The X-11 was the performance version of the Chevy X-11, but savvy enthusiasts know that the first-year car (1980 model year) lacked engine upgrades included on later versions. This 1981 has the “high output V6”, which means 135 horsepower and 165 lb-ft of torque. In this small car, that’s pretty good torque and it was definitely a lot back then. The bad news here is this one is saddled with a three-speed automatic.
The seller claims excellent overall condition and 72K original miles – maybe because it’s not much with the automatic. From the pictures, excellent seems like a stretch, but this looks like claimed mileage could be true and maybe the paint will buff out. After that, the new owner should seek out a replacement decal kit.
Asking price is $7K, but the seller admits having no idea what to charge, so a deal could be had. Still, he or she may not be happy to hear offers under half the asking price, which is probably where this car should trade. If it could be had for under $2K, it might be worth trying a manual trans swap.
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North Hollywood, CA
$7,000 (gulp)
This X-11 seems to have lost its decals, but the alloy wheels and domed hood (with badges!) are present.
Without decals, the small spoiler is the only firm clue in this view, although that might be a twin-tip exhaust.
Yes, this is a practical toy with plenty of cargo space. You don’t have to turn sideways to load it, however.
Here’s an up-close beauty shot. Note the fender-to-hood gap. That’s likely stock.
Steering wheel is sporty by early 80s standards, as is floor shift. Note the luxurious power windows.
Interior is, well, very early 80s. At least this has bucket seats, even if they don’t look too sporting.
This does offer a full suite of gauges, including a small tach in the wrong position. Oh well, it’s an automatic, anyway.
It was very 80s to put something like “Sport Suspension” on the dash. We dig it.
We didn’t realize Citations had vertical radios and climate controls. That seems very mid-year Vette.
Here’s a shot of the high output V6, naturally mounted sideways.
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For sale I have this super rare 1981 Chevrolet Citation X-11 ! The citation is a rare car itself, the X11 model is even more rare . Only a few left , you’d be lucky to find one at all . Especially in this condition & trim . Also has low miles (: 72k
The base model comes with a 4cylinder engine while the X11 model, the performance model comes with a sport suspension and a high output V6 140hp engine (: very fun to drive .
Also the hood scope and rear mini spoiler is also a trademark of the X11 .
This car is in amazing shape inside and out. Interior is close to mint condition, zero holes, zero rips, zero tears & barley any wear . All original seats and interior. Has original X-11 steering wheel, x-11 dash decals, original vertical radio / cassette player . Shit knob is Original with Chevy decal . Original x-11 alloy wheels with citation engraved in them . Rare compact coupe , 2dr hatch .
Drives great , low miles 72k
Asking 7,000 but am open to offers because I honestly don’t know what to price it as, these are so rare couldn’t find any other for sale .
7,000 Obo
Any Chevy guy would love this car