The third generation Chevrolet Camaro Z28 was introduced for the 1982 model year. The Z28, as it had been in previous generations, was a performance focused variant of the Third Generation Camaro. A standard 145hp 5.0L 305ci V8 engine was fitted, although larger and more powerful units such as the 5.0L L69 'High Output' V8 were also available, as were manual and automatic transmission options.