Generation 3 (NASCAR)

The Generation 3 refers to the generation of stock cars used in NASCAR from 1981 to 1991, and it was used in the Busch Series until 1993. In this generation, NASCAR downsized the cars to better resemble cars on the showroom floor (with wheelbase at 110 inches), and body panels were still purchased through the manufacturers.

Generation 3
Constructor Chevrolet
Ford
Oldsmobile
Pontiac
Buick
Dodge (until 1983)
Chrysler (1981-1985)
PredecessorGeneration 2
SuccessorGeneration 4
Technical specifications
Wheelbase110 inches
Engine90° pushrod V-8
358 cubic inches (5,870 cc)
FuelUnocal 76 110 (1981-1991)
TiresGoodyear
Hoosier (1988-1989)
Competition history
DebutFebruary 15, 1981
(1981 Daytona 500)
Last eventNovember 17, 1991
(1991 Hardee's 500)
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