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Chevrolet Chevette: the beautiful sedan that had its trajectory ended because of one factor

Written by Bruno Teles
Published 22/03/2024 ร s 14:55
Chevrolet Chevette: the beautiful sedan that had its trajectory ended because of one factor
Chevrolet Chevette SLE โ€“ 1990 Photo: Disclosure/ Pastore Car Collection

The Chevrolet Chevette, a sedan that became an icon on Brazilian streets, had a trajectory full of innovations and successes. Launched with several special series and unique versions, such as the sporty Chevette GP and the unusual Chevette Jeans, this vehicle defined an era.

The Chevrolet Chevette in Brazil experienced its first major reform in 1978, with a restructuring focused on the front and new features at the rear, including lights with chrome frames. In 1979, the four-door version and the curious Jeans version appeared. With the advent of the 80s, Chevette introduced a 1.4 alcohol engine and expanded its line with the Marajรณ station wagon and the Chevette Hatch.

Each version brought its own peculiarities, from the Marajรณ with its versatile load capacity to the Hatch which, despite being smaller, offered more internal space due to intelligent optimization. It was so successful that, in 1980, the Chevette reached its sales peak in Brazil, with almost 95 thousand units sold.

Engine and consumption of the Chevrolet Chevette

The Chevrolet Chevette was equipped with several engine options throughout its production run. Initially, it came with a 1.4-liter gasoline engine, which was later complemented by an alcohol version. This 1.4 engine produced around 69 horsepower and 10,1 kgfm of torque at 3600 RPM. Over time, the Chevette evolved to include a more robust 1.6-liter engine, which offered better performance, with around 80 horsepower and 11,6 Nm of torque.

The Chevette's fuel consumption varied depending on the engine and type of fuel used. The 1.4 alcohol version, for example, had an average consumption that could reach 7 km/l in the city and 10 km/l on the highway, while the gasoline versions had slightly better consumption, due to the greater energy efficiency of this type of vehicle. fuel. The more powerful 1.6 model consumed a little more, but offered superior performance, balancing the relationship between consumption and performance.

Chevrolet was advanced for its time

The Chevrolet Chevette, a sedan that became an icon on Brazilian streets, had a trajectory full of innovations and successes. Launched with several special series and unique versions, such as the sporty Chevette GP and the unusual Chevette Jeans, this vehicle defined an era.
Chevrolet SL 1983

Fast forward to the 80s, new features such as square headlights, luxury options such as alloy wheels and air conditioning, and the sports version Chevette Sr, marked the evolution of the model. The Ouro Preto special series and continuous improvements in design and mechanics have kept the Chevette relevant in the market.

However, the end of the Chevette's trajectory was inevitable due to the influx of imported vehicles in the early 90s, which brought more modern designs and advanced technology. This crucial factor led to the end of production of the Chevrolet Chevette in 1993, ending a glorious two-decade era in the Brazilian market. The legacy of the Chevette remains, symbolizing a time of innovation and success for Chevrolet in Brazil.

Closing and legacy of the Chevrolet Chevette

The Chevrolet Chevette, after two decades of success and innovation, ended its production in Brazil in 1993. The last model to leave the assembly line was the Chevette L 1.6/S, representing the pinnacle of the model's technical evolution with an engine that offered good performance for the time.

Do you know which car replaced the Chevettรฃo?

Chevrolet introduced the Corsa as the successor to the Chevette, ushering in a new era of more modern and efficient compact vehicles. The Corsa was designed to meet growing market demands for more economical cars with advanced technology.

Among the various versions of the Chevette, the S/R launched in 1983 stands out as one of the most emblematic, winning the hearts of enthusiasts automotive. With a sporty design and a robust 1.6 engine, the Chevette S/R not only marked an era but also left a lasting legacy, symbolizing the golden age of the Chevrolet Chevette in Brazil.

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Bruno Teles

I talk about technology, innovation, oil and gas. I update daily about opportunities in the Brazilian market. With more than 2.300 articles published in CPG. Agenda suggestion? Send it to brunotelesredator@gmail.com

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