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Revision as of 13:21, 29 December 2012Chevrolet Chevette (T-car). 1973–93 (prod. 4,400,000 approx.). 2-, 3-, 4, and 5-door sedan, 3-door wagon. F/R, 994, 1398, 1599 cm³ petrol, 1817 cm³ diesel (4 cyl. OHC). First of the T-cars, launched in Brazil in 1973, and a clone of the Opel Kadett C, till 1978, when it adopted a grille similar to the US version. US model launched for 1976 model year as hatchback only (five-door from 1978), with diesel added in that market in 1982. Brazilian model added hatchback in 1979, alcohol-powered version from 1980. Facelifts in both Brazil and US for 1983, though with different sheetmetal: Brazilian model gained wrap-around indicators. Final model year in US was 1987. Chevette Junior model in Brazil in 1992, with 1·0-litre engine developing 50 PS. Production ceased November 1993, and replaced by Chevrolet Corsa, a version of the Opel Corsa B. Brazilian model exported to Argentina as GMC Chevette. In most cases, basic transport, with simple engineering. Badge engineered in Canada as Pontiac Acadian and spun off Chevy 500 pick-up in Brazil; Pontiac T1000 twin added 1981 and later renamed 1000.
Marque: Chevrolet | Predecessor: Chevrolet Vega | Successors: Suzuki Cultus (AA44S), Opel Corsa B q.v. Vauxhall Chevette, Saehan Gemini, Holden Gemini (TX), Isuzu Bellett Gemini (and their successors)
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