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Vauxhall Chevette CC 1300 (58 Hp)
Overall Rating
Vauxhall Chevette:
The Vauxhall Chevette is a supermini car that was manufactured by Vauxhall in the United Kingdom from 1975 to 1984. It was Vauxhall's version of the "T-Car" small-car family from Vauxhall's parent General Motors , and based primarily on the Opel Kadett C. The family also included the Isuzu Gemini in Japan, the Holden Gemini in Australia, the Chevrolet Chevette in the United States, Canada, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Argentina, and in the U. S. and Canada it was also rebadged as the Pontiac Acadian/Pontiac T1000....(Read more on Wikipedia)
CC Overview:
Vauxhall Chevette (CC). With 89 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 846 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Vauxhall Chevette CC was produced before Euro NCAP testing began. Safety features were rudimentary by modern standards, typical of vehicles from the 1970s and early 1980s, focusing on basic structural integrity rather than advanced occupant protection systems.
1300 (58 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
This 1.3L unit provided modest but adequate performance for daily commuting and light highway use. Acceleration was leisurely, reflecting its design for economy over outright speed, typical of entry-level cars of the era.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy was reasonable for a carbureted engine of its time, though it would be considered inefficient by modern standards. Regular maintenance was key to maintaining optimal consumption.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable purchase price
- • Simple, robust mechanics
- • Practical hatchback body style
- • Good fuel economy for its era
Cons:
- • Very basic safety features
- • Modest performance
- • Unrefined ride and handling by modern standards
- • Prone to rust (common for the era)
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Vauxhall |
| Model: | Chevette |
| Generation: | CC |
| Modification (Engine): | 1300 (58 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1975 |
| End of production: | 1985 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 58 Hp @ 5600 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 46.2 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 89 Nm @ 2600 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1256 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 2.8 l |
| Coolant: | 5.8 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 14.6 kg/Hp, 68.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9.5 kg/Nm, 105.2 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 846 |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3945 mm |
| Width: | 1570 mm |
| Height: | 1308 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2395 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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