1982 Cutlass Ciera | ||
| Whats new for '82: Ciera was Oldsmobiles version of the new front-wheel-drive A-Body. The old A-Body cars became known as G-Body. There were three trim levels: base, LS and Brougham. Each available in coupe and sedan bodystyles. Inside there was room for five or six. Bucket seats were available with either floor or column shift. A variety of bench seating was also available. |
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| Biggest News: Front-wheel-drive was a bold move in the family car market. Olds held on to the rear-drive cars too in case the new cars didn't catch on as hoped. | ||
| Standard Engine | 2.5 L4 | |
| Optional Engine(s) | 3.0 V6 2bbl. 4.3 diesel V6 | |
| Standard Transmission | 3-speed automatic | |
| Optional Transmission(s) | none | |
| Exterior Dimensions | Coupe/Sedan | |
| Overall length (in.) | 188.4 | |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 104.9 | |
| Luggage cap. (cu. ft.) | 15.8 | |
| Fuel tank (gals.) | 15.7(gas)/16.6(diesel) | |
| Interior Dimensions | Coupe | Sedan |
| Headroom f/r | 38.6/38.0 | 38.6/37.9 |
| Legroom f/r | 42.1/36.4 | 42.1/35.8 |
| Shoulder room f/r | 56.2/56.2 | 56.2/57.0 |
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| Identifying an '82: There are no major differences between '82 and '83s. | ||
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