Cadillac history 1983

1983 CADILLAC CIMARRON

A newly fuel-injected 2.0-liter engine with five-speed gearbox promised better starting and gas mileage for Cadillac's smallest car. A new front end placed standard tungsten-halogen foglamps alongside the license plate, while a lower valance panel helped to separate Cimarron from its related (and much cheaper) J-body relatives. The grille had a finer mesh pattern than before, made up of thin vertical bars all the way across, divided into three sections by two subdued horizontal bars. Quad rectangular headlamps and amber parking/signal lamps were inset below the bumper rub strips. The hood medallion was new, and new aluminum alloy wheels contained bigger slots. Performance got a boost from the increased displacement and higher compression, along with the bigger engine's "swirl" intake ports and revised camshaft. That extra gear in the transmission didn't hurt either -- especially since it delivered a higher first-gear ratio for quicker takeoffs, plus closer ratios overall for smoother shift transitions. Ratios in the optional three-speed automatic changed too. Cimarron's ample standard equipment list included:

air conditioning
tinted glass
P195/70R13 steel-belted radial tires on aluminum alloy wheels
controlled-cycle wipers
lighter
digital clock
electric rear and side window defroster
tungsten-halogen high-beam headlamps
leather reclining bucket seats with lumbar support and adjustable headrests
an AM/FM stereo radio with extended-range speakers

The dash held gauges for temp, oil pressure, voltage trip odometer and tachometer. Bumpers contained guards, end caps, and rub strips. Cimarrons had power rack-and-pinion steering with a leather-trimmed steering wheel. Drivers enjoyed dual electric remote mirrors, while the front passenger had a visor vanity mirror. In the trunk: a compact spare tire. Cimarron came in ten colors, accented by dual color painted stripes. Three were Cimarron exclusives: Antique Saddle, Midnight Sand Gray, and Garnet. Prices began at $12,215 this year.

Model	Series Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type	Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
Cimarron (Four)	6J	G69	4-dr Sedan	5	$12,215	2639 lb	19,194

ENGINE

Inline. OHV. Four-cylinder
Cast iron block and head
Displacement: 121 cu. in. (2.0 liters)
Bore & stroke: 3.50 x 3.15 in.
Compression ratio: 9.3:1
Brake horsepower: 88 at 4000 R.P.M.
Torque: 110 lbs.-ft. at 2400 R.P.M.
Five main bearings
Hydraulic valve lifters
Throttle-body fuel injection
VIN Code: P

CHASSIS

Wheelbase: 101.2 in.
Overall length: 173.1 in.
Height: 52.0 in.
Width: 66.5 in.
Front Tread: 55.4 in.
Rear Tread: 55.2 in.
Standard Tires: P195/70R13 SBR

TECHNICAL

Feature	Standard	Optional
Transmission	Five-speed manual transmission	three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic (THM125C)
Gear ratios	(1st) 3.92:1; (2nd) 2.15:1; (3rd) 1.33:1; (4th) 0.92:1; (5th) 0.74:1; (Rev) 3.50:1	(1st) 2.84:1; (2nd) 1.80:1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (Rev) 2.07:1
Standard final drive ratio	3.83:1	3.181:1
Steering	rack and pinion
Front suspension	MacPherson struts, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension	semi-independent trailing arm, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Brakes	front disc, rear drum
Fuel tank	13.6 gal.

DRIVETRAIN OPTIONS

5.7-liter diesel V-8 engine (NC) N/A limousine or Cimarron.
California emission equipment ($75) except diesel ($215)
Engine block heater: limousine ($27) Cimarron ($18)
Heavy-duty battery: Cimarron ($25)
100-amp alternator ($50) except Cimarron.
H.D. radiator: Cimarron ($40)
Three-speed automatic trans.: Cimarron ($320)
Electronic level control: DeVille/Brougham ($203)
Heavy-duty ride pkg.: DeVille/Brougham ($319)
FE2 touring suspension: Eldorado/Seville ($115)

OPTION PACKAGES

Seville Elegante ($3879)
Brougham d'Elegance: cloth seating ($1250) leather ($1800)
DeVille d'Elegance ($1150)
Cabriolet roof: DeVille/Eldorado coupe ($415)
Full cabriolet roof: Eldorado/Seville ($995)
Eldorado Biarritz ($3395)
Eldorado Touring Coupe ($1975)

CONVENIENCE/APPEARANCE OPTIONS

Astroroof ($915)
Vista Vent with rear tilt ($295)
Cruise control, vacuum-type ($170)
Power windows ($255)
Power door locks ($170)
Power trunk release ($40)
Garage door opener ($165)
Garage door opener retainer ($25)
Tilt steering wheel ($99)
Six-way power driver's seat ($210)
Six-way power both seats ($420)
Twilight Sentinel ($79)
Twin lighted vanity mirrors ($95)
AM/FM stereo radio with cassette ($203)
Delete radio ($151 credit)
Power antenna ($55)
Door edge guards ($25)
License frame ($12)
Decklid luggage rack ($98)
Carpeted rubber floor mats: front ($38) rear ($22)
Trunk mat ($18)
Whitewall tires ($55)

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