1983 Chevrolet Camaro Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1983 Chevrolet Camaro, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1982 - 1992
Price :	$7,845-$10,335
Weight :	2800 lbs \| 1270.059 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2474 cc \| 151.0 cu in. \| 2.5 L.
Power :	92 BHP (67.712 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :	134 Ft-Lbs (182 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	8.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Throttle-body fuel injection

V 6 \| 2 Barrel Rochester E2SE carburetor
Displacement :	2835 cc \| 173.0 cu in. \| 2.8 L.
Power :	112 BHP (82.432 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Torque :	145 Ft-Lbs (197 NM) @ 2100 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	8.5:1
Main Bearings :	4

V 8
Displacement :	4998 cc \| 305.0 cu in. \| 5.0 L.
Power :	150 BHP (110.4 KW)
Bore :	3.7 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)

V 8
Displacement :	4998 cc \| 305.0 cu in. \| 5.0 L.
Power :	175 BHP (128.8 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Torque :	235 Ft-Lbs (319 NM) @ 3200 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Compression :	8.6:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Rochester E4Me 4-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
5 Manual

Production Figures

Total Chevrolet Production for 1983 :	1,175,200
Total 1983 Camaro production :	153,831
1983 Chevrolet Camaro
Base Coupe 2 dr. :	64,356
Berlinetta Sport Coupe 2 dr. 4 P :	27,925
Z28 Sport Coupe 2 dr. 4 P :	62,100

Dimension(s)

Base Coupe

Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	15.8 Gal
Doors :	2
Length :	187.8 in \| 4770 mm.
Width :	72.8 in \| 1849 mm.
Height :	50.0 in \| 1270 mm.
Wheelbase :	101.0 in \| 2565 mm.
Front Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.
Rear Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.

Berlinetta Sport Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$9,880
Weight :	2865 lbs \| 1299.542 kg
Fuel Capacity :	15.8 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	187.8 in \| 4770 mm.
Width :	72.8 in \| 1849 mm.
Height :	50.0 in \| 1270 mm.
Wheelbase :	101.0 in \| 2565 mm.
Front Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.
Rear Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.

Z28 Sport Coupe

Chassis # Deatley 003
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Exterior
Price :	$10,335
Weight :	3060 lbs \| 1387.993 kg
Fuel Capacity :	15.8 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	187.8 in \| 4770 mm.
Width :	72.8 in \| 1849 mm.
Height :	50.0 in \| 1270 mm.
Wheelbase :	101.0 in \| 2565 mm.
Front Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.
Rear Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.

Handling

Steering
Recirculating Ball with Power Assist
Turning Circle :	12.6 m \| 496.101 in. \| 12600.965 mm.

Recall

Component	EQUIPMENT
Manufacturer	HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	07E088000
Summary	CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Consequence	THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy	HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
Notes	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	PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19810301
NHTSA Campaign ID	91V055000
Summary	PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTER FAILS TO OPERATE AND DO NOT WORK AFTER BRAKE PAD WEAR.
Consequence	PARKING BRAKES WILL NOT COMPLETELY HOLD A PARKED VEHICLEWHEN PARKED ON A SLOPE, CAUSING UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHICH COULD RESULTIN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy	REPLACE NONFUNCTIONING PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTERS.
Notes	SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; FIREBIRDS AND CAMAROS WITH MANUALTRANSMISSIONS AND REAR DISK BRAKES AND FIEROS WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS.

Component	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19821001
NHTSA Campaign ID	85V169000
Summary	DISLOCATION OF A SPRING COVER WILL NOT ALLOW THE SHOULDER BELT TO RETRACT AFTER BEING EXTENDED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ALTHOUGH INERTIAL FEATURE THAT LOCKS THE LAP BELT AND SHOULDER BELT IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT ARE NOT AFFECTED, IF SLACK IS MORE THAN RECOMMENDED IN OWNERS MANUAL, INJURIES TO UPPER BODY AND HEAD WOULD BE INCREASED IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy	INSTALL RETAINING SPRINGS ON SPRING COVER OF FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR AND, WHEN REQUIRED, RETRACTORS WILL BE REPLACED.
Notes	SYSTEM: SHOULDER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	19830101
NHTSA Campaign ID	83V049000
Summary	THE INNER AND OUTER PANELS OF THE FIBERGLASS HOOD COULD SEPARATE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.
Remedy	DEALER WILL INSPECT THE HOOD AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW ONE AT NO CHARGE.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5 LITER ENGINES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FIBERGLASS HOODS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THIS SEPARATION OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS INMOTION, THE OUTER PANEL MAY FOLD BACK AND BLOCK THE DRIVER'S VIEW. THIS COULDCAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN ANACCIDENT.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1983 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$21,070
Avg. Home :	$82,600

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1983 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1983 Chevrolet Camaro has a wheelbase size of 101.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1983 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1983 Chevrolet Camaro has a length of 187.80 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1983 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1983 Chevrolet Camaro has a width of 72.80 inches.

Q: How much did the 1983 Chevrolet Camaro cost when new?A: The 1983 Chevrolet Camaro cost approximately $7,845 to $10,335 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1983 Chevrolet Camaro? A: The 1983 Chevrolet Camaro was offered as a Base Coupe, Berlinetta Sport Coupe, Z28 Sport Coupe.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1983? A: Chevrolet produced 1,175,200 automobiles in 1983.

Q: How many 1983 Camaros were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 153,831 examples of the Camaro in 1983.

Q: What engines did the 1983 Chevrolet Camaro have? A: The 1983 Chevrolet Camaro had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2474 cc | 151.0 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 92 BHP (67.712 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 134 Ft-Lbs (182 NM) @ 2800 RPM

V 6 (2835 cc | 173.0 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 112 BHP (82.432 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 145 Ft-Lbs (197 NM) @ 2100 RPM

V 8 (4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 150 BHP (110.4 KW)

V 8 (4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 175 BHP (128.8 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 235 Ft-Lbs (319 NM) @ 3200 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 1983 Chevrolet Camaro have? A: The 1983 Chevrolet Camaro had a 5 speed Manual gearbox.