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Citation
1980 Chevrolet Citation
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Hatchback
Updated Aug 27, 2026
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Powertrain
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Vehicle Details
Year
1980
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Citation
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
1st Generation
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
2.8 V6
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
117 hp
Power (kW)
86 kW
Torque
197 Nm (145 lb-ft)
Displacement
2,838 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,488 mm
(176.7 in)
Width
1,735 mm
(68.3 in)
Height
1,349 mm
(53.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,664 mm
(104.9 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,400 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
88.9 mm
(3.5 in)
Stroke
76.2 mm
(3.0 in)
Compression Ratio
8.5 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,491 mm
(58.7 in)
Track, Rear
1,448 mm
(57.0 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
50 kg
(110 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Platform
General Motors Platforms
X Platform (FWD)
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
Awards
Motor Trend
Car of the Year
1980
Citation
Model
6 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
Citation Standard
1980–1985
Configuration
Coupe
Citation Hatchback Generations
1 of 3
1st Generation
1980
Year
1980
Powertrain
2.8 V6
Horsepower
117 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline
HatchbackHatchback
2WD
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline