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.

• 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

• 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

• 5.7-liter diesel V-8 engine (NC) N/A limousine or Cimarron.
• California emission equipment ($75) except diesel ($215)
• Engine block heater: limousine ($27) Cimarron ($18)
• Heavy-duty battery: Cimarron ($25)
• 100-amp alternator ($50) except Cimarron.
• H.D. radiator: Cimarron ($40)
• Three-speed automatic trans.: Cimarron ($320)
• Electronic level control: DeVille/Brougham ($203)
• Heavy-duty ride pkg.: DeVille/Brougham ($319)
• FE2 touring suspension: Eldorado/Seville ($115)

• Seville Elegante ($3879)
• Brougham d’Elegance: cloth seating ($1250) leather ($1800)
• DeVille d’Elegance ($1150)
• Cabriolet roof: DeVille/Eldorado coupe ($415)
• Full cabriolet roof: Eldorado/Seville ($995)
• Eldorado Biarritz ($3395)
• Eldorado Touring Coupe ($1975)

• 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 rubber floor mats: front ($38) rear ($22)
• Trunk mat ($18)
• Whitewall tires ($55)

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