Introduction
August 16, 1982: Sedans
May 13, 1983: Wagons (It was a Friday)
Produced until November 1984. On sale for about 27 months
Model line up
Camira SL sedan: (8JH69)
Camira SL wagon: (8JH35)
Camira SL/X sedan: (8JJ69)
Camira SL/X wagon: (8JJ35)
Camira SL/E sedan: (8JU69)
Option Packages:
Fleet Pack: (A9K)
Camira SL/E Wagon: (V9Y)
Camira SJ sedan: (A8C)
Prices at introduction:
Prices at New
Camira SL sedan: $7 850
Camira SL wagon: $9 221
Camira SL/X sedan: $8 290
Camira SL/X wagon: $9 913
Camira SL/E sedan: $9 490
Option Packages:
Camira SL/E Wagon: $11 223
Camira SJ sedan: $9896
Production
85 725
Engines
Option Number: L16
Engine Prefix: 16JH
1.6L SOHC Family II Camtech
Type: Single Overhead Camshaft, hydraulic valve lifters, 2 valves per cylinder, belt driven, water cooled, inline, transversely mounted front wheel drive
Capacity: 1598cc
Number of Cylinders: Four
Bore and Stroke: 80.00mm x 79.50mm
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Power: 64kW @5800rpm
Torque: 125Nm @3800 rpm
Fuel system: GM-Strasbourg Varajet II Carburettor
Transmissions
Manual:
Isuzu 4 speed manual floor shift.
Option Number: MM4
Ratios
1st: 3.42:1
2nd: 1.95:1
3rd: 1.28:1
4th: 0.89:1
Reverse: 3.33:1
Isuzu 5 speed manual floor shift
Option Number: MM5
Ratios
1st: 3.42:1
2nd: 1.95:1
3rd: 1.28:1
4th: 0.89:1
5th: 0.71:1
Reverse: 3.33:1
Automatic:
3 Speed Turbo Hydramatic 125 automatic floor shift
Option Number: M34
Ratios
1st: 2.84:1
1.60:1
1.00:1
2.07:1
Drive wheels
Front
Rear axle
With 4 speed manual:
Option Number: F77
Ratio: 3.737:1
With 5 speed manual:
Option Number: FX1
Ratio: 3.94:1
With Automatic transmission
Option Number: GX3
Ratio: 3.33:1
Clutch
Single, dry plate.
Chassis
Monocoque (Unibody)
Suspension
Electrical
12 volt negative ground with alternator
Exhaust
Steering
Optional power steering
Brakes
Front: Discs
Rear: Drums
Wheels
13 Inch pressed steel
Tyres
AR78 S 13
Exterior Dimensions
Length: 4377mm (172.3 in)
Wheelbase: 2577mm (101.5in)
Width: 1668mm (65.7in)
Height: 1363mm (53.7in)
Front Track: 1403mm (55.2in)
Rear Track: 1403mm (55.2in)
Ground Clearance: 126mm (5in)
Kerb Weight: 1038kg (2288lbs)
Turning Circle: 11m (36.1ft)
Fuel Tank Capacity: 61 litres