Chevrolet Cavalier 3-door hatchback
05.1981 - 09.1987 · United States
Generation 1
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Chevrolet Cavalier, Generation 1, USA market. This overview covers 35 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (05.1981 - 09.1987). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.
Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.
Overview based on recorded specifications: 35 trim entries. Specification source ↗
- Seats
- 5
- Engine codes
- GM Chevrolet L46, GM Chevrolet LL8, GM Chevrolet LQ5, GM LB6
- Engine displacement, cc
- 1841–2838
- Drive layout
- Front-wheel drive
- Transmission
- Automatic 3, Manual 4, Manual 5
- Wheelbase, mm
- 2571
- Ground clearance, mm
- 130
- Fuel
- Petrol
Specifications and technical details
35 versions1.8 L, 88 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive
GM Chevrolet L46 · МКПП 4 · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8 MT CavalierBase grade | 05.1981 - 09.1982 | |
| 1.8 MT Cavalier CLTop grade | 05.1981 - 09.1982 |
1.8 L, 88 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive
GM Chevrolet L46 · АКПП 3 · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8 AT CavalierBase grade | 05.1981 - 09.1982 | |
| 1.8 AT Cavalier CLTop grade | 05.1981 - 09.1982 |
2.0 L, 88 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive
GM Chevrolet LQ5 · МКПП 4 · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 MT Cavalier CS 4-gearsTop grade | 10.1982 - 09.1983 | |
| 2.0 MT Cavalier Type-10 4-gearsTop grade | 10.1983 - 09.1986 | |
| 2.0 MT Cavalier RS 4-gearsTop grade | 10.1985 - 09.1986 |
2.0 L, 88 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive
GM Chevrolet LQ5 · АКПП 3 · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 AT Cavalier CS | 10.1982 - 09.1983 | |
| 2.0 AT Cavalier Type-10 | 10.1983 - 09.1986 | |
| 2.0 AT Cavalier RS | 10.1985 - 09.1986 |
2.0 L, 88 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive
GM Chevrolet LQ5 · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 MT Cavalier CS 5-gearsTop grade | 10.1982 - 09.1983 | |
| 2.0 MT Cavalier Type-10 5-gearsTop grade | 10.1983 - 09.1986 | |
| 2.0 MT Cavalier RS 5-gearsTop grade | 10.1985 - 09.1986 |
2.8 L, 125 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive
GM LB6 · МКПП 4 · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 2.8 MT Cavalier Type-10Top grade | 10.1984 - 09.1985 |
2.8 L, 125 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive
GM LB6 · АКПП 3 · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 2.8 AT Cavalier Type-10Top grade | 10.1984 - 09.1985 |
2.8 L, 120 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive
GM LB6 · МКПП 4 · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 2.8 MT Cavalier CSBase grade | 10.1985 - 09.1986 | |
| 2.8 MT Cavalier RSTop grade | 10.1985 - 09.1986 | |
| 2.8 MT Cavalier Z24Top grade | 10.1985 - 09.1986 | |
| 2.8 MT Cavalier ZF2Base grade | 10.1985 - 09.1986 |
2.8 L, 120 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive
GM LB6 · АКПП 3 · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 2.8 AT Cavalier CSBase grade | 10.1985 - 09.1986 | |
| 2.8 AT Cavalier RSTop grade | 10.1985 - 09.1986 |
2.8 L, 125 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive
GM LB6 · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 2.8 MT Cavalier CSBase grade | 10.1986 - 09.1987 | |
| 2.8 MT Cavalier RSTop grade | 10.1986 - 09.1987 |
2.8 L, 125 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive
GM LB6 · АКПП 3 · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 2.8 AT Cavalier CSBase grade | 10.1986 - 09.1987 | |
| 2.8 AT Cavalier RSTop grade | 10.1986 - 09.1987 |
2.0 L, 90 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive
GM Chevrolet LL8 · МКПП 4 · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 MT Cavalier CS 4-gearsBase grade | 10.1986 - 09.1987 | |
| 2.0 MT Cavalier RS 4-gearsTop grade | 10.1986 - 09.1987 |
2.0 L, 90 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive
GM Chevrolet LL8 · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 MT Cavalier CS 5-gearsBase grade | 10.1986 - 09.1987 | |
| 2.0 MT Cavalier RS 5-gearsTop grade | 10.1986 - 09.1987 |
2.0 L, 90 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive
GM Chevrolet LL8 · АКПП 3 · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 AT Cavalier CSBase grade | 10.1986 - 09.1987 | |
| 2.0 AT Cavalier RSTop grade | 10.1986 - 09.1987 |
2.8 L, 130 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive
GM LB6 · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 2.8 MT Cavalier Z24Top grade | 10.1986 - 09.1987 | |
| 2.8 MT Cavalier ZF2Base grade | 10.1986 - 09.1987 |
2.8 L, 130 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive
GM LB6 · АКПП 3 · Front-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 2.8 AT Cavalier Z24Top grade | 10.1986 - 09.1987 | |
| 2.8 AT Cavalier ZF2Base grade | 10.1986 - 09.1987 |
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