When did they stop making the Chevrolet Chevette?

In 1987, Chevrolet dropped the Chevette S model and the diesel engine option (after 324 were sold in 1986), and dropped the Chevette’s price to $4,995. Sales fell to just over 46,000 units, and production ended on December 23, 1986. The final Chevette rolled off the assembly line in December 23, 1986.

When did the first Chevette T car come out?

Strictly speaking, the first T Car to go into production was the Brazilian Chevrolet Chevette, which was the basis for the American version. It came out in 1973, six months before the Opel Kadett C. But the T-Car was designed and engineered in Germany by Opel, and the Kadett C has developed quite the cult following there.

What was the price of a 1987 Chevy Chevette?

Prices even retreated to $4,995 for the 1987 Chevrolet Chevette as Chevy tried to milk the last ounce of value out of the model in the face of more modern competition, some coming from within its own showrooms. The Chevrolet Chevette was painfully slow but proved reliable and was economical to run.

What kind of fuel economy does a Chevette get?

With its gasoline engine, the Chevette rated as much as 28 mpg city, 40 highway. Starting in 1981, the car was available with a four-cylinder diesel engine. This got even better fuel economy but was slower still than the gas model.

Why does my Chevy Corvette engine not start?

There are a lot of issues that can cause your Corvette to crank, but not start. The engine needs air, fuel, and a spark in order to run. It is highly likely that if the engine is cranking, but not starting that it has thrown an OBDII code.

Where can I find a 1984 Chevette CS diesel?

With all the San Francisco Bay Area veggie-oil-diesel freaks snapping up Peugeot 504 and Mercedes-Benz W123 diesels for conversion to never-to-be-finished french-fry-grease-burners to take to Nevada, you’d think that this Chevette would have been worth enough to evade The Crusher. Guess not.

What kind of engine does a Chevette have?

Serious fans of Chevette trivia also know that American car shoppers could buy a new Chevette with an Isuzu diesel engine; Chevette Diesel owners could eke out tremendous range in their oil-stinking, cramped, rear-drive econoboxes, and isn’t that really what car ownership was all about in the middle 1980s?

Which is the most famous Chevette in the world?

The most famous Chevette Diesel in the world is, of course, the Zero Budget Racing car, which has done very well in 24 Hours of LeMons racing. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.

What was the back seat of a Chevette like?

We referred to the back seat as the torture chamber and, by God, it was. Driving the Chevette was like a dream. The car liberated us from our families, blessing us with the freedom that all young drivers feel when they first set sail for the big wide world.

When was the last Chevy Chevette made in Brazil?

Chevy 500. Its payload was 500 kg (1,100 lb). Using the 1.6-liter OHC inline four rated at 70 hp, this model continued in production until 1994, and was the last Chevette version built in Brazil, where it was replaced by the coupe utility version of Chevrolet Corsa.

What kind of headlights does a Chevette have?

The 1976-1978 Chevettes can be identified by round headlights and chrome-rimmed, tricolor taillights. Chevrolet marketed optional “Rally” and “Woody” packages, as well as the least expensive “Scooter” model.

Where was the Chevette Grumett pickup truck made?

Created by Horacio Torrendell, a fibreglass-bodied version (actually based on the Vauxhall Chevette’s bodywork) called the Grumett was built in Uruguay. It was available either as a station wagon, as a pickup, or as a double-cab pickup.