1980 Chevrolet Camaro Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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After a record-setting 1979, the 1980 Chevrolet Camaro would succumb to an oncoming recession and continuing fuel crisis. Only 152,005 Camaros were sold, with a larger percentage (over a third at 51,104) opting for the more fuel-efficient V6.
The base engine was a 229-ci V6 rated at 115 horsepower, while the California version was a 231-ci rated at 110 horsepower. The Z28 brought its buyers the power they sought: a 350-ci V8 rated at 190 horsepower. It was also given a new look, with an intimidating grill sporting the Z28 emblem.
Published Aug 9, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 1980 Chevrolet Camaro
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by Anonymous
Nov 10, 2013
Father's 1980 Z28 factory 4 speed. In family for 33 years. Just fun to drive around.
350 4 bolt Edelbrock intake and carb headers and 3" exhaust with crossover pipe and flow master 40's
17x8's all around
Eibach sport coils 1 1/2" lower
Dark blue metallic
Grey dash
White interior
Nov 10, 2013
by Wyatt N
Oct 23, 2012
its awesome,cool,and has two 15s in the back. the car is fun to drive. it has minimum repairs. gas mpg sucks. car interior and the exterior is pretty nice no lie its awesome. rims are cool also and i love the car.Oct 23, 2012
by Kevin H
Jul 03, 2010
What I like about this car, it is old and it has potential to be a very nice peice of automotive art. What I do not like about it is the old technology some of the 80's ugly and the fact that it is going to cost me alot of cash to put it the way I want it. I want to mix it up, old and new.... a 383 stroker, Hotchkis Suspension
4 wheel disk breaks, rack and pinion steering, 17 inch wheels, lower it 2 inches, older interior, newer gauge cluster, Black, Pweter, Red with red interior. Leather/ Sued interior, full dual exhaust, pollished tips and a hidden modern sound system. Power windows, door locks, trunk, mirrors, air conditioning, fuel injected and quick.Jul 03, 2010
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by Anonymous
Nov 10, 2013
Father's 1980 Z28 factory 4 speed. In family for 33 years. Just fun to drive around.
350 4 bolt Edelbrock intake and carb headers and 3" exhaust with crossover pipe and flow master 40's
17x8's all around
Eibach sport coils 1 1/2" lower
Dark blue metallic
Grey dash
White interior
Nov 10, 2013
by Wyatt N
Oct 23, 2012
its awesome,cool,and has two 15s in the back. the car is fun to drive. it has minimum repairs. gas mpg sucks. car interior and the exterior is pretty nice no lie its awesome. rims are cool also and i love the car.Oct 23, 2012
by Kevin H
Jul 03, 2010
What I like about this car, it is old and it has potential to be a very nice peice of automotive art. What I do not like about it is the old technology some of the 80's ugly and the fact that it is going to cost me alot of cash to put it the way I want it. I want to mix it up, old and new.... a 383 stroker, Hotchkis Suspension
4 wheel disk breaks, rack and pinion steering, 17 inch wheels, lower it 2 inches, older interior, newer gauge cluster, Black, Pweter, Red with red interior. Leather/ Sued interior, full dual exhaust, pollished tips and a hidden modern sound system. Power windows, door locks, trunk, mirrors, air conditioning, fuel injected and quick.Jul 03, 2010
by Ariq R
Oct 07, 2009
edlebrock 350 Big block,350(btb) peak hp at 4000 Rotations per minute. 4 speed
auto tranny, No A/C, Gas guzzler (3.85 Miles per gallon), Custom Long tube
headers, 12" Woofer, two 6"9" speakers, two tweeters, New interior (not original),
HiD 8000k, T top, power windows, and steering.Oct 07, 2009
by Eileen S
Aug 09, 2009
My first car!! Took off like a rocket. Nice solid car and so much fun to drive. Not to mention the awesome stereo system I had in it. It was chevy hugger orange and it got deatialed every week. Loved this car!Aug 09, 2009
by Joel V
Aug 08, 2009
barely needs repairs, paint is original, this car is amazing to
drive to beat those imports to the ground. It can do 0-60 in
4.1 seconds, braking system is front discs and rear drums and
it handles nice with my new tires on her.Aug 08, 2009
by Eric R
Jul 22, 2009
The stock 350 is only 190 horses and that pushing
a 3660 lb car doesn't come out to great
performance. About 16 seconds flat in the quarter
but I have a second 350 in it now which is
supposed to be around 310 horses and the
suspension is good and 350 block has serious
potential. Working the engine now to displace 408
cubic inches and pump out about 600 horses
naturally aspirated. I plan on putting nitrous either
way but if I decide to supercharge it too I'm
planning for 8 to 900+ horses. T56 tranny wit a
dana 60 rear with 4.11 gears and a detroit locker.
Koni shocks with 4 wheel slotted and vented discs
around. Single driver's racaro racing seat with 4
point seat belt. Performance clutch, cut out exhaust,
cat-back system for normal driving. It's going to be
one mean Z28.Jul 22, 2009
by Aaron O
Jul 15, 2009
Very basic right now. Stock 305, well hell stock everything. Performance upgrades to be done are a Ford 9in rearend rear disc brake conversion, beef up the t-350 tranny and build a ground up 383 stroker motor. Overall very attractive car and fun to work with.Jul 15, 2009
by Chad D
Jul 10, 2009
Performance- It had a bit done, so it was quick
enough for me.
Build Quality- Well I know enough to keep an old
car running, just have to put in the work.
Appearance- You either love it or hate it.
Cost of Ownership- It's an old car with a V8 and
4.10s, it's going to drain you pretty quick.
Fun Factor- Hmm, 4-speed, 4.10s, hopped up 350,
sounds like my idea of a fun car!Jul 10, 2009
by Ken C
Jun 24, 2009
Cool old classic muscle car. Fun to drive with heaps of power. Don't handle as well as modern cars but what do ya expect from a 29 year old muscle car. Built big and solid you just can't go wrong.Jun 24, 2009
by Kevin H
Jun 09, 2009
I bought this car back in the summer of 2007 for a very cheap price. I plan to rebuild this Camaro and turn it into a nice peice of American muscle. I plant on painting it either black with Z/28 stripes or red with Z/28 stripes. Time and money will tell.Jun 09, 2009
by Jason J
Apr 03, 2009
Car was built from ground up and has 402 big block chev for power. Alll 500 horses of it and runs 11's in the quarter at 115 mph. Fun to drive but cops do like me as it looks like a race car.Apr 03, 2009
by Bruce M
Aug 28, 2008
i love this car because it is fast and nice, it has red interior and and very nice black paint job on the extreior. Fast acceleration, correvette engine and unbelievably nice.
If anyone is thinking of getting a nice old muscle car think about getting a 1980 camaro z28 for the winAug 28, 2008
by Carl B
Aug 21, 2008
It was the best. It had T-tops and a 5.7L Corvette engine, dual exhaust and IROC wheels with 60's Eagle GT tires. I had to sell the car when I got engaged as my fiancee hated how loud it was when I pulled up to her parents house. Wish I had that car now.Aug 21, 2008
by Matt C
Aug 08, 2008
I love my Z28, Handles well for a car of it's time, The swapped engine has PLENTY of power. Love the look and feel. Breaks well, Fantastic acceleration. Isn't great on gas, but if you aren't flooring it, it isn't actually that bad. Most fun I've ever had in a car.Aug 08, 2008
by Ryan W
Jul 11, 2008
Great: handling, acceleration, style, verry fun to drive!
Good: breaks, interior, overall quality.
Poor: Gas mileage, heal to toe ration on gas peddle.Jul 11, 2008
by Barry C
Jun 26, 2008
What can I say? It was my first sports car!! It wasn't beautiful but it was still a Camaro! It got me and my brother from Edmonton to calgary in just "under" 2 hours! That was also the trip that blew up 2 cylinders and the oil pump:(Jun 26, 2008
by Justin G
Apr 25, 2008
390 horse crate 350 with about 8000 miles on it, TH400 stage 2 racing tranny, American Racing Outlaw II'sApr 25, 2008
by Carlo C
Feb 02, 2008
car is in excellent shape in and out never seen winter and been in the rain 2 times the car undercarrage is still white from factory A REAL HEAD TURNERFeb 02, 2008
by Thomas G
Jan 26, 2008
It wasn't the best car ever, but it was my first car and it was a Camaro. I love all the good times I had in that car.Jan 26, 2008
by Jordan M
Jan 08, 2008
It is a 1980 camaro with a 400 sbc bored .60 over, it has a turbo 350 tranny and a b&m mega shifter. It has full true duel 3" exhaust. Jan 08, 2008
by Daniel M
Dec 31, 2007
Not as fast as the older models, but still had its momentsDec 31, 2007
by Becca P
Dec 19, 2007
This car has been in my life since i was born and i love it, even though its not the fastest car out there i still like it Dec 19, 2007
by Anonymous
Jul 08, 2007
I bought my first Camaro (used) when I turned 18. It was fun to drive and had alot of new features. I liked the looks and performance of this new Camaro body-style. Away with the chrome bumpers and some of the trim pieces. I especially like the dash and the instrument cluster. I would drive around town and most of my friends would ask if they could have a ride since I was the only one with a sporty car. It was a good car that didn't break down very often.Jul 08, 2007
by Anonymous
May 25, 2007
This was my first car in the world and my parents bought it for me when I turned 16.5 years old. It had bucket seats and a sweeping center console. The exterior lines were flowing and curvy like it could cut through water. I always admired the Z28 model of the same year, but this one didn't have the tail fin or the fender flares - it was pretty basic. It had a small V8 (I think it was a 305) with nice power, but not enough to boast about. It took me all of 3 months before I started tearing it apart to find out how it all fit together. I enjoyed this vehicle and hated to see it passed down to my sister, but I got something better out of the deal - another, more attractive and faster Camaro.May 25, 2007
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