These are standard specifications for the 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Overdrive , 5 Manual , 3 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1982 - 1987 |
| Price : | $7,000-$13,500 |
| Weight : | 2340 lbs | 1061.406 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1983 cc | 121.0 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 90 HP (66.24 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque : | 108 Ft-Lbs (146 NM) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.2 in | 80 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| Throttle-body fuel injection | |
| V 6 60-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2835 cc | 173.0 cu in. | 2.8 L. |
| Power : | 125 HP (92 KW) @ 4900 RPM |
| Torque : | 160 Ft-Lbs (217 NM) @ 3900 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Multi-port Fuel Injection | |
4 Manual Overdrive , 5 Manual , 3 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Chevrolet Production for 1987 : | 1,384,214 |
| Total 1987 Cavalier production : | 346,254 |
| 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier | |
| Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 132,921 |
| CS Hatchback 2 dr. 5 P : | 10 |
| CS Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 815 |
| CS Station Wagon 4 dr. 5 P : | 150,552 |
| RS Convertible 2 dr. 4 P : | 150 |
| RS Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 132 |
| RS Hatchback 2 dr. 5 P : | 921 |
| RS Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 10 |
| RS Station Wagon 2 dr. 5 P : | 815 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 150,552 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 5 P : | 46,140 |
| Z24 HatchBack Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 10 |
| Z24 Sport Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 552 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 06E043000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON 'DOCUMENT SEARCH' AND THEN 'BUS APPLICATIONS'). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE. |
| Consequence | THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. |
| Remedy | HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1). |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET FRAM FUEL FILTERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19860501 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 87V011000 |
| Summary | ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE MAY CONTAIN WATER WHICH COULD FREEZE WHILE VEHICLE IS PARKED CAUSING TRAVEL OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE TO BECOME RESTRICTED WHEN THROTTLE IS INITIALLY OPENED. |
| Consequence | ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT DECREASE WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSSOF ACCELERATOR CONTROL AND A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
| Remedy | REPLACE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ENGINES. |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19860801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 86V128000 |
| Summary | PARKING BRAKE LEVER MECHANISMS MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE WHEN APPLIED AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 105. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: VEHICLE COULD UNEXPECTEDLY ROLL AWAY UNCONTROLLED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Remedy | REPLACE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: BRAKES/FMVSS 105. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
Data updated January 2023
1987 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $10,355 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $24,350 |
| Avg. Home : | $92,000 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.89 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
1987 Chevrolet Cavalier FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier? A: The 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier has a wheelbase size of 101.20 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier? A: The 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier has lengths of 172.40-, 174.30-, 174.50-inches.Q: What is the width of the 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier? A: The 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier has width of 66.00 and 66.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier cost when new?A: The 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier cost approximately $7,000 to $13,500 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier? A: The 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier was offered as a Coupe, CS Hatchback, CS Sedan, CS Station Wagon, RS Convertible, RS Coupe, RS Hatchback, RS Sedan, RS Station Wagon, Sedan, Station Wagon, Z24 HatchBack Coupe, Z24 Sport Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1987? A: Chevrolet produced 1,384,214 automobiles in 1987.Q: How many 1987 Cavaliers were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 346,254 examples of the Cavalier in 1987.Q: What engines did the 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier have? A: The 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1983 cc | 121.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 90 HP (66.24 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 108 Ft-Lbs (146 NM) @ 3200 RPM V 6 (2835 cc | 173.0 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 125 HP (92 KW) @ 4900 RPM and 160 Ft-Lbs (217 NM) @ 3900 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier have? A: The 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual Overdrive, 5 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier?
How many 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier were produced?
How powerful was the 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier? Was the 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier popular? Was the 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier? A: The 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier has a wheelbase size of 101.20 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier? A: The 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier has lengths of 172.40-, 174.30-, 174.50-inches.Q: What is the width of the 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier? A: The 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier has width of 66.00 and 66.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier cost when new?A: The 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier cost approximately $7,000 to $13,500 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier? A: The 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier was offered as a Coupe, CS Hatchback, CS Sedan, CS Station Wagon, RS Convertible, RS Coupe, RS Hatchback, RS Sedan, RS Station Wagon, Sedan, Station Wagon, Z24 HatchBack Coupe, Z24 Sport Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1987? A: Chevrolet produced 1,384,214 automobiles in 1987.Q: How many 1987 Cavaliers were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 346,254 examples of the Cavalier in 1987.Q: What engines did the 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier have? A: The 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1983 cc | 121.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 90 HP (66.24 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 108 Ft-Lbs (146 NM) @ 3200 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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