These are standard specifications for the 1983 Chevrolet Citation, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Floor shift controls , 4 Manual
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unit-Body |
| Production Years for Series : | 1980 - 1985 |
| Price : | $6,300-$7,000 |
| Weight : | 2400 lbs | 1088.622 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 6 | 2 Barrel Rochester E2SE carburetor | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2835 cc | 173.0 cu in. | 2.8 L. |
| Power : | 135 HP (99.36 KW) @ 5400 RPM |
| Torque : | 145 Ft-Lbs (197 NM) @ 2400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.9:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
4 Manual Floor shift controls , 4 Manual
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.53:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.95:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.24:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 0.81:1 |
Production Figures
| Total Chevrolet Production for 1983 : | 1,175,200 |
| Total 1983 Citation production : | 92,184 |
| 1983 Chevrolet Citation | |
| Coupe - 4 Cyl 2 dr. 5 P : | 6,456 |
| Coupe - V-6 2 dr. 5 P : | 8,946 |
| Hatchback 4 Cyl 2 dr. 5 P : | 14,323 |
| Hatchback 4 Cyl 4 dr. 5 P : | 40,667 |
| Hatchback 6 Cyl 2 dr. 5 P : | 14,323 |
| Hatchback 6 Cyl 4 dr. 5 P : | 30,765 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19821001 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 83V105000 |
| Summary | THE BRAKE PROPORTIONER VALVES MAY BREAK AND SEPARATE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER. THIS WOULD ALLOW BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK AND WOULD RESULT IN A PARTIAL LOSS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. |
| Remedy | THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ALL SUSPECT VALVES. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE PROPORTIONER VALVES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SINCE THIS IS A DUAL BRAKE SYSTEM, PART OF THE SYSTEMWILL STILL WORK AND ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO BE STOPPED, BUT OVER A GREATERDISTANCE. PARTIAL LOSS OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPINGDISTANCE IS REQUIRED COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
Data updated January 2023
1983 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $21,070 |
| Avg. Home : | $82,600 |
1983 Chevrolet Citation FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1983 Chevrolet Citation?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1983 Chevrolet Citation? A: The 1983 Chevrolet Citation has a wheelbase size of 104.90 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1983 Chevrolet Citation? A: The 1983 Chevrolet Citation has a length of 176.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1983 Chevrolet Citation? A: The 1983 Chevrolet Citation has a width of 68.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1983 Chevrolet Citation cost when new?A: The 1983 Chevrolet Citation cost approximately $6,300 to $7,000 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1983 Chevrolet Citation? A: The 1983 Chevrolet Citation was offered as a Coupe - 4 Cyl, Coupe - V-6, Hatchback 4 Cyl, Hatchback 6 Cyl.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1983? A: Chevrolet produced 1,175,200 automobiles in 1983.Q: How many 1983 Citations were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 92,184 examples of the Citation in 1983.Q: What engines did the 1983 Chevrolet Citation have? A: The 1983 Chevrolet Citation 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 6 (2835 cc | 173.0 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 135 HP (99.36 KW) @ 5400 RPM and 145 Ft-Lbs (197 NM) @ 2400 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1983 Chevrolet Citation have? A: The 1983 Chevrolet Citation had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual Floor shift controls, 4 speed Manual.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1983 Chevrolet Citation?
How many 1983 Chevrolet Citation were produced?
How powerful was the 1983 Chevrolet Citation? Was the 1983 Chevrolet Citation popular? Was the 1983 Chevrolet Citation expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1983 Chevrolet Citation?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1983 Chevrolet Citation? A: The 1983 Chevrolet Citation has a wheelbase size of 104.90 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1983 Chevrolet Citation? A: The 1983 Chevrolet Citation has a length of 176.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1983 Chevrolet Citation? A: The 1983 Chevrolet Citation has a width of 68.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1983 Chevrolet Citation cost when new?A: The 1983 Chevrolet Citation cost approximately $6,300 to $7,000 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1983 Chevrolet Citation? A: The 1983 Chevrolet Citation was offered as a Coupe - 4 Cyl, Coupe - V-6, Hatchback 4 Cyl, Hatchback 6 Cyl.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1983? A: Chevrolet produced 1,175,200 automobiles in 1983.Q: How many 1983 Citations were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 92,184 examples of the Citation in 1983.Q: What engines did the 1983 Chevrolet Citation have? A: The 1983 Chevrolet Citation 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 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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