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The Chevy S-10 Blazer joins the lineup in 1983

In 1983, the Chevy K5 Blazer gained a little sibling with the debut of the S-10 Blazer.

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For the 1983 model year, Chevrolet introduced the smaller S-10 Blazer to slot beneath the larger K5 Blazer.

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Unlike its bigger brother, the S-10 Blazer did not feature a removable top. 

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Initially, the S-10 Blazer was only offered in a two-door body style.

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A four-door version would eventually join the lineup in 1991.

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The four-door model featured a 6.5-inch-longer wheelbase compared to the two-door model.  

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At launch, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 83 horsepower served as the base engine option in all states with the exception of California.  

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Serving as the premium engine was a 2.8-liter V6 with 110 horsepower.  

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A diesel engine option was also available in the form of a 2.2-liter unit churning out 58 horsepower.   

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In 1988, Chevy offered a larger 4.3-liter V6 engine with 150 horsepower.

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The first-generation S-10 Blazer production covered the 1982 to 1994 model years.

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