- 1983 Camaro Data -

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

 

Type

Plant

Code

4-Speed (Saginaw)

Muncie

R

Vehicle Application Codes

 

THM 200C Automatic

 

CID

Comments

Code

151

 

PS

173

 

CN

173

 

HO

305

 

C7

305

 

HB

5 Speed Manual - Warner Gear

 

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

 

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

 

JY

 

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