The Chevrolet Celebrity is a car produced by Chevrolet General Motors division. Taking the name used by the Oldsmobile 88's oldest sedan in the early 1960s, Celebrity replaced Malibu as a mid-size Chevrolet. Sold in one generation from 1982 to 1990, Celebrity is offered in a variety of body styles including two doors and a four-door sedan and a five-door station wagon.
Based on GM A platform, Chevrolet Celebrity is produced with Buick Century, Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, and Pontiac 6000.
The Chevrolet Celebrity sedan was replaced by Chevrolet Lumina, with the Chevrolet Lumina APV minivan replacing the station wagon.
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Introduced in January of 1982, Chevrolet Celebrity is offered in two-door and four-door body-style notchback sedans.
Chevrolet was the first GM division to transition its mid-size sedan to the front-wheel drive, when Chevrolet Celebrity replaced Chevrolet Malibu after the 1983 model.
Chassis
The Chevrolet Celebrity is based on the GM A-body platform. Introduced for 1982 as a replacement for the G-body rear wheel drive, the A platform marks the expansion of the front-wheel drive from the compact segment into a medium sized vehicle. To lower development costs and improve common ground, platform A shares a design similarity with the compact X car platform. Therefore, Chevrolet Citation and Chevrolet Celebrity share a common wheelbase measuring 104.9 inches (2665 mm).
While sharing similarities with the X-body chassis, the A-body platform will not share completely in controversial recall issues. There was a driveability problem with a computerized machine control system in 1982 model, and engine damage to the top of the mountain (also called dog bone) caused by engine vibration/transaxle.
Chevrolet Celebrities in all models are available with 2 different bolt patterns on the wheel hub, either 100mm (code JA1) or 115mm (JA2 code). In addition, trans-shafts and brakes differ on these two patterns. The smaller of the bolt patterns are used in the standard model, and use disc brakes without ventilation while the larger bolt pattern is for heavy duty disc brake discs. The misconception is that all Eurosports come with a larger bolt pattern - this is not the case. Most of the heavy duty braking systems are given to the basic model of the Chevrolet Celebrities for fleet vehicles and taxis.
Powertrain
- 1982-1990 Tech IV 2.5Ã, L (151Ã, inÃ, ³) TBI I4
- 1982-1986 2.8Ã, L (173Ã, inÃ,³) 2 bbl carburet V6 (RPO LE2)
- 1984 2.8Ã, L (173Ã, inÃ,³) 2 bbl carbureted V6 (RPO LH7)
- 1985-1989 2.8 L (173Ã, inÃ, ®) MPFI V6 (RPO L44 (iron head, '85 -'86) and LB6 (aluminum head, '87 -'89))
- 1984-1985 4.3 L (263 inÃ,³) Diesel V6
- 1990 3.1 L (191Ã, inÃ, ³) MPFI V6 (RPO LH0)
Body
The Celebrity shares its roofline with Buick Century from 1982 to 1988, but can be distinguished by its closed rear fascia. For 1984, Chevrolet introduced the Celebrity five-door station wagon, the first three-line Chevrolet wagon cart since 1977.
Throughout its production, Celebrity saw only a few updates, with only minor minor revisions taking place in 1984, 1986, and 1987. Distinguished by the addition of composite headlights in 1987, other revisions included the addition of CHMSL (1986) and the addition of the 1990 front seat belts installed in the door (replacing the air bag).
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During the nine years running, Celebrity is available with various trim/option packages including CS, CL, Estate (which adds the woodgrain exterior application in carriages), Eurosport, and Eurosport VR.
Eurosport Celebrity
One of the most popular versions of Chevrolet Celebrity is Celebrity Eurosport . Introduced in 1984 as the preferred package, Eurosport is a cosmetics and performance options package for Chevrolet Celebrity. Distinguished by black window trim and red emblem, Eurosport is offered with 2.8L HO V6 from Citation X-11 as an option (along with Celebrity powertrain).
Other parts of the Eurosport package include the heavy-duty F41 suspension, the black steering wheel and the 14 "Sport Rallye wheel (which is an option for all Celebrity sedans/carts.) The interior is given a model-specific red case on the door panel and dashboard.
Celebrity Eurosport VR
Based on the Chevrolet Eurosport RS 1986 concept car, Chevrolet offers a limited edition Chevrolet Celebrity Eurosport VR package for 1987 and 1988. Converted by Autostyle Cars, near the Oklahoma City Assembly, Eurosport VR is equipped with soil effects, body decals , discharged grille, and aluminum wheels. For 1987, the VR was offered for four-door wagons and stations; for 1988, a two-door version was produced as well.
1987 examples are distinguished by their interiors, which include red carpets, special tri-color door panels, bucket seats with thigh bolts, and rear seat cup holders. To lower the cost, the 1988 VR is produced with the interior of a Celebrity or Celebrity CL standard.
Eurosport VR is produced in only four colors: Red, Silver, Black, and White.
Termination
Following the 1987 model, General Motors ended a routine update to Chevrolet Celebrity, concentrating on developing Chevrolet Lumina. In response to the decline in demand for mid-size two-door sedans, the two-door Celebrity was discontinued after the 1988 model. The Celebrity sedan was withdrawn after the 1989 model, with station wagons down during the 1990 model year.
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External links
- GM A-body cars information
- Chevy Celebrity Club of America
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