View Full Version : 72 berlinetta?


satanismymotor
Mar 22nd, 09, 01:21 PM
Is there even such a thing? Found someone trying to sell one is all, and cannot seem the find any info on them.

kart11
Mar 22nd, 09, 01:37 PM
Fond this info:



The biggest changes for 1979 were the introduction of the luxury-oriented Berlinetta model, replacing the Type LT, and a restyled instrument panel with a much flatter appearance than the previous wraparound design (although the gauges themselves remained in the same places as before). The base model, RS and Z28s carried on as before, the Z28s now came with a front spoiler and fender flares much like its Pontiac Trans Am twin had, and now came with "Z28" decals that ran from the beginning of the front flares to the bottoms of the doors. Electric rear window defroster became optional this year, replacing the old blower type. Sales for 1979 were the highest ever for any generation Camaro before or since, numbering 282,571 units. Engine choices remained with the 250 I6 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I6) standard in the base and RS models, with the 305 2bbl being an option and standard on the Berlinetta. The 350 V8 remained standard on the Z28 and optional on the base, RS and Berlinetta.

satanismymotor
Mar 22nd, 09, 01:55 PM
Fond this info:



The biggest changes for 1979 were the introduction of the luxury-oriented Berlinetta model, replacing the Type LT, and a restyled instrument panel with a much flatter appearance than the previous wraparound design (although the gauges themselves remained in the same places as before). The base model, RS and Z28s carried on as before, the Z28s now came with a front spoiler and fender flares much like its Pontiac Trans Am twin had, and now came with "Z28" decals that ran from the beginning of the front flares to the bottoms of the doors. Electric rear window defroster became optional this year, replacing the old blower type. Sales for 1979 were the highest ever for any generation Camaro before or since, numbering 282,571 units. Engine choices remained with the 250 I6 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I6) standard in the base and RS models, with the 305 2bbl being an option and standard on the Berlinetta. The 350 V8 remained standard on the Z28 and optional on the base, RS and Berlinetta.

I guess that is a negative. Thank you much.

Had they stared using the 8.5 rear ends by this time yet or were they still using the 8.2s?

FBODY
Mar 22nd, 09, 04:46 PM
You will find 2nd gen information here: http://www.nastyz28.com/index.php?page=camarofacts

I may be wrong, but I believe that the Berlinetta Model was introcduced in 1979.

1981Camaro
Mar 23rd, 09, 06:52 PM
You will find 2nd gen information here: http://www.nastyz28.com/index.php?page=camarofacts

I may be wrong, but I believe that the Berlinetta Model was introcduced in 1979.

That is correct.

1981Camaro
Mar 23rd, 09, 06:55 PM
Is there even such a thing? Found someone trying to sell one is all, and cannot seem the find any info on them.

No - if I remember correctly, Type LT (luxury touring) started in 1973 and was replaced by Berlinetta in 1979.