After the three major new products introductions for 1982, this year focused on powertrain refinements for performance and economy.
Black was again offered as one of the ten possible body colors after being unavailable in 1982 |
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Interior trims came in five colors: |
Dark Blue, Fern, Sand Gray, Maroon and Dark Brown |
Caprice Sedans could have a CL Luxury Interior Package |
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Caprice added Overdrive Automatic Transmission |
A Quarts Electric Clock |
Dual Horns |
Full Wheel Covers |
Wheel Opening Moldings |
Bright Wide Lower Bodyside Moldings |
Dash & Ashtray Lights |
and a Headlamp On Warning Buzzer |
Caprice Sedans had cloth seats |
Series Model - 1B |
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Body Style - N69 |
Body Type & Seating - 4 Door Sedan, 6 Pass. |
Factory Price - $8,802 - $9,027 |
Shipping Weight - 3402 - 3506 |
Product Total - 122,613 |
Series Model - 1B |
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Body Style - N35 |
Body Type & Seating - 4 Door 3S Wagon, 9 Pass. |
Factory Price - ---- - $9,518 |
Shipping Weight - ---- - 3975 |
Product Total - 53,028 |
Engine VIN Code - H |
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Engine No. Cyl. Displacement Cu. In. - 8-305 |
Liter - 5.0 |
Engine Mfg. - Chevrolet |
Carburetor Type - 4bbl |
Horsepower @ rpm - 150@3800 |
Torque @ rpm (ft. lbs.)- 240@2400 |
Bore x Stroke (in.) - 3.736x3.480 |
Compression Ratio - 8.6:1 |
Oil Pressure @ 2000 rpm - 45 |
Chassis Data
Dimensions & Tires were virtually identical to 1982 |
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Wheelbase - 116.0 in |
Overall Length - Sedan 212.2 in - Wagon 215.1 in |
Height - Sedan 56.4 in - Wagon 58.1 |
Width - Sedan 75.3 in - Wagon 79.3 in |
Front Tread - 61.8 in |
Rear Tread - 60.8 in |
Standard Tires - P205/75R15 SBR |
(information taken from the 1982 Caprice Sedan Chassis Data) |
Dimentions Interior
Head Room - Front - Sedan 39.2 in - Wagon 39.6 in |
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Head Room - Rear - Sedan 38.0 in - Wagon 39.3 in |
Leg Room - Front - Sedan 42.2 in - Wagon 42.2 |
Leg Room - Rear - Sedan 39.1 in - Wagon 37.8 in |
Hip Room - Front - Sedan 55.0 in - Wagon 55.1 |
Hip Room - Rear - Sedan 55.3 in - Wagon 55.0 in |
Shoulder Room - Front - Sedan 60.9 in - Wagon 60.9 |
Shoulder Room - Rear - Sedan 60.9 in - Wagon 60.9 in |
Luggage Cargo Capacity (cu. ft.) - Sedan 20.9 - Wagon 87.9 |
Fuel Tank Capacity (gal.) - Sedan 25.0 - Wagon 22.0 |
26.0 gals. with diesel engine |
Power Teams
Engines | Ordering Code | Engine Availability | Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic w/Overdrive |
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3.8 Liter 2-Bbl V6 (1)(A) | LC3 | STD | STD | NA |
3.8 Liter 2-Bbl V6 (2)(B) | LD5 | STD | STD | NA |
5.0 Liter 4-Bbl V8 (3)(C) | LG4 | OPT | NA | OPT |
5.7 Liter Diesel V8 (D) | LF9 | OPT | STD | OPT |
(A) Produced by GM-Chevrolet Motor Division | 1-NA Wagon or California |
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(B) Produced by GM-Buick Motor Division | 2-California Only, NA Wagon |
(C) Produced by GM-Chevrolet Motor Division or GM od Canada | 3-Standard on Wagon |
Symbol number one indicates country: 1=US - 2=Canada |
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Symbol number two is the Manufactory Code: G=General Motors |
Symbol number three is car make: 1=Chevrolet - 2=GM of Canada |
Symbol number four denotes restraint system: A=non passive (standard) B=passive (automatic belts) C=passive (inflatable) |
Symbol number five is car line/series: N=Caprice |
Symbol number six reveals body type: 08=2 dr. hatch coupe 11=2 dr. notchback coupe 27=2 dr. notchback coupe (or convertable) 37=special 2 dr. notch coupe 77=2 dr. hatch coupe 87=2 dr. sports coupe 19=4 dr. 6 window notchback sedan 68=4 dr. hatch sedan 69=4 dr. 4 window notchback sedan 35=4 dr. station wagon |
Next is the Engine Code C=L4-98 2Bbl D=L4-111 diesel P=L4-121 Fl R or 2=L4-151 Fl X or 1=V6-173 2Bbl Z=H.O. V6-173 K or 9=V6-229 2 Bbl T or V=V6-262 diesel H=V8-305 4Bbl S=V8-305 Fl N=V8-350 diesel |
Next is Check Digit followed by D for model year 1983 |
Symbol number eleven indicates Assembly Plant B=Baltimore J=Janesvill, WI L=Van Nuys, CA N=Norwood, OH R=Arlington, TX T=Tarrytown, NY X=Fairfax, KS Y=Wilmington, DE 1=Oshawa, Ontario 6=Oklahoma City, OK 7=Lordstown, OH |
The final six digits are the sequential serial number.
Engine number coding is simular to 1982. |
EXTERIOR COLORS
White | Sliver Metalic | Black | Light Blue Metalic | Dark Blue Metalic |
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Light Fern Metalic | Dark Fern Metalic | Light Brown Metalic | Dark Brown Metalic | Maroon Metalic |
OPTIONAL CUSTOM TWO-TONE COLORS
White/Sliver Metalic Sand Gray (interior) | Light Blue Metalic/Dark Blue Metalic Dark Blue (interior) |
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Light Fern Metalic/Dark Fern Metalic Fern (interior) | Light Brown Metalic/Dark Brown Metalic Dark Brown (interior) |
INTERIOR COLORS - CAPRICE CLASSIC SEDAN
Standard Front Bench Seat | Cloth (STD) | Dark Blue | Fern | Sand Gray | Dark Brown | Maroon |
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Standard Front Bench Seat | Vinyl (OPT) | Dark Blue | Sand Gray | Dark Brown | Maroon | |
Optional 50/50 Split Front Seat w/passenger recliner | Cloth | Dark Blue | Fern | Sand Gray | Dark Brown | Maroon |
Optional CL Special Custom Interior with 50/50 split front Seat w/passenger recliner | Special Custom Cloth | Dark Blue | Fern | Sand Gray | Dark Brown | Maroon |
Optional 50/50 Split Front Seat w/passenger recliner | Cloth | Dark Blue | Fern | Sand Gray | Dark Brown | Maroon |
Caprice Classic Wagon
Standard Front Bench Seat | Vinyl (STD)Dark Blue | Sand Gray | Dark Brown | Maroon | |
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Standard Front Bench Seat | Cloth (OPT)Dark Blue | Fern | Sand Gray | Dark Brown | Maroon |
VINYL ROOF COLORS
White | Dark Brown | Dark Blue | Maroon | Light Fern | Sand Gray |
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CAPRICE CONVENIENCE APPEARANCE OPTIONS
Option Packages (prices) |
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Value Appearence Group: |
Bodyside & Wheel Opening Moldings |
Full Wheel Cover - $118 |
COMFORT CONVENIENCE
Air Conditioning - $725 |
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Rear Defogger Electrical - $135 |
Cruise Control w/resume - $170 |
Tinted Glass - $105 |
Comfortilt Steering Wheel - $105 |
Power Door Locks - $170 |
Six Way Power Driver's Seat - $210 |
Power Windows - $255 |
Power Trunk Opener - $40 |
Electric Clock - $34 |
Gauge Pkg w/trip Odometer - $64 |
Intermittent Whipers - $49 |
LIGHTING & MIRRORS
Halogen High-Beam Head Lamps - $10 |
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Cornering Lamps - $55 |
Aux. Lighting - $32 - $42 |
Drivers Remote Mirror - $22 |
Dual Remore Mirrors - $65 |
Dual Sports Mirror Left Remote - $59 |
Dual Remote Body Color Sports Mirror - $89 |
Lighted Visor Mirror - $48 |
ENTERTAINMENT
AM/FM Radio - $171 |
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AM Radio - $112 |
AM/FM Stereo Radio - $198 |
Cassette Player with AM/FM Stereo - $295 |
Dual Rear Speakers - $30 |
Power Antenna - $29 |
Windshield Antenna - $29 (included with radios) |
EXTERIOR TRIM
Vinyl Roof Sedan - $180 |
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Custom Two-Tone Paint - $141 |
Pin Striping - $39 |
Body Side Moldings - $55 |
Door Edge Guards - $25 |
Bumper Rubber Strips - $66 |
Bumper Guards - $62 |
INTERIOR TRIM/UPHOLSTERY
Vinyl Bench Seat Sedan - $28 |
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Cloth 50/50 Seat - $257 - $289 |
Custom Cloth 50/50 Seat Sedan - $452 |
Color Keyed Mats Front - $17 Rear - $12 |
Delux Trunk Trim - $59 |
WHEELS & TIRES
Full Wheel Covers - $52 |
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Sports Wheel Covers - $63 |
Wire Wheel Covers - $153 |
Wire Wheel Cover Locks - $39 |
P205/75R15 SBR WSW Sedan - $66 |
P225/70R15 SBR WSW Sedan - $159 |
Puncture Sealant Tires - $106 - $132 |