Production of the Chevrolet Citation lasted from 1980 through 1985. It served as a successor to the Nova and in comparison was significantly downsized to the car it replaced. It rested on a variant of GM's X Platform and was adapted for front-wheel drive. For 1985, this compact car was available as a 2- or 4-door hatchback coupe. Nine new body colors were offered, along with a slew of other choices. Inside, there was a new dashboard with a horizontal-style radio. Electronic tuning models were now available, with or without a cassette tape player. The Citation X11 package included a 130 horsepower, 173 cubic-inch V6 engine with multi-port fuel injection. This engine could also be fitted separately, in all models. The base powerplant was a 151 cubic-inch four-cylinder unit with hydraulic roller valve lifters.
The final Citation rolled off the assembly line on June 21st of 1985.
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The X11 Package also added power brakes, sport steering wheel, sport cloth bucket seats, domed hood with air inlet, body-color bumpers, rear deck spoiler, F41 sport suspension, X11 decals, and newly-styled Rally wheels. Also included were B-pillar/window frames and tail lamp frames, grille, and black headlamp bezels.
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from 1985
Chevrolet Monthly Sales Volume
March 2023
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Performance and Specification Comparison
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Citation Specification Comparison by Year
Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
92,184
104.90 in.
4 cyl., 151.00 CID., 92.00hp
6 cyl., 173.00 CID., 112.00hp
6 cyl., 173.00 CID., 135.00hp
6 cyl., 173.00 CID., 112.00hp
6 cyl., 173.00 CID., 135.00hp
$6,300 - $7,000
62,722
104.90 in.
4 cyl., 151.00 CID., 92.00hp
6 cyl., 173.00 CID., 112.00hp
6 cyl., 173.00 CID., 125.00hp
6 cyl., 173.00 CID., 112.00hp
6 cyl., 173.00 CID., 125.00hp
$6,940 - $7,090