What was the last production year of the Chevy Chevelle?

The Last Production Year of the Chevy Chevelle
The last production year of the Chevy Chevelle was 1977. After 1977, the Chevelle name was entirely replaced by the Chevy Malibu.

Why did Chevy discontinue the Chevelle?

By 1977, the Chevelle had reached the end of it’s life. The Chevelle wasn’t so much ‘canceled’ as it was replaced. GM decided to dramatically reduce its lineup in 1978 (partially to cut costs and complexity, partially to focus their brand), and the Chevelle was dropped while the Malibu remained.

What does SS stand for Chevy?

Super Sport
Super Sport, or SS, is the signature performance option package offered by Chevrolet on a limited number of its vehicles. All SS models come with distinctive “SS” markings on their exterior. The SS package was first made available for the 1961 Impala.

What car is Chevy bringing back in 2024?

2024 Chevy trax
The new Trax is larger, more affordable, and boasts an updated design both inside and out. With a starting price of under $22,000, the 2024 Trax is set to become Chevy’s new entry-level model, replacing the Spark hatchback, which has been retired.

How much is the 2024 Chevelle SS?

Summary

	1970 Chevrolet Chevelle	2024 Chevelle 70/SS
Transmission	Fully-Synchronized 3-Speed, 4-Speed, Powerglide, Turbo Hydra-Matic	automatic/manual
Driveline	Rear-Wheel Drive	RWD
MSRP	$2,800 to $3,600+	$175,000
Horsepower	450HP	450HP

What was the last year for 454 in Chevelle?

1972
All other engines on the SS roster were unchanged from 1971. 1972 was the last year for the cowl induction option for the 454 cid engine and was not even mentioned in the 1972 Chevelle brochure.

What replaced the Chevelle?

The Malibu
The Malibu was the top-of-the-line model through 1972 and completely replaced the Chevelle nameplate starting with the redesigned and downsized 1978 model year.

Is Chevy really making a 2024 Chevelle?

2024 Chevy Chevelle: Built on a Camaro Base
There is no new 2024 Chevy Chevelle currently in production by Chevrolet, but the revamped design by TransAm Worldwide is built off the new sixth-generation Camaro base.

What year was the best Chevelle made?

Chevelle design peaked in 1970 and every year after that just kept getting uglier. So if we’re putting together a wish list I’ll take a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS with the 454 V8. Here’s a red one with black stripes. (Oldsmobile Cutlass had a very similar body style that year.

How much horsepower will the 2024 Chevy Chevelle have?

450 HP
Chevy Chevelle 2024 Specs: Engine
The base trim, 70/SS, features a robust 6.2-liter V8 LT1 Engine capable of delivering 450 HP.

What was the last year Chevy made the Chevelle?

1977
What Was the Last Chevy Chevelle? The Chevelle line came to a somewhat anticlimactic end in 1977 with the release of the 1977 Chevrolet Chevelle and Malibu series of cars. At that point, big-block engines had already been discontinued, and the performance from the last Chevelle Malibus was nothing to write home about.