1995-2005 Chevrolet Cavalier: Technical Specifications

Base models and the LS sedan hold a 120-horsepower (115 after 1998), 2.2-liter overhead-valve 4 cylinder engine, with new long-lasting, platinum-tipped spark plugs. A 5-speed manual transmission was standard on base models; 3-speed automatic optional. Four-speed overdrive automatic was standard on the LS sedan and convertible, and optional on base Cavaliers. Automatic-transmission fluid never needs replacement, under normal operating conditions. A 150-horsepower, dual-cam 2.3-liter 4-cylinder engine became available during 1995, with manual shift or the 4-speed automatic. A Twin Cam 2.4 engine, with the same output, arrived for 1996. Derived from GM's discontinued 2.3-liter Quad 4, the Twin Cam engine was standard in the Z24 coupe and optional in the LS sedan and convertible. It developed the same 150 horsepower as the previous Quad 4. A 140-hp dual overhead-cam 2.2-liter engine was introduced in 2002 and made standard in '03.