In 1969 the second generation Camaro was introduced for 1970 with a new F-body. It was once more based on a Nova unibody with separate front subframe. RS, SS and Z-28 options were also offered on the Series II Camaro, but the convertible body was dropped. 1971 and 1972 Camaros lost horsepower as Chevrolet attempted to clean up emmissions but also started to quote net rather than gross power. 1974 Camaros had a new grille and wraparound tail lamps. The Z/28 option was culled for the 1975 model year, and a new wraparound rear window was given. Changes for 1976 and 1977 were minor, but a new Z/28 was offered which had improved handling and altered appearance but no more power. Camaros for 1978 were given soft bumpers front and rear, actually wrapping the aluminium ones which had been acquired for 1974. A transparent detachable targa top was offered from 1978. For 1979 the LT option was dropped and a new 'Berlinetta' replaced it. The third generation Camaro was launched for the 1982 model year with substantial engineering changes.
Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1970
Chevrolet Camaro 1970 Z28 - badge on tail
Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1970
Chevrolet Camaro 1970 Z28 - badge on spoiler. In 1972 the badge changed from 'Z/28' to 'Z28'
Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1970
Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1972 - badge on bonnet
Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1972
Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1972 - badge on bootlid
Chevrolet Camaro 1980
Chevrolet Camaro 1980 - badge on front wing
Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1970
Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1970. Offered for the first time, the Z-28 was a performance package for the Camaro using the LT-1 5.7-litre (350) V8 engine from the Corvette, with 4-barrel carbs and 360bhp (350 after 1971)
Chevrolet Camaro 1980
Chevrolet Camaro 1980. Chevrolet replaced the old inline six with a V6 for most models of the 1980 Camaro, and a Buick V6 was fitted to California cars. For sportier models a 305 cu.in. V8 or a 350 cu.in. V8 were optional. Power for all engines was lower because of emission regulations
Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1970
Chevrolet Camaro 1970 Z28. Offered for the first time, the Z-28 was a performance package for the Camaro using the LT-1 5.7-litre V8 engine from the Corvette, with 4-barrel carbs and 360bhp (350 after 1971)
Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1970
Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1972. Offered for the first time, the Z-28 was a performance package for the Camaro using the LT-1 5.7-litre V8 engine from the Corvette, with 4-barrel carbs and 360bhp (350 after 1971)
Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1970
Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1972. The second generation of the Camaro was only offered as a 2-door coupe, with extra long doors to ease access into the rear seats.
Chevrolet Camaro 1974 Z28
Chevrolet Camaro 1974 Z28, with 5,700cc V8
Chevrolet Camaro 1979
Chevrolet Camaro 1979, with 5,700cc V8
Chevrolet Camaro 1980
Chevrolet Camaro 1980. In 1978 Chevrolet gave the Camaro a new front, with a one-piece moulding containing a split grille covering the bumpers. This front hardly changed before the new 1982 model
Chevrolet Camaro 1980
Chevrolet Camaro 1980. The Camaro was offered in base, Berlinetta, R/S and Z/28 for 1980. The the top two were more sporting and had bodywork extensions.
Chevrolet Camaro 1980
Chevrolet Camaro 1980. From 1978 Chevrolet covered over the prominent bumpers with one-piece mouldings over the bumpers at the back and front.
