1984 was mainly a year for engineering changes.
After a year's absences, the Caprice Classic two-door Coupe returned for 1984.
The Coupe and Wagon came only in Caprice Classic trim.
Standard engines were again 229 cu. in. (3.5-litter) V-6, with 305 cu. in. (5.0-litter) gas V-8 or 5.7-litter diesel optional. External appearance was unchanged.
The Wiper/Washer Controls moved from the Dash to the Turn Signal Lever. Optional Cruise Control gained incremental acceleration/deceleration, which allowed speed changes down to just 1 MPH at a time. Gas engine Wagons had Heavy-Duty Suspension, while Diesel Wagons had Standard Four-Speed Overdrive Transmission.
Caprice equiptment added a:
Folding Armrest, Quartz Clock, Wheel Opening Moldings, Color-Keyed Steering Wheel with Woodgrain insert, Headlamp-On Warning Buzzer, and Lower Carpet Door Trim Panels with Pull Straps.
Caprice Sports Coupes and Sedans had Bumper Rubber Strips. Wagons had Vinyl Bench Seating plus the Overdrive Automatic Transmission. A Landau equipment package with Vinyl Roof cost an extra $306.
| Series Model - 1B |
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| Body Style - N47 |
| Body Type & Seating - 2 Door Sports Coupe, 6 Pass. |
| Factory Price - $9,253 - $9,628 |
| Shipping Weight - 3363 - 3461 |
| Product Total - 19,541 |
| Series Model - 1B |
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| Body Style - N69 |
| Body Type & Seating - 4 Door Sedan, 6 Pass. |
| Factory Price - $9,399 - $9,774 |
| Shipping Weight - 3396 - 3494 |
| Product Total - 135,970 |
| Series Model - 1B |
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| Body Style - N35 |
| Body Type & Seating - 4 Door 3S Wagon , 8 Pass. |
| Factory Price - --- - $10,210 |
| Shipping Weight - --- - 3952 |
| Product Total - 65,688 |
GENERAL ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
| Optional V-8 90-Degree, Overhead Valve V-8 Cast Iron Block and Head Engine VIN Code - H Engine No. Cyl. Displacement: 305 Cu. In. Liter - 5.0 Engine Mfg. - Chevrolet |
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| Carburetor Type - 4Bbl Horsepower @ rpm - 150@4000 Torque @ rpm (ft. lbs.)- 240@2400 Bore x Stroke (in.) - 3.74 x 3.48 Compression Ratio - 8.6:1 Oil Pressure @ 2000 rpm - 45 Five Main Bearings Hydraulic Valve Lifters |
Chassis Data
Wheelbase - 116.0 in |
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| Overall Length - 212.1 in - (Wagon) 215.1 in |
| Height - (Coupe) 54.6 in, (Sedan) 55.2 in, (Wagon)57.1 in |
| Width - (Caprice) 75.3 in, (Wagon) 79.3 in |
| Front Tread - (Caprice) 61.8 in, (Wagon) 62.2 in |
| Rear Tread - (Caprice) 60.8 in, (Wagon) 64.1 in |
| Standard Tires - (Caprice) P205/75R15 SBR, (Wagon) P225/75R15 SBR |
TECHNICAL
| Transmission Three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic standard on Caprice (1st)2.74:1, (2nd)1.57:1, (3rd)1.00:1, (Rev)2.07:1 Caprice w/V6-229 |
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| Four-Speed Automatic Transmission on Caprice (1st)2.74:1, (2nd)1.57:1, (3rd)1.00:1, (4th)0.67:1, (Rev)2.07:1 |
| Standard Final Drive Ratio Caprice V-6 - 2.73:1 or 3.23:1, Caprice V-8 - 2.73:1 or 3.08:1 |
| Steering/Supension/Body Same as 1982-83 |
| Fuel Tank Caprice - 25 gal. Wagon - 22 gal. |
Drivetrain Options
| Engines 305 cu. in. 4Bbl V-8 Caprice Coupe/Sedan - $375 Diesel 350 cu. in. V-8 - $700 |
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Transmission/Differential
| Four-Speed Overdrive Automatic Transmission - $175 Limited-Slip Differential - $95 |
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Suspension
| F40 H.D. Suspension - $26 F41 Sports Suspension - Coupe/Sedan $49 |
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| Inflatable Rear Shock Asorbers - Wagon $64 Engine Block Heater - $20 |
| Engines | Ordering Code | Engine Availability | Automatic Transmission 3-Speed | Automatic Transmission 4-Speed/OD |
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| 3.8 liter 2-Bbl V6 (1)(A) | LC3 | STD | STD | NA |
| 3.8 liter 2-Bbl V6 (2)(B) | LD5 | STD | STD | NA |
| 5.0 liter 4-Bbl V8 (3)(C) | LG4 | OPT | NA | OPT |
| 5.7 liter Diesel V8 (4)(D) | LF9 | OPT | STD | OPT |
| (A) Produced by GM-Chevrolet Motor Division | 1-NA Wagon or California |
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| (B) Produced by GM-Buick Motor Division | 2-California Only, NA Wagon |
| (C) Produced by GM-Chevrolet Motor Division or GM of Canada | 3-Standard On Wagon |
| (D) Produced by GM-Oldsmobile Motor Division | 4-NA California |
| 1=USA - 2=Canada |
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| The second symbol denotes manufacturer: G=General Motors |
| Symbol three indicates car make: 1=Chevroler - 7=GM of Canada |
| Symbols four is restraint system: A=non-passive B=automatic belts C=inflatable restraint |
| Symbol five is the car/line series: N=Caprice Classic |
| Symbols six and seven indicate body type: 47=2-dr. sports coupe 68=4-dr. hatchback sedan 69=4-dr. notchback sedan 35=4-dr. station wagon |
| Symbol eight is the engine code: 9=L4-98 2Bbl 5=L4-151 2Bbl G=H.O. V8-305 Fl K=V6-2292Bbl A=V6-231 2Bbl 3=Turbo V6-231 4Bbl J=V8-267 2Bbl H=V8-305 4Bbl L=V8-350 4Bbl N=Diesel V8-350 |
| Next comes a check digit. |
| Symbol ten indicates Model Year: E=1984 |
| Symbol eleven indicates Assembly Plant A=Lakewood B=Baltimore D=Doraville, GA J=Janesville, WI K=Leeds, MO L=Van Nuys, CA N=Norwood, OH R=Arlington, TX T=Tarrytown, NY W=Willow Run, MI Y=Wilmington, DE Z=Freemont, CA 1=Oshawa, Ontario 6=Oklahoma City, OK |
| The final six digits are the sequential serial number. Body Number Plates and engine identification code locations were simular to 1980 |
EXTERIOR COLORS
| White | Bright Silver Metallic | Black | Light Blue Metallic | Dark Blue Metallic | Light Fern Metallic |
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| Dark Fern Metallic | Beige | Light Brown Metallic | Dark Brown Metallic | Light Maroon Metallic | Dark Maroon Metallic |
TWO-TONE COLORS
| Light Blue Metallic/Dark Blue Metallic | Light Fern Metallic/Dark Fern Metallic |
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| Light Brown Metallic/Dark Brown Metallic | Light Maroon Metallic/Dark Maroon Metallic |
INTERIOR COLORS - Caprice Sedan & Coupe
| Standard Front Bench Seat with folding armrest | CLOTH | Dark Blue | Dark Brown Light | Maroon | Fern | Sand Gray |
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| Optional 50/50 Front Bench Seat with folding armrest | CLOTH | Dark Blue | Dark Brown Light | Maroon | Fern | Sand Gray |
INTERIOR COLORS - Caprice Wagon
| Standard Front Bench Seat | VINYL (STD) | Dark Blue | Dark Brown Light | Maroon | Sand Gray | |
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| Standard Front Bench Seat | CLOTH (OPT) | Dark Blue | Dark Brown Light | Maroon | Fern | Sand Gray |
| Optional 50/50 Front Bench Seat | CLOTH | Dark Blue | Dark Brown Light | Maroon | Fern | Sand Gray |
CAPRICE CONVENIENCE APPEARANCE OPTIONS
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Option Packages (prices)
Estate Equipment: Wagon - $307 |
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COMFORT CONVENIENCE
| Air Conditioning - $730 Rear Defogger, Electric - $140 Cruise Control - $175 Tinted Glass - $110 Comfortilt Steering Wheel - $110 Power Door Locks - $125 - $175 Six Way Power Driver's Seat - $215 Power Windows - $185 - $260 Power Trunk Opener - $40 Power Tailgate lock: Wagon - $50 Digital Clock - $34 Gauge Pkg w/Trip Odometer - $64 Intermittent Wipers - $50 |
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LIGHTING, HORNS & MIRRORS
| Halogen Highbeam Headlamps - $10 Conering Lamps - $55 Aux. Lighting - $32 - $42 Drivers Remote Mirror - $23 Dual Remore Mirrors - $67 Dual Sports Mirror Left Remote - $61 Dual Remote Body Color Sports Mirror - $91 Exc. Landau - $30 Lighted Visor Mirror - $48 |
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ENTERTAINMENT
| AM/FM Radio - $171 AM Radio - $112 AM/FM Stereo Radio - $198 Cassette Player with AM/FM Stereo - $298 Dual Rear Speakers - $30 Power Antenna - $60 Windshield Antenna - $29 (inclu. with radio) |
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EXTERIOR TRIM
| Vinyl Roof - $185 Roof Carrier - Wagon - $110 Custom Two-Tone Paint - $141 Pin Striping - $39 Color-Keyed Body Side Moldings - $55 Door Edge Guards - $15 - $25 Rear Window Air Deflector - Wagon $40 Bumper Rubber Strips - $66 Bumper Guards - $62 |
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INTERIOR TRIM/UPHOLSTERY
| Reclining Passenger Seatback - $45 Cloth Bench Seat Wagon - $28 Cloth 50/50 Seating Caprice - $195 - $225 Delux Load-Floor Carpet: Wagon - $89 Delux Cargo Area Carpet: Wagon - $129 Color-Keyed Mats - Front $17, Rear $12 Delux Trunk Trim - $59 |
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WHEEL COVERS
| Sport Wheel Covers - $65 Wire Wheel Covers - $159 Wire Wheel Cover Locks - $39 Coupe/Sedan Tires - P205/75R15 SBR WSW - $66 P225/70R15 SBR WSW - $159 Wagon Tires P225/75R15 SBR WSW - $71 Puncture-Sealant Tires - $106 - $132 |
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Historical Footnote
Model year sales finished nearly 23 percent higher than the 1983 results, with all lines (except Citation) performing well.
