The Chevy Chevette was equipped with four-cylinder engines throughout its 12-year lifespan. The engines started at 52 horsepower and never exceeded 74 horsepower. The Chevette was based on an Opel model from General Motors’ European brand and featured an uncomplicated rear-wheel-drive chassis.
Contents
- What was the gas mileage of the Chevy Chevette?
- Why was the Chevette bad?
- How much horsepower does a 1978 Chevette have?
- How many miles per gallon does a 1977 Chevy Chevette get?
- Is the Chevy Chevette FWD or RWD?
- What kind of engine does a Chevette have?
- How much did a Chevy Chevette cost in 1980?
- What was Chevy’s mystery motor?
- How many miles per gallon does a Chevy Chevette get?
- How much horsepower does a 82 Chevy Chevette have?
What was the gas mileage of the Chevy Chevette?
1985 Chevrolet Chevette
| Vehicle | EPA Fuel Economy | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 36 MPG 34 39 combined city/hwy city hwy 2.8 gal/100 mi | $1,350 | |
| Range not available | ||
| 1985 Chevrolet Chevette 1.8 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd, Diesel | ||
| 36 MPG 33 41 combined city/hwy city hwy 2.8 gal/100 mi | $1,700 |
Why was the Chevette bad?
Firstly, it was known for its poor build quality and reliability issues, leading to frequent breakdowns and costly repairs. The Chevette also had a reputation for being underpowered and slow, with its small engine struggling to provide adequate acceleration or power for highway driving.
How much horsepower does a 1978 Chevette have?
Specifications for Chevrolet Chevette Scooter 1.6 Manual, 64hp, 1978.
How many miles per gallon does a 1977 Chevy Chevette get?
EPA estimates for the 1977 Chevette: 43 mpg highway, 31 mpg city, with the available 1.6- litre engine, standard 4-Speed manual transmission. (In California, EPA figures are lower: 39 mpg highway, 28 mpg city.)
Is the Chevy Chevette FWD or RWD?
And, unlike other subcompacts introduced in this era, the Chevette was a rear-drive model, bucking the front wheel drive trend that cars like the Honda Civic and Volkswagen Rabbit were following (and others that were very soon to).
What kind of engine does a Chevette have?
The Chevette originally appeared with a 1.4-liter inline-four of Isuzu origins, albeit with a single overhead cam rather than the pushrod model originally used in the United States. In 1981 this was augmented by a locally developed 1.6-liter version, it too with a single carburetor.
How much did a Chevy Chevette cost in 1980?
The list price of a 1980 Chevette hatchback sedan was $4,418, about $12,750 in inflation-adjusted 2015 dollars.
What was Chevy’s mystery motor?
The “Mystery” engine came about under clocks of secrecy as Chevy made available to select NASCAR teams a canted valve cylinder head, Mark II 427 “Mystery” engine back in late 1962. These engines differed from the 409 design and featured a beefier bottom end, stronger crankshafts and better connecting rods.
How many miles per gallon does a Chevy Chevette get?
1985 Chevrolet Chevette
| 27 | MPG | |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | 30 | |
| combined city/hwy | city | hwy |
| 3.7 gal/100 mi |
How much horsepower does a 82 Chevy Chevette have?
The little watch motor that powers our ’82 Chevette is a naturally aspirated 1.8L Isuzu diesel engine that was rated at a furious 51 horsepower. NOTES: Some city traffic, but mostly 65-70 mph on the highway. NOTES: Small town city driving, some freeway, mostly 35-65 mph, hardly any sitting in traffic.
