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1983 Chevrolet Camaro
Production:
9,926 4-cyl
54,332 V6
90,123 V8
154,381 total.
Vehicle Identification Example: 1G1AP87HXDL149343
* Fifth digit is model level: P=Sport Coupe, Z28 Sport Coupe S=Berlinetta
* Eighth digit is engine code: 1 = 173ci V6(LC1) / 2=151ci 4-cyl (LQ9) / 7 = 305ci V8 (L69) / F=151 ci 4-cyl (LQ8) / H=305ci V8 / (LG4) S=305ci V8 (LU5)
* Tenth digit is model year: D=1983
* Eleventh digit is N for Norwood assembly, L for Van Nuys.
* Last six digits increased one with each car built at each plant.
Dimensions
| Length: 187.8 inches | Height: 49.8 inches | Width: 72.0 inches | Wheelbase: 101.0 inches |
5.0 liter H.O. motor introduced mid-year (March 1, 1983). H.O. motor came with a higher lift and longer duration cam, dual snorkel intake system with `5.0 Liter H.O.' decal on air cleaner, specially calibrated Quadrajet carburetor, lightweight flywheel, electric cooling fan, bigger 2.75 inch exhaust and Corvette style wide mouth monolithic catalytic converter, 5.0 Liter H.O. exterior badging and interior emblem badging came standard with 3.73 rear axle gear. In 1983, L69 was only available with a 5 speed manual transmission.
New L69 cam: L69 305 H.O.
190 HP / 240 Lb.Ft.
Tach: Yellow 5000
Red 5500
Lift: Intake .410
Exhaust .423
Duration: Intake 320
(crank) Exhaust 320
4 speed automatic 700R4 introduced and was the only automatic available on V-8 cars. 5 speed manual was introduced and was only manual transmission available on V-8 cars.
All Z28 hoods were switched from SMC to steel except the LU5 air induction hood. Last year for this functional induction hood, only available on the Z28, which featured opening flaps for a ram air-like effect. Charcoal was added as a wheel accent/valance color. Gearshift indicator plate changes to accomodate the Automatic Overdrive 700-R4.
| RPO | Description | Qty | Retail |
| 1FP87 | Camaro Sport Coupe, 4-cylinder | 63,806 | $8,036.00 |
| 1FS87 | Camaro Berlinetta Coupe, 6-cylinder | 27,925 | 9,881.00 |
| 1FP87 | Camaro Z28 Sport Coupe, 8-cylinder | 62,650 | 10,336.00 |
| AG9 | Power Seat, driver side | 18,174 | 210.00 |
| AU3 | Power Door Locks | 52,858 | 120.00 |
| A01 | Tinted Glass, all windows | 144,375 | 105.00 |
| A31 | Power Windows | 69,085 | 180.00 |
| A90 | Power Hatch Release | 78,239 | 40.00 |
| BS1 | Quiet Sound Group | 13,418 | 82.00 |
| BX5 | Moldings, black roof drip | 88,371 | 29.00 |
| B34 | Floor Mats, carpet insert, two front | 97,968 | 20.00 |
| B35 | Floor Mats, carpet insert, two rear | 92,421 | 15.00 |
| B48 | Luggage Compartment Trim | 22,992 | 164.00 |
| B84 | Moldings, body side | 65,167 | 55.00 |
| B93 | Moldings, door edge | 46,505 | 15.00 |
| CC1 | Roof Panels, removable glass | 51,471 | 825.00 |
| CD4 | Windshield Wipers, intermittent | 67,777 | 49.00 |
| C25 | Rear Window Wiper, with washer | 10,900 | 120.00 |
| C49 | Defogger, rear window | 97,579 | 135.00 |
| C60 | Air Conditioning | 128,798 | 725.00 |
| DG7 | Mirrors, electric twin remote | 15,579 | 137.00 |
| D35 | Mirrors, sport right and left remote exterior | 58,526 | 51.00 |
| D42 | Cover, rear compartment cargo area | 30,238 | 64.00 |
| D80 | Spoiler (included with Z28) | 39,118 | 69.00 |
| F41 | Suspension, sport | 7,207 | 49.00 |
| G80 | Rear Axle, limited slip | 18,710 | 95.47 |
| G92 | Axle, performance ratio | 1,009 | 21.00 |
| J65 | Brakes, power front disc and rear disc | 9,550 | 179.00 |
| K05 | Heater, engine block | 4,301 | 20.00 |
| K35 | Speed Control, with resume | 72,616 | 170.00 |
| LC1 | Engine, 173ci, 107hp V6 (std Berlinetta) | 54,332 | 150.00 |
| LG4 | Engine, 305ci, 150hp V8 (std Z28) | 67,053 | 350.00 |
| LU5 | Engine, 305ci, 175hp V8 (optional Z28 only) | 19,847 | 450.00 |
| L69 | Engine, 305ci, 190hp V8 (optional Z28 only) | 3,223 | 450.00 |
| MM5 | Transmission, 5-speed manual | 32,162 | 125.00 |
| MX1 | Transmission, automatic | 49,536 | 425.00 |
| MX0 | Transmission, automatic with overdrive | 68,844 | 525.00 |
| N33 | Tilt Steering Column | 112,410 | 105.00 |
| P01 | Wheel Covers, full | 3,633 | 52.00 |
| QVJ | Tires, P195/75R14 white stripe, steel radial | 24,221 | 126.48 |
| QVU | Tires, P205/70R14 white stripe, steel radial | 21,948 | 188.68 |
| QXV | Tires, P195/75R14 blackwall, steel radial | 6,352 | 64.48 |
| QYA | Tires, P205/70R14 blackwall, steel radial | 10,365 | 122.68 |
| QYC | Tires, P205/70R14 white letter, steel radial | 20,851 | 210.68 |
| QYG | Tires, P195/75R14 white stripe, fiberglass | 5,174 | 62.00 |
| QYZ | Tires, P215/65R15 blackwall (credit with Z28) | 558 | -92.00 |
| TR9 | Lighting, auxiliary | 59,416 | 52.00 |
| T75 | Headlamps, halogen highbeam | 36,514 | 10.00 |
| UA1 | Battery, heavy duty | 39,502 | 25.00 |
| UE8 | Clock, digital | 405 | 39.00 |
| U05 | Horns, dual (std Berlinetta) | 17,532 | 12.00 |
| U21 | Instrumentation, special | 9,949 | 149.00 |
| U35 | Clock, quartz | 1,992 | 39.00 |
| U63 | Radio, AM | 10,786 | 112.00 |
| U69 | Radio, AM-FM | 4,031 | 171.00 |
| U73 | Antenna, fixed mast | 5,361 | 41.00 |
| U75 | Antenna, power | 21,685 | 60.00 |
| U81 | Speakers, two rear | 5,048 | 30.00 |
| V08 | Cooling, heavy-duty | 18,052 | 70.00 |
| YE1 | Radio, AM-FM stereo | 38,776 | 302.00 |
| YE2 | Radio, AM-FM stereo,cassette, clock, seek/scan | 9,719 | 555.00 |
| YE4 | Radio, AM-FM stereo with cassette and clock | 63,951 | 402.00 |
| YF1 | Radio, AM-FM stereo | 4,593 | 263.00 |
| YF5 | Emission Equipment, required for California | 17,810 | 75.00 |
| ZJ7 | Rally Wheels | 57,203 | 112.00 |
| Paint Code | Exterior | Qty | Models | Interiors |
| 11 | White | 23,787 | Bc-Spc-Zc | B-Br-C-Ch-Chbo-Sg |
| 15 | Silver | 12,837 | Bc-Spc-Zc | B-C-Ch-Chbo-Sg |
| 19 | Black | 25,044 | Bc-Spc-Zc | C-Ch-Chbo-Sg |
| 22 | Light Blue | 9,757 | Bc-Spc | B |
| 27 | Dark Blue | 15,871 | Spc-Zc | B |
| 59 | Beige | 4,388 | Bc-Spc-Zc | Br-C-Ch |
| 62 | Light Brown | 9,886 | Bc-Spc | Br |
| 67 | Dark Brown | 9,557 | Spc-Zc | Br |
| 75 | Red | 23,419 | Bc-Spc-Zc | C-Ch-Chbo-Sg |
| 82 | Charcoal | 19,845 | Bc-Spc-Zc | C-Ch-Chbo-Sg |
Interior Codes: 17B = Ch-sc, 17C = Ch-cc, 17D = Ch-ccc, 17E = Ch-csc, 17N = Ch-cv, 17R = Ch-sv, 22B = B-sc, 22C = B-cc, 22D = B-ccc, 22E = B-csc, 22N = B-cv, 22R = B-sv, 60B = Sg-sc, 60C = Sg-cc, 60N = Sg-cv, 60R = Sg-sv, 64B=C-sc, 64C=C-cc, 64R=C-sv, 67B=Br-sc, 67C=Br-cc, 67D=Br-ccc, 67E=Br-csc, 67N=Br-cv, 67R=Br-sv.
Abbreviations: B = Blue, Br = Brown, Bc = Berlinetta coupe, C = Camel, cc = custom cloth, ccc = conteur custom cloth, Ch = Charcoal, Chbo = Charcoal with burnt-orange trim, csc = conteur standard cloth, cv = custom vinyl, sc = standard cloth, Sg = Sandstone Gray, Spc = Sport coupe, sv = standard vinyl, Zc = Z28 sport coupe.
| RPO | Config | Bhp @ rpm | Torque @ rpm | Induction | C/R | CID/liters | Applications |
| LQ8+ | Ohv 4 | 92 @ 4000 | 134 @ 2800 | 2-bbl. | 8.2:1 | 151/2.5 | SC* |
| LQ9 | Ohv 4 | 92 @ 4000 | 134 @ 2800 | TBI | 8.2:1 | 151/2.5 | SC* |
| LC1 | Ohv V6 | 107 @ 4800 | 145 @ 2100 | 2-bbl. | 8.5:1 | 173/2.8 | B*,SC |
| LG4 | Ohv V8 | 150 @ 4000 | 240 @ 2400 | 4-bbl. | 8.6:1 | 305/5.0 | Z*,SC,B |
| LU5 | Ohv V8 | 175 @ 4200 | 250 @ 2800 | TBI | 9.5:1 | 305/5.0 | Z |
| L69/HO | Ohv V8 | 190 @ 4800 | 240 @ 3200 | 4-bbl. | 9.5:1 | 305/5.0 | Z |
+ Export - only 156 produced
* = base engine; TBI = throttle-body injection; SC = Sport Coupe; B = Berlinetta; Z = Z28.
| DAA: 173ci, mt | DGN: 305ci | D6B: 173ci, mt, ex |
| DAB: 173ci, at | DNM: 173ci, at | D6C: 173ci, at, ex |
| DAC: 173ci, mt | DNU: 173ci, at | D6D: 173ci, mt, ex |
| DAD: 173ci, at | DNZ: 173ci, at | YBM: 151ci, mt |
| DAF: 173ci | DUA: 305ci, at | YBS: 151ci, at, ex |
| DAJ: 173ci | DUJ: 305ci, at, ce | YBY: 151ci, mt, ex |
| DAK: 173ci, at | DUK: 305ci, at, ce | YMM: 151ci, mt |
| DDH: 305ci, mt | DUT: 305ci, at | YMT: 151ci, at |
| DDN: 305ci, at | D5C: 305ci, mt, ex | YTY: 151ci, mt, ex |
| DDW: 305ci, at | D5B: 305ci, at, ex | YZZ: 151ci, at, ex |
| DDY: 305ci, mt | D6A: 173ci, at, ex |
Abbreviations: at = automatic transmission, ce = california emissions, ci = cubic inch, ex = export (canada), mt = manual transmission.
| Type | Plant | Code |
| 4-Speed (Saginaw) | Muncie | R |
Vehicle Application Codes
Turbo Hydra-matic 200C automatic.
| CID | Comments | Code |
| 151 | PS | |
| 173 | CN | |
| 173 | HO | |
| 305 | C7 | |
| 305 | HB |
| CID | Comments | Code |
| 151 | MD8 | PQ |
| 173 | MD8 | YH |
| 305 | MD8 | YF |
| 305 | MD | YP |
| 305 | MD8 | YG |
| Engine RPO: | LQ8/9 | LQ8/9 | LC1 | LC1 | LG4 | LU5 | |
| Clutch dia, In. | 9.12 | 9.12 | 9.69 | N.O. | 10.34 | N.a. | |
| Manual Trans Ratios | |||||||
| 1st | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.50 | N.o | 2.95 | N.a. | |
| 2nd | 2.48 | 2.14 | 2.14 | N.o | 1.94 | N.a. | |
| 3rd | 1.66 | 1.36 | 1.36 | N.o. | 1.34 | N.a. | |
| 4th | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | N.o. | 1.00 | N.a. | |
| 5th | - | 0.73 | 0.78 | N.o. | 0.73 | N.a. | |
| Rev | 3.50 | 3.39 | 3.39 | N.o. | 2.76 | N.a. | |
| Std. axle Ratio | 3.42 | 3.73 | 3.42 | N.o. | 3.73 | N.a. | |
| Opt. axle (G92) | - | - | - | - | - | N.a. | |
| Automatic Transmissions | THM200c | 700-R4 | THM200c | 700-R4 | 700-R4 | 700-R4 | |
| 1st | 2.74 | 3.06 | 2.74 | 3.06 | 3.06 | 3.06 | |
| 2nd | 1.57 | 1.63 | 1.57 | 1.63 | 1.63 | 1.63 | |
| 3rd | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
| 4th | - | 0.70 | - | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | |
| Rev | 2.07 | 2.29 | 2.07 | 2.29 | 2.29 | 2.29 | |
| Torque Conv. dia, in. | 9.66 | 11.75 | 9.66 | 11.75 | 11.75 | 11.75 | |
| Std. axle ratio | 3.08 | 3.73 | 3.08 | 3.23 | 3.08 | 2.93 | |
| Opt. axle (G92) | 3.23 | - | - | - | 3.23 | 3.23 |
| JF | 2.93:1 | JZ | 3.23:1 |
| JG | 3.08:1 | KF | 2.93:1 |
| JH | 3.23:1 | KG | 3.08:1 |
| JJ | 3.42:1 | KH | 3.23:1 |
| JK | 3.73:1 | PQ | 3.73:1 Locking |
| JQ | 3.73:1 Locking | PW | 2.73:1 Locking |
| JR | 3.42:1 Locking | PX | 2.93:1 Locking |
| JX | 2.93:1 Locking | PY | 3.08:1 Locking |
| JY | 3.08:1 Locking | PZ | 3.23:1 Locking |