Vauxhall Chevette Hatchback 1978 specs
General information
| Model: | Vauxhall Chevette Hatchback |
| Year: | 1978 |
| Category: | Small city/economy cars |
| Manufacturer: | Vauxhall |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 1255 ccm |
| Max power: | 57.8 PS (43 kW) at 5600 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 89 Nm at 2600 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 8.7:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 81 x 61 mm (3.2 x 2.4 inches) |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0676 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Hatchback |
| Max no. of doors: | 4 |
| Passenger space: | 3760 litres (994 gallons) |
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient: | 0.5 |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front tire dimensions: | 150/80-R13 |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 855 kg (1885 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 3950 mm (155.5 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1580 mm (62.2 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1320 mm (52 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2400 mm (94.5 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 45 litres (11.89 gallons) |
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