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Chevrolet Chevette: Specifications, variants & buying guide

12 Nov 2026, 09:47 AM IST · GlobeWire Daily Auto Desk · Source: en.wikipedia.org

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Key takeawaysExplore Chevrolet Chevette: source-listed powertrain, dimensions and variant details, followed by practical checks before making a decision. This is a reference guide, not a new-launch report.

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Reference guide • Source-listed details may cover multiple variants. Check the exact model and market before buying.

Overview

Explore Chevrolet Chevette: source-listed powertrain, dimensions and variant details, followed by practical checks before making a decision. This is a reference guide, not a new-launch report.

Source-listed specifications

Source-listed details
Field	Source-listed detail
Manufacturer	Chevrolet ( General Motors )
Powertrain	1,471 cc (89.8 cu in) OHV I4 1,599 cc (97.6 cu in) OHC I4 1,817 cc (110.9 cu in) 4FB1 OHC diesel I4
Transmission	For gasoline models : 4-speed Saginaw manual 5-speed Borg-Warner T-5 manual 3-speed GM Turbo-Hydramatic TH200 (1976–1981) 3-speed GM Turbo-Hydramatic TH180 (1977–1987) For diesel models : 5-speed manual 3-speed GM Turbo-Hydramatic TH200C
Dimensions	Wheelbase: 2-door: 95.3 in (2,420 mm) 4-door: 97.3 in (2,470 mm) (from 1978); Length: 163.8 in (4,161 mm); Width: 61.8 in (1,570 mm); Height: 52.2 in (1,325 mm); Wheelbase: 2,395 mm (94.3 in); Length: 4,161 mm (163.8 in) (1985 sedans) 3,961 mm (155.9 in) (1985 HB) 4,197 mm (165.2 in) (1985 Marajó); Width: 1,570 mm (61.8 in) (1985); Height: 1,325 mm (52.2 in) (1985) 1,385 mm (54.5 in) (1985 Marajó)
Wheelbase	2-door: 95.3 in (2,420 mm) 4-door: 97.3 in (2,470 mm) (from 1978)
Length	163.8 in (4,161 mm)
Width	61.8 in (1,570 mm)
Height	52.2 in (1,325 mm)
Curb weight	1,843–2,035 lb (836–923 kg)
Engine	998 cc I4 1398 cc I4 1599 cc I4 1817 cc 4FB1 diesel I4

How to compare models and variants

Verify model year, trim, engine or battery, transmission, safety equipment, homologated mileage or range, independent crash-test results and service coverage.

Price and running costs

Check local ex-showroom or MSRP pricing separately from registration, taxes, insurance, fuel or charging, maintenance and financing. No live price is implied.

Buyer checklist

Request an official variant brochure, test drive, compare total ownership cost, inspect warranty terms and confirm delivery estimates.

Verification and limitations

This profile is based on a source directory record. An empty field means the information was not verified, not that a feature or course is unavailable. Figures and specifications may change by country, variant and date. Always confirm on the source page before applying or buying. Published as a reference guide on 2026-11-12, not as breaking news.

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