1987 Chevrolet Cavalier Specifications

Specifications

1983 1987

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

Transmission:
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.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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

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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.