<P> The 1980 and 1981 Z28 models included an air induction hood scoop with an intake door that opened under full throttle . </P> <P> The third - generation Camaro was produced from 1981 (for the 1982 model year) to 1992 . These were the first Camaros to offer modern fuel injection, Turbo - Hydramatic 700R4 four - speed automatic transmissions, five - speed manual transmissions, 15 - or 16 - inch wheels, a standard OHV 4 - cylinder engine, and hatchback bodies . The cars were nearly 500 pounds (227 kg) lighter than the second generation model . </P> <P> The IROC - Z was introduced in 1985 and continued through 1990 . National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Regulations required a CHMSL (Center High Mounted Stop Lamp) starting with the 1986 model year . For 1986, the new brake light was located on the exterior of the upper center area of the back hatch glass . Additionally, the 2.5 L Iron Duke pushrod 4 - cylinder engine was dropped, and all base models now came with the 2.8 L V6 (OHV). For 1987 and later, the CHMSL was either mounted inside the upper hatch glass, or integrated into a rear spoiler (if equipped). In 1985, the 305 cu in (5.0 L) small block V8 was available with indirect injection called "tuned port injection" (TPI). In 1987 the L98 350 cu in (5.7 L) V8 engine became a regular option on the IROC - Z, paired with an automatic transmission only . The convertible body style returned in 1987 (absent since 1969) and all came with a special "20th Anniversary Commemorative Edition" leather map pocket . 1992 offered a "25th Anniversary Heritage Package" that included stripes and a unique spoiler plaque . Beginning in 1988, the 1LE performance package was introduced, optional on street models and for showroom stock racing in the U.S. and Canada . The B4C or "police" package was made available beginning in 1991 . This created a Z28 in more subtle RS styling . </P> <P> The fourth - generation Camaro debuted in 1993 on an updated F - body platform . It retained the same characteristics since its introduction in 1967: a coupé body style with 2 + 2 seating (with an optional T - top roof) or convertible (reintroduced in 1994), rear - wheel drive, pushrod 6 - cylinder and V8 engines . The standard powerplant from 1993 - 1995 was a 3.4 L V6, then a 3.8 L V6 was introduced in 1995 . A 350 MPFI (LT1) Small Block V - 8 engine, which was introduced in the Corvette in 1992, was standard in the Z28 . Optional equipment included all - speed traction control and a new six - speed T - 56 manual transmission; the 4L60E 4 - speed automatic transmission was standard on the Z28, yet optional on the V6 models which came with 5 - speed manual as standard . Anti-lock brakes were standard equipment on all Camaros . A limited quantity of the SS version (1996 - 1997) came with the 330 HP LT4 small block engine from the Corvette, although most were equipped with the 275 hp LT1 . The 1997 model year included a revised interior, and the 1998 models included exterior styling changes, and a switch to GM's aluminium block LS1 used in the Corvette C5 . In 1998, the 5.7 L LS1 was the first all - aluminum engine offered in a Camaro since the 1969 ZL - 1 and carried a 305 - horsepower rating . The SS versions (1998 - 2002) received slightly improved exhaust and intake systems, bigger wheels and tires, a slightly revised suspension for improved handling and grip while retaining ride comfort, an arc - shaped rear wing for downforce, and different gearing ratios for faster acceleration, over the Z28 models . Chevrolet offered a 35th anniversary edition for the 2002 model year . Production of the F - Body platform was discontinued due to slowing sales, a deteriorating market for sports coupés, and plant overcapacity, but an entirely new platform went on sale in 2009 . The B4C Special Service Package for police agencies was carried over from the 3rd generation & sold between 1993 - 2002 . </P>

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