What is an IROC Camaro?
A special edition Chevrolet Camaro produced in the mid- to late 1980s, the Camaro IROC-Z commemorated the International Race of Champions, which adopted the Camaro as an official vehicle. The Camaro IROC-Z had a lower ride height than the Camaro Z28.
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Production Years
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The Camaro IROC-Z was produced for only five years, starting in 1985 and ending in 1990. The 1985 was the only model year that didn't feature a third brake light, which became government-required standard equipment starting in 1986. A total of 49,585 IROC-Zs were manufactured in 1986, the model's biggest production year.
Engines
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V-8 engines were standard on the IROC-Z. An LG4 305, with a four-barrel carburetor, was the standard Camarao IROC-Z engine from 1985 through 1987, while for 1988 and 1989 the standard engine was an LO3 throttle-body-injection 305. In 1990, the last year of IROC-Z production, the standard engine was an LB9 tuned-port-injection 305, which was available as an option from 1985 through 1989.
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Other Options
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A five-speed manual transmission was standard in the Camaro IROC-Z from 1985 through 1990, while an automatic transmission with a round shifter knob was an option in 1985 and 1986. An automatic transmission with a square shifter knob was an available option from 1987 through 1990. Sixteen-inch aluminum wheels were standard from 1985 through 1987 and 15-inch aluminum wheels were standard equipment on 1988 through 1990 models, when 16-inch aluminum wheels were an option. Silver Camaro IROC-Zs were available in 1985, while in 1988 orange and gunmetal gray paint was available.
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References
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