Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
The Chevrolet Cosworth Vega is a subcompact four-passenger automobile produced by Chevrolet for the 1975 and 1976 model years. It is a limited-production version of the Chevrolet Vega, with higher performance.
| Chevrolet Cosworth Vega | |
|---|---|
1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Chevrolet (General Motors) |
| Also called | Cosworth Twin-Cam |
| Production | March 1974–1976 |
| Model years | 1975–1976 |
| Assembly | Lordstown Assembly- Lordstown, Ohio, United States |
| Designer | GM & Chevrolet Design staffs Chief Stylist, Bill Mitchell Engine Designer, Calvin Wade |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback coupe |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | GM H platform (RWD) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 122 cu in (2.0 L) DOHC EFI I4 |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual 5-speed manual w/overdrive (1976) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 97.0 in (2,464 mm) |
| Length | 176.4 in (4,481 mm) |
| Width | 65.4 in (1,661 mm) |
| Height | 50.0 in (1,270 mm) |
| Curb weight | 2,760 lb (1,250 kg) |
Chevrolet developed the car's all-aluminum inline-four 122 cu in (1,999 cc) engine, and British company Cosworth Engineering designed the DOHC cylinder head. 5,000 engines were built.
3,508 cars were made. They were priced nearly double that of a base Vega and only $900 below the 1975 Chevrolet Corvette.
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