Transmission in a Chevy Vega
The Chevrolet Vega was offered with a variety of transmission options during its production. The transmission choices for the Chevy Vega included 3 and 4-speed manual, torque-drive, and powerglide automatic.
Additionally, the 1975-1981 Chevrolet Vega and Monza models were equipped with a V8 bellhousing for the transmission.
These options provided drivers with a range of choices to suit their driving preferences and needs.
Contents
- What is a Chevy Vega worth today?
- What was the Pontiac clone of the Chevy Vega?
- Was the Chevrolet Vega a good car?
- What is the engine problem with the Chevy Vega?
- How much did a new Chevy Vega cost in 1972?
- How long did Chevy Vega last?
- What is the sister car of the Chevy Vega?
- How many miles per gallon does a 1972 Chevy Vega get?
What is a Chevy Vega worth today?
A: The average price of a Chevrolet Vega is $24,701.
What was the Pontiac clone of the Chevy Vega?
The Pontiac Division was given its own version of the Vega for the Canadian market, named Astre for the 1973 model year. U.S. Pontiac dealers finally had a subcompact to sell when the Astre made its U.S. debut for the 1975 model year. The Astre used the Vega 140 cu in (2.3-liter) inline-four engine through 1977.
Was the Chevrolet Vega a good car?
As we said up front, the Vega was not really a “bad car.” It was a brilliantly conceived, breakthrough domestic small car that was sadly cost-cut, poorly executed, under-developed and hurriedly launched to a sorry result well beyond Chevrolet’s and GM’s ability to save it.
What is the engine problem with the Chevy Vega?
The Chevy Vega engine had an aluminum block which did not use cylinder sleeves. The piston movement would wear down the aluminum cylinder rather quickly and increase oil consumption, loss of compression, and excessive wear on piston rings.
How much did a new Chevy Vega cost in 1972?
Even the sporty Vega Wagon — and the oddly-named Truck — had vaguely Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback lines about it, right down to the rear fender vents. The 1972 Vega line ranged from $2,060 to $2,285, the rough equivalent of $12,275-$13,617 today.
How long did Chevy Vega last?
The Chevrolet Vega is a subcompact automobile produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors for the 1971 to 1977 model years.
What is the sister car of the Chevy Vega?
The Chevrolet Monza is a subcompact automobile produced by Chevrolet for the 1975 through 1980 model years. The Monza is based on the Chevrolet Vega, sharing its wheelbase, width, and standard inline-four engine.
How many miles per gallon does a 1972 Chevy Vega get?
In 1972, the average fuel economy was only 13.1 miles per gallon; today’s it’s almost double that at 24.2 miles per gallon (MPG) based on EPA data available here.
