1983 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 1983 Chevrolet Citation Base is a 90-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $7,296 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 | $7,296 ($23,807 *) |
| 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 |
| Height | 53.9 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 |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1983 Chevrolet CITATION. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 13, 1983 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
THE BRAKE PROPORTIONER VALVES MAY BREAK AND SEPARATE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER. THIS WOULD ALLOW BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK AND WOULD RESULT IN A PARTIAL LOSS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ALL SUSPECT VALVES.
NHTSA campaign 83V105000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1983 CHEVROLET CITATION. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.