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| '''Chevrolet Firenza (HC). 1971–5 (prod. n/a; 100 Can Am). 4-door sedan, 2-door coupé. F/R, 1158, 1256, 2507 cm³ (I4 OHV), 5047 cm³ (V8 OHV).''' South African development of [[Vauxhall Viva (HC)]], with differences in badging and engine range. Range featured a 2·5-litre four, but collectors cherish the Can Am V8, a homologation special with a [[Chevrolet Camaro]] engine, built to compete in South African racing and a rival to the [[Ford Capri]] Perana, costing R5,800 at a time when the next top Firenza was R2,700. | | '''Chevrolet Firenza (HC). 1971–5 (prod. n/a; 100 Can Am). 4-door sedan, 2-door coupé. F/R, 1158, 1256, 2507 cm³ (I4 OHV), 5047 cm³ (V8 OHV).''' South African development of [[Vauxhall Viva (HC)]], with differences in badging and engine range. Range featured a 2·5-litre four, but collectors cherish the Can Am V8, a homologation special with a [[Chevrolet Camaro]] engine, built to compete in South African racing and a rival to the [[Ford Capri]] Perana, costing R5,800 at a time when the next top Firenza was R2,700. |
Revision as of 14:13, 11 October 2014
Chevrolet Firenza (HC). 1971–5 (prod. n/a; 100 Can Am). 4-door sedan, 2-door coupé. F/R, 1158, 1256, 2507 cm³ (I4 OHV), 5047 cm³ (V8 OHV). South African development of Vauxhall Viva (HC), with differences in badging and engine range. Range featured a 2·5-litre four, but collectors cherish the Can Am V8, a homologation special with a Chevrolet Camaro engine, built to compete in South African racing and a rival to the Ford Capri Perana, costing R5,800 at a time when the next top Firenza was R2,700.
Manufacturing location: Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Marque: Chevrolet | Successors: Chevrolet 1300, 1900, Chevrolet Chevair