Third Generation Camaros and Firebirds are those produced from 1982 to 1992 on the "F" Body platform.

Camaros were offered as a base model, RS, Z28 and IROC models through out the years. The Camaro also had a Berlinetta model that was only offered for a few years, and discountinued due to low sales. RS stood for Rally Sport and the Z28 models both came from packages that originated with the original first generation camaros. The Z28 was the top performance model until the IROC-Z28 was created in 1985 that proved to be the "ultimate Camaro".

Firebirds were offered as a base model, Formula, and GTA models that were similiar to the camaro packages. The Formula and GTA were upgraded models that sported body packages and better suspensions, as well as other enhancements.

Camaros and Firebirds debuted in 1982 with the Iron Duke, 4 cylinder engines. They also had carburated V6 and V8 engines for more power. The base model LG4 carburated V8 was used for many years, and developed about 160 horsepower. The L69 carburated V8 was the performance version of the engine that developed 190 horsepower and was the fastest carburated version. The LB9 5.0 liter Tuned Port Injection engine was borrowed from the Corvette lineup in 1985 when GM decided that Corvette's needed a full 350 cubic inches. The first LB9 engine developed 215 horsepower and was the top engine until 1987 when the 350 B2L engine came out with its 245 horsepower. V6 multiport engines were a smaller cousin of the LB9 engines and had its own tuned port runner designs. Carburation eventually gave way to the Throttle Body Injection, an electronic hybrid of fuel injection and carburation.

Transmissions were offered originally with a 4 speed manual or a 4 speed TH-200R4 transmission. Transmissions were later changed over to the T-5 Borg Warner manual 5 speed or the TH-700R4 transmission.

Of note, the Camaro and Firebird glass hatch was the most expensive single part ever put into production at that time. The curves of the glass made it difficult to produce. The 16x8" rims that came on the IROC Camaros were the biggest wheels in production at that time, tied with the Corvette's massive wheels.

Production IROC camaros were recorded to be good to .89g on the skidpad in stock form. IROC camaros had special struts and springs, a higher ratio steering box, 16x8" rims, a wonderbar steering brace, special swaybars and bushings and usually some sort of performance gear ratio in the differential. The G92 option had the 3.42 gears, and most came with 3.23 gearing.