Chevrolet Citation

1,643,587 built
Produced
Chevrolet Citation
About

The Chevrolet Citation is a range of compact cars maufactured and marketed by Chevrolet for model years 1980-1985. The first front-wheel drive Chevrolet, the Citation replaced the Chevrolet Nova as the automaker downsized its compact cars. Initially positioned between the Chevrolet Monza and the Chevrolet Malibu in the Chevrolet product line, the model line was later marketed between the Chevrolet Cavalier and the Chevrolet Celebrity.

Photo & info: Wikipedia

Specifications

From Wikipedia — confirm against the actual car before purchase.
Engine
2.5 L Iron Duke I4
Transmission
3-speed TH-125 automatic
Drivetrain
Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
Platform
X-body
Body
2-door notchback
Class
Compact
Wheelbase
104 in
Length
176 in
Width
68 in
Height
53 in
Assembly
🇺🇸 United States: North Tarrytown, New York (North Tarrytown Assembly)
Designer
Irv Rybicki
Related
Buick Skylark
Predecessor
Chevrolet Nova
Successor
Chevrolet Corsica

Photos

Real cars from Wikimedia Commons — colours and trims as photographed.

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Reviews & research

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Maintenance & ownership

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