Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1983 Quantum.
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Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 178.3 in |
| Overall width | 66.9 in |
| Overall height | 55.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2474 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 55.5 / 55.9 in |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Quantum of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | GL5 Sedan 2.1L I-5 | 12.00 sec | 18.40 sec | 100 hp | FWD |
| 1983 | GL5 Sedan 2.1L I-5 | 12.60 sec | 18.80 sec | 100 hp | FWD |
| 1986 | Syncro Wagon 2.2L I-5 | 9.60 sec | 17.00 sec | 110 hp | AWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine DOT 4 brake fluid.
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Engine Coolant | ETHYLENE GLYCOL |
| Power Steering Fluid | ATF |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
UNDER ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, OUTER RUBBER LAYER OF BRAKE HOSES MAY BECOME BRITTLE AND DEVELOP CRACKS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: CRACKS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID RESULTING IN AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE… Remedy: REPLACE BRAKE HOSES AS NECESSARY.
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.
Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.