1979 Chevrolet Chevette 4-door
4-door
14.7 sec
0-60 mph
19.6 sec
@ 68 mph
70 hp
Power
82 lb-ft
Torque
2,165 lbs
Rear-wheel Drive
Overview
Vehicle Details
Year:
1979
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Chevette
Trim:
4-door
Style:
4-door
Base Price:
$3,948
Drive:
Rear-wheel Drive
Dimensions & Weight
Curb Weight:
2,165 lbs
Length:
162.6 in.
Width:
61.8 in.
Height:
52.2 in.
Wheelbase:
97.3 in.
Drag Coefficient:
0.42
MPG:
28 city / 38 hwy
Fuel:
12.5 gal. / 413 mi range
Engine & Powertrain
Horsepower:
70 hp @ 5,200 rpm
Torque:
82 ft-lbs @ 2,400 rpm
Engine:
1.6l 4-cyl
Displacement:
1.6 liters
Engine Config:
Front
Redline:
5,500 rpm
Dyno Chart
Power vs torque across the rev range
Performance
All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.
Acceleration
0-60 mph (1ft):
14.61 sec
0-60 mph:
15.01 sec
Top Speed:
95 mph
Distance
⅛ mile:
12.36 sec @ 54.7 mph
¼ mile:
19.57 sec @ 68.3 mph
½ mile:
31.38 sec @ 80.7 mph
1 mile:
52.42 sec @ 89.1 mph
Drivetrain
Front Tires:
P155/80WR13
Rear Tires:
P155/80WR13
Tire Compound:
All-seasons
Transmission:
4-speed Manual
Final Drive:
3.36
Gear Ratios
1: 3.746
2: 2.156
3: 1.378
4: 1
Speed vs RPM
Gear spacing and speed bands
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