Chevrolet replaced the long-running inline-six base engine with compact V6 power teams and gave Z28 a functional rear-facing air-induction hood treatment.
The model hierarchy is Sport Coupe, Berlinetta, and Z28, showing Chevrolet's continued separation of entry, luxury, and performance roles late in the second generation.
The powertrain and identification notes below preserve configuration and model-year boundaries rather than treating every 1980 Camaro alike. Ratings use the measurement convention of their period, and visual cues are only a starting point: the VIN, factory labels, drivetrain identifiers, and surviving documentation should agree.