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1981 Vauxhall Chevette
United Kingdom
Gasoline
2WD
Hatchback
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1981
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Chevette
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
2nd Generation
Seats
5
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
2300 HS Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
137 hp
Power (kW)
101 kW
Torque
182 Nm (134 lb-ft)
Top speed
185 km/h
(115 mph)
0–60 mph
8.8 seconds
0–100 km/h
8.8 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
3,944 mm
(155.3 in)
Width
1,560 mm
(61.4 in)
Height
1,313 mm
(51.7 in)
Wheelbase
2,395 mm
(94.3 in)
Curb weight
1,014 kg
(2,235 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,500 rpm
Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
Inline
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
2,279 cc
Piston
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
38 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Yes
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
Yes
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,300 mm
(51.2 in)
Track, Rear
1,300 mm
(51.2 in)
Turning Circle
9.2 m
Ground Clearance
130 - 140 mm
(5.1 - 5.5 in)
Weight
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Subcompact Car/Economy Car
British Classification
Supermini
Australian Classification
Light Car
European Segment
B-Segment
Car.info Classification
Small Family Car
Max Roof Load
50 kg
(110 lb)
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
Windscreen Wipers
Intermittent Control
Yes
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
2
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Rims & Tires
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Lights
Read Light
Front
Other Equipment
Clock
Yes
Carpets
Front
Rear
Ashtray
Front
Rear
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Steering Wheel
Number of Spokes
2
Colour
Black
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Chevette
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
Hatchback
Variant
Chevette Standard
1979–1981
Generation
2nd Generation
Year
1981
Powertrain
2300 HS Manual
Horsepower
137 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
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