How2Day: '92 Camaro Specs

The 1992 Chevrolet Camaro is a two-door, four-seat muscle car from General Motors and marks the last model year for the Camaro's third generation. The Camaro directly competed with Ford's Mustang in what had become a 30-year-old rivalry; 1992 models were available in either RS or Z28 trim levels with several engine choices and a large variety of powertrain customization options. Both coupe and convertible cars were offered.

Camaro buyers could choose from a wide variety of engines across the RS and Z28 trims. RS models saw a base 3.1-liter, V-6 engine, coded LH0, making 140 horsepower at 4,400 rpm and 180 foot-pounds of torque at 3,600 rpm. Also available for the RS was the LO3, 5.0-liter V8 making 170 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and 255 foot-pounds of torque at 2,400 rpm. Z28 models are equipped with one of two versions of the LB9, 5.0-liter V8. In base tune, the LB9 makes 205 horsepower at 4,200 rpm and 285 foot-pounds of torque at 3,200 rpm. A more aggressively tuned LB9 engine available only with the manual transmission produces 230 horsepower at 4,200 rpm and 300 foot-pounds of torque at 3,200 rpm. A small number of 1992 Camaro coupes were produced with the high-performance L98 motor, which had seen duty in the outgoing Chevy Corvette. This engine produces 245 horsepower at 4,400 rpm and 345 foot-pounds of torque at 3,200 rpm.

The Camaro uses a front engine, rear-wheel drive architecture. The 1992 models were available with either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission. The exception was L98 engine-equipped Z28 coupes, which were only available with a high-strength, four-speed automatic. The front suspension consists of MacPherson struts, coil springs and lower A-arms. In the rear is a solid axle with coil springs, torque arms, trailing links and pan-hard rods. For Z28 models, a limited slip differential was an option, as was a more aggressive real axle ratio. Standard brakes were front disc with rear drum, though four-wheel disc brakes proved a popular option. Either 15- or 16-inch wheels were offered in one of several designs.

The third-generation Camaro ended its 11-year model run looking not too different than at the time of its debut. Sales stayed strong throughout the 1980s so only minor refreshes were made. Dimensions are 192.6 inches long and 72.4 inches wide, riding on a 101-inch wheelbase. The coupe is 51.5 inches tall, 50.4 inches for the convertible. Inside is seating for four with only the driver receiving an airbag. All 1992 models carry special "25th Anniversary" placards on the instrument panel.

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