Notable Model Facts:
- Last year for a convertible until 1986
- First year for catalytic converters
- First year for HEI (high energy ignition)
- Rear bumper was updated to be one piece (removing center break)
- Front and rear bumpers were redesigned to improve low-speed crash survivability
- First year for the speedometer to included km/hr
- Last year for "Astro Ventilation"
- First year for the headlight warning buzzer
- Seatbelt ignition interlock removed half-way through the model year
Wheelbase: 98.0"
Length: 185.2"
Width: 69.0"
Front Track: 58.7"
Rear Track: 59.4"
Height: 47.9"
Ground Clearance: 4.5"
Curb Weight: 3,660 lbs.
Mechanical Specifications
Suspension
front: Independent; upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers, antiroll bar
rear: Independent, lateral leaf springs, struts, U-joint halfshafts, trailing arms, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers
Wheels/Tires
Rim Size: 8" x 15"
Lugs Count: 5
Tires: F70-15
Brakes
front: 11.75" vented disc
rear: 11.75" vented disc
Transmission
3-speed Hydra-Matic TH-400
Standard axle ratio
3.36:1
Rear Differential Ratio (specific to when built)
3.08
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| Rebuilt L48 Engine with Hooker Headers |
Model: L48
Type: V8 Overhead Valve
Block: Cast Iron 2-piece Main Seal
Main Caps: 2-bolt Mains
Displacement: 350 ci (5.7L)
Compression: 8.5:1
Bore & Stroke: 4.00" x 3.48"
Horsepower: 165 @ 3,800
Torque: 255 @ 2,400
Carburetor: Rochester Quadra-Jet Four-Barrel (Model 4MV)
Accessories
Alternator Type: 10si
Alternator Amperage: 61 amps
Options
Exterior Color
Color Code: 22
Name: Bright Blue
Interior
Color: Dark Blue
Upholstery: Vinyl
Upgrades
These are the options that I’m able to determine the car had for sure. It’s possible that it had other options that are no longer obvious or have been swapped out.
- Power Windows
- Air Conditioning
- Power Brakes
- Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission
- Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column
- Power Steering
- AM/FM Stereo Radio
- Security/Alarm System
