1983 Chevy Camaro '83

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1983 Chevrolet Camaro

1983 Camaro History	1983 Camaro Production Numbers	1983 Camaro Drivetrain List
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1983 Chevrolet Camaro History

To better compete against it's competition, the 5.0 liter H.O. engine was introduced mid-year (March 1, 1983) in the Z28. The H.O. engine came with a higher lift and longer duration cam, dual snorkel intake system with a "5.0 Liter H.O." decal on the air cleaner, specially calibrated Quadrajet carburetor, lightweight flywheel, electric cooling fan, bigger 2.75 inch exhaust, Corvette style wide mouth monolithic catalytic converter, 5.0 Liter H.O. exterior/interior identification, and came standard with a 3.73 rear axle gear. In 1983, the 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

The 4 speed automatic 700R4 is introduced and was the only automatic available on V8 cars. It will be the only automatic available for the rest of the generation and will go on to recieve upgrading throughout the years. The T-5 5 speed manual was introduced and was the only manual transmission available on V8 cars also.

All Z28 hoods were switched from SMC to steel except the LU5 air induction hood. This would be the last year for this functional induction hood, only available on the Z28, which still featured opening flaps for a ram air-like effect. Charcoal was added as a wheel accent/valance color. The gearshift indicator plate changes (OD selection added) to accomodate the Automatic Overdrive 700-R4 and the round automatic shift knob changes slightly with a raised detent button and a slight neck down on bottom.

1983 Chevrolet Camaro Drivetrain List

Yr	Model	Trans	Engine code/type	CR	Displ.	HP	Torque	Induc- tion	Manual std.	Manual opt. (G92)	Auto std.	Auto opt. (G92)
83	Sport Coupe	M4,A3	LQ8* L4	8.2:1	2.5 (151)	92@4000	134@2800	2 bbl	3.42	----	3.08	3.23
83	Sport Coupe	M5,A4	LQ8* L4	8.2:1	2.5 (151)	92@4000	134@2800	2 bbl	3.73	----	3.42	----
83	Sport Coupe	M4,A3	LQ9 L4	8.2:1	2.5 (151)	92@4000	134@2800	TBI	3.42	----	3.08	3.23
83	Sport Coupe	M5,A4	LQ9 L4	8.2:1	2.5 (151)	92@4000	134@2800	TBI	3.73	----	3.42	----
83	Sport Coupe	A3	LC1 V6	8.5:1	2.8 (173)	107@4800	145@2100	2 bbl	----	----	3.08	----
83	Sport Coupe	M5,A4	LC1 V6	8.5:1	2.8 (173)	107@4800	145@2100	2 bbl	3.42	----	3.23	----
83	Berlinetta	A3	LC1 V6	8.5:1	2.8 (173)	107@4800	145@2100	2 bbl	----	----	3.08	----
83	Berlinetta	M5,A4	LC1 V6	8.5:1	2.8 (173)	107@4800	145@2100	2 bbl	3.42	----	3.23	----
83	Sport Coupe	M5,A4	LG4 V8	8.6:1	5.0 (305)	150@4000	240@2400	4bbl	3.23	3.73	3.08	----
83	Berlinetta	M5,A4	LG4 V8	8.6:1	5.0 (305)	150@4000	240@2400	4bbl	3.23	3.73	3.08	----
83	Z28	M5,A4	LG4 V8	8.6:1	5.0 (305)	150@4000	240@2400	4bbl	3.23	3.73	3.23	----
83	Z28	A4	LU5 V8	9.5:1	5.0 (305)	175@4200	250@2800	CFI	----	----	2.93	3.23
83	Z28	M5	L69 V8	9.5:1	5.0 (305)	190@4800	240@3200	4bbl HO	3.73	----	----	----
*Canada and overseas - only 156 produced

1983 Chevrolet Camaro Production Numbers

Year	Total Production	Z28	Berlinetta	Sport Coupe
1983	154,831	62,650	27,925	63,806