Chevrolet Cavalier

CHEVROLET CAVALIER

The Chevrolet Cavalier was a compact automobile produced from 1982 to 2005 by General Motors. Built on the company's J platform, the Cavalier produced the highest sales in 1984.

The Cavalier received its first total redesign in 1995, with expanded dimensions and more modern styling. Some of the basic styling cues remained however, such as the coupes' dipped beltline. Coupe, sedan, and convertible options were offered, however the wagon model did not return for the third generation. All available engines were four-cylinder. The option for a V6 engine, which had been available in the first and second generation, was dropped.

The Cavalier Z24 received a new engine in 1996, the 2.4 liter LD9. This engine produced 150 hp (112 kW) and 155 lb·ft (210 N·m) of torque and was used until 2002. In 1999, the car lost the "CHEVROLET" text badge at the trunklid. This engine came mated standard with the Getrag F23 5-speed manual transmission. The Z24 only came in 2-door coupe models until 2000 and featured a sport-tuned suspension, 16-inch tires, alloy wheels and improved interior electronics. 

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Also called	Toyota Cavalier (Japan)
Model years	1995–2005
Assembly	Lordstown, Ohio, United States Lansing, Michigan, United States Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila, Mexico
Body style	2-door convertible 2-door coupe 4-door sedan
Engine	2.2 L 122 (2200) I4 2.2 L Ecotec (L61) I4 2.3 L Quad 4 (LD2) I4 2.4 L Twin Cam (LD9) I4
Transmission	3-speed 3T40 automatic 4-speed 4T40-E automatic 5-speed Getrag F23 manual 5-speed Getrag 282 manual 5-speed Isuzu manual
Wheelbase	104.1 in (2,644 mm)
Length	1995–97: 180.3 in (4,580 mm) 1998–2002: 180.7 in (4,590 mm) 2003–05: 180.9 in (4,595 mm)
Width	2-Door: 68.7 in (1,745 mm) 4-Door: 67.9 in (1,725 mm)
Height	1995–97 Coupe: 53.2 in (1,351 mm) 1995–97 Sedan: 54.8 in (1,392 mm) 1995–97 Convertible: 53.9 in (1,369 mm) 1998–2005 Coupe: 53.0 in (1,346 mm) 1998–99 Convertible: 54.1 in (1,374 mm) 1998–2005 Sedan: 54.7 in (1,389 mm) 2000–02 Convertible: 53.7 in (1,364 mm)
Curb weight	2,562 lb (1,162 kg) - 2,784 lb (1,263 kg) Z24 2,749 lb (1,247 kg)
Related	Pontiac Sunfire

 

Chevrolet El Caminos

CHEVROLET EL CAMINO

El Caminos can usually be found at car shows in the muscle car category. Early models can be found as restored originals or hot rods with modified engines, mag wheels and custom paint. Some are used in various racing venues, and more can be spotted being used as daily drivers. 

      The late 60s versions command the highest prices and inspire the most replicas from Hot Wheels, Matchbox and Johnny Lightning. The Discovery Channel program Monster Garage once turned an El Camino into a Figure-8 racer (dubbed the "Hell-Camino"). The drift team Bubba Drift uses a 1986 El Camino as the only drifting truck.

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Also called	Chevrolet Pickup (Iran, 1984-1987)
Production	1977–1987
Model years	1978–1987
Assembly	Baltimore, United States Doraville, United States Leeds, Missouri, United States Arlington, United States Fremont, United States Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Ramos Arizpe, Mexico Tehran, Iran (CKD, Pars Khodro)
Platform	A-body (1978-1981) G-body (1982-1987)
Engine	3.8 L (229 cu in) Chevrolet V6 3.8 L (231 cu in) Buick V6 4.3 L (262 cu in) Chevrolet V6 4.4 L (267 cu in) Small-Block V8 5.0 L (305 cu in) Small-Block V8 5.7 L (350 cu in) Small-Block V8 5.7 L (350 cu in) Diesel V8
Transmission	3-speed manual 3-speed Turbo-Hydramatic auto.
Wheelbase	117 in (2,972 mm)
Related	GMC Caballero Chevrolet Malibu

 

Chevrolet Colorado

CHEVROLET COLORADO

The Chevrolet Colorado and its counterpart, the GMC Canyon, are mid-size pickup trucks by American carmaker General Motors. It was introduced in 2004 to replace the Chevrolet S-10 and GMC Sonoma compact pickups.The second-generation Colorado was shown at the 2011 Bangkok Motor Show, and will also be sold in United States. The Thai version and American version will be largely same, with some styling and engine range changes.

         The next generation of Colorado trucks may be the first diesel mid sized trucks to be sold in the United States. Production of the U.S. spec model will move to General Motors' assembly plant in Wentzville, MO, where a $380 million expansion of 500,000 square feet will be constructed to support the new Colorado's assembly. No GMC branded counterpart has been announced.

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Also called	Chevrolet S10 (Brazil) Holden Colorado (Australia)
Production	2012–present
Assembly	Rayong, Thailand São José dos Campos, Brazil Wentzville, Missouri
Platform	GMT355
Engine	2.4 L (146 cu in) Flex I4 2.8 L (171 cu in) CTDI (TD) I4
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed automatic
Wheelbase	3,096 mm (121.9 in)
Length	5,367 mm (211.3 in)
Width	2,132 mm (83.9 in)
Height	1,785 mm (70.3 in)
Related	Isuzu D-Max Chevrolet TrailBlazer

 

Chevrolet Sonic

CHEVROLET SONIC

Chevrolet markets the new Aveo under the Chevrolet Sonic nameplate in the U.S., Canadian, Mexican, Chilean, Japanese, Israeli, Middle East, South African and ASEAN markets. The North American-spec Sonic is available as a 4-door sedan or five-door hatchback. 

    It comes with a 1.8-liter inline-four producing 101 kW (135 hp) and 169 N·m (125 lb·ft) torque, or a 1.4-liter turbo inline-four producing 103 kW (138 hp) and 201 N·m (148 lb·ft) torque. The 1.8-liter engine has a timing belt; the 1.4L turbo engine uses a timing chain to drive the camshafts. The 1.8-liter inline-four is mated to a standard five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission, while the 1.4-liter turbo has a six-speed manual transmission. On August 2, 2011, the Sonic had entered production at Orion Assembly, with the first cars arriving at dealerships in October.

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Also called	Chevrolet Sonic Holden Barina (Australia)
Production	2011–
Model years	2012–present
Assembly	China: Shanghai GM México: Ramos Arizpe South Korea: Bupyeong-gu, Incheon Thailand : Rayong United States: Orion Township, Michigan Venezuela: Valencia
Class	Subcompact
Body style	4-door sedan 5-door hatchback
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Platform	GM Gamma II platform
Engine	1.2 L Ecotec Family 0 I4 1.4 L Ecotec Family 0 I4 1.4 L Ecotec Family 0 I4 turbo 1.6 L Ecotec Family 1 I4 1.8 L Ecotec Family 1 I4 1.3 L CDTi I4
Transmission	5-speed manual 6 speed manual (turbo) 6-speed automatic
Wheelbase	99.4 in (2,525 mm)
Length	173.1 in (4,397 mm) (4-door) 159 in (4,039 mm) (5-door)
Width	68.3 in (1,735 mm)
Height	59.7 in (1,516 mm)

 

Chevrolet Cobalt

CHEVROLET COBALT

The Chevrolet Cobalt is a compact car introduced by Chevrolet in 2004 for the 2005 model year. The Cobalt replaced both the Cavalier and the Prizm as Chevrolet's compact car.

The Cobalt was available as both a coupe and sedan, and is based upon the GM Delta platform also shared with the Chevrolet HHR, Pontiac G5, Astra (Opel, Vauxhall, Holden, and Saturn marques), and the Opel Zafira (a seven seat MPV).

   Also available was a high performance, Super Sport variant. All Cobalts were manufactured at GM's Lordstown Assembly plant in Lordstown, Ohio. The United States Environmental Protection Agency classifies the Cobalt as a subcompact car. Since its introduction in 2004, GM has sold 1,019,842 Cobalts through the 2010 model year.

In 2009, Chevrolet launched the Cobalt's eventual successor, the Chevrolet Cruze (based on the new Delta II platform), in Europe, with launches in other markets (including the US) following in 2010. The Cobalt ended production on June 23, 2010.

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Manufacturer	General Motors
Production	2004–2010
Model years	2005-2010
Assembly	Lordstown, Ohio, United States
Predecessor	Chevrolet Cavalier Chevrolet Prizm
Successor	Chevrolet Cruze
Class	Compact
Body style	2-door coupe 4-door sedan
Layout	FF layout
Platform	GM Delta platform
Engine	2.0 L Turbo LNF I4 2.0 L S/C LSJ I4 2.2 L L61 I4 2.4 L LE5 I4 2.2 L LAP I4
Transmission	5-speed F35 (MU3) manual 5-speed Getrag F23 manual 4-speed 4T45 automatic
Wheelbase	103.3 in (2,624 mm)
Length	180.5 in (4,585 mm) (coupe) 180.3 in (4,580 mm) (sedan)
Width	67.9 in (1,725 mm)
Height	57.1 in (1,450 mm) (sedan) 55.5 in (1,410 mm) (coupe)
Related	Chevrolet HHR Saturn Ion Pontiac G5 Opel/Saturn Astra

 

Chevrolet Cruze

CHEVROLET CRUZE

The Chevrolet Cruze is a General Motors (GM) automobile, spanning two unrelated models. Under joint venture with GM, Suzuki in Japan manufactured the original iteration, a subcompact hatchback, between 2001 and 2008.

Since 2008, the "Cruze" nameplate has referred to a globally developed, designed, and manufactured four-door compact sedan, complemented by a five-door hatchback body variant from 2011. 

Badged Holden Cruze in Australasia and Daewoo Lacetti Premiere (from 2008 to 2011) in South Korea, the new generation model does not serve as a replacement for its Suzuki-derived predecessor. Instead, it replaces two other compact models—the Daewoo Lacetti sold internationally under various titles—and the North American-specific Chevrolet Cobalt. GM phased out production of the Cobalt and its badge engineered counterpart, the Pontiac G5 in 2010, as the commencement of the Chevrolet Cruze manufacture in the United States.

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Manufacturer	General Motors
Also called	Daewoo Lacetti Premiere Holden Cruze
Production	2008–present
Assembly	Australia: Elizabeth, South Australia Brazil: São Caetano do Sul, São Paulo China: Shenyang, Liaoning India: Halol, Gujarat Kazakhstan: Ust-Kamenogorsk Russia: Saint Petersburg Vietnam: Hanoi South Korea: Gunsan, Jeonbuk Thailand: Rayong United States: Lordstown, Ohio
Predecessor	Chevrolet Cobalt Daewoo Lacetti
Class	Compact
Body style	4-door sedan 5-door hatchback 5-door station wagon
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Platform	GM Delta II
Engine	1.4 L Ecotec I4 (t/c gasoline) 1.6 L Ecotec I4 (gasoline) 1.6 L Ecotec I4 (t/c gasoline) 1.8 L Ecotec I4 (gasoline) 2.0 L VCDi (VM Motori) I4 (t/c diesel) 2.0 L VCDi (GM) I4 (t/c diesel)
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic
Wheelbase	2,685 mm (105.7 in)
Length	4,597 mm (181.0 in) (sedan)
Width	1,788 mm (70.4 in) (sedan)
Height	1,477 mm (58.1 in) (sedan)
Related	Opel Astra (J)
Designer	David Lyon

 

Chevrolet Corvette

CHEVROLET CORVETTE

The Chevrolet Corvette is a sports car by the Chevrolet division of General Motors that has been produced in six generations. The first model, a convertible, was designed by Harley Earl and introduced at the GM Motorama in 1953 as a concept show car. Myron Scott is credited for naming the car after the type of small, maneuverable warship called corvette.

       Originally built in Flint, Michigan and St. Louis, Missouri, the Corvette is currently built in Bowling Green, Kentucky and is the official sports car of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The National Corvette Museum documents the car's worldwide history and hosts the annual event. Corvette concept cars have inspired the designs of several generations of Corvettes. The first Corvette, Harley Earl's 1953 EX-122 Corvette prototype was itself, a concept show car, first shown to the public at the 1953 GM Motorama at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City on January 17, 1953. It was brought to production in six months with only minor changes.

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Manufacturer	Chevrolet Division of General Motor
Also called	Sting Ray (1963–1967) Stingray (1969–1976)
Production	2012–present
Model years	C1 1953–1962 C2 1963–1967 C3 1968–1982 C4 1984–1996 C5 1997–2004 C6 2012–present C7 Expected in the 2014 model year
Assembly	United States: - Flint, Michigan - St. Louis, Missouri - Bowling Green, Kentucky
Class	Sports car
Body style	2-door convertible 2-door coupé
Layout	FR layout FMR layout
Engine	235 cu in Blue Flame I6 ('53–'55) 265 cu in, 283 cu in, 327 cu in, 350 cu in Small-block V8 305 cu in Small-block V8 (1980-Calif.) 396 cu in, 427 cu in, 454 cu in Big-block V8 5.7 Liter LT1, LT4, LT5 V8 5.7 Liter LS1, LS6 V8 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 6.2 Liter LS3 V8 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 6.2 Liter LS9 V8 supercharged