STATISTICS
ON THE
1982 CAPRICE CLASSIC


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Full-size Chevrolets looked about the same for 1982, but came in fewer models. The Caprice Landau Coupe was dropped, only the three-seat Caprice Wagon was offered, along with the Sports Coupe and Four-Door Sedan.

Oldsmobile's 350 cu. in. (5.7-litter) Diesel V-8 was now available on all models, not just the Station Wagon.
Standard engine was the 229 cu. in. (3.8-litter) V-6, with Three-Speed Automatic. Wagons had the 267 cu. in. (4.4-litter) V-8, which cost $70 extra on other models.
Optional Four-Speed Overdrive Automatic boosted gas milleage on the optional 267 cu. in. (4.4-litter) or 305 cu. in. (5.0-litter) gas engines.

Caprice had a Chrome-Plated Grille and the Front Side Marker Lenses wrapped around.

Standard equiptment included:
Three-Speed Automatic Transmission, Power Brakes and Steering, Two-Speed Wipers, Front Stabilizer Bar, Bright Windshield Reveal and Roof Drip Molding, Bright Window Reveal and Frame Molding, Day/Night Mirror, Lighter, and One-Piece Carpeting.
Caprice also included: Full Wheel Covers, Wheel Opening Moldings, Carpeted Lower Door Panels, Headlamp-On Reminder, Dual Horns, and Bright Wide Sill Moldings.
Wagons had a Power Tailgate Window and Locking Side Compartment.

CAPRICE CLASSIC (V-6/V-8)

Series Model - 1B
Body Style - N47
Body Type & Seating - 2 Door Sports Coupe, 6 Pass.
Factory Price - $8,221 - $8,291
Shipping Weight - 3380 - 3500
Product Total - 11,999

Series Model - 1B
Body Style - N69
Body Type & Seating - 4 Door Sedan, 6 Pass.
Factory Price - $8,367 - $8,437
Shipping Weight - 3417 - 3541
Product Total - 86,126

Series Model - 1B
Body Style - N35/AQ4
Body Type & Seating - 4 Door 3S Wagon , 8 Pass.
Factory Price - --- - $9,051
Shipping Weight - --- - 4019
Product Total - 25,385

GENERAL ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Optional V-8
90-Degree, Overhead Valve V-8
Cast Iron Block and Head
Engine VIN Code - H
Engine No. Cyl. Displacement: 305 Cu. In.
Liter - 5.0
Engine Mfg. - Chevrolet
Carburetor Type - 4Bbl
Horsepower @ rpm - 145@4000
Torque @ rpm (ft. lbs.)- 240@2000
Bore x Stroke (in.) - 3.74 x 3.48
Compression Ratio - 8.6:1
Oil Pressure @ 2000 rpm - 45
Five Main Bearings
Hydraulic Valve Lifters

Chassis Data

Wheelbase - 116.0 in
Overall Length - 212.1 in - (Wagon) 215.1 in
Height - (Coupe) 54.6 in, (Sedan) 55.2 in, (Wagon)57.1 in
Width - (Caprice) 75.3 in, (Wagon) 79.3 in
Front Tread - (Caprice) 61.8 in, (Wagon) 62.2 in
Rear Tread - (Caprice) 60.8 in, (Wagon) 64.1 in
Standard Tires - (Caprice) P205/75R15 SBR, (Wagon) P225/75R15 SBR

TECHNICAL

Transmission
Three-Speed Turbo Hydra-Matic Standard on Caprice.
Automatice Gear Ratios
except Caprice V-6 231/V-8 305
Steering/Supension/Body
Same as 1980

Four-Speed Automatic Transmission on Caprice
(1st)2.74:1, (2nd)1.57:1, (3rd)1.00:1, (4th)0.67:1, (Rev)2.07:1

Four-Speed Overdrive Transmission on Caprice w/V-6
(1st)3.06:1, (2nd)1.63:1, (3rd)1.00:1, (4th)0.70:1, (Rev)2.29:1
Standard Final Drive Ratio
Caprice V-6 - 2.73:1
Caprice V-8 - 2.41:1 or 2.73:1 exc. 3.08:1 w/4-spd and V-8 305
Steering
Upper and Lower Control Arms, Coil Springs, Stabilizer Bar

Rear Suspension
Coil Springs, Four-Link Live Axel, Lower Trailing Radius Arm and Upper Oblique Torque Arms, plus Stabilizer Bar on some Models

Brakes
Front Disk, Rear Drum
Body Construction
Seperate Body and Frame
Fuel Tank
Caprice - 25 gal.
Wagon - 22 gal.

Drivetrain Options

Engines
267 cu. in. 2Bbl V-8 Caprice - $70
305 cu. in. 4Bbl V-8 Caprice - $70
Caprice Wagon (NC)
Diesel 350 cu. in. V-8 - Caprice $825, Wagon $653

Transmission/Differential

Four-Speed Overdrive Automatic Transmission - $172
Limited-Slip Differential - $80
Special Final Drive Ratio (2.84:1 or 3.18:1) Wagon $21
Suspension
F40 H.D. Suspension - $26
F41 Sports Suspension - Coupe/Sedan $49
Inflatable Rear Shock Asorbers - Wagon $64
H.D. Cooling - Caprice $40 - $70
Cold Climate Pkg - Caprice Diesel $99
H.D Battery - $25
California Emissions Systems - (N/A)

POWER TEAMS
EngineOrdering CodeDisplacement (cu. in)Automatic TransmissionAutomatic Transmission w/Overdrive
All States Except California
3.8 Liter 2-Bbl V6 (A)LC3229StandardStandardNA
4.4 liter 2-Bbl V8 (B)L39267ECStandardEC
5.0 Liter 4-Bbl V8 (B)LG4305ECStandardEC
5.7 Liter Diesel V8 (C)LF9350ECStandardNA
California Only (with California Emissions Requirements)
3.8 Liter 2bbl V6 (D)LD5231StandardStandardNA
5.0 Liter 4-Bbl V8 (B)LG4305ECNAEC
5.7 Liter Diesel V8 (C)LF9350ECStandardNA
NA=Non Available
Optional at Extra Cost
Produced by GM
(A) Chevrolet Motor Division - (B) Chevrolet Motor Division and GM of Canada - (C) Oldsmobile Motor Division - (D) Buick Motor Division

How To Read A VIN #

Chevrolet, like all GM passenger cars,
got a new 17-symbol Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
As before, it was displayed on the upper left surface of the instrument panel, visible through the windshield.

The first symbol indicates country:
1=USA - 2=Canada
The second symbol denotes manufacturer:
G=General Motors
Symbol three indicates car make:
1=Chevroler - 7=GM of Canada
Symbols four is restraint system:
A=non-passive
B=automatic belts
C=inflatable restraint
Symbol five is the car/line series:
N=Caprice Classic
Symbols six and seven indicate body type:
77=2-dr. hatchback coupe
27=2-dr. notchback coupe
37=2-dr. hardtop coupe
47=2-dr. hardtop coupe
87=2-dr. sports coupe
68=4-dr. hatchback sedan
19=4-dr. sedan
35=4-dr. station wagon
Symbol eight is the engine code:
C=L4-98 2Bbl
D=L4-111 diesel
R or 2=L4-151 Fl
X or 1=V6-2Bbl
Z=V6-173 H.O.
K=V6-229 2Bbl
V=Diesel V6-262
J=V8-267 2Bbl
H=V8-305 4Bbl
7=V8-305 CFI
N=Diesel V8-350
Next comes a check digit.
Symbol ten indicates Model Year:
C=1982
Symbol eleven indicates Assembly Plant
A=Lakewood
B=Baltimore
D=Doraville, GA
J=Janesville, WI
K=Leeds, MO
L=Van Nuys, CA
N=Norwood, OH
R=Arlington, TX
T=Tarrytown, NY
W=Willow Run, MI
Y=Wilmington, DE
Z=Freemont, CA
1=Oshawa, Ontario
6=Oklahoma City, OK
The final six digits are the sequential serial number.
Body Number Plates and engine identification code locations were simular to 1980

COLOR AND TRIM COMBINATIONS

EXTERIOR COLORS
WhiteBeigeDark BlueCamelSilver GrayJadeRedwood
Silver MetallicDark BlueSilver GrayJadeRedwood
Light Blue MetallicDark Blue
Dark Blue Metallic BeigeDark BlueCamelSilver Gray
Light Jade MetallicJade
Dark Jade MetallicBeigeCamelJade
BeigeBeigeDark BlueCamelRedwood
Light Brown MetalicBeigeCamel
Light Redwood MetallicBeigeRedwood
Redwood MetallicBeigeCamelRedwood
Sliver GrayDark BlueSilver GrayJadeRedwood
Charcoal MetallicSilver GrayJade

OPTIONAL CUSTOM TWO-TONE COLORS

Exterior ColorsInterior Colors
Silver/Charcoal MetallicDark BlueSilver Gray
Dark Blue/Light Blue MetallicsDark Blue
Dark Blue Metallic/Silver GrayDark BlueSilver Gray
Dark Jade/Light Jade MetallicsJade
Beige/Light Brown MetallicBeigeCamel
Redwood Metallic/BeigeBeigeRedwood
Redwood/Light Redwood MetallicsRedwood
Silver gray/Silver MetallicDark BlueSilver GrayRedwood

VINYL ROOF COLORS
WhiteDark BlueLight JadeBeigeDark RedwoodSilver GrayCarmel

INTERIOR TRIMS - CAPRICE CLASSIC SEDANS/COUPS
Standard Front Bench Seat Cloth (Standard)
Vinyl (Optional)
Dark Blue
(only cloth)
CamelSilver Gray
(only cloth)
Jade
(only Cloth)
Redwood
Optional 50/50 Split Front SeatClothDark BlueCamelSilver GrayJadeRedwood
Optional Special Custom Interior with 50/50 Split Front SeatSprcial Custom ClothBeigeDark BlueCamelSilver GrayJadeRedwood

CAPRICE CONVENIENCE APPEARANCE OPTIONS

Option Packages (prices)

Estate Equipment: Wagon - $307
Value Appearence Group:
Bodyside & Wheel Opening Moldings
Full Wheel Cover - 113

COMFORT CONVENIENCE

Air Conditioning - $695
Rear Defogger, Electric - $125
Cruise Control - $155
Tinted Glass - $102
Comfortilt Steering Wheel - $95
Power Door Locks - $106 - $152
Six Way Power Driver's Seat - $197
Power Windows - $165 - $240
Power Trunk Release - $32
Power Tailgate lock: Wagon - $49
Digital Clock - $34
Gauge Pkg w/Trip Odometer - $64
Intermittent Wipers - $47

LIGHTING, HORNS & MIRRORS

Halogen Highbeam Headlamps - $10
Conering Lamps - $55
Aux. Lighting - $42 - $64
Drivers Remote Mirror - $22
Dual Remore Mirrors - $65
Dual Sports Mirror Left Remote - $55
Dual Remote Body Color Sports Mirror - $86
Lighted Visor Mirror - $48

ENTERTAINMENT

AM/FM Radio - $153
AM Radio - $99
AM/FM Stereo Radio - $184
Stereo 8-Track Tape Player with AM/FM Stereo Radio - $270
Cassette Player with AM/FM Stereo - $271
Dual Rear Speakers - $30
Power Antenna - $55
Windshield Antenna - $29 (inclu. with radio)

EXTERIOR TRIM

Vinyl Roof - Coupe/Sedan $165
Roof Carrier - Wagon - $140
Two-Tone Paint - $65
Custom Two-Tone Paint - $141
Pin Striping - $39
Color-Keyed Body Side Moldings - $51
Door Edge Guards - $15 - $25
Bumper Rubber Strips Front/Rear- $66
Bumper Guards - $62

INTERIOR TRIM/UPHOLSTERY

Vinyl Bench Seat Coupe/Sedan - $28
Cloth Bench Seat Wagon - $28
Cloth 50/50 Seat - $238 - $285
Custom Cloth 50/50 Seat Coupe - $428, Sedan - $452
Delux Load-Floor Carpet: Wagon - $89
Delux Cargo Area Carpet: Wagon - $129
Color-Keyed Mats - Front $16, Rear $11
Delux Trunk Trim - $59

WHEEL COVERS

Full Wheel Covers - $52
Sport Wheel Covers - $63
Wire Wheel Covers - $153
Wire Wheel Cover Locks - $39
Coupe/Sedan Tires - P205/75R15 SBR WSW - $66
P225/75R15 SBR WSW - $159
Wagon Tires
P225/75R15 SBR WSW - $71
Puncture-Sealant Tires - $106 - $131


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