240Generation1st Generation Name Update Transmission- Automatic Electrohydraulic
- Manual, 4
- 5-speed
15W-5020W-50Engine Oil, Volume3.85 litres Transmission Fluid, Volume0.75 – 7.4 litres Engine Coolant, Volume9.5 litres Car Battery
- Voltage
- 12 V
- Battery Capacity
- 60 Ah
- Alternator Charge Current
- 55 A
- Alternator Voltage
- 14 V
Engine Configuration
- Bore
- 88.9 mm (3.5 in)
- Stroke
- 80 mm (3.1 in)
- Compression Ratio
- 10 :1
- Engine Configuration
- Inline
- Naturally Aspirated
- Yes
- Synchronization
- Timing Belt
- Engine Placement
- Front
- Engine Mount
- Longitudinally
- Type of Combustion Engine
Service Intervals
- Timing Interval
- 75,000 km (46,603 mi)
- Air Filter
- 50,000 km (31,069 mi)
- Spark Plug
- 50,000 km (31,069 mi)
- Brake Fluid
- 75,000 km / 3 years
- Oil Change & Engine Filter
- 12,500 km / 0.5 years
- Engine Coolant
- 50,000 km (31,069 mi)
- Transmission, Fluid
- 37,500 km (23,301 mi)
- Transmission, Fluid Filter
PistonFuel SystemSingle (Number of Barrels) Carburator Engine CoolingLiquid Cooling 37,500 km (23,301 mi)0.69 – 1 :1Final Drive3.31 – 3.73 :1 Steel
Head Room, Rear920 mm (36.2 in)Head Room, Third Row1,011 mm (39.8 in) Leg Room, Front930 mm (36.6 in) Hip Room, Front1,430 mm (56.3 in) Hip Room, Rear1,430 mm (56.3 in) Shoulder Room, Front1,360 mm (53.5 in) Shoulder Room, Rear1,350 mm (53.1 in) Rear DoorsConventionalOutside Temperature IndicatorOptionalNumber of Vents, Front4 pcs Connectivity
- Radio
- Optional
- Radio Preparation
- Yes
Connectivity › Radio Preparation
Speakers
- Total Number of Speakers
- 4 pcs
Rear-view Mirror
- Adjustments
- Mechanical
- Anti-glare
- Manual
- Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
- Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
- Back Pocket
- Optional
- Door
- Driver Side
- Passenger Side
Other Equipment
- Make-up Mirror
- Passenger Side
- Clock
- Analogue
- Carpets
- Optional
- Cigarette Lighter
- Yes
- Driver: Yes
- Passenger: -
- Rear: -
- Production Number (Series)
- 2,862,573
Statistics › Production Number (Year)
- 1974
- 92,650
- 1975
- 116,723
- 1976
- 112,100
- 1977
- 105,275
- 1978
- 138,805
- 1979
- 130,070
- 1980
- 111,807
- 1981
- 133,086
- 1982
- 125,639
855 kg (1,885 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear990 kg (2,183 lb) RearHeat-Insulating WindowsOptional Tinted WindowsWindscreen, upper part Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows
- Front
- Optional
- First Row
- Optional
- Second Row
- Optional
- Rear
- Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
- Front
- Laminated
- Side
- Tempered
- Rear
- Tempered
Other Equipment
- Normal Roof
- Yes
- Spoiler
- Optional
- Antenna
- Optional
Other Equipment › Spoiler
Height500 mm (19.7 in)8Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Manual2 Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Total2 Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
- Seat Depth
- Manual
- Backrest Angle
- Manual
Second Seat Row
- Armrest
- Yes
- Number of Seats
- 3
- Type of Seat
- Adult
1983133,104
SedanDrivetrain
RWD 1985–1986
1985 Chevrolet Cavalier Type