(1975 model)
| Marque (make) | Vauxhall | Issued from | 1975 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Chevette L | Issued until | |
| Serie | Chevette | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Vauxhall | Country | UK,DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | hatchback (liftback) sedan | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3945 mm / 155.3 in / 155.3 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1570 mm / 61.8 in / 61.8 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.65 |
| Height | 1308 mm / 51.5 in / 51.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 846 kg / 1865 lb / 1865 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2395 mm / 94.3 in / 94.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1300 mm / 51.2 in / 51.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1300 mm / 51.2 in / 51.2 in | Fuel capacity | 45 l / 9.9 UK gal / 11.9 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Vauxhall | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 61.0 mm / 2.40 in / 2.40 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.33 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1256 cm3 / 76.6 cu in / 76.6 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 314.00 cm3/cylinder / 19.161 cu in/cylinder / 19.161 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.7 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 42.5 kW / 57.8 hp / 57.8 hp at 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 89.0 Nm / 65.6 lbft / 65.6 lbft at 2600 rpm / 2600 rpm / 2600 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 41.9 kW / 57.0 bhp / 57.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 45.4 kW/l / 1.012 bhp/cu in / 1.012 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 70.86 Nm/l / 0.620 lbft/cu in / 0.620 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.11 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 67.38 kW/ton / 91.61 bhp/ton / 91.61 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.W.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.TA.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Vauxhall Chevette L
