1983 Camaro Data

1983 Camaro Data

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1983 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

1983 Power Teams

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.

Axle and Transmission Availability

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

Engine Codes

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.

Transmission Codes

Type Plant Code

4-Speed (Saginaw) Muncie R

5 Speed Manual - Warner Gear
Vehicle Application Codes
Turbo Hydra-matic 200C automatic.

CID Comments Code

151 PS

173 CN

173 HO

305 C7

305 HB

700-R4 Automatic.

CID Comments Code

151 MD8 PQ

173 MD8 YH

305 MD8 YF

305 MD YP

305 MD8 YG

Rear Axle Codes

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

1983 Factory Options

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

1983 Colors

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.

1983 Spotters Guide

Last updated: 12/15/1997

Author: MadMike Maciolek

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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

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

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

CID	Comments	Code
151	MD8	PQ
173	MD8	YH
305	MD8	YF
305	MD	YP
305	MD8	YG

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

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

Last updated: 12/15/1997
Author: MadMike Maciolek
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