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Vauxhall Chevette Hatchback

(1978 model)

Brief specs of 1978 Vauxhall Chevette Hatchback

4-door hatchback (liftback) sedan, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder straight (inline) engine, 1255 cm3 / 76.6 cu in / 76.6 cu in, 43.0 kW / 57.7 hp / 57.7 hp @ 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm, 89.0 N·m / 65.6 lb·ft / 65.6 lb·ft @ 2600 rpm / 2600 rpm / 2600 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VauxhallIssued from1978
ModelChevette HatchbackIssued until
SerieChevetteNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVauxhallCountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typehatchback (liftback) sedanNumber of seats
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)3760 l / 132.78 cu ft / 132.78 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length3950 mm / 155.5 in / 155.5 inTotal (curb) weight855 kg / 1885 lb / 1885 lb
Width1580 mm / 62.2 in / 62.2 inDry weight
Height1320 mm / 52.0 in / 52.0 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2400 mm / 94.5 in / 94.5 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity45 l / 9.9 UK gal / 11.9 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.65  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.5Frontal area (A)1.77 m2 / 19.1 sq ft / 19.1 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.89 m2 / 9.5 sq ft / 9.5 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)22.0 kW / 29.5 hp / 29.5 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder
Engine constructionBore81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke61.0 mm / 2.40 in / 2.40 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.33
Fuel supplyCarburettorEngine displacement1255 cm3 / 76.6 cu in / 76.6 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity314.33 cm3/cylinder / 19.182 cu in/cylinder / 19.182 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignCompression ratio8.7 : 1
SumpMax. output power43.0 kW / 57.7 hp / 57.7 hp at 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque89.0 N·m / 65.6 lb·ft / 65.6 lb·ft at 2600 rpm / 2600 rpm / 2600 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)17.2 kW / 23.1 hp / 23.1 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output34.3 kW/l / 0.753 bhp/cu in / 0.753 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque70.9 N·m/l / 0.62 lb·ft/cu in / 0.62 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio67.6 kW/ton / 51.2 bhp/ton / 51.2 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front150/80-R13Tyres rear
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Vauxhall Chevette Hatchback

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