1983 Camaro Specifications
Base Camaro Sport Coupes and Berlinetta models saw little change for the 1983 model year, aside from some new transmission options, including a new Borg-Warner 5-speed (replaced the 4-speed) and a TH700-R4 automatic with overdrive was also introduced.
The Z28, on the other hand, saw an engine change when the 305ci LU5 Cross Fire Injection V8 was discontinued in April of 1983 and the new 305ci L69 High Output, capable of producing 190hp, was introduced. A new TH700-R4 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive replaced the Z28’s previous 3-speed. The TH700-R4 was not available on L69-equipped Z28 models but could be had on the base Z28 model.
1983 Camaro OEM Brochure
1983 Chevrolet Camaro Model Options
Sub-Models: (all 2-door models)
- Sport Coupe
- Berlinetta
- Z28
Engine Options:
- 151ci LQ9 4-cylinder (Sport Coupe Base)
- 173ci LC1 V6 (Berlinetta Base, Sport Coupe Optional)
- 305ci LG4 V8 145hp (Carbureted; Z28 Base, Sport Coupe and Berlinetta Optional)
- 305ci LU5 V8 165hp (Fuel Injected; Z28 Optional)
- 305ci L69 V8 190hp (Fuel Injected; Z28 Optional starting in April 1983)
1983 Camaro Production:
- 9,924 4-Cyl.
- 54,332 V6
- 90,123 V8
- 154,381 Total
Transmission Options:
- Borg-Warner 5-speed manual
- TH700-R4 4-speed automatic with overdrive
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″
- Height: 49.8″
- Width: 72.0″
- Wheelbase: 101.0″
1983 Camaro Model Option Breakouts
Z28 Special Performance Package
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
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) mandatory when equipped 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.
1983 Camaro Engine Codes & Specs
Available Engine Specifications
|
Type |
Size |
Carb/Fuel Injection |
RPO |
Horsepower |
Torque |
Compression Ratio |
Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
I4 |
151 cid / 2.5L |
1x2bbl |
LQ8 |
92 hp @ 4000 RPM |
134 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM |
8.2:1 |
Sport Coupe (Base Engine) |
|
I4 |
151 cid / 2.5L |
TBI* |
LQ9 |
92 hp @ 4000 RPM |
134 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM |
8.2:1 |
Sport Coupe (Base Engine) |
|
V6 |
173 cid / 2.8L |
1x2bbl |
LC1 |
107 hp @ 4800 RPM |
145 lb-ft @ 2100 RPM |
8.5:1 |
Berlinetta (Base Engine), Sport Coupe |
|
V8 |
305 cid / 5.0L |
1x4bbl |
LG4 |
150 hp @ 4000 RPM |
240 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM |
8.6:1 |
Z28 (Base Engine), Sport Coupe, Berlinetta |
|
V8 |
305 cid / 5.0L |
TBI* |
LU5 |
175 hp @ 4200 RPM |
250 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM |
9.5:1 |
Z28 |
|
V8 |
305 cid / 5.0L |
1x4bbl |
L69/HO |
190 hp @ 4800 RPM |
240 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM |
9.5:1 |
Z28 |
*Denotes Throttle Body Injection
4-Cylinder Engine Codes
|
Code |
Size |
RPO |
Transmission |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
YBM |
151 cid |
LQ9 |
Manual Transmission |
– |
|
YBS |
151 cid |
LQ8 |
Automatic Transmission |
Export |
|
YBY |
151 cid |
LQ8 |
Manual Transmission |
Export |
|
YMM |
151 cid |
LQ9 |
Manual Transmission |
– |
|
YMT |
151 cid |
LQ9 |
Automatic Transmission |
– |
|
YTY |
151 cid |
LQ8 |
Manual Transmission |
Export |
|
YZZ |
151 cid |
LQ8 |
Automatic Transmission |
Export |
6-Cylinder Engine Codes
|
Code |
Size |
RPO |
Transmission |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DAA |
173 cid |
LC1 |
Manual Transmission |
– |
|
DAB |
173 cid |
LC1 |
Automatic Transmission |
– |
|
DAC |
173 cid |
LC1 |
Manual Transmission |
– |
|
DAD |
173 cid |
LC1 |
Manual Transmission |
– |
|
DAF |
173 cid |
LC1 |
– |
– |
|
DAJ |
173 cid |
LC1 |
– |
– |
|
DAK |
173 cid |
LC1 |
Automatic Transmission |
– |
|
DNM |
173 cid |
LC1 |
Automatic Transmission |
– |
|
DNU |
173 cid |
LC1 |
Automatic Transmission |
– |
|
DNZ |
173 cid |
LC1 |
Automatic Transmission |
– |
|
D6A |
173 cid |
LC1 |
Automatic Transmission |
Export |
|
D6B |
173 cid |
LC1 |
Manual Transmission |
Export |
|
D6C |
173 cid |
LC1 |
Automatic Transmission |
Export |
|
D6D |
173 cid |
LC1 |
Manual Transmission |
Export |
8-Cylinder Engine Codes
|
Code |
Size |
RPO |
Transmission |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DDH |
305 cid |
– |
Manual Transmission |
– |
|
DDN |
305 cid |
– |
Automatic Transmission |
– |
|
DDW |
305 cid |
– |
Automatic Transmission |
– |
|
DDY |
305 cid |
– |
Manual Transmission |
– |
|
DGN |
305 cid |
– |
– |
– |
|
DUA |
305 cid |
– |
Automatic Transmission |
– |
|
DUJ |
305 cid |
– |
Automatic Transmission |
California Emissions |
|
DUK |
305 cid |
– |
Automatic Transmission |
California Emissions |
|
DUT |
305 cid |
– |
Automatic Transmission |
– |
|
D5C |
305 cid |
– |
Manual Transmission |
Export |
|
D5B |
305 cid |
– |
Automatic Transmission |
Export |
1983 Camaro Transmission Codes
Manual Transmissions
|
Code |
Type |
Plant |
|---|---|---|
|
R |
4-Speed Manual (Saginaw) |
Muncie |
|
– |
5-Speed Manual |
Warner |
Turbo Hydramatic 200C
|
Code |
Engine Size |
|---|---|
|
PS |
151 cid I4 |
|
CN |
173 cid V6 |
|
HO |
173 cid V6 |
|
C7 |
305 cid V8 |
|
HB |
305 cid V8 |
Turbo Hydramatic 700-R4
|
Code |
Engine Size |
Note |
|---|---|---|
|
PQ |
151 cid I4 |
MD8 |
|
YH |
173 cid V6 |
MD8 |
|
YF |
305 cid V8 |
MD8 |
|
YP |
305 cid V8 |
MD |
|
YG |
305 cid V8 |
MD8 |
1983 Camaro Manual Transmission Ratios
|
LQ8/9 |
LQ8/9 |
LC1 |
LG4 |
LU5 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
C.I. |
151 |
151 |
173 |
305 |
305 |
|
First Gear |
3.50:1 |
3.50:1 |
3.50:1 |
2.95:1 |
– |
|
Second Gear |
2.48:1 |
2.14:1 |
2.14:1 |
1.94:1 |
– |
|
Third Gear |
1.66:1 |
1.36:1 |
1.36:1 |
1.34:1 |
– |
|
Fourth Gear |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
– |
|
Fifth Gear |
– |
0.73:1 |
0.78:1 |
0.73:1 |
– |
|
Reverse |
3.50:1 |
3.39:1 |
3.39:1 |
2.76:1 |
– |
|
Clutch |
9.12 |
9.12 |
9.69 |
10.34 |
– |
|
Axle Ratio S |
3.42:1 |
3.73:1 |
3.42:1 |
3.73:1 |
– |
|
Axle Ratio P (G92) |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
1983 Camaro Automatic Transmission Ratios
|
LQ8/9 |
LQ8/9 |
LC1 |
LC1 |
LG4 |
LU5 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Transmission |
THM200C |
700-R4 |
THM200C |
700-R4 |
700-R4 |
700-R4 |
|
First Gear |
2.74:1 |
3.06:1 |
2.74:1 |
3.06:1 |
3.06:1 |
3.06:1 |
|
Second Gear |
1.57:1 |
1.63:1 |
1.57:1 |
1.63:1 |
1.63:1 |
1.63:1 |
|
Third Gear |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
|
Fourth Gear |
– |
0.70:1 |
– |
0.70:1 |
0.70:1 |
0.70:1 |
|
Reverse |
2.07:1 |
2.29:1 |
2.07:1 |
2.29:1 |
2.29:1 |
2.29:1 |
|
Torque Converter Dia. |
9.66 |
11.75 |
9.66 |
11.75 |
11.75 |
11.75 |
|
Axle Ratio S |
3.08:1 |
3.73:1 |
3.08:1 |
3.23:1 |
3.08:1 |
2.93:1 |
|
Axle Ratio P (G92) |
3.23:1 |
– |
– |
– |
3.23:1 |
3.23:1 |
Axle Ratio Key
- S = Standard Ratio
- P = Performance Ratio (G92)
1983 Camaro Rear Axle Codes
|
Code |
Axle Ratio |
Notes |
|---|---|---|
|
JF |
2.93:1 |
– |
|
JG |
3.08:1 |
– |
|
JH |
3.23:1 |
– |
|
JJ |
3.42:1 |
– |
|
JK |
3.73:1 |
– |
|
JQ |
3.73:1 |
Locking |
|
JR |
3.42:1 |
Locking |
|
JX |
2.93:1 |
Locking |
|
JY |
3.08:1 |
Locking |
|
JZ |
3.23:1 |
– |
|
KF |
2.93:1 |
– |
|
KG |
3.08:1 |
– |
|
KH |
3.23:1 |
– |
|
PQ |
3.73:1 |
Locking |
|
PW |
2.93:1 |
Locking |
|
PX |
2.93:1 |
Locking |
|
PY |
3.08:1 |
Locking |
|
PZ |
3.23:1 |
Locking |
1983 Camaro Factory Options
Regular Production Option (RPO)
| RPO | Description | Quantity |
1983 Price |
Est. Current Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1FP87 | Camaro Sport Coupe, 4-Cylinder | 63,806 | $8,036.00 | $20,880.69 |
| 1FS87 | Camaro Berlinetta Coupe, 6-Cylinder | 27,925 | $9,881.00 | $25,674.73 |
| 1FP87 | Camaro Z28 Sport Coupe, 8-Cylinder | 62,650 | $10,336.00 | $26,857.00 |
| AG9 | Power Seat, Driver Side | 18,174 | $210.00 | $545.66 |
| AU3 | Power Door Locks | 52,858 | $120.00 | $311.81 |
| A01 | Tinted Glass, All Windows | 144,375 | $105.00 | $272.83 |
| A31 | Power Windows | 69,085 | $180.00 | $467.71 |
| A90 | Power Hatch Release | 78,239 | $40.00 | $103.94 |
| BS1 | Quiet Sound Group | 13,418 | $82.00 | $213.07 |
| BX5 | Moldings, Black Roof Drip | 88,371 | $29.00 | $75.35 |
| B34 | Floor Mats, Carpet Insert, Two Front | 97,968 | $20.00 | $51.97 |
| B35 | Floor Mats, Carpet Insert, Two Rear | 92,421 | $15.00 | $38.98 |
| B48 | Luggage Compartment Trim | 22,992 | $164.00 | $426.14 |
| B84 | Moldings, Body Side | 65,167 | $55.00 | $142.91 |
| B93 | Moldings, Door Edge | 46,505 | $15.00 | $38.98 |
| CC1 | Roof Panels, Removable Glass | 51,471 | $825.00 | $2,143.67 |
| CD4 | Windshield Wipers, Intermittent | 67,777 | $49.00 | $127.32 |
| C25 | Rear Window Wiper, w/ Washer | 10,900 | $120.00 | $311.81 |
| C49 | Defogger, Rear Window | 97,579 | $135.00 | $350.78 |
| C60 | Air Conditioning | 128,798 | $725.00 | $1,883.84 |
| DG7 | Mirrors, Electric Twin Remote | 15,579 | $137.00 | $355.98 |
| D35 | Mirrors, Sport Right and Left Remote Exterior | 58,526 | $51.00 | $132.52 |
| D42 | Cover, Rear Compartment Cargo Area | 30,328 | $64.00 | $166.30 |
| D80 | Spoiler (included w/ Z28) | 39,118 | $69.00 | $179.29 |
| F41 | Suspension, Sport | 7,207 | $49.00 | $127.32 |
| G80 | Rear Axle, Limited Slip | 18,710 | $95.47 | $248.07 |
| G92 | Axle, Performance Ratio | 1,009 | $21.00 | $54.57 |
| J65 | Brakes, Power Front Disc and Rear Disc | 9,550 | $179.00 | $465.11 |
| K05 | Heater, Engine Block | 4,301 | $20.00 | $51.97 |
| K35 | Speed Control, w/ Resume | 72,616 | $170.00 | $441.73 |
| LC1 | Engine, 173 ci, 107 hp V6 (Std. Berlinetta) | 54,332 | $150.00 | $389.76 |
| LG4 | Engine, 305 ci, 150 hp V8 (Std. Z28) | 67,053 | $350.00 | $909.44 |
| LU5 | Engine, 305 ci, 175 hp V8 (Optional Z28 Only) | 19,847 | $450.00 | $1,169.28 |
| L69 | Engine, 305 ci, 190 hp V8 (Optional Z28 Only) | 3,223 | $450.00 | $1,169.28 |
| MM5 | Transmission, 5-Speed Manual | 32,162 | $125.00 | $324.80 |
| MX1 | Transmission, Automatic | 49,536 | $425.00 | $1,104.32 |
| MX0 | Transmission, Automatic w/ Overdrive | 68,844 | $525.00 | $1,364.16 |
| N33 | Tilt Steering Column | 112,410 | $105.00 | $272.83 |
| P01 | Wheel Covers, Full | 3,633 | $52.00 | $135.12 |
| QVJ | Tires, P195/75R14 White Stripe, Steel Radial | 24,221 | $126.48 | $328.64 |
| QVU | Tires, P205/70R14 White Stripe, Steel Radial | 21,948 | $188.68 | $490.26 |
| QXV | Tires, P195/75R14 Blackwall, Steel Radial | 6,352 | $64.48 | $167.54 |
| QYA | Tires, P205/70R14 Blackwall, Steel Radial | 10,365 | $122.68 | $318.77 |
| QYG | Tires, P195/75R14 White Stripe, Fiberglass | 5,174 | $62.00 | $161.10 |
| QYZ | Tires, P215/65R15 Blackwall (Credit w/ Z28) | 558 | -$92.00 | -$239.05 |
| TR9 | Lighting, Auxiliary | 59,416 | $52.00 | $135.12 |
| T75 | Headlamps, Halogen Highbeam | 36,514 | $10.00 | $25.98 |
| UA1 | Battery, Heavy Duty | 39,502 | $25.00 | $64.96 |
| UE8 | Clock, Digital | 405 | $39.00 | $101.34 |
| U05 | Horns, Dual (Std. Berlinetta) | 17,532 | $12.00 | $31.18 |
| U21 | Instrumentation, Special | 9,949 | $149.00 | $387.16 |
| U35 | Clock, Quartz | 1,992 | $39.00 | $101.34 |
| U63 | Radio, AM | 10,786 | $112.00 | $291.02 |
| U69 | Radio, AM/FM | 4,031 | $171.00 | $444.33 |
| U73 | Antenna, Fixed Mast | 5,361 | $41.00 | $106.53 |
| U75 | Antenna, Power | 21,685 | $60.00 | $155.90 |
| U81 | Speakers, Two Rear | 5,048 | $30.00 | $77.95 |
| V08 | Cooling, Heavy Duty | 18,052 | $70.00 | $181.89 |
| YE1 | Radio, AM/FM Stereo | 38,776 | $302.00 | $784.71 |
| YE2 | Radio, AM/FM Stereo Cassette, Clock, Seek/Scan | 9,719 | $555.00 | $1,442.11 |
| YE4 | Radio, AM/FM Stereo w/ Cassette & Clock | 63,951 | $402.00 | $1,044.55 |
| YF1 | Radio, AM/FM Stereo | 4,593 | $263.00 | $683.38 |
| YF5 | Emission Equipment, Required for California | 17,810 | $75.00 | $194.88 |
| ZJ7 | Rally Wheels | 57,203 | $112.00 | $291.02 |
Note
Option prices are retail for base model. Prices could be reduced or option could be had at no charge if it was included as standard equipment on the Z28 or Berlinetta model.
1983 Camaro Paint Codes
Exterior Paint Codes
|
Paint Code |
Color |
Quantity |
Model |
Interior Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 Trim Codes
|
Color Code |
Interior Style |
|---|---|
|
17B |
Charcoal Standard Cloth |
|
17C |
Charcoal Custom Cloth |
|
17D |
Charcoal Conteur Custom Cloth |
|
17E |
Charcoal Conteur Standard Cloth |
|
17N |
Charcoal Custom Vinyl |
|
17R |
Charcoal Standard Vinyl |
|
22B |
Blue Standard Cloth |
|
22C |
Blue Custom Cloth |
|
22D |
Blue Conteur Custom Cloth |
|
22E |
Blue Conteur Standard Cloth |
|
22N |
Blue Custom Vinyl |
|
22R |
Blue Standard Vinyl |
|
60B |
Sandstone Gray Standard Cloth |
|
60C |
Sandstone Gray Custom Cloth |
|
60N |
Sandstone Gray Custom Vinyl |
|
60R |
Sandstone Gray Standard Vinyl |
|
64B |
Camel Standard Cloth |
|
64C |
Camel Custom Cloth |
|
64R |
Camel Standard Vinyl |
|
67B |
Brown Standard Cloth |
|
67C |
Brown Custom Cloth |
|
67D |
Brown Conteur Custom Cloth |
|
67E |
Brown Conteur Standard Cloth |
|
67N |
Brown Custom Vinyl |
|
67R |
Brown Standard Vinyl |
Abbreviations: B = Blue, Br = Brown, Bc = Berlinetta Coupe, C = Camel, cc = Custom Cloth, ccc = Conteur Custom Cloth, Ch = Charcoal, Chbo = Charcoal w/ 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
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