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| Constructor |  Chevrolet Ford Oldsmobile Pontiac Buick Dodge (until 1983) Chrysler (1981-1985) |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Generation 2 |
| Successor | Generation 4 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Wheelbase | 110 inches |
| Engine | 90° pushrod V-8 358 cubic inches (5,870 cc) |
| Fuel | Unocal 76 110 (1981-1991) |
| Tires | Goodyear Hoosier (1988-1989) |
| Competition history | |
| Debut | February 15, 1981 (1981 Daytona 500) |
| Last event | November 17, 1991 (1991 Hardee's 500) |
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.[1]
- ^ "The evolution of NASCAR Cup Series cars". NASCAR.com. July 28, 2021.