Cimarron Cadillac Moels & History 1983
Anew 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.
STYLE
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 |
ENGINES
Type |
Inline. OHV. Four-cylinder |
Block & Head |
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. |
Main Bearings |
Five main bearings |
Valve Lifters |
Hydraulic valve lifters |
Fuel Delivery |
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 |
DRIVETRAIN
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
California emission equipment |
$75 |
Engine block heater |
$18 |
Heavy-duty battery |
$25 |
H.D. radiator |
$40 |
Three-speed automatic trans. |
$320 |
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 front rubber floor mats |
$38 |
Carpeted rear rubber floor mats |
$22 |
Trunk mat |
$18 |
Whitewall tires |
$55 |