1983 Chrysler LeBaron

1983 was the second year for the Chrysler LeBaron. It was available as a coupe, sedan, convertible, and station wagon, with pricing beginning at $8,500 for the coupe. Standard equipment included a 2.2-liter four-cylinder overhead cam engine with a cast-iron block and a lightweight aluminum head. The engine produced 95 horsepower and was mated to a five-speed manual transmission (the 1982 version had a standard four-speed gearbox). A three-speed TorqueFlite automatic was available as optional equipment. The cars came with a 'ram air' heater/vent system with outlets on the dashboard, a tethered gas cap, and halogen headlamps. New self-adjusting brakes in the back with larger brake rotors in the front. They had an AM radio, digital clock, roll-resistant SBR whitewalls, carpeted trunk floor, two-spoke color-keyed steering wheel, power brakes, electronic digital cloth, and inside hood release. The coupe body styles had a padded vinyl landau roof. The convertibles had a center console, color-keyed dual remote mirrors, a power top with zip-down window and weather-seal sides, and a tailored top boot.

The Chrysler LeBaron had a sloped grille with thin vertical bars, a more significant center vertical bar, a Pentastar hood ornament, clear rectangular parking lights set into the bumper, and bright bodyside molding with vinyl inserts. Inside were low-back vinyl bucket seats with adjustable head restraints. The coupe and convertible body styles had dual recliners. The Town & Country and four-door models had a cloth bench seat with center armrests.

The convertible body style was available as a base, Mark Cross version, and a Town & Country Convertible. The Town & Country version had fake wood trim. The Mark Cross Edition had quieter door latches, sound-deadening materials, and an Electronic Voice Alert system. They were also equipped with Mark Cross medallions, bumper guards, cornering lamps, upper body accent stripes, wire wheel covers, leather-wrapped steering wheel, air conditioning, and low-back Corinthian leather bucket seats with console and center armrests. Other features included an electronic-tuning AM/FM stereo radio, tilt steering column, power door locks, power windows, power decklid release, automatic speed control, deluxe wipers, and Travel Computer.

by Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2014