The Chevrolet Vega did not come with a V8 engine option from the factory. However, due to its front engine-rear drive design, light weight, and low cost, the Vega has often been modified to accommodate V8 engines. Aftermarket engine mounts, heavy-duty front springs, a large radiator, and modified driveshaft are required for the conversion. Chassis modifications are necessary to fit a big-block V8 engine. Some dealerships and aftermarket companies, such as Motion Performance and Scuncio Chevrolet, sold new converted V8 Vegas. These modified V8 Vegas had heavy-duty engine mounts, front springs, and required a large radiator and modified driveshaft. For engines over 300 horsepower or with a manual transmission, a narrowed 12-bolt differential was required to replace the stock Vega unit. In July 1972, Hot Rod magazine tested a Chevrolet-built prototype Vega featuring an all-aluminum V8 engine.
It’s worth noting that while the Vega itself did not come with a factory V8 option, the Vega-based Chevy Monza, Pontiac Sunbird, and Oldsmobile Starfire did offer V8 engine options.
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Contents
- Did Chevy make a Vega SS?
- How fast is a V8 Vega?
- What was the problem with the Vega engine?
- How much did a new Chevy Vega cost in 1972?
- How much does a V8 Vega weigh?
- Who made the V8 Vega?
- Was the Chevrolet Vega a good car?
- Are Chevy Vegas rare?
- What engine did the Chevy Vega have?
- How much is a Chevy Vega worth?
Did Chevy make a Vega SS?
1977 was the last year for the Vega. There was a GT but I do not think Chevy ever made a SS. 2 people think this is helpful.
How fast is a V8 Vega?
Performance
| 0 – 100 kph | 5.9 s |
|---|---|
| 0 – 60 mph | 5.7 s |
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) |
What was the problem with the Vega engine?
Among other issues that would surface during its early production years: its silicon-impregnated-aluminum cylinder bores tended to lose lubricating effectiveness over time, especially in cold weather, leading to piston scuffing, high oil usage (exacerbated by failure-prone valve-stem seals) and even some piston …
How much did a new Chevy Vega cost in 1972?
The MSRP on the 1972 Vega Kammback wagon was $2,285, which comes to about $16,995 after inflation. The base transmission was this three-on-the-floor manual, a configuration that remained available in new American-market cars until 1981.
How much does a V8 Vega weigh?
Start with a light weight Vega body and add a potent small block Chevy V8 to create an incredible power to weight ratio. The early Vega models were particularly light, tipping the scales at a mere 2200 lbs. Add the weight of the LT-1 engine and supporting hardware, and you were now at 2700lbs, still 500lbs.
Who made the V8 Vega?
The Chevrolet Vega is a subcompact automobile that was manufactured and marketed by GM’s Chevrolet division from 1970 to 1977.
Was the Chevrolet Vega a good car?
Chevy’s Vega was by then a pretty good car … but way too late. And the notchback sedan’s base price had inflated to $2,984 and the more popular sporty hatchback to $3,099. Total ’76-model sales sank to 160,524 (including 1,447 Cosworth Vegas) from their ’74 post-fuel-crisis peak of 460,374.
Are Chevy Vegas rare?
General Motors built more than two million Chevy Vegas, and they were everywhere on the roads of North America through about the second half of the 1980s. The Vega has been a junkyard rarity for decades now, but I just found six early Vegas all within a couple of rows of one another in a Denver self-service yard.
What engine did the Chevy Vega have?
Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. The Chevrolet 2300 is a 2.3 L; 139.6 cu in (2,287 cc) inline-four engine produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors for the 1971 to 1977 model years of the Chevrolet Vega and Chevrolet Monza.
How much is a Chevy Vega worth?
The average Chevrolet Vega costs about $17,966.80. The average price has increased by 4.3% since last year. The 2 for sale on CarGurus range from $16,995 to $22,500 in price.
