Vauxhall t car aka chevrolet chevette brazil

VAUXHALL T CAR
- aka CHEVROLET
CHEVETTE
BRAZIL
CHEVROLET CHEVETTE SERIES I:
General Motors do Brazil is the largest subsidiary GM in South America and the
third largest market for GM products after the US and China and it celebrated 80
years of operation in Brazil in 2005. The company was founded in 1925 and
operated in small rented properties Ipiranga in Sao Paulo. Initially the cars were
assembled from CKD kits supplied from the US. The first factory opened in São
Caetano do Sul – São Paulo in 1930. In 1958 a second factory opened in Sao Jose
dos Campos – São Paulo, officially inaugurated a year later by the President
Juscelino Kubitschek. GM Brazil were involved in the T Car project from its
inception in 1970 (code named project 909 by GM Brazil) and the first division of
GM to launch the car on 24 April 1973 as the Chevrolet Chevette. Initially only
available as a 2 door Saloon with a 1.4litre engine in one level of trim - Especial.
Visually the car was almost identical to the Opel Kadett C that would be launched
in Germany later in August 1973.
A FACTORY LAUNCH PICTURE OF THE CHEVETTE ESPECIALE WAS
RATHER PLAIN LOOKING & HAD A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT GRILLE TO
THE OPEL KADETT C
ANOTHER FACTORY LAUNCH PICTURE, NOTE THERE ARE NO
CHEVROLET BADGES TO BE SEEN ON THE OUTSIDE

A FACTORY LAUNCH PICTURE OF THE REAR OF THE
CHEVETTE WITH JUST A NAME BADGE TO IDENTIFY THE
CAR, IT WAS THE SAME AS ON THE FRONT
FROM THE SIDE THERE WAS A MINIMUM OF EMBELLISHMENT
A FACTORY LAUNCH SHOT DATED 24.04.73 BUT LOOK CAREFULLY
AT THE CAR IN THE TOP LEFT HAND CORNER, THE CHROME
WINDOW SURROUNDS WERE NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL THE LAUNCH
OF THE SL AVERSION SOME YEARS LATER
The Chevette was a huge investment for
GM in Brazil, the number of employees at
the São José dos Campos plant
increased from 3000 to 8000. The
Chevette became an agent of economic
development with new auto parts
suppliers, an increase in the number of
Chevrolet dealers and associated
industries being established. It was
known within GM Brazil as the "anti-
Beetle" and it was named Brazil Car of
the Year in 1973 and became a top seller
in 1974. This model is now known as the
Series I. The one model one trim policy
continued until the middle of 1975 with
the introduction of the higher powered
Envemo models which also featured additional trim and equipment. Late in 1975,
for the 1976 model year, saw the launch of the visually striking Chevette GP model
to celebrate the Brazillian Formula 1 race. At the same time the SL version was
added to the range with additional chrome trim and equipment. The last new model
of the Series I Chevette was launched in 1977 and called the GPII which was an
uprated version of the first GP with different camshaft, carburettor and distributor
but to meet emission regulations not for increased performance.
THE 1976MY CHEVROLET CHEVETTE SL FEATURED ADDITIONAL
BRIGHTWORK & INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
THE LAST VARIATION OF THE SERIES I CHEVETTE WAS THE GPII
WHICH BUILT ON THE SUCCESS OF THE EARLIER GPI

CHEVROLET CHEVETTE SERIES I SPECIFICATIONS:
Production: April 1973 to August 1978
Factory: São José dos Campos
Versions: Chevrolet Chevette Especial (1973 to 1978) 2 door Saloon
Chevrolet Chevette Envemo (1975 to 1978) 2 door Saloon
Chevrolet Chevette SL (1976 to 1978) 2 door Saloon
Chevrolet Chevette GP (1976) 2 door Saloon
Chevrolet Chevette GPII (1977 to 1978) 2 door Saloon
Engine: 1398cc 4cyl SOHC 8v
Power: 67bhp (gross) @ 5800rpm / 59bhp (net) @ 5400rpm / 89bhp (gross) @ 5800rpm
(Envemo >mid1976)
63bhp (net) @ 5400rpm (GP) / 82bhp (net) @ 5800rpm (Envemo mid1976>)
Torque: 74lbs-ft @ 3000rpm (gross) / 66lbs-ft @ 3600rpm (net) / 80lbs-ft (gross) @ 4000rpm
(Envemo >mid1976) 66lbs-ft @ 3600rpm (net) (GP) / 77lbs-ft (net) @ 3900rpm (Envemo >mid1976)
Carburettor: Solex H 32/34 / 2 x Dell'Orto DHLA40 (Envemo >mid1976)
Transmission: 4 speed floor change = Standard fitment all models
Exterior Dimensions: Length: = 162.4ins
Width: = 61.8ins
Height: = 54.1ins
Wheelbase = 94.3ins
Curb Weight = 1,845lbs
Fuel Capacity: 9.9 gallons
CHEVROLET CHEVETTE SERIES II:
Late in 1978, ready for the 1979 model year, came the first proper facelift for the
Chevette. The front end of the car was completely revamped with a grille similar to
US Pontiacs at the time, the rear end styling remained the same. . The car was still
only available as a 2 door Saloon but now with only two trim levels - Standard and
SL, the SL models were fitted with increased exterior chrome trim and interior
equipment. Announced late in 1978 a new 4 door model was added to the range for
the 1979 model year along with a new version of the engine designed to run on
ethanol as an alternative to petrol. During 1979 a 3 door Hatch was announced
in one level of trim and the option of petrol or ethanol engines. A special edition
version of the 1979 Chevette called the "Jeans" featured all seat coverings and door
trim in a denim material and was a direct response to VW's "Jeans" Beetle. 1980
saw another styling revision, this time to the rear end which was squared off and
featured larger
rear lights. A new 1600cc engine was added to the engine line up in the Hatch
1.6SR as well as a completely new 3 door Estate model called the Marajo which was
a local design and was not based on the European Chevette / Kadett C Estate. The
Hatch was voted 1980 COTY. The series 2 versions remained almost unchanged

until the end of the 1982 model year when the range was revamped and restyled as
the series 3
CHEVROLET CHEVETTE 2 DOOR SALOON 1979 THE NEW FOR 1979 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE 3 DOOR HATCH, IT
LOOKED SIMILAR TO THE VAUXHALL CHEVETTE BUT THE REAR
END FEATURED DIFFERENT LIGHT UNITS
THE CHEVROLET CHEVETTE JEANS WAS A MIRROR OF THE VW
JEANS BEETLE
THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEVETTE JEANS
THE JEANS MATERIAL EXTENDED TO THE DOOR TRIMS AS WELL ANOTHER NEW ADDITION WAS THE 3 DOOR ESTATE CALLED MARAJO

THE SPORTS VERSION OF THE HATCH WAS CALLED THE CHEVETTE S/R AND FEATURED THE NEW 1.6LITRE ENGINE
THE 1980 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE SL 3 DOOR HATCH THE 1980 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE SL 2 DOOR SALOON

THE 1981 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE 2 DOOR SALOON FEATURED SQUARE HEADLAMPS
ANOTHER FACTORY PICTURE OF THE 1981
CHEVETTE SL 2 DOOR SALOON
THE 1981 CHEVETTE S/R ALSO FEATURED SQUARE HEADLAMPS AND ALSO A
MODIFIED REAR SPOILER
CHEVROLET CHEVETTE SERIES II SPECIFICATIONS:
Production: September 1978 to August 1982
Versions: Chevrolet Chevette (1978 to 1982) 2 door Saloon
Chevrolet Chevette (1979 to 1982) 4 door Saloon
Chevrolet Chevette alcool (mid 1979 to 1982) 2 & 4 door Saloon & 3 door Hatch
Chevrolet Chevette Marajo (1980 to 1982) 3 door Estate

Chevrolet Chevette Marajo alcool (1980 to 1982) 3 door Estate
Chevrolet Chevette Hatch (1979 to 1982) 3 door Hatch
Chevrolet Chevette Hatch 1.6SR (1980 to 1982) 3 door Hatch
Engine: 1. 1398cc 4cyl SOHC 8v (Petrol)
2. 1398cc 4cyl SOHC 8v (Ethanol)
3. 1599cc 4cyl SOHC 8v (SR Petrol)
Power: 1. 59bhp (net) @ 5400rpm
2. 60bhp (net) @ 5400rpm
3. 71bhp (net) @ 5400rpm (SR)
Torque: 1. 66lbs-ft @ 3600rpm (net)
2. 69lbs-ft @ 4000rpm (net)
3. 78lbs-ft @ 3600rpm (net) (SR)
Carburettor: Solex H 32/34 (1398cc petrol)
Transmission: 4 speed floor change = Standard fitment all models
Exterior Dimensions: Length: = 162.4ins (Saloon) 153.3ins (Hatch) 165.7ins (Estate)
Width: = 61.8ins (Saloon) 61.8ins (Hatch) 61.8ins (Estate)
Height: = 54.1ins (Saloon) 54.1 (Hatch) 54.1ins (Estate)
Wheelbase = 94.3ins (Saloon) 94.3ins (Hatch) 94.3ins (Estate)
Curb Weight = 1,845lbs (Saloon) 1,863lbs (Hatch) 1,984lbs (Estate)
CHEVROLET CHEVETTE SERIES III:
September 1982 saw the launch of the 1983 model year Series III Chevrolet
Chevette. This was far more than a mild facelift, it was a thorough top to bottom
overhaul of the Chevette and included new front and rear end design, new interior
and a new set of engine and the Saloon was now available as a 2 & 4 door with 1.4,
1.6 or 1.6 with twin carburettors and a 1.6 Ethanol. Both 4 and 5 speed gearboxes
were offered. Trim was Standard or SL. The same combination applied to the Hatch
and Estate models. This now meant there was a huge choice for customers and
home sales and exports increased. All models featured a smart new front end with
horizontal bar grille and with new larger rear light units and bigger bumpers front &
rear In 1983 a new pick up version was launched called the Chevrolet Chevy 500, it
remained in production until 1995 longer than any T Car variation in the world. The
front end was the same as the new facelifted passenger models with a new cargo
area at the back. The Chevette Hatch was a revamped with the same front end as
the Saloon but the rear end was lengthened giving a look similar to the Ford Escort
Mk3 or Volvo 340.

THE COMPLETELY REVISED CHEVROLET CHEVETTE FOR THE
1983MY
THE NEW CHEVROLET 500 PICK UP WOULD CONTINUE IN
PRODUCTION UNTIL 1995 LONGER THAN ANY OTHER GM T CAR
MODEL
CHEVROLET CHEVETTE SERIES III SPECIFICATIONS:
Production: September 1982 to August 1987
Versions: Chevrolet Chevette 1.6 alcool (1982 to 1987) 2 & 4 door Saloon / 3 door Hatch / 3
door Estate
Chevrolet Chevette 1.4 (1982 to 1987) 2 & 4 door Saloon / 3 door Hatch / 3 door
Estate
Chevrolet Chevette 1.6 SL (1982 to 1987) 2 & 4 door Saloon / 3 door Hatch / 3 door
Estate
Chevrolet Chevette 1.6 SL Carb Duplo (1982 to mid 1984) 2 & 4 door Saloon / 3
door Hatch / 3 door Estate
Chevrolet Chevette 1.6 SL Automatic (mid 1985 to 1987) 2 & 4 door Saloon / 3 door
Hatch / 3 door Estate
Chevrolet Chevy 500 1.6 alcool (1983 to 1987) Pick-Up
Chevrolet Chevy 500 1.6 (1983 to 1987) Pick-Up
Engine: 1. 1398cc 4cyl SOHC 8v (1.4 Petrol)
2. 1599cc 4cyl SOHC 8v (1.6 Ethanol)
3. 1599cc 4cyl SOHC 8v (1.6 Petrol)
4. 1599cc 4cyl SOHC 8v twin choke carburettor (1.6 Petrol)
Power: 1. 61bhp (net) @ 5600rpm
2. 71bhp (net) @ 5600rpm
3. 68bhp (net) @ 5200rpm
4. 72bhp (net) @ 5600rpm
Torque: 1. 76lbs-ft @ 3200rpm (net)
Carburettor: Weber 228 (1599cc petrol)
Transmission: 4 or 5 speed floor change or GM TH Automatic
Exterior Dimensions: Length: = 163.8ins (Saloon) 156.4ins (Hatch) 165.7ins (Estate)
Width: = 61.8ins (Saloon) 61.8ins (Hatch) 61.8ins (Estate)
Height: = 52.2ins (Saloon) 52.2 (Hatch) 54.5ins (Estate)
Wheelbase = 94.3ins (Saloon) 94.3ins (Hatch) 94.3ins (Estate)

Curb Weight = 1,962lbs (Saloon) 1,951lbs (Hatch) 2,039lbs (Estate)
CHEVROLET CHEVETTE SERIES IV:
For the 1988 model year the Chevrolet Chevette received another facelift, this time it
was only minor exterior modifications and some trim enhancements. The Hatch
version was dropped from the Chevette range. The 5 speed gearbox was
standardized across all models and in the saloon there was an Isuzu diesel engine
available, the 1.4litre base engine was dropped. The diesel only lasted until the
middle of 1988 and was not popular. The Marajo Estate version was withdrawn at
the end of the 1989 model year production run. The main exterior difference was a
new grille, this time with the Chevrolet logo in the centre, and a modified lower
front valence beneath the bumper. Launched late in 1991 for the 1992 model year
was a new basic version of the Chevette called Junior. The car featured a 1.0litre
engine from Opel and 4 or 5 speed gearbox. At the same time the 1.6 was available
as a petrol Standard or "DL" model or 1.6 acool and 1.6 Automatic. For 1993 only
the Junior and a new L model were available, this would be last year of the
Chevette saloons. The pick up lasted until 1995.
THE NEW BASIC CHEVETTE JUNIOR WHICH USED AN OPEL 1.0ohv ENGINE

THE 1988MY CHEVROLET CHEVETTE DL 2 DOOR SALOON THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEVETTE JUNIOR WAS QUITE BASIC
BUT HAD ALL THE ESSENTIALS
THE CHEVETTE L WAS THE LAST OF THE PASSENGER
CHEVETTES AND FINISHED PRODUCTION IN 1993 ALONG WITH
ALL OTHER CHEVETTES
THE CHEVROLET 500 PICK UP CARRIED ON UNTIL 1995 AND WAS THE
LAST PRODUCTION T CAR ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD
CHEVROLET CHEVETTE SERIES IV SPECIFICATIONS:
Production: September 1987 to August 1993 (Pick-Up 1995)
Versions: Chevrolet Chevette 1.6 alcool Marajo (Sept 1987 to Aug 1989) 3 door Estate
Chevrolet Chevette 1.6 Marajo (Sept 1987 to Aug 1989) 3 door Estate
Chevrolet Chevette 1.6 Marajo (Sept 1987 to Aug 1987) 3 door Estate
Chevrolet Chevette 1.6 alcool (Sept 1987 to Aug 1992) 2 & 4 door Saloon
Chevrolet Chevette 1.6 (Sept 1987 to Aug 1992) 2 & 4 door Saloon
Chevrolet Chevette 1.6L (Sept 1992 to Aug 1993) 2 & 4 door Saloon
Chevrolet Chevette 1.6L acool (Sept 1992 to Aug 1993) 2 & 4 door Saloon
Chevrolet Chevette 1.6DL alcool (Sept 1991 to Aug 1992) 2 & 4 door Saloon
Chevrolet Chevette 1.6DL (Sept 1991 to Aug 1992) 2 & 4 door Saloon
Chevrolet Chevette Diesel (Jan 1987 to Aug 1988) 2 & 4 door Saloon
Chevrolet Chevette 1.0 Junior (Aug 1992 to Aug 1993) 2 & 4 door Saloon - 4 or 5
speed
Chevrolet Chevy 500 1.6 alcool (1988 to 1995) Pick-Up
Chevrolet Chevy 500 1.6 (1988 to 1995) Pick-Up
Engine: 1. 1599cc 4cyl SOHC 8v (1.6 Petrol)
2. 1599cc 4cyl SOHC 8v (1.6 Ethanol)

3. 1817cc 4cyl SOHC 8v (1.8 Diesel - Isuzu 4FB1)
4. 993cc 4cyl OHV 8v (1.0 Petrol)
Power: 1. 72bhp (net) @ 5200rpm (70bhp @ 5200rpm Aug 1992 >)
2. 80bhp (net) @ 5200rpm
3. 60bhp (net) @ 5000rpm
4. 48bhp (net) @ 6000rpm
Torque: 1. 91lbs-ft @ 3000rpm (net) (88lbs-ft @ 3000rpm Aug 1992 >)
Carburettor: Brosol H35 (1.0) Weber 228 (1.6 petrol > Aug 1991) Brosol 2E (1.6 petrol Aug 1992
>)
Transmission: 4 speed (1.0 only) 5 speed (optional 1.0, standard on all other models) / GM TH
Automatic (until Aug 1992)
Exterior Dimensions: Length: = 164.8ins (Saloon) 165.9ins (Estate)
Width: = 61.8ins (Saloon) 61.8ins (Estate)
Height: = 52.1ins (Saloon) 54.5ins (Estate)
Wheelbase = 94.3ins (Saloon) 94.3ins (Estate)
Curb Weight = 1,907lbs (1.0 Saloon) 2,116lbs (Estate)
Fuel Capacity: 11.2 gallons (Saloon) 9.9 gallons (Estate)
GM BRAZIL CHEVETTE CONCEPT CARS:
It is often assumed, wrongly, that GM Brazil just assembled what everybody else in
General Motors designed for them. In fact GMB had it's own design studio back in
the late 1960s and opened it's own test facility at Cruz Alta in 1974. GMB had
shown two concepts in 1972, the Chevrolet Opala Las Vegas and the Opala Aguia,
but the first Chevette concept was shown at the 1974 Sao Paulo Motor Show and
was called the Chevrolet Monza, a name that would later be applied to the J Car in
Brazil. The car featured a larger grille above and below the bumper, larger wheel
arches that looked a bit odd because the wheels and tyres were not really big
enough, blacked out window frames and a rear boot spoiler. It looked pretty good
but still had the 1.4litre engine (with twin Dell' Orto carburettors)

THE CHEVETTE BASED CHEVROLET MONZA CONCEPT AT THE 1974 SAO PAULO MOTOR SHOW
The next T Car based concept was unveiled at the Sao Paulo Motor Show in 1978,
the Chevette S/R was another sporting proposal by GMB's Design studio to replace
the Chevette GP. The concept featured a graduated paint effect, new wheels and
bumpers, front and rear spoilers, side skirts, new hood with power dome, covered
headlights and sunroof. Inside there were full instrumentation and seat covers in
bright tartan cloth (I wonder where that idea came from?) The front end style is
almost identical to that of the Chevrolet Electrovette show car in the US built
around the same time.

THE CHEVROLET CHEVETTE S/R STYLING CONCEPT OF 1978

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