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Chevrolet Celebrity

Chevrolet Celebrity
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The official data lists 40 versions of the Chevrolet Celebrity (1984–1990), in the United States. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
1984–1990
Markets
United States
Engines
2.5 L to 4.3 L
Fuels
Petrol, Diesel
Lowest consumption (United States)
9.0 L/100 km (EPA)

What is the Chevrolet Celebrity?

The Chevrolet Celebrity was a mid-size family car sold in the United States. Its range included a four-door sedan, a station wagon and a two-door coupe, giving it room for everyday family duties as well as a more compact body style. It sat among Chevrolet’s mainstream passenger cars, with the wagon offering extra carrying space.

The Celebrity belonged to Chevrolet’s long tradition of practical, broadly appealing cars. Its A-body platform was shared with other General Motors models, while Chevrolet gave it its own styling and place in the brand’s range. It was sold in the US from 1984 through 1990 in the official EPA figures.

Generations, engines and power

The Celebrity had one generation, the A-body, spanning 1982–1990. The EPA model-year figures cover 1984–1990, so the generation’s full run and the years represented in those figures are not identical.

The engine range ran from 2.5 L to 4.3 L and included petrol and diesel options. The Celebrity was a family car offered in different configurations.

How economical was the Chevrolet Celebrity?

In the United States, EPA figures give the Celebrity’s lowest listed consumption as 9 L/100 km and its best combined rating as 26 MPG. These are official US ratings, which use the EPA test procedure. The EPA figures cover the 1984–1990 model years.

The Celebrity was sold in the United States. Its EPA figures offer a consistent way to understand its rated fuel use in that market; ratings from European or Canadian procedures would use different test cycles and should not be treated as directly interchangeable.

Questions and answers

What body styles did the Chevrolet Celebrity come in?

The range included a four-door sedan, a station wagon and a two-door coupe.

How many generations of Celebrity were there?

There was one A-body generation, spanning 1982–1990.

What engines were offered?

The range included petrol and diesel engines from 2.5 L to 4.3 L.

What was its best EPA combined fuel economy?

The best combined EPA rating was 26 MPG.

Celebrity single generation (1982–1990)

Chevrolet Celebrity single generation
Photo: Mr.choppers / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Model codes: A-body · Sold in: United States · References: en.wikipedia.org

United States 40 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1990(FFS), CLKUP2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1990(FFS), CLKUP3.1 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1989(FFS), CLKUP2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1987–1989(FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP2.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1988–1989(FFS), CLKUP2.8 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1988–1989(FFS), CLKUP2.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1988(FFS), CLKUP2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1987–1988(FFS), SIL2.8 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1988(FFS), SIL2.8 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1986–1987(FFS)2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1987(FFS)2.8 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1987(FFS), SIL2.8 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1987(FFS)2.8 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1987(FFS)2.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1985–1986(FFS), SIL2.5 LPetrol4-speed manualFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1985–1986(FFS) CA model · (FFS)2.8 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1985–1986(FFS) CA model · (FFS)2.8 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1986(FFS)2.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1985–1986(FFS)2.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1985–1986(FFS)2.8 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1986(FFS)2.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1985–1986(FFS) · (FFS) Fuel Injection2.8 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1986(FFS) Fuel Injection2.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1985(FFS)2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1985(FFS)2.8 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1985(FFS)2.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1985(FFS)2.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1985CA model4.3 LDiesel3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA243 g/km
19854.3 LDiesel3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA243 g/km
1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model2.5 LPetrol3-speed automatic–23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1984(CAL)(FFS) · (FFS) CA model2.5 LPetrol4-speed manual–23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1984(FFS)2.8 LPetrol3-speed automatic–19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1984(FFS)2.8 LPetrol3-speed automatic–18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1984(FFS)2.8 LPetrol4-speed automatic–19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.8 LPetrol3-speed automatic–19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.8 LPetrol3-speed automatic–18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.8 LPetrol4-speed automatic–18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1984(DIESEL)4.3 LDiesel3-speed automatic–25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA253 g/km
1984(DIESEL) CA model4.3 LDiesel3-speed automatic–24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA264 g/km
1984(DIESEL) CA model4.3 LDiesel4-speed automatic–24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA264 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.