PRODUCTION
Sport coupe- 62,614
Berlinetta coupe- 20,253
Z28- 43,272
Total production- 126,139
ENGINE CODES
267-115 L39 DFH
D8H
305-150 LG4 DHJ mt
DHK th
DHZ mt
DKB th with smog pump
305-165 LG4 DMA
D69
DHU th with smog pump
350-175 Z28 D5A mt
DMA & D5B turbo hydramatic
DMB Z28 with smog pump/th
DMF
DMH
1981 brought the end of an era in more than one way. The 1981 was the
last of the second generation Camaros, and the first of the computer
controlled Camaros (debut of CCC, or Computer Command Control). More
electronics=less horsepower. The Z28 350 was down 15 horsepower to
175, and worse yet, the 350 was available only with an automatic. All
4 speed Z28s sold in the US got the 305, a pattern that would go
years into the third generation Camaro. Automatics received a lock-up
torque converter which functioned in second and third gears with the
Z28 and third only for the rest of the Camaro line.
The Computer Command Control monitors six different powertrain
functions and controls as many as eight engine/transmission
operations, replacing the California only C-4 system of 1980.
The CCC has an oxygen sensor system, an electronically controlled
variable-mixture carburetor, a three-way catalytic converter,
throttle position and coolant sensors, a barometric pressure sensor
(BARO), a manifold absolute Pressure sensor (MAP), and a check engine
light on the dash. It can also be used as a self diagnostic tool by
tapping into the system.
Canadian optioned Z28s could still be had with the 350 and 4 speed
combination, and the more relaxed Canadian emissions allowed that
their 350 engines were not computer controlled like the US engines.
A 1981 Canadian Z28 is basically a 1980 US Z28.
1981 OPTIONS #MADE
AN6 Adjustable seat back 16,688
AU3 Power door locks 24,683
A01 Tinted glass 112,832
A02 Tinted windshield 1,214
A26 Export glazing glass 69
A31 Power Windows 38,428
B3W Prelimenary price information 20,335
B37 Floor mats (front and rear) 65,490
B80 Roof drip molding 57,849
B84 Body side molding 39,514
B93 Door edge guards 32,516
CC1 Removable roof panels 30,445
CD4 Intermittent wipers 31,982
C49 Rear window defroster-electric 60,058
C60 Air conditioning 96,095
D35 Sport mirrors (included with Berlinette & Z28) 54,317
D36 Inside tilt rear view mirror 28
D80 Rear spoiler (included with Z28) 33,101
F41 Performance suspension (included with Z28) 3,604
G80 Positraction 12,126
G92 Performance ratio axle 993
KO5 Engine block heater 5,203
K35 Cruise control 35,364
LC3 Engine 229-110hp 2bbl V6 46,665
LD5 Engine 231-110hp 2bbl V6 (CA cars only) 5,349
LG4 Engine 305-150hp (165hp with Z28) 4bbl 17,909
LM1 Engine 350-175hp 4bbl (Z28 only) 37,400
L39 Engine 267-115hp 2bbl V8 18,826
MM3 3 speed manual 5,599
MM4 4 speed manual 10,780
MX1 Automatic transmission 109,760
NM5 Canadian emissions 15,391
NM8 Leaded fuel emissions modifications 331
N18 Wheel cover locks (Berlinetta) 4,964
N33 Tilt steering 69,837
N90 Aluminum wheels 31,153
PE1 Custom wheel (14x7) 1,800
PO1 Wheel cover 3,341
QGR P225-70-15 (included with Z28) 43,272
QJY P205-75-14 white stripe tires 63,839
QJZ P205-75-14 tires-blackwall 2,665
QKL P205-75-14 white letter tires 16,364
TR9 Auxiliary lighting 36,433
TT4 Halogen headlamps 8,715
T70 Export headlamps 342
T90 Lamps-rear end lighting and reflectors 111
UA1 Heavy duty battery 21,504
UM2 AM-FM stereo radio with 8 track 8,182
UN3 AM-FM stereo radio with cassette 23,665
UP6 AM-FM stereo with CB & power antenna 208
U05 Dual horns (included with Berlinetta) 18,212
U14 Guage package (included with Z28 & Berlinetta) 4,214
U18 Export speedometer 654
U35 Clock 6,740
U58 AM-FM stereo radio 26,008
U63 AM radio 25,031
U69 AM-FM radio 8,264
U75 Power antenna 7,552
U76 Windshield antenna 27,674
U80 Rear speaker 7,667
VP4 Rear end panel delete 206
VO8 Heavy duty cooling (included with Z28) 5,248
YF5 California emissions 9,911
ZJ7 Rally wheel 47,478
Z21 Style trim group 49,834
Z49 Mandatory Canadian base equipment modifications 15,417
Z54 Interior decor group 12,266
1981 COLORS
Exterior Z28 Stripe (codes=?) Interior
11 White Charcoal 15 Silver
16 Silver Blue 19 Black
19 Black Gold 26 Blue
20 Bright blue Red 63 Beige
21 Light blue ? 64 Camel
29 Dark blue 75 Red
51 Bright yellow
54 Gold Vinyl Top
57 Orange 11T White
67 Dark brown 19T Black
75 Red 29T Dark blue irid
77 Maroon 36T Light waxberry irid
84 Charcoal 45T Light jadestone irid
63T Pastel sandstone
64T Doeskin
77T Dark maple
85T Medium slate irid
1981 DIFFERENTIAL CODES
(stamped on front of passenger side axle tube)
Posi Non-posi
2.41 PS,PV PJ
2.56 PT PH
2.73 PU PA
3.08 PQ,PW PC
3.23 PX PD
3.42 PY PE
