The Berlinetta Camaro was a Chevrolet model that made its debut in 1978 and transformed the Camaro's look from "tacked on battering ram look to an almost bumperless appearance," according to The Camaro Registry. In 1986, the Berlinetta was discontinued early in the model year due to falling sales which began in 1984. As a step above the Camaro Sport Coup, but below the Z-28 in terms of performance, the Berlinetta had a relatively short lifespan.
Engine Specs
In its final year of production, the Berlinetta Camaro came with one of two engine options. The base model was a 2.8-liter, V6 engine which put out 112 horsepower. The other option was a 5.0-liter V8 engine with a four-barrel carburetor and put out 155 horsepower and generated 245 ft.-lb. of torque. The Berlinetta was 192 inches long, 72.8 inches wide, 50.2 inches tall and had a wheelbase of 101 inches, according to a Maciolek Engineering website.
Exterior
According to the Camaro Registry, the Berlinetta was equipped with a different suspension system than the Sport Coup or the Z28, allowing for a softer ride. It was equipped with gold "Berlinetta" badging on the rear bumper and the sides, an optional five-speed transmission and had locking wire wheel covers. The Berlinetta also had special graphics, which included pin striping on the lower body and the optional aluminum wheels were stamped with the Berlinetta design.
Interior
In its later years, according to the Camaro Registry, the Berlinetta featured deep carpeting on the rear-wheel houses, custom cloth interior and additional body insulation. It also was equipped with a rear storage well cover and a custom Berlinetta steering wheel.
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