1983 Chevrolet Camaro specifications

1983 Chevrolet Camaro data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2565 mm 101 inches
Track/tread (front) 1542 mm 60.7 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1565 mm 61.6 inches
Length 4770 mm 187.8 inches
Width 1849 mm 72.8 inches
Height 1270 mm 50 inches
Ground clearance 122 mm 4.8 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.86
Kerb weight 1304 kg 2875 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 60.2 litres 13.2 [15.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Chevrolet
Engine code LQ9
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2.5 litre
2471 cc
(150.79 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 101.6 × 76.2 mm
4 × 3 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.33
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE net)
93 PS (92 bhp) (69 kW)
at 4000 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE net)
182 Nm (134 ft·lb) (18.6 kgm)
at 2800 rpm
Specific output
(SAE net)
27.8 kW/litre
37.7 ps/litre
37.2 bhp/litre
0.61 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE net)
73.65 Nm/litre
0.89 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.2:1
Fuel system EFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 925.6 kPa (134.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 617.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
71.53 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
52.61 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
70.55 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
19.01 kg/kW
31.75 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 2.900
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 6 x 14
Wheel size rear 6 x 14
Tyres front P195/75 R 14
Tyres rear P195/75 R 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr
Front brake diameter 267 mm
Rear brake diameter 241 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.42
general
Carfolio.com ID702537
Production total
Model code 1FP87
RAC rating 25.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1983 Chevrolet Camaro added 2020-08-30.
Last modified 2020-08-30.

Chevrolet Camaro models

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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 5666 cm3/345.8cuin 314 PS 310 bhp 231 kW 1547 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 5666 cm3/345.8cuin 314 PS 310 bhp 231 kW 1557 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 6M 5666 cm3/345.8cuin 314 PS 310 bhp 231 kW 1612 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 5666 cm3/345.8cuin 314 PS 310 bhp 231 kW 1622 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 5666 cm3/345.8cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW 1547 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 5666 cm3/345.8cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW 1557 kg
Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS Convertible -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 6M 5666 cm3/345.8cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW 1612 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 5666 cm3/345.8cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW 1622 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1500 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW
Chevrolet Camaro Convertible -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1588 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1588 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 5665 cm3/345.7cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 5665 cm3/345.7cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 5665 cm3/345.7cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 5665 cm3/345.7cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 5665 cm3/345.7cuin 314 PS 310 bhp 231 kW 1560 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 5665 cm3/345.7cuin 314 PS 310 bhp 231 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 6M 5665 cm3/345.7cuin 314 PS 310 bhp 231 kW 1621 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 5665 cm3/345.7cuin 314 PS 310 bhp 231 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1500 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1588 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 5672 cm3/346.1cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW 1560 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 5672 cm3/346.1cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 6M 5672 cm3/346.1cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW 1621 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 5672 cm3/346.1cuin 309 PS 305 bhp 227 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 5672 cm3/346.1cuin 324 PS 320 bhp 239 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 5672 cm3/346.1cuin 324 PS 320 bhp 239 kW
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3 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 89 PS 88 bhp 66 kW
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 89 PS 88 bhp 66 kW
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 3269 cm3/199.5cuin 95 PS 94 bhp 70 kW
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3 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3269 cm3/199.5cuin 95 PS 94 bhp 70 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 89 PS 88 bhp 66 kW 1203 kg
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 89 PS 88 bhp 66 kW 1203 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3269 cm3/199.5cuin 95 PS 94 bhp 70 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 89 PS 88 bhp 66 kW
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 89 PS 88 bhp 66 kW
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 3269 cm3/199.5cuin 95 PS 94 bhp 70 kW
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 89 PS 88 bhp 66 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 3269 cm3/199.5cuin 95 PS 94 bhp 70 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 89 PS 88 bhp 66 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 89 PS 88 bhp 66 kW 1203 kg
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 89 PS 88 bhp 66 kW 1203 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3269 cm3/199.5cuin 95 PS 94 bhp 70 kW
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3269 cm3/199.5cuin 95 PS 94 bhp 70 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 91 PS 90 bhp 67 kW 1227 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 91 PS 90 bhp 67 kW 1220 kg
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 91 PS 90 bhp 67 kW 1240 kg
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 91 PS 90 bhp 67 kW 1247 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 93 PS 92 bhp 69 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3272 cm3/199.7cuin 88 PS 87 bhp 65 kW
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 93 PS 92 bhp 69 kW
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 93 PS 92 bhp 69 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 93 PS 92 bhp 69 kW
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3272 cm3/199.7cuin 88 PS 87 bhp 65 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 91 PS 90 bhp 67 kW 1224 kg
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 91 PS 90 bhp 67 kW 1245 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 93 PS 92 bhp 69 kW
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3 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 91 PS 90 bhp 67 kW 1253 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 91 PS 90 bhp 67 kW 1234 kg
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 91 PS 90 bhp 67 kW 1246 kg
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3 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 93 PS 92 bhp 69 kW
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 91 PS 90 bhp 67 kW 1251 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 89 PS 88 bhp 66 kW 1274 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 91 PS 90 bhp 67 kW 1213 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 89 PS 88 bhp 66 kW
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