1981 Chevrolet Camaro Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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User reviews for 1981 Chevrolet Camaro
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by Joe L
Aug 17, 2022
its great car and would be an amazing to purchaseAug 17, 2022
by Brian C
Feb 03, 2022
Very good looking car. I really like the 1981 camaros because it was my 1st car. I hope to have another one, one day..Feb 03, 2022
by Ray H
Jan 21, 2022
The car was perfect I love all the features and it was original. Jan 21, 2022
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by Joe L
Aug 17, 2022
its great car and would be an amazing to purchaseAug 17, 2022
by Brian C
Feb 03, 2022
Very good looking car. I really like the 1981 camaros because it was my 1st car. I hope to have another one, one day..Feb 03, 2022
by Ray H
Jan 21, 2022
The car was perfect I love all the features and it was original. Jan 21, 2022
by Anonymous
Nov 16, 2020
Love the model not crazy abut this car ivy love this 81 z28 and still looking for me Nov 16, 2020
by Al M
Jan 31, 2015
Love the sound and feel of this beauty. T-tops out and the pedal down is the only way to go with this one. Styling is spot on, performance could be better but emissions had bleed her dry by 81. Not everyones dream car, was not even mine until I saw her and it was love at first sight. 350 cubic inches and 4 speed trans are a great way to melt away a stressful day.Jan 31, 2015
by Patrick T
Nov 15, 2011
Th performance of my z28 is very good powered by a 402bbc that will have a
125 shot of nos build quality well its 30 years old it aint perfect appearence its
won awards fun factor well no speeding tickets yet but pulled over plenty of
times for loud exhaust? What exhaust hahaNov 15, 2011
by Bruce R
Oct 20, 2011
Packs a punch, your typical muscle car, great power with half ass handling. Gas mileage isnt the greatest of course, but the looks and power make up for everything. surely a classic. Ive always loved classic muscle, being raised on cars like this from when i was a baby.Oct 20, 2011
by Jessica F
Oct 19, 2011
No matter what, good or bad, I LOVE this car. Good old American muscle. Yeah it's heavy, but I'd rather get in an accident with this than any new car on the road today! I think air bags cause more problems than they are worth.Oct 19, 2011
by Dale T
Aug 13, 2011
Well, it gets unbeleivable gas mileage right now!!! I will try and keep it as original as possible, exept for a 700r4 transmission for the overdrive and some sort of fuel injection system for best gas mileage and tunabilaty/performance.Aug 13, 2011
by Michael C
May 07, 2010
The nicest car that I ever had,good for picking up girls.Hot car to be seen in.Far to many speeding tickets.Great car to drive.Sold the car to get married.Wish I had it back.Never had a single problem with it.Gas mileage wasn't the best.May 07, 2010
by Thomas S
Feb 12, 2010
i just bought this car to replace the 86 camaro that sold to pay off my house. my plans are to fix up the interior and possibly upgrade the drive train.and a new paint job and new exhaust so the car sounds and looks good.Feb 12, 2010
by Aaron R
Dec 10, 2009
i like everything about it.
Had a 350 LT1, a few other things done.
Big fatties on the rear, Nice american racing rims on all 4.
And when that scoop opened say goodbye cause it was gone. thats about it.
Dec 10, 2009
by Eddie A
Dec 10, 2009
Its great! Originally under powerd from GM, but easy enough to take care of that problem. Build qualitiy is good. Could use a new interior.If your worried about gas mileage, but a Voltswagen.This car is beautiful for a summer night.Dec 10, 2009
by Jacob K
Dec 05, 2009
the acceleration and braking and handling was all good. it needed no repairs other than the time my dad totaled it into a dodge dart. both interior and exterior was blue. gas mileage was good, because it was only a 302. its fun to drive.Dec 05, 2009
by Kyle M
Nov 25, 2009
quick car funt o drive if ur into old muscle cars i would recomend itf f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f Nov 25, 2009
by Megan W
Nov 20, 2009
Got this car when I was 15. My older brother told me he thought it was ugly and he would never drive it. He is the only one of the three kids to ever get a speeding ticket and it was when he borrowed my camaro for a week to take to Wyotech where he was a student.Nov 20, 2009
by Derek D
Nov 16, 2009
carb motor so good reaction time. nice looking car. not so good on gas do to it being a 350 block but sure can go. good amount of horse power to get you going. only repairs that had to be done were do to age.Nov 16, 2009
by Alex H
Oct 11, 2009
good car good performance bad gas guzzler i would say its a all around good car besides the car eats gas like crazy if someone wanted to buy one i would tell them to go for it depending on the shape the car is inOct 11, 2009
by Kenny O
Oct 05, 2009
It's a Camaro. What does one expect out of it??? The stock 350 c.i. motor was bewildered by OPEC and other regulations. It feels as if it's missing something. If well maintained, it's a beautiful car that will be reliable to one's owner. The stock interior is gorgeous. The big-bodied design is the last year Chevrolet had the style in production. Truly immaculate design for an American Muscle car. The car is fun to be in because it will always turn heads. Oct 05, 2009
by Kevin J
Sep 09, 2009
handling sucks ass, but its built like a tank, and the power is incredible, with a rebuilt 388ci that pushes around 450 ponies and 450 lbs/ft, oh and its a good car for parking, needs to be fixed though, broken lifter...Sep 09, 2009
by Robert C
Sep 04, 2009
stripped out to be a race car
350ci small block
th350 transmission
keytone klassic wheels
needs alot of work
traded a 70cc dirtbike for it
cant drive it because it doesnt run
need paint and body work
needs interior and roll cageSep 04, 2009
by John W
Aug 18, 2009
Still working on the old girl. its getting a slant 6 and a push
button transmition. its gonna be a metal flake pewter. and it
has the mint condition red interior. 1981 Z28 Berlinetta
Camaro. i love my camaro O YeahAug 18, 2009
by Trevor M
Apr 12, 2009
Engine
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350cu. in bored .060 over
comp cam ex268h
edelbrock 750cfm carb
flat top, cast aluminum pistons
cat timing gears
ported cylinder heads/intake
cut inline fuel filter
K&N breather and air filter
(14" edelbrock housing)
rebuilt my whole engine winter of 08/09
just waiting to get MSD igniton wires and all the chrome ding-bats for it now...
Transmission & Rear Diff
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TH350
-stage 2 shift kit
10 Bolt
-posi
Work to be done
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Exhaust - comming soon
Shorty headers, true duel piping/mufflers (2 1/2")
Bodywork
Need to re-do/touch up a few spots from driving it in the winter, finish building my hood scoop (17" hole, 16 gauge sheet metal, fiberglassed/filled), fix front clip, new weather stripping, paint... Gloss Black
New Rims
Old ones are warping/ looking for some nice A/R's 14" x 8"
Interior
Finished most the interior in black, still need to re-do headliner/door pannels, steats also needed to be done
Subs/Amps/New speakers eventually
Suspention
I have installed new shocks, but i want to get new springs/leafs, sway bar, tie rods, ball joints, etc...
She might not be much to look at right now due to a project in the making, but to me its a 10/10...Apr 12, 2009
by Wayne R
Dec 31, 2008
Love this car But Love the 1969 z28 better. This car has 5.7l 350 330hp Turbo 350 Trans with Shift kit 373 posi. Body is still org but was repainted 20 yrs ago. Under the hood is a $$$$$$$$ of chrome The motor and wheel wells are all the same colour as the car dark blue. This car is a riot to drive.Is stored every winter. Because of the 373 posi the gas go fast. Would love to beef up to 450hp Dec 31, 2008
by Cricket W
Dec 20, 2008
I loved my car. I really really miss my car. This was the perfect race car from looks and it was the first race car my nieces took a short ride in and both loved it, even though Amanda hit her head on part of the cage when I hit the throttle.Dec 20, 2008
by Anonymous
Oct 17, 2008
I picked up this modified 1981 Z28 from a friend as part of a trade on my 1985 Grand National. It was a completely rebuilt-with mods - engine, gears and a gorgeous reflective 2 shade paint - copper/burgundy. I had a couple of tours with it, but of course, as is the case with many - I was working long hours and never got to take it out. It sat for a whole summer in my driveway and deserved better attn. I sold this to another friend in the fall and still regret that - it was one of the best modified 1981 Z28's out there. The prior owner had put ALOT of money into it. The current owner is local and enjoys this car in the summer. Bummer for me - good for him.Oct 17, 2008
by Matthew H
Sep 25, 2008
Pretty much a tank of a car that was limited due to government regulations. Loved this car. Perfect for a 16 year old kid to own and learn to drive clutch on.
Put a little money into the car to get it inspected and on the road....but nothing to be too concerned about. Wish I could have kept this car longer, but mother nature was determined to do otherwise. Sep 25, 2008
by Drew K
Sep 04, 2008
It's an old school muscle car, what's not to love?
Original paint, original cosmetics; new alternator and
fuel intake manifold. Terrible on gas, but made up for
by its looks and roaring V8 305 block engine. T-tops
are the best thing about it. Perfect cruising car, guaranteed to attract attention.Sep 04, 2008
by Zack G
Jul 14, 2008
My car is better than yours in every way imaginable not to brag or anything. Its fast, good looking, sounds nice, and its a collectable! Sure it dosnt get you as far on a gallon of gas but it gets you there faster and in better style. I cant say enough about how many heads turn to look at my car, and how many couldnt keep up to bask in its amazing beauty.Jul 14, 2008
by Andrew W
Jul 02, 2008
I love my 1981 Chevy Camaro Z28 with its georgeus t-top white pait with red Z28 strips and air induction hood. The interior is half red cloth and half vynal. Under the hood we have a 5.7 letr 350 V8 lm-1 engin with a four barrle holly carborator and duel exsaust. it har a four speed automatic (you couldent get the 350 with a stick.) ...
And guess what its NEVER going to be on sail... HAHA
Jul 02, 2008
by Zachary W
Jun 26, 2008
I can't complain, not many kids get to have a car that they kind of made their own. Most parents just go buy something that runs, but i got something a little betterJun 26, 2008
by Matt N
Mar 24, 2008
It is the last of the second generation camaro the color is canary yellow one of only 1600 in that color. It is a little V6 but i like it not great acceleration because of the metal body and V6 but it works well enough.Mar 24, 2008
by Chris T
Mar 04, 2008
Not a smart vehicle to put a 16 year old first time driver in.Mar 04, 2008
by Drew C
Feb 18, 2008
car was a black Z28 it looked nice minus some rust. and the 350 was terribly slow..i expected more out of itFeb 18, 2008
by Chris L
Feb 15, 2008
it was my first car in HD and i loved it. i Drove it from Vancovuer to Toronto and then it diedFeb 15, 2008
by Gabriel F
Jan 14, 2008
A 1981 Convertable Z-28
Motor needs to be rebuilt,
The car Needs to be Rewired
Rims need replacing...
But damn is that a nice carJan 14, 2008
by Cameron S
Jan 08, 2008
1981 was the last year for the second generation of the Camaro, and the last year that the Camaro would look decent for about 15 years. The 1981 Camaro Z28 came with a 350 with 175 bhp, but don't let that fool you, as any should know a 350 was only regarded as a mouse motor in GM racing history but are well known for their racing quality and ease to reach high performance.Jan 08, 2008
by EfraĆn C
Jan 07, 2008
Had the car for about 3 years. Ran perfectly.Jan 07, 2008
by Jeffrey I
Jan 02, 2008
Z28 with a hopped up 350 and a shift kit. Wide rear tires and nice rimsJan 02, 2008
by Anonymous
Dec 15, 2006
Owned a 1981 z28 for 22 years and I love it. some of the suspension stuff doesn't quite stack up to the new but you can always ugrade. Forget about gas mileage this is a fun vehicle.Dec 15, 2006
by Anonymous
Oct 08, 2006
This body style 78- 81 is the most appealing out of all the camaro so far.Hopefully they will come back with camaros again.Oct 08, 2006
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1981 Chevrolet Camaro Pricing
Original MSRP
$7,309 to $8,853Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Seats
Front seat type: bucket Ā· Upholstery: cloth
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Seats
Front seat type: bucket Ā· Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel covers: wire
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Seats
Front seat type: bucket Ā· Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel covers: wire