First Digit: Indentifies the country in which the vehicle was built.
1 = U.S.A.
Second Digit: Identifies the Manufacturer.
G = General Motors
Third Digit: Identifies the automotive division.
1 = Chevorlet
Fourth Digit: Identifies the restraint system.
A = Manual Seat Belts
Fifth Digit: Identifies the series.
S = Camero Berlinetta
P = Camero Sport Coupe
Sixth Digit: Identifies the body type.
87 = 2 Door Coupe
Seventh Digit
Eighth Digit: Identifies the engine.
2 = 151 CID, 4-cyl., TBI (Chevy)
1 = 173 CID, V-6, 2 BC(Chevy)
H = 305 CID, V-8, 4 BC (Chevy)
7 = 305 CID, V-8, TBI (Chevy)
Ninth Digit: Identifies the check digit.
Tenth Digit: Identifies the model year.
D = 1983
Eleventh Digit: Identifies the assembly plant.
L = Van Nuys
N = Norwood
Last Six Digits: Represent the basic production numbers, 100001/up
Body Number Plate
The Body Number Plate Identification Label is located under the hood on the radiator cross
support. It includes the the model year, build date, style number, assembly plant, body number,
paint color, paint type, trim combination, and seat type.
Example: D09D1FP87N17B1111LAR9100001
D Model Year 1983
09 Build Date September
D Build Date 4th week
1 Car Division Chevrolet
FP Series Camero Sport Coupe
87 Body Style 2-Dr. Sport Coupe
N Assembly Plant Norwood
100001 Body Number
17B Interior Trim Charcoal Cloth
11 Lower Body Color Black
11 Upper Body Color Black
L Paint Type Lacquer
AR9 Seat Type Reclining Bucket
Option Codes
AR9 Recliner Bucket
Paint Type & Coat
BC CC Base Coat/Clear Coat
Paint Code
U8555 Lower Body Color Black
L8555 Upper Body Color Black
Trim Code
19C Interior Trim (Black Cloth)
Trim Number
The Trim Number indicates the interior trim color and material.
Color Cloth Vinyl Leather Code
Dark Charcoal X 17B,17C
Dark Charcoal X 17D,17E
Dark Charcoal X 17N,17R
Dark Royal Blue X 22B,22B
Dark Royal Blue X 22D,22E
Dark Royal Blue X 22N,22R
Light Sand Gray X 60B,60C
Light Sand Gray X 60N,60R
Medium Doeskin X 64B,64C
Medium Doeskin X 64R
Dark Brair Brown X 67B,67C
Dark Brair Brown X 67D,67C
Dark Brair Brown X 67N,67R
B-Standard Cloth
C-Custom Cloth
D-Contour Custom Cloth
E-Contour Standard Cloth
N-Custom Vinyl
R-Standard Vinyl
* Custom
# Deluxe
The Paint Code
The Paint Code indicates the exterior paint color. A two part paint code indicates the bottom
and top colors. Vehicles using the letters L and U indicate which code represents the lower
body and the upper body colors respectively. Included on this label is a four digit number
indicating the exterior body color. This number has been noted along with the exterior GM code.
Color WA Number Code
White 11
Silver Sand Irid 15L,15E,15W
Black 19
Light Royal Blue Irid 22L,22E,22W
Beige 59
Light Brair Brown 62L,62E,62W
Dark Gold 65
Dark Brair Brown Irid 67L,67E,67W
Spectra Red 75
Charcoal 82
Paint Types:
The Paint Type Code indicates what type of paint was used on the car.
L Lacquer
E Enamel
W Water
Transmissions:
The 4 speed
Transmission code is located on the machined surface on the left side of the case just
below the side cover and includes the type, year, month, day procduced and plant where
assembled.
Example:R3RO3
3 Model Year (1983)
R Transmission Typ (Muncie,4-speed)
R Month Built (October)
03 Day of Month Built(3rd day)
Code CID
C7 305
CB 305
CK 305 4BC
CN 173
CO 305 EFI
HB 305
HO 173
PS 151
The Build Date Code
Starts with the Julian date (day of the year) on which 1982 production started. The build
date code continues with the Julian date until December 31 (365). The sequence then
continues until the end of the 1985 production. EXAMPLE: April 20, 1982 would translate
to a build date code of 475.
Note:
In addition to the transmission production code number, all passenger cars have a
portion of the vehicle identification number stamped on the transmission. The condensed
vehicle identification number consists of the division identification number, model year,
assembly plant designation and vehicle build sequence number.
The Rear Axle Code
Is a two letter code stamped on the front passenger side of the axle tube or on an identification
tag attached to the carrier cover. It identifies that axle code ratio and if the axle is equipped with the Safe-T-Track option.
Code Ratio Year Locking
JF 2.93 83
JG 3.08 83
JH 3.23 83
JJ 3.42 83
JK 3.73 83
JQ 3.73 83 YES
JR 3.42 83 YES
JX 2.93 83 YES
JY 3.08 83 YES
JZ 3.23 83
KF 2.93 83
KG 3.08 83
KH 3.23 83
KJ 3.42 83
PQ 3.73 83 YES
PW 2.73 83 YES
PX 2.93 83 YES
PY 3.08 83 YES
PZ 3.23 83 YES
Regular Production Options (RPO)
Description Code
Six-Way Power Seat AG9
Tinted Glass, All Windows AO1
Tinted Windsheild AO2
Door Locks AU3
Windows, Power A31
Power Trunk/Hatch Opener A90
Quiet Sound Group BS1
Black roof Drip Moulding BX5
Color Keyed Floor Mats, Front B32
Color Keyed Floor Mats, Rear B33
Front Floor Carpet Mats B34
Rear Florr Carpet Mats B35
Deluxe Luggage Compartment Trim B48
Body Side Moulding B84
Door Edge Guards B93
Panels, Removable Glass Roof CC1
Windshield Wiper, Intermittent CD4
Rear Window Wiper and Washer C25
Electric Rear Window Defogger C49
Air Conditioning C60
DSRV Mirror Electric Mirror, LH/RH DD9
Electric Twin Romote Sport Mirror DG7
Visor Mirror, RH D34
Sport Mirrors LH Remote and RH Manual D35
Spoiler, Deck Lid Rear D80
Sport Suspension F41
Limited Slip Differential G80
High Altitude Axle Ratio G84
Axle, Performance Ratio G92
Brake System, Power, Front and Rear Disc J65
Cooler, Engine Oil KC4
Heater, Engine Block K05
Cruise Control w/Resume Feature K35
Engine, 5.0L, V-8, 4BC LG4
Engine, 2.8L, V-6, 2BC LC1
Engine, 5.0L V-8, CFI LU5
Engine, 2.5L, L-4, 2BC LQ8
Engine, 2.5L, L-4, EFI LQ9
Engine, 5.0L, V-8, CFI LU5
Engine, 5.0L, V-8, 4BC, H.O L69
Transmission, 4-Speed Manual MM4
Transmission, 5-Speed Manual MM5
Transmission, Automatic w/overdrive MX0
Transmission, Automatic MX1
Emission System, High Altitude Equipment NA6
Steering Wheel, Tilt Type N33
Wheel Trim Cover, Deluxe PO1
Tires, P195/75R-14 S/B Radial White Stripe QVJ
Tires, P205/70R-14 S/B Radial White Stripe QVU
Tires, P195/75R-14 S/B Radial Blackwall QXV
Tires, P205/70R-14 S/B Radial Blackwall QYA
Tires, P205/70R-14 S/B Radial White Letter QYC
Tires, P195/70R-14 G/B Radial Blackwall QYF
Tires, P195/75R-14 G/B Radial White Stripe QYG
Tires, P215/65R-15 S/B Radial White Letter QYH
Tires, P215/65R-15 S/B Radial Blackwall QYZ
Lamp Group, Auxiliary Lighting TR9
Headlamps, Halogen Hi-Beam TT5
Lamps, RR End Lighting and Reflector T90
Heavy Duty Battery UA1
Digital Clock UE8
Dual Horn UO5
Special Instrumentation U21
Quartz Electric Clock U35
Radio, AM Push Button U63
Radio, AM/FM Push Button U69
Fixed Mast Antenna U73
Antenna, Power U75
Dual Rear Speakers U81
Cooling System, Heavy Duty VO8
Am/Fm Stereo radio w/ERSS YE1
AM/Fm Stereo, Seek, and Scan Cassette, Clock YE2
Radio, Am/Fm stereo w/ST Cassette Tape Player
and ER YE4
Emissions, California Requirement YF5
Rally Wheels ZJ7
Camaro Z28 Sport Coupe Z28
Resources:
Amos Press Inc. Catalog of CAMARO ID Numbers 1967-1993 
