1982 Chrysler LeBaron Specifications

Specifications

1982 1983 1985 1986

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unibody
Production Years for Series :	1982 - 1988
Price :	$8,145-$13,995
Weight :	2470 lbs \| 1120.373 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2212 cc \| 135.0 cu in. \| 2.2 L.
Power :	84 HP (61.824 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Torque :	111 Ft-Lbs (150 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore :	3.4 in \| 87 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Compression :	8.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
Holley 2-barrel carburetor

Inline 4
Displacement :	2556 cc \| 156.0 cu in. \| 2.6 L.
Power :	92 HP (67.712 KW) @ 4500 RPM
Torque :	131 Ft-Lbs (178 NM) @ 2500 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 91 mm.
Stroke :	3.9 in \| 98 mm.
Compression :	8.2:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
1 2-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
4 Manual , 3 Automatic

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.29:1
2nd Gear :	1.89:1
3rd Gear :	1.21:1
4th Gear :	0.88:1

Production Figures

Total Chrysler Production for 1982 :	103,310
Total 1982 LeBaron production :	90,319
1982 Chrysler LeBaron
Convertible 2 dr. 6 P :	3,045
Convertible 2 dr. 6 P :	9,780
Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	14,295
Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	12,856
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	19,619
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	22,915
Station Wagon 4 dr. 5 P :	7,809

Handling

Recall

Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfr Report Date	19800801
NHTSA Campaign ID	81V111000
Summary	THE AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL SWITCH MAY STICK IN THE 'RESUME' POSITION RESTRICTING RETURN MOVEMENT. THIS WILL NOT ALLOW THE NORMAL BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION TO DEACTIVATE THE SYSTEM.
Remedy	THE SHIELD PORTION OF THE 'RESUME' SLIDE LEVER IN THE SPEED CONTROL UNIT WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROLSYSTEMS.SYSTEM: ELECTRIC POWER ACCESSORIES; AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL SWITCH.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE SPEED CONTROL TO DEACTIVATE COULD CAUSELOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: MANUFACTURER ADVISES DISCONNECTION OF THE SPEED CONTROL DEVICE TO PREVENTITS USE PRIOR TO HAVING IT REPAIRED.

Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfr Report Date	19800801
NHTSA Campaign ID	89V052000
Summary	FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER MAY CORRODE AND FAIL AT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR PIVOT MOUNTS IF OPERATED WHERE SALT IS USED TO AID IN SNOW REMOVAL.
Consequence	CONTROL ARM COULD DETACH FROM THE CROSSMEMBER, ADVERSELYAFFECTING DIRECTIONAL STABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy	INSTALL ATTACHMENT REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS TO PREVENT CONTROL ARM DETACHMENT AS A RESULT OF CORROSION WEAKENING.
Notes	SYSTEM: FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfr Report Date	19820401
NHTSA Campaign ID	82V055000
Summary	CLAMP BOLTS INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN CRACKS. EVENTUALLY THESE BOLTS MAY BREAK THROUGH, CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT FROM THE STEERING KNUCKLE.
Remedy	DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH BALL JOINT STUD CLAMP BOLTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINT STUD TO STEERING KNUCKLE CLAMPBOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN PARTIAL LOSS OF FRONTWHEEL SUPPORT, POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES SHOULD NOT BE HOISTED FROM UNDER THE FRONTSUSPENSION CONTROL ARMS.

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfr Report Date	19820501
NHTSA Campaign ID	82V063000
Summary	THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BAY BE EQUIPPED WITH BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING AN EXCESS OF WATER.
Remedy	DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE BRAKE FLUID WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL THE PURGING PROCEDURE HAS BEENPERFORMED.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1982 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$7,983
Avg. Household Income :	$21,050
Avg. Home :	$82,200
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.91
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1982 Chrysler LeBaron? A: The 1982 Chrysler LeBaron has a wheelbase size of 99.90 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1982 Chrysler LeBaron? A: The 1982 Chrysler LeBaron has lengths of 179.70 and 179.80 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1982 Chrysler LeBaron? A: The 1982 Chrysler LeBaron has a width of 68.50 inches.

Q: How much did the 1982 Chrysler LeBaron cost when new?A: The 1982 Chrysler LeBaron cost approximately $8,145 to $13,995 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1982 Chrysler LeBaron? A: The 1982 Chrysler LeBaron was offered as a Convertible, Coupe, Sedan, Station Wagon.

Q: How many vehicles did Chrysler produce in 1982? A: Chrysler produced 103,310 automobiles in 1982.

Q: How many 1982 LeBarons were produced? A: Chrysler produced 90,319 examples of the LeBaron in 1982.

Q: What engines did the 1982 Chrysler LeBaron have? A: The 1982 Chrysler LeBaron had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2212 cc | 135.0 cu in. | 2.2 L.) with 84 HP (61.824 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 111 Ft-Lbs (150 NM) @ 2400 RPM

Inline 4 (2556 cc | 156.0 cu in. | 2.6 L.) with 92 HP (67.712 KW) @ 4500 RPM and 131 Ft-Lbs (178 NM) @ 2500 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1982 Chrysler LeBaron have? A: The 1982 Chrysler LeBaron had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic.