1986 Camaro Specifications
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Due to federal regulations, all Camaro models received a high-mount brake light in 1986. For this model year, it could be found attached to the hatchback glass, which was changed for 1987.
The 1986 model year also marked the last year for the 305ci L69 HO engine option, and just 74 Camaro models were manufactured with this engine for 1986. Sixty three of those were commissioned as Canadian Player’s cars, while a mere 11 were manufactured for public sale.
By 1986, the base 4-cylinder engine was gone and the 173ci V6 took its place. The 305 LB9 engine remained but saw a decrease in power from 215hp to 190hp in all IROC-Z models. The 305ci LG4 V8 also remained, while a few 350ci L98 V8s snuck into the lineup under the hood of a handful of 1986 IROC-Z models built after June of that year.
1986 Camaro OEM Brochure
1986 Camaro Model Options:
Sub-Models: (all 2-door models)
- Sport Coupe
- Berlinetta
- Z28
- IROC-Z
Engine Options:
- 173ci LB8 V6
- 305ci V8 LG4 145hp
- 305ci V8 L69
- 305ci LB9 TPI V8 215hp (190hp in IROC-Z models = all automatic transmissions)
- 350ci L98 V8
Transmission Options:
- Borg-Warner 5-speed manual
- TH700-R4 4-speed automatic with overdrive
1986 Camaro Production:
- 77,478 V6
- 114,741 V8
- 192,219 Total
Vehicle Identification Example: 1G1FP87SXGL109383
- Fifth digit is model level: P = Sport Coupe, Z28 Sport Coupe, S = Berlinetta
- Eighth digit is engine code: F = 305ci V8 (LB9), G = 305ci V8 (L69), H = 305ci V8 (LG4), S = 173ci V6 (LB8)
- Tenth digit is model year: G = 1986
- Eleventh digit is N for Norwood assembly, L for Van Nuys.
- Last six digits increased one for each car built at each plant.
Dimensions:
- Length: 187.8″
- Height: 49.8″
- Width: 72.0″
- Wheelbase: 101.0″
1986 Chevrolet Camaro Ads
1986 Camaro Model Option Breakouts
Z28 Special Performance Package
Modified McPhearson Strut, Special chassis bracing. Full Instrumentation. Special front fascia with integral airdam. Ground effects rockers.
Total Production:
- 88,132
Engine:
Base engine was the LG4 305 w/ 4 barrel Quadrajet carburetor. Dual exhaust.
Transmission:
No information.
Clutch:
10.34 inches
Rear Axle:
Positraction (G80) mandatory when equipped with 4 wheel disc brakes.
Brakes:
J65 4 wheel disc brakes available.
Suspension:
- Stiffer bracing and bushing material than base Camaro.
- 58/32 N/mm Front/Rear Spring Rate (SC = 58/18, F41 = 58/18)
- 31/21 mm Front/Rear Sway bar diameter (SC = 27/12, F41 = 29/12)
Steering:
7 ply-joint vs 4 ply in base Camaro improves rag joint stiffness and offers better angular deflection. Recirculating-ball power steering with fast 12.7:1 ratio, plus limited boost to improve road feel.
Wheels & Tires:
5 spoke aluminum 15 x 7 inch. Goodyear P215/65R-15 white letter, steel belted radials.
1986 Camaro Engine Codes & Specs
Available Engine Specifications
|
Type |
Size |
Carb/Fuel Injection |
RPO |
Horsepower |
Torque |
Compression Ratio |
Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
I4 |
151 cid / 2.5L |
TBI |
LQ9* |
88 hp @ 4400 RPM |
130 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM |
9.0:1 |
Sport Coupe |
|
V6 |
173 cid / 2.8L |
MFI |
LB8 |
135 hp @ 5100 RPM |
160 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM |
8.9:1 |
Berlinetta (base engine), Sport Coupe (base) |
|
V8 |
305 cid / 5.0L |
1x4bbl |
LG4 |
155 hp @ 4200 RPM |
245 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM |
9.5:1 |
Sport Coupe, Berlinetta |
|
V8 |
305 cid / 5.0L |
1x4bbl |
LG4 |
165 hp @ 4400 RPM |
250 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM |
9.5:1 |
Z28 (base engine) |
|
V8 |
305 cid / 5.0L |
1x4bbl |
L69 / HO |
190 hp @ 4800 RPM |
240 lb-ft @3200 RPM |
9.5:1 |
IROC |
|
V8 |
305 cid / 5.0L |
TPI |
LB9 |
190 hp @ 4000 RPM |
285 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM |
9.5:1 |
Z28, IROC |
|
V8 |
350 cid / 5.7L |
TPI |
L98 |
220 hp @ 4200 RPM |
320 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM |
9.5:1 |
IROC |
*None Delivered
6-Cylinder Engine Codes
|
Code |
Size |
RPO |
Transmission |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DAD |
173 cid MFI |
LB8 |
Automatic Transmission |
– |
|
DAX |
173 cid MFI |
LB8 |
Manual Transmission |
– |
|
DBB |
173 cid MFI |
LB8 |
– |
– |
|
DBC |
173 cid MFI |
LB8 |
– |
– |
8-Cylinder Engine Codes
|
Code |
Size |
RPO |
Transmission |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
C7D |
305 cid |
– |
Automatic Transmission |
Export |
|
C7H |
305 cid |
– |
Manual Transmission |
Export |
|
DDA |
305 cid |
– |
Automatic Transmission |
– |
|
D4C |
305 cid |
– |
Automatic Transmission |
– |
|
D4K |
305 cid |
– |
Automatic Transmission |
– |
|
DDC |
305 cid |
– |
Manual Transmission |
– |
|
DDD |
305 cid |
– |
Automatic Transmission |
– |
|
DDH |
305 cid |
– |
Automatic Transmission |
California Emissions |
|
DDS |
305 cid |
– |
Automatic Transmission |
– |
|
DDT |
305 cid |
– |
Automatic Transmission |
California Emissions |
|
DDX |
305 cid |
– |
Automatic Transmission |
– |
|
DDY |
305 cid |
– |
– |
– |
|
DFR |
305 cid |
– |
Manual Transmission |
– |
|
DFS |
305 cid |
– |
Manual Transmission |
California Emissions |
|
DFR |
305 cid |
– |
– |
– |
|
DFU |
305 cid |
– |
– |
– |
Note
Some suffix codes were universal (fifty state plus Canada)
1986 Camaro Transmission Codes
Warner 5-Speed Manual Codes
|
Chevrolet # |
RPO |
Type |
|---|---|---|
|
10079867 |
MB1 |
Borg Warner 5-Speed |
|
10079860 |
M39 |
Borg Warner 5-Speed |
Turbo Hydramatic 700-R4 Codes
|
Code |
Engine Size |
Note |
|---|---|---|
|
YX |
173 cid V6 |
MD8 |
|
YP |
305 cid V8 |
MD |
|
Y8 |
305 cid V8 |
MD8 |
|
YW |
305 cid V8 |
MD8 |
|
YF |
305 cid V8 |
MD8 |
|
YZ |
305 cid V8 |
MD8 |
|
YS |
305 cid V8 |
MD8 |
1985 Camaro Manual Transmission Ratios
|
LQ9 |
LB8 |
LG4 |
LG4 |
L69/HO |
LB9 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
C.I. |
151 |
173 |
305 |
305 |
305 |
305 |
|
First Gear |
3.76:1 |
3.50:1 |
2.95:1 |
3.35:1 |
3.35:1 / 2.95:1 |
– |
|
Second Gear |
2.18:1 |
2.14:1 |
1.94:1 |
1.93:1 |
1.93:1 / 1.94:1 |
– |
|
Third Gear |
1.42:1 |
1.36:1 |
1.34:1 |
1.29:1 |
1.29:1 / 1.34:1 |
– |
|
Fourth Gear |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
– |
|
Fifth Gear |
0.86:1 |
0.78:1 |
0.63:1 |
0.63:1 |
0.61:1 / 0.63:1 |
– |
|
Reverse |
3.76:1 |
3.39:1 |
2.76:1 |
2.76:1 |
3.15:1 / 2.76:1 |
– |
|
Clutch Dia |
9.12 |
9.12 |
10.00 |
10.00 |
10.55 |
– |
|
Axle Ratio S |
3.73:1 |
3.42:1 |
2.73:1 |
3.73 |
3.27 |
– |
|
Axle Ratio P |
– |
3.23:1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1985 Camaro 700-R4 Automatic Transmission Ratios
|
LB8 |
LG4 |
LB9 |
L98 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
First Gear |
3.06:1 |
3.06:1 |
3.06:1 |
3.06:1 |
|
Second Gear |
1.63:1 |
1.63:1 |
1.63:1 |
1.63:1 |
|
Third Gear |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
|
Fourth Gear |
0.70:1 |
0.70:1 |
0.70:1 |
0.70:1 |
|
Reverse |
2.29:1 |
2.29:1 |
2.29:1 |
2.29:1 |
|
Torque Converter Dia. |
9.65 |
9.65 |
11.75 |
11.75 |
|
Axle Ratio S |
3.42:1 |
2.73:1 |
2.73:1 / 3.42:1 |
3.27:1 |
|
Axle Ratio P |
– |
– |
3.23:1 |
– |
Axle Ratio Key
- S = Standard Ratio
- P = Performance Ratio
1986 Camaro Rear Axle Codes
|
Code |
Axle Ratio |
|---|---|
|
2HC |
3.73:1 |
|
2HD |
2.73:1 |
|
2HG |
3.23:1 |
|
2HH |
3.42:1 |
|
2HL |
3.42:1 |
|
2HM |
3.73:1 |
|
2HP |
2.73:1 |
|
2HS |
3.73:1 |
|
2HT |
2.73:1 |
|
2HV |
2.73:1 |
|
2HY |
3.23:1 |
1986 Camaro Factory Options
Regular Production Option (RPO)
| RPO | Description | Quantity | 1986 Price | Est. Current Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1FP87 | Camaro Sport Coupe, 4-Cylinder | 99,608 | $9,349.00 | $22,075.92 |
| 1FS87 | Camaro Berlinetta Coupe, 6-Cylinder | 4,479 | $12,316.00 | $29,081.94 |
| 1FP87 | Camaro Z28 Sport Coupe, 8-Cylinder | 88,132 | $12,316.00 | $29,081.94 |
| AG9 | Power Seat, Driver Side | 32,045 | $225.00 | $531.30 |
| AM9 | Seat Back, Split Folding Rear | 25,975 | $50.00 | $118.07 |
| AU3 | Power Door Locks | 85,154 | $130.00 | $306.97 |
| A01 | Tinted Glass, All Windows | 182,560 | $115.00 | $271.55 |
| A31 | Power Windows | 110,155 | $195.00 | $460.46 |
| A90 | Power Hatch Release | 109,616 | $40.00 | $94.45 |
| BS1 | Quiet Sound Group | 10,758 | $82.00 | $193.63 |
| B4K | Radio, Stereo w/ Seek/Scan and Clock | 31,991 | $232.00 | $547.82 |
| B4N | Radio, Stereo w/ Seek/Scan | 8,130 | $193.00 | $455.73 |
| B4Z | IROC Sport Equipment Package | 49,585 | $659.00 | $1,556.11 |
| B34 | Floor Mats, Carpet Insert, Two Front | 126,236 | $20.00 | $47.23 |
| B35 | Floor Mats, Carpet Insert, Two Rear | 121,340 | $15.00 | $35.42 |
| B48 | Luggage Compartment Trim | 29,738 | $164.00 | $387.26 |
| B84 | Moldings, Body Side | 145,607 | $55.00 | $129.87 |
| B91 | Moldings, Door Edge (Black) | 24,402 | $15.00 | $35.42 |
| CC1 | Roof Panels, Removable Glass | 91,089 | $846.00 | $1,997.67 |
| CD4 | Windshield Wipers, Intermittent | 108,442 | $50.00 | $118.07 |
| C25 | Rear Window Wiper, w/ Washer | 1,566 | $125.00 | $295.16 |
| C49 | Defogger, Rear Window | 136,537 | $145.00 | $342.39 |
| C60 | Air Conditioning | 167,602 | $750.00 | $1,770.99 |
| C67 | Air Conditioning, Electronic (Berlinetta Only) | 4,374 | $750.00 | $1,770.99 |
| DD8 | Mirror, Inside Rear View Automatic | 12,793 | $80.00 | $188.91 |
| DE1 | Louvers, Rear Window | 6,058 | $210.00 | $495.88 |
| DG7 | Mirrors, Electric Twin Remote | 37,686 | $91.00 | $214.88 |
| DK6 | Console, Roof | 28,917 | $50.00 | $118.07 |
| D27 | Cover, Locking Rear Storage (Std. Berlinetta) | 5,966 | $80.00 | $188.91 |
| D42 | Cover, Rear Compartment Cargo Area | 80,706 | $69.00 | $162.93 |
| D80 | Spoiler (included w/ Z28) | 76,457 | $69.00 | $162.93 |
| G80 | Rear Axle, Limited Slip | 29,207 | $100.00 | $236.13 |
| G92 | Rear Axle, Performance Ratio (Z28 Only) | 4,703 | $21.00 | $49.59 |
| J65 | Brakes, Power Front Disc and Rear Disc | 26,684 | $179.00 | $422.68 |
| K05 | Heater, Engine Block | 6,945 | $20.00 | $47.23 |
| K34 | Speed Control, w/ Resume | 106,431 | $175.00 | $413.23 |
| LB8 | Engine, 173 ci, 135 hp V6 (Std. Berlinetta) | 77,478 | $350.00 | $826.46 |
| LB9 | Engine, 305 ci, 190 hp V8 (Z28 Only) | 46,374 | $695.00 | $1,641.11 |
| LG4 | Engine, 305 ci, 155 hp V8 (Std. Z28) | 68,293 | $750.00 | $1,770.99 |
| L69 | Engine, 305 ci, 190 hp V8 (IROC Z28 Only) | 74 | $695.00 | $1,641.11 |
| MX0 | Transmission, Automatic w/ Overdrive | 160,639 | $465.00 | $1,098.01 |
| N33 | Tilt Steering Column | 150,251 | $115.00 | $271.55 |
| PB4 | Locks, Wheel (For RPO PE1) | 6,298 | $16.00 | $37.78 |
| PE1 | Wheels, Aluminum (Berlinetta Only) | 6,596 | $225.00 | $531.30 |
| QAC | Tires, P235/60R15 Blackwall (Z28 Only) | 4 | $85.00 | $200.71 |
| QDX | Tires, P195/70R14 Eagle GT (Berlinetta Only) | 2,826 | $80.00 | $188.91 |
| QHX | Tires, P205/70R14 Blackwall (Berlinetta Only) | 1,195 | n/c | n/c |
| QHY | Tires, P205/70R14 White Stripe (Berlinetta Only) | 2,496 | $66.00 | $155.85 |
| QYH | Tires, P215/65R15 White Letter (n/c Z28) | 67,821 | $92.00 | $217.24 |
| QYZ | Tires, P215/65R15 Blackwall ($92 Credit w/ Z28) | 66,567 | n/c | n/c |
| TR9 | Lighting, Auxiliary | 85,679 | $72.00 | $170.01 |
| TT4 | Headlamps, Halogen (4) | 71,476 | $25.00 | $59.03 |
| T96 | Fog Lamps, Halogen (Incl. w/ Z28) | 22,089 | $60.00 | $141.68 |
| UA1 | Battery, Heavy Duty | 64,877 | $26.00 | $61.39 |
| UL5 | Radio, Delete ($256 Credit w/ Berlinetta, $95 w/ Z28) | 13,121 | -$256.00 | -$604.50 |
| UL6 | Radio, AM w/ Clock (n/c Z28) | 813 | $39.00 | $92.09 |
| UT4 | Radio, Stereo, Tape, Clock, S/S, EQ (Berlinetta) | 4,095 | $242.00 | $571.44 |
| U05 | Horns, Dual (Std. Berlinetta) | 24,638 | $12.00 | $28.34 |
| U21 | Gauge Package | 50,627 | $149.00 | $351.84 |
| U75 | Antenna, Power | 29,833 | $65.00 | $153.49 |
| V08 | Cooling, Heavy Duty | 2,919 | $70.00 | $165.29 |
| YE2 | Radio, AM/FM Stereo Cassette, Clock, Seek/Scan, Equalizer | 50,090 | $504.00 | $1,190.10 |
| YE3 | Radio, AM/FM Stereo w/ Cassette, Clock, Seek/Scan | 75,988 | $354.00 | $835.91 |
| YF5 | Emission Equipment, Required for California | 19,805 | $99.00 | $233.77 |
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, IROC, or Berlinetta model.
1986 Camaro Paint Codes
Exterior Paint Codes
|
Paint / WA Code |
Color |
Quantity |
Model |
Interior Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13S / 9021 |
Silver |
11,750 |
Bc-Spc-Zc |
Bk-G-R-S |
|
23 / 8751 |
Bright Blue |
19,254 |
Spc-Zc-Zci |
Bk-G-S |
|
28 / 8743 |
Black Sapphire (Dark Blue) |
9,926 |
Bc-Spc-Zc |
Bk-G-S |
|
40 / 8554 |
White |
27,067 |
Bc-Spc-Zc-Zci |
Bk-C-G-R-S |
|
41 / 8555 |
Black |
35,579 |
Bc-Spc-Zc-Zci |
Bk-C-G-R-S |
|
51 / 8929 |
Yellow Gold |
3,915 |
Bc-Spc-Zc-Zci |
Bk-G-S |
|
60 / 8753 |
Champagne Gold (Light Brown) |
4 |
Bc-Spc-Zc |
Bk-S |
|
66 / 8754 |
Russet (Copper) |
2 |
Bc-Spc-Zc |
Bk-C-S |
|
68 / 8757 |
Medium Russet (Dark Brown) |
3,071 |
Bc-Spc-Zc |
Bk-S |
|
74 / 8748 |
Flame Red (Dark) |
17,227 |
Bc-Spc-Zc-Zci |
Bk-G-R-S |
|
81 / 8774 |
Bright Red |
46,542 |
Bc-Spc-Zc-Zci |
Bk-G-R-S |
|
84 / 7782 |
Gunmetal (Gray) |
17,886 |
Bc-Spc-Zc |
Bk-G-R-S |
Interior Trim Codes
|
Color Code |
Interior Style |
|---|---|
|
19B |
Black Standard Cloth |
|
19C |
Black Custom Cloth |
|
19D |
Black Conteur Custom Cloth |
|
19E |
Black Conteur Standard Cloth |
|
19N |
Black Custom Vinyl |
|
19R |
Black Standard Vinyl |
|
62B |
Saddle Standard Cloth |
|
62C |
Saddle Custom Cloth |
|
62D |
Saddle Conteur Custom Cloth |
|
62E |
Saddle Conteur Standard Cloth |
|
62N |
Saddle Custom Vinyl |
|
62R |
Saddle Standard Vinyl |
|
68B |
Copper Standard Cloth |
|
68C |
Copper Custom Cloth |
|
68N |
Copper Custom Vinyl |
|
72B |
Red Standard Cloth |
|
72C |
Red Custom Cloth |
|
72D |
Red Conteur Custom Cloth |
|
72E |
Red Conteur Standard Cloth |
|
72N |
Red Custom Vinyl |
|
72R |
Red Standard Vinyl |
|
82B |
Gray Standard Cloth |
|
82C |
Gray Custom Cloth |
|
82N |
Gray Custom Vinyl |
|
82R |
Gray Standard Vinyl |
* Codes 19D and 19E (black conteur) used gray cloth in seats.
Abbreviations: Bk = Black, Bc = Berlinetta Coupe, C = Copper, cc = Custom Cloth, ccc = Conteur Custom Cloth, csc = Conteur Standard Cloth, cv = Custom Vinyl, G = Gray, R = Red, S = Saddle, sc = Standard Cloth, sv = Standard Vinyl, Spc = Sport Coupe, Zc = Z28 Sport Coupe, Zci = IROC Z28 Sport Coupe
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.
