1978 TH350, 3 speed A/T, assembled April 27)
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1978 Camaro 3-Speed & 4-Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
|
L22 |
LG3 |
LM1 |
Z28 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
C.I. |
250 |
305 |
350 |
350 |
|
First Gear |
3.50:1 |
2.85:1 |
2.85:1 |
2.64:1 |
|
Second Gear |
1.89:1 |
2.02:1 |
2.02:1 |
1.75:1 |
|
Third Gear |
1.00:1 |
1.35:1 |
1.35:1 |
1.34:1 |
|
Fourth Gear |
– |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
|
Reverse |
3.62:1 |
2.85:1 |
2.85:1 |
2.55:1 |
|
Clutch |
9.12 |
10.34 |
10.34 |
11.00 |
|
Axle Ratio S |
2.73:1 |
3.08:1 |
3.08:1 |
3.73:1 |
*No manual transmissions available in California for 1978
1978 Camaro Turbo Hydramatic Transmission Ratios
|
L22 |
LG3 |
LM1 |
Z28 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
C.I. |
250 |
305 |
350 |
350 |
|
First Gear |
2.52:1 |
2.52:1 |
2.52:1 |
2.52:1 |
|
Second Gear |
1.52:1 |
1.52:1 |
1.52:1 |
1.52:1 |
|
Third Gear |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
|
Reverse |
1.93:1 |
1.93:1 |
1.93:1 |
1.93:1 |
|
Axle Ratio S |
2.73:1 |
2.41:1 |
2.41:1 |
3.42:1 |
|
Axle Ratio P |
– |
– |
3.08:1 |
– |
Axle Ratio Key
- S = Standard Ratio
- P = Performance Ratio
1978 Camaro Rear Axle Codes
|
Code |
Axle Ratio |
Notes |
|---|---|---|
|
PA |
2.73:1 |
– |
|
PC |
3.08:1 |
– |
|
PE |
3.42:1 |
– |
|
PF |
2.73:1 |
– |
|
PJ |
2.41:1 |
– |
|
PM |
3.23:1 |
– |
|
PP |
3.23:1 |
Locking |
|
PS |
2.41:1 |
Locking |
|
PU |
2.73:1 |
Locking |
|
PW |
3.08:1 |
Locking |
|
PY |
3.42:1 |
Locking |
|
PZ |
3.73:1 |
Locking |
Rear Axle Code Example: PYG100DE
(Chevy sourced 3.42 Posi, Assembled on day shift of 100th day of the year w/Eaton Posi)
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1978 Camaro Factory Options
Regular Production Option (RPO)
|
RPO |
Description |
Quantity |
1978 Price |
Est. Current Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1FQ87 |
Camaro Sport Coupe |
134,491 |
$4,414.25 |
$17,522.34 |
|
1FQ87 |
Camaro Rally Sport Coupe |
11,902 |
$4,784.25 |
$18,991.05 |
|
1FS87 |
Camaro Type LT Coupe |
65,635 |
$4,814.25 |
$19,110.14 |
|
1FS87 |
Camaro Type LT Rally Sport Coupe |
5,696 |
$5,065.25 |
$20,106.48 |
|
1FQ87 |
Camaro Z28 Sport Coupe |
54,907 |
$5,603.85 |
$22,244.45 |
|
AK1 |
Belts, Color-Keyed Seat and Shoulder |
96,221 |
$21.00 |
$83.36 |
|
AN6 |
Adjustable Seat Back, Driver Side |
23,443 |
$21.00 |
$83.36 |
|
AU3 |
Power Door Locks |
31,956 |
$80.00 |
$317.56 |
|
A01 |
Soft Ray Tinted Glass, All Windows |
233,115 |
$56.00 |
$222.29 |
|
A02 |
Tinted Windshield |
6,568 |
– |
– |
|
A31 |
Power Windows |
51,008 |
$124.00 |
$492.22 |
|
BS1 |
Acoustical Insulation Package |
– |
– |
– |
|
B37 |
Floor Mats, Color-Keyed Front and Rear |
126,900 |
$20.00 |
$79.39 |
|
B80 |
Moldings, Roof Drip |
111,904 |
$23.00 |
$91.30 |
|
B84 |
Moldings, Body Side |
136,724 |
$42.00 |
$166.72 |
|
B93 |
Moldings, Door Edge |
79,602 |
$11.00 |
$43.66 |
|
– |
Vinyl Sport Roof Cover |
11,708 |
$102.00 |
$404.89 |
|
CC1 |
Roof Panels, Removable Glass |
9,875 |
$625.00 |
$2,480.93 |
|
CD4 |
Windshield Wipers, Intermittent |
32,548 |
$32.00 |
$127.02 |
|
C50 |
Defroster, Rear Window |
95,225 |
$51.00 |
$202.44 |
|
C60 |
Air Conditioning |
194,584 |
$539.00 |
$2,139.56 |
|
D35 |
Mirrors, Sport Right and Left Remote Exterior |
121,628 |
$33.00 |
$130.99 |
|
D55 |
Console |
261,955 |
$80.00 |
$317.56 |
|
D80 |
Spoiler, Rear |
44,609 |
$55.00 |
$218.32 |
|
F41 |
Suspension, Sport |
33,920 |
$38.00 |
$150.84 |
|
G80 |
Positraction, Rear Axle |
32,834 |
$59.00 |
$234.20 |
|
G92 |
Rear Axle, Performance Ratio |
1,878 |
$15.00 |
$59.54 |
|
J50 |
Power Brakes |
207,393 |
$69.00 |
$273.90 |
|
K05 |
Engine Block Heater |
4,917 |
– |
– |
|
K30 |
Speed Control, Cruise Master |
46,800 |
$90.00 |
$357.25 |
|
LG3 |
Engine, 305 ci, 145 hp V8 (135 hp in CA) |
143,110 |
$185.00 |
$734.36 |
|
LM1 |
Engine, 350 ci, 170 hp V8 (160 hp in CA) |
92,539 |
$300.00 |
$1,190.85 |
|
MM4 |
Transmission, 4-Speed Wide Range |
11,287 |
$125.00 |
$496.19 |
|
MX1 |
Transmission, Automatic |
239,559 |
$307.00 |
$1,218.63 |
|
M21 |
Transmission, 4-Speed Close Ratio (Z28 Only) |
15,118 |
n/c |
– |
|
NA6 |
Emission Equipment, High Altitude |
1,436 |
$33.00 |
$130.99 |
|
N33 |
Tilt Steering Column |
117,035 |
$69.00 |
$273.90 |
|
N65 |
Spare Tire, Space Saver |
30,440 |
n/c |
– |
|
PE1 |
Wheels, Custom-Style |
17,658 |
$133.00 |
$527.94 |
|
P01 |
Wheel Covers, Bright Metal |
14,642 |
$37.00 |
$146.87 |
|
QBT |
Tires, FR78x14 Belted Radial White Letter |
44,370 |
$61.00 |
$242.14 |
|
QDW |
Tires, FR78x14 Belted Radial White Stripe |
144,878 |
$46.00 |
$182.60 |
|
QEG |
Tires, E78x14 Belted Blackwall |
2,951 |
-$112.95 |
-$448.35 |
|
QEH |
Tires, E78x14 Belted White Stripe |
13,138 |
-$68.95 |
-$273.70 |
|
UA1 |
Battery, Heavy Duty |
26,390 |
$18.00 |
$71.45 |
|
UM1 |
Radio, AM w/ Stereo Tape |
10,074 |
$229.00 |
$909.01 |
|
UM2 |
Radio, AM/FM w/ Stereo Tape |
32,156 |
$328.00 |
$1,301.99 |
|
U05 |
Horns, Dual |
25,088 |
$7.00 |
$27.79 |
|
U14 |
Special Instrumentation |
15,967 |
$106.00 |
$420.77 |
|
U35 |
Clock |
26,246 |
$20.00 |
$79.39 |
|
U58 |
Radio, AM/FM Stereo |
32,477 |
$229.00 |
$909.01 |
|
U63 |
Radio, AM |
74,376 |
$79.00 |
$313.59 |
|
U69 |
Radio, AM/FM |
35,838 |
$149.00 |
$591.45 |
|
U76 |
Antenna, Windshield Type |
74,814 |
$25.00 |
$99.24 |
|
U80 |
Speaker, Rear Seat |
28,940 |
$24.00 |
$95.27 |
|
V01 |
Radiator, Heavy Duty |
56,624 |
$31.00 |
$123.05 |
|
YF5 |
Emission Equipment, Required for California |
33,911 |
$75.00 |
$297.71 |
|
YJ8 |
Wheels, Aluminum |
23,794 |
$265.00 |
$1,051.92 |
|
ZJ7 |
Rally Wheels |
102,563 |
$85.00 |
$337.41 |
|
ZJ9 |
Auxiliary Lighting |
62,280 |
$34.00 |
$134.96 |
|
Z21 |
Style Trim Group |
111,054 |
$70.00 |
$277.86 |
|
Z49 |
Canadian Equipment |
19,314 |
– |
– |
|
Z54 |
Interior Decor and Quiet Sound Package |
32,099 |
$61.00 |
$242.14 |
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.
1978 Camaro Cowl Tag Info
1978 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
78 = 1978 |
1 = Chevrolet |
FQ = Camaro Base Level |
87 = 2-Door Coupe |
L = Van Nuys, CA |
Starts at 100001 |
|
FS = Camaro Type LT |
N = Norwood, OH |
Line 2: Trim, Seat Type, Paint
|
Interior Trim |
Seat Type |
Exterior Paint (Lower/Upper) |
|---|---|---|
|
11R = White Oxen Vinyl (Standard) |
A51 = Front Bucket Seats |
11 = White |
|
19R = Black Oxen Vinyl (Standard) |
AN6 = Adjustable Driver Side Seat |
15 = Silver |
|
44R = Green Oxen Vinyl (Standard) |
19 = Black |
|
|
62R = Tan Oxen Vinyl (Standard) |
22 = Dark Blue |
|
|
74R = Carmine Oxen Vinyl (Standard) |
24 = Bright Blue |
|
|
19B = Black Sparta Knit Cloth (Standard) |
34 = Yellow-Orange |
|
|
24B = Blue Sparta Knit Cloth (Standard) |
48 = Dark Blue-Green |
|
|
62B = Tan Sparta Knit Cloth (Standard) |
51 = Bright Yellow |
|
|
74B = Carmine Sparta Knit Cloth (Standard) |
63 = Camel |
|
|
11N = White Derma Vinyl (Custom) |
67 = Saffron |
|
|
19N = Black Derma Vinyl (Custom) |
69 = Dark Camel |
|
|
44N = Green Derma Vinyl (Custom) |
75 = Light Red |
|
|
62N = Tan Derma Vinyl (Custom) |
77 = Carmine |
|
|
74N = Carmine Derma Vinyl (Custom) |
11T = White Vinyl Top |
|
|
19D = Black Edinburgh Sport Cloth (Custom) |
15T = Silver Vinyl Top |
|
|
24C = Blue Bedford Knit Corduroy Cloth (Custom) |
19T = Black Vinyl Top |
|
|
62C = Tan Bedford Knit Corduroy Cloth (Custom) |
22T = Light Blue Vinyl Top |
|
|
74C = Carmine Bedford Knit Corduroy Cloth (Custom) |
44T = Green Vinyl Top |
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61T = Carmel Vinyl Top |
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79T = Dark Carmine Vinyl Top |
Line 3: Build Month and Week, Option Code, Dash & Steering Column Color
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Month |
Week |
Option Code |
Dash & Steering Column |
Power Windows |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
01 = January |
A = First Week |
Norwood |
Norwood = 3 Letter Code Examples |
Blank = No Power Windows |
|
02 = February |
B = Second Week |
Blank = Base |
BLK = Black |
A31 = Power Windows (Norwood) |
|
03 = March |
C = Third Week |
Z85 = Rally Sport |
BLU = Blue |
3 = Power Windows (Van Nuys) |
|
04 = April |
D = Fourth Week |
Van Nuys |
SKN = Buckskin |
|
|
05 = May |
E = Fifth Week |
Blank or – = Base / Sport Coupe |
CAR = Carmine |
|
|
06 = June |
S = Berlinetta or Type LT |
SAD = Saddle |
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07 = July |
Z = Rally Sport |
TAU = Taupe |
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08 = August |
8 = Z28 |
Van Nuys = 1 Letter Code Examples |
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09 = September |
B = Black |
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10 = October |
U = Blue |
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11 = November |
T = Tan |
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12 = December |
C = Carmine |
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A = Light Gray |
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S = Silver |
1978 Camaro Paint Codes
Exterior Color Codes
|
Paint Code |
Color |
Quantity |
Interior Availability |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
11 |
White |
28,908 |
B-Bk-C-G-T-Wb-Wbk-Wc-Wg-Ws |
|
|
15 |
Silver* |
32,060 |
B-Bk-C-Wbk |
|
|
19 |
Black |
30,789 |
B-Bk-C-G-T-Wbk-Wc-Ws |
|
|
22 |
Dark Blue |
29,788 |
B-Bk-Wb-Wbk |
|
|
24 |
Bright Blue |
24,828 |
B-Bk-Wb-Wbk |
|
|
34 |
Yellow-Orange* |
2,311 |
Bk-T-Wb-Wbk |
|
|
48 |
Dark Blue-Green |
15,030 |
Bk-T-G-Wbk-Wg |
|
|
51 |
Bright Yellow |
15,361 |
Bk-T-Wbk |
|
|
63 |
Camel* |
20,267 |
Bk-T-Wbk |
|
|
67 |
Saffron* |
9,230 |
Bk-T-Wbk-Ws |
|
|
69 |
Dark Camel* |
23,370 |
BK-T-Wbk |
|
|
75 |
Light Red |
16,163 |
Bk-C-Wbk-Wc |
|
|
77 |
Carmine* |
24,509 |
Bk-C-T-Wbk-Wc |
Note
- Code 34 available on Z28 only. Code 22 & 67 not available on Z28.
- * Denotes new color for 1978
Abbreviations: B = Blue, Bk = Black, C = Carmine, G = Green, T = Tan, W = White, Wb = White seats with blue carpet, Wbk = White seats with black carpet, Wc = White seats with carmine carpet, Wg = White seats with green carpet, Ws = White seats with saffron carpet.
Sport Roof Color Codes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11T = White |
15T = Silver |
19T = Black |
22T = Light Blue |
44T = Green |
61T = Carmel |
79T = Dark Carmine |
Interior Trim Color Codes
|
Standard Vinyl |
Paint Code |
Interior Style |
|---|---|---|
|
|
11R |
White Oxen Vinyl |
|
|
19R |
Black Oxen Vinyl |
|
|
44R |
Green Oxen Vinyl |
|
|
62R |
Tan Oxen Vinyl |
|
|
74R |
Carmine Oxen Vinyl |
|
Standard Cloth |
Paint Code |
Interior Style |
|---|---|---|
|
|
19B |
Black Sparta Trilaminate Knit Cloth |
|
|
24B |
Blue Sparta Trilaminate Knit Cloth |
|
|
62B |
Tan Sparta Trilaminate Knit Cloth |
|
|
74B |
Carmine Sparta Trilaminate Knit Cloth |
|
Custom Vinyl |
Paint Code |
Interior Style |
|---|---|---|
|
|
11N |
White Derma Vinyl |
|
|
19N |
Black Derma Vinyl |
|
|
44N |
Green Derma Vinyl |
|
|
62N |
Tan Derma Vinyl |
|
|
74N |
Carmine Derma Vinyl |
|
Custom Cloth |
Paint Code |
Interior Style |
|---|---|---|
|
|
19D |
Black Edinburgh Sport Cloth |
|
|
24C |
Blue Bedford Knit Corduroy Cloth |
|
|
62C |
Tan Bedford Knit Corduroy Cloth |
|
|
74C |
Carmine Bedford Knit Corduroy Cloth |
Carpet Color Codes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Black |
Blue |
Green |
Camel |
Carmine |
Saffron |
Interior color coordination:
Seats, headliner & door panel trim are the same color
Code:
- 11 white seats
- 19X had black carpet & instrument panel pad
- 24X had blue carpet & instrument panel pad
- 44X had green carpet & instrument panel pad
- 67X had saffron carpet & instrument panel pad
- 74X had carmine carpet & instrument panel pad
Abbreviations:
- B = Blue
- Bk = Black
- C = Carmine
- G = Green
- T = Tan
- W = White
- Wb = White seats with blue carpet
- Wbk = White seats with black carpet
- Wc = White seats with carmine carpet
- Wg = White seats with green carpet
- Ws = White seats with saffron carpet
Interior Trim / Seat Type (order code/availability/cost)
- V**2 = Vinyl Bucket Seats / N/A Type LT / no charge.
- C**2 = Cloth Bucket Seats / N/A Type LT / $21
Custom Interior:
Includes glove compartment light and additional instrument cluster lighting, special insulation, “Type LT” seats, seat trim, and door trim. Simulated leather on the instrument cluster. Requires D35 sports mirrors.
- X**2 = Custom Vinyl Bucket / no charge w/ Type LT / $294.
- F**2 = Custom Cloth Bucket / $21 w/Type LT / $315
Disclaimer
The numbers in this 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.
