For 1983, there were a few important updates made to the Camaro line mechanically, as well as many improvements in terms of quality. The amount of warranty claims were down, and the car was far more exciting for a couple of reasons.

The most important addition to the 1983 line was the limited availability (3,223 produced) of the 190hp, 305 H.O. 4bbl V8. This engine was upgraded from the 145hp 305 4bbl in the following ways: 2 1/4 inch header pipes, high-flow Corvette catalytic converter, 2 3/4 inch exhaust, Corvette camshaft, and a dual snorkel air cleaner. 0-60 times dropped from 7.9 for the '82 Z28 with CFI to 6.7 seconds for the '83, according to Car and Driver.

Equally as important to performance as the L69, the Borg Warner T-5 5 speed manual transmission made its debut. The other new transmission available was the TH700R4 4 speed automatic. This transmission alone became the hot-rodders automatic of choice by the late '80s, once durability issues were sorted out. This overdrive automatic was much-needed to boost to fuel economy.

1983 was the last year for the fiberglass hood offered on the Z28s, as well as the 175hp 305 CFI V8. 19,847 were built in '83, but the popularity of the L69 was catching on, and while the high-tech CFI unit added to the aura of the Z28, it cost the same $450 as the L69, which made 15 more horespower.

There were no other major revisions for '83. Oh yeah....8 tracks were last available in '82....a shame....(not really though).

Standard, Sport Coupe: LQ9 2.5 litre EFI four, 92hp (9,926 produced)

Optional Sport Coupe, Standard Berlinetta: LC1 2.8 litre 2bbl V6, 107hp (54,332 produced)

Optional Sport Coupe, Berlinetta, Standard Z28: LG4 305 4bbl V8, 150hp (67,053 produced)

Optional, Z28: LU5 305 CFI V8, 175hp (19,847 produced)

Optional, Z28: L69 305 H.O. 4bbl V8, 190hp (3,223 produced)