Generation 1

Chevrolet Cavalier Sedan

05.1981 - 09.1987 · United States

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Chevrolet Cavalier, Generation 1, USA market. This overview covers 44 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (05.1981 - 09.1987). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 44 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

44 versions

1.8 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 4-gearsBase grade	10.1982 - 09.1983
2.0 MT Cavalier CL 4-gearsTop grade	10.1982 - 09.1983
2.0 MT Cavalier 4-gearsBase grade	10.1983 - 09.1986
2.0 MT Cavalier CL 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 CavalierBase grade	10.1982 - 09.1983
2.0 AT Cavalier CLTop grade	10.1982 - 09.1983
2.0 AT CavalierBase grade	10.1983 - 09.1986
2.0 AT Cavalier CLTop grade	10.1983 - 09.1986
2.0 AT Cavalier RSTop grade	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 5-gearsBase grade	10.1982 - 09.1983
2.0 MT Cavalier CL 5-gearsTop grade	10.1982 - 09.1983
2.0 MT Cavalier 5-gearsBase grade	10.1983 - 09.1986
2.0 MT Cavalier CL 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 CavalierBase grade	10.1984 - 09.1985
2.8 MT Cavalier CLTop 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 CavalierBase grade	10.1984 - 09.1985
2.8 AT Cavalier CLTop 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 CavalierBase grade	10.1985 - 09.1986
2.8 MT Cavalier CLTop grade	10.1985 - 09.1986
2.8 MT Cavalier RSTop 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 CavalierBase grade	10.1985 - 09.1986
2.8 AT Cavalier CLTop 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 CavalierBase grade	10.1986 - 09.1987
2.8 MT Cavalier CLTop 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 CavalierBase grade	10.1986 - 09.1987
2.8 AT Cavalier CLTop 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 4-gearsBase grade	10.1986 - 09.1987
2.0 MT Cavalier CL 4-gearsTop 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 5-gearsBase grade	10.1986 - 09.1987
2.0 MT Cavalier CL 5-gearsTop 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 CavalierBase grade	10.1986 - 09.1987
2.0 AT Cavalier CLTop grade	10.1986 - 09.1987
2.0 AT Cavalier RSTop grade	10.1986 - 09.1987

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