1982 Chevrolet Citation Base
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- Photo: Chevrolet Citation II front by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: ChevroletCitation by dave_7, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: City of Columbus Car - DPLA - e19bd039617edef4dd1fa7bd94740317 by David E. Lucas, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Citation II rear by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: ChevroletCitation-rear by dave_7, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1982 Chevrolet Citation Base is a 90-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $7,261 MSRP.
It makes 90 horsepower.
The Citation measures 176.7 inches long on a 104.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,436 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $7,261 ($24,454 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L Iron Duke OHV I4 (LR8) |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 90 hp |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 8-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 101.6 x 76.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.2 |
| Injection Type | Throttle-body fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Tank Capacity | 14 gal |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Vented Discs, 9.72 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drums |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 13 in x 5.5 in |
| Wheels Rear | 13 in x 5.5 in |
| Tires Front | 185/80 R13 |
| Tires Rear | 185/80 R13 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 176.7 in |
| Width | 68.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.9 in |
| Front Track | 58.7 in |
| Rear Track | 57 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,436 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Legroom Rear | 35.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.3 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1982 Chevrolet Citation Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1982 Chevrolet CITATION. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jan 1, 1983 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
REAR BRAKE HOSES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY WHEN THE METAL END FITTINGS WERE INSTALLED. SOME REAR BRAKE HOSES MAY SEPARATE FROM THE METAL END FITTINGS WHEN SUBJECTED TO THE PULLING FORCE SPECIFIED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 106, "BRAKE HOSES".
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE REAR BRAKE HOSES AT NO CHARGE TO OWNERS.
NHTSA campaign 83V007000
Mar 8, 1982 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
UNDER CERTAAIN CONDITIONS, THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND FUEL TANK FILLER VENT PIPE COULD FRACTURE. THE FRACTURE OF THESE CLAMPS COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE AT ANY OF THE FOUR PIPE TO HOSE CONNECTIONS. LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR DURING REFUELING, OR WHILE DRIVING, IF THE FUEL TANK IS ABOVE 3/4 FULL.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND VENT PIPE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 82V021000
Mar 2, 1982 · POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
THE CLUTCH CABLE MAY RUB AGAINST THE MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE PIPE WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS OPERATED. CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE MAY RESULT IN WEAR THROUGH OF THE INSULATION ON THE CLUTCH CABLE. THE RESULTING METAL ON METAL CONTACT COULD LEAD TO FAILURE OF THE BRAKE PIPE, LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID, AND PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKE ACTION.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT SYSTEM BY PROVIDING A MINIMUM 1/2 INCH CLEARANCE BETWEEN CLUTCH CABLE AND BRAKE PIPE TO AVOID METAL ON METAL CONTACT.
NHTSA campaign 82V018000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1982 CHEVROLET CITATION. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.