Cadillac History 1983

Cadillac History Moels & History 1983

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.