1983 Camaro Specifications
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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 (CFI) | 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; CFI = Cross Fire Injection
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 Suffix 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
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| 5 Speed Manual – Warner Gear |
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Rear Axle Codes
| JF | 2.93:1 | JR | 3.42:1 Locking | KH | 3.23:1 | |||||
| JG | 3.08:1 | JX | 2.93:1 Locking | PQ | 3.73:1 Locking | |||||
| JH | 3.23:1 |
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3.08:1 Locking | PW | 2.73:1 Locking | |||||
| JJ | 3.42:1 | JZ | 3.23:1 | PX | 2.93:1 Locking | |||||
| JK | 3.73:1 | KF | 2.93:1 | PY | 3.08:1 Locking | |||||
| JQ | 3.73:1 Locking | KG | 3.08:1 | 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 Exterior & Interior 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 Z28 Special Performance Package
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Engine: Base engine was LG4 305 w/ 4 barrel Quadrajet. Dual exhaust. LU5 165 bhp Twin TBI optional. LU5 came with functional cowl induction.
Transmission: 4 speed (RPO MM4) w/ 3.42:1 low standard. TH-200c (RPO MX1) automatic optional. Mandatory for LU5 until midyear when MM4 4 speed with 2.88 low became available.
Clutch: 10.34 inches
Rear Axle: Positraction (G80) manditory when equiped with 4 wheel disc brakes.
Brakes: J65 4 wheel disc brakes available.
Suspension: Stiffer bracing and bushing material than base camaro.
58/32 N/mm Front/Rear Spring Rate (SC = 58/18, F41 = 58/18)
31/21 mm Front/Rear Sway bar diameter (SC = 27/12, F41 = 29/12)
Steering: 7 ply-joint vs 4 ply in base camaro improves rag joint stiffness and offers better angular deflection. Recirculating-ball power steering with fast 12.7:1 ratio, plus limited boost to improve road feel.
Wheels & Tires: 5 spoke aluminum 15 x 7 inch. Goodyear P215/65R-15 white letter , steel belted radials.
Other options, equipment, facts: Modified McPhearson Strut, Special chassis bracing. Fiberglass hood reduced weight by 20 pounds. Full Instrumentation. Special front fascia with integral airdam. Ground effects rockers.
Total Production: 62,650
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Last updated: 8/12/1998
Author: MadMike Maciolek
Email: iracez28@alltel.net
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