1983 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 :	$8,515-$15,595
Weight :	2430 lbs \| 1102.229 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2212 cc \| 135.0 cu in. \| 2.2 L.
Power :	94 HP (69.184 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :	117 Ft-Lbs (159 NM) @ 3200 RPM
Bore :	3.4 in \| 87 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Compression :	9.0:1
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 :	93 HP (68.448 KW) @ 4500 RPM
Torque :	132 Ft-Lbs (179 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:
5 Manual , 3 Automatic TorqueFlite

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.29:1
2nd Gear :	1.89:1
3rd Gear :	1.21:1
4th Gear :	0.88:1
5th Gear :	0.72:1

Production Figures

Total Chrysler Production for 1983 :	159,882
1983 Chrysler LeBaron
Convertible 2 dr. 4 P :	9,891
Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	18,331
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	30,869
Town & Country Station Wagon 4 dr. 5 P :	10,994

Dimension(s)

Coupe

Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	13.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	179.6 in \| 4562 mm.
Width :	68.5 in \| 1740 mm.
Height :	52.6 in \| 1336 mm.
Wheelbase :	100.3 in \| 2548 mm.
Front Track :	57.6 in \| 1463 mm.
Rear Track :	57.0 in \| 1448 mm.

Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$8,790
Weight :	2480 lbs \| 1124.909 kg
Fuel Capacity :	13.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	179.6 in \| 4562 mm.
Width :	68.5 in \| 1740 mm.
Height :	53.0 in \| 1346 mm.
Wheelbase :	100.3 in \| 2548 mm.
Front Track :	57.6 in \| 1463 mm.
Rear Track :	57.0 in \| 1448 mm.

Convertible

Exterior
Price :	$12,800
Weight :	2470 lbs \| 1120.373 kg
Fuel Capacity :	13.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	179.6 in \| 4562 mm.
Width :	68.5 in \| 1740 mm.
Height :	54.1 in \| 1374 mm.
Wheelbase :	100.3 in \| 2548 mm.
Front Track :	57.6 in \| 1463 mm.
Rear Track :	57.0 in \| 1448 mm.

Town & Country Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$9,730
Weight :	2600 lbs \| 1179.34 kg
Fuel Capacity :	13.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	4
Length :	179.8 in \| 4567 mm.
Width :	68.5 in \| 1740 mm.
Height :	52.7 in \| 1339 mm.
Wheelbase :	100.3 in \| 2548 mm.
Front Track :	57.6 in \| 1463 mm.
Rear Track :	57.0 in \| 1448 mm.

Mark Cross Convertible

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Exterior
Price :	$14,595
Fuel Capacity :	13.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	179.6 in \| 4562 mm.
Width :	68.5 in \| 1740 mm.
Height :	54.1 in \| 1374 mm.
Wheelbase :	100.3 in \| 2548 mm.
Front Track :	57.6 in \| 1463 mm.
Rear Track :	57.0 in \| 1448 mm.

Mark Cross Town & Country Convertible

Exterior
Price :	$15,595
Fuel Capacity :	13.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	179.6 in \| 4562 mm.
Width :	68.5 in \| 1740 mm.
Height :	54.1 in \| 1374 mm.
Wheelbase :	100.3 in \| 2548 mm.
Front Track :	57.6 in \| 1463 mm.
Rear Track :	57.0 in \| 1448 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : MacPherson Iso-Struts and linkless sway bar Rear : Flex arm beam axle with trailing links and coil springs

Steering
Rack and Pinion

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	P185/70R14 SBR WSW

Recall

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	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfr Report Date	19820801
NHTSA Campaign ID	82V085000
Summary	ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, IMPROPER ROUTING OF THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBE COULD CAUSE IT TO CHAFE AGAINST THE PARK BRAKE CABLES. EVENTUALLY, THE BRAKE TUBE MAY FAIL AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR.
Remedy	DEALER WILL REROUTE THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBE, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION; PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKES; HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBE, ROUTING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY, LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.NOTE: THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRAKE WARNING LIGHT SHOULD ALERT DRIVER TO THEPROBLEM.

Component	EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfr Report Date	19820801
NHTSA Campaign ID	82V092000
Summary	THE TRAVEL COMPUTER SYSTEM WIRING, ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, MAY BE IMPROPERLY CONNECTED. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO INTERNAL COMPONENTS.
Remedy	THE WIRING WILL BE RECONNECTED TO ENSURE PROPER FUNCTIONING OF IGNITION SYSTEM..
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL TRAVEL COMPUTERSYSTEMS.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; TRAVEL COMPUTER SYSTEM, WIRING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DAMAGE TO INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF THE SYSTEMS INTERFACEMODULE COULD AFFECT THE ENGINE IGNITION SYSTEM CAUSING LOSS OF IGNITION ALONGWITH THE INABILITY TO RESTART THE ENGINE. THIS PRESENTS A TRAFFIC HAZARD FROMWHICH AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfr Report Date	19820801
NHTSA Campaign ID	82V123000
Summary	HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBING ROUTED TO THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BRAKE SYSTEM MAY HAVE BEEN BENT OUT OF SHAPE DURING ASSEMBLY AND COULD CHAFE AGAINST THE EXHAUST SYSTEM HANGER BOLT.
Remedy	DEALER WILL INSPECT AND RELOCATE TUBE, IF NECESSARY. A RETAINING CLIP WILL BE INSTALLED TO ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FOR THE TUBING; ANY DAMAGED TUBES WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED CHAFING WILL EVENTUALLY WEAR A HOLE IN THETUBING AND RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKINGCAPABILITY, WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT SHOULD ALERT OPERATOR TO THE PARTIAL SYSTEM LOSS.

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 Chrysler LeBaron? A: The 1983 Chrysler LeBaron has a wheelbase size of 100.30 inches.

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Q: What is the width of the 1983 Chrysler LeBaron? A: The 1983 Chrysler LeBaron has a width of 68.50 inches.

Q: How much did the 1983 Chrysler LeBaron cost when new?A: The 1983 Chrysler LeBaron cost approximately $8,515 to $15,595 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1983 Chrysler LeBaron? A: The 1983 Chrysler LeBaron was offered as a Convertible, Coupe, Mark Cross Convertible, Mark Cross Town & Country Convertible, Sedan, Town & Country Station Wagon.

Q: What tires did the 1983 Chrysler LeBaron have? A: The 1983 Chrysler LeBaron had P185/70R14 SBR WSW tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Chrysler produce in 1983? A: Chrysler produced 159,882 automobiles in 1983.

Q: What engines did the 1983 Chrysler LeBaron have? A: The 1983 Chrysler LeBaron had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2212 cc | 135.0 cu in. | 2.2 L.) with 94 HP (69.184 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 117 Ft-Lbs (159 NM) @ 3200 RPM

Inline 4 (2556 cc | 156.0 cu in. | 2.6 L.) with 93 HP (68.448 KW) @ 4500 RPM and 132 Ft-Lbs (179 NM) @ 2500 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1983 Chrysler LeBaron have? A: The 1983 Chrysler LeBaron had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic TorqueFlite.