Chevrolet Monza (J-car). 1982–96 (prod. 857,810 sold). 2- and 4-door sedan, 3-door coupé. F/F, 1598, 1796, 1998 cm³ (4 cyl. OHC). Brazilian version of GM J-car, closest to Opel Ascona E but for the presence of a three-door coupé. Made Ford’s rival, the Del Rey, look old hat instantly on launch. Similar engines, but equipped for alcohol. Facelift in 1988, approximating similar facelift for Ascona a few years before. Émerson Fittipaldi limited edition, 500 E. F., in 1988. Coupé deleted after 1989, more comprehensive facelift for four-door sedan in June 1990 to series 2, with a drop in C_d from 0,39 to 0,34. Ran alongside Opel Vectra A-based Chevrolet Vectra for last several years; both replaced by Vectra B.

Manufacturing location: Brazil

Marque: Chevrolet | Model: Chevrolet Monza | Successor: Opel Vectra B