Chevrolet Vega (1971 - 1977)

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Details

Layout
FR layout

Engine
140 cu in (2.3 L) 2300 I4
140 cu in (2.3 L) L11 I4
122 cu in (2.0 L) I4 (Cosworth)

Transmission
3-speed manual
4-speed manual
5-speed manual w/overdrive
Torque-Drive clutchless manual
2-speed Powerglide automatic
3-speed Turbo-Hydramatic automatic

Dimensions
Wheelbase
97.0 in (2,464 mm)

Length
169.7 in (4,310 mm)

Width
65.4 in (1,661 mm)

Height
51 in (1,295 mm)

Curb weight
2,181–2,270 lb (989–1,030 kg) (1971)

Year	Standard engine	Optional L-11 engine & GT (Z29)	Cosworth twin-cam (ZO9)
1971	90 hp (67 kW) @ 4,400 rpm 136 lb⋅ft (184 N⋅m) @ 2,400 rpm	110 hp (82 kW) @ 4,800 rpm 138 lb⋅ft (187 N⋅m) @ 3,200 rpm
1972	80 hp (60 kW) @ 4,400 rpm 121 lb⋅ft (164 N⋅m) @ 2,400 rpm	90 hp (67 kW) @ 4,800 rpm 121 lb⋅ft (164 N⋅m) @ 2,800 rpm
1973	72 hp (54 kW) @ 4,400 rpm 100 lb⋅ft (136 N⋅m) @ 2,000 rpm	85 hp (63 kW) @ 4,800 rpm 115 lb⋅ft (156 N⋅m) @ 2,400 rpm
1974	75 hp (56 kW) @ 4,400 rpm 115 lb⋅ft (156 N⋅m) @ 2,400 rpm	85 hp (63 kW) @ 4,400 rpm 122 lb⋅ft (165 N⋅m) @ 2,400 rpm
1975	78 hp (58 kW) @ 4,200 rpm 120 lb⋅ft (163 N⋅m) @ 2,000 rpm	87 hp (65 kW) @ 4,400 rpm 122 lb⋅ft (165 N⋅m) @ 2,800 rpm	110 hp (82 kW) @ 5,600 rpm 107 lb⋅ft (145 N⋅m) @ 4,800 rpm
1976	70 hp (52 kW) @ 4,200 rpm 120 lb⋅ft (163 N⋅m) @ 2,000 rpm	84 hp (63 kW) @ 4,400 rpm 122 lb⋅ft (165 N⋅m) @ 2,800 rpm	110 hp (82 kW) @ 5,600 rpm 107 lb⋅ft (145 N⋅m) @ 4,800 rpm
1977	84 hp (63 kW) @ 4,400 rpm 122 lb⋅ft (165 N⋅m) @ 2,800 rpm

notes: 1972–1977 hp/torque ratings are SAE netL-11 engine standard on 1977 models

Chevrolet Vega on Wikipedia

Chevrolet Cosworth Vega (man. 4) , model year 1976, version for North America U.S. (up to September)
•3-door hatchback body type
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 4-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 1994 cm3 / 121.7 cui, advertised power: 82 kW / 110 hp / 112 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 145 Nm / 107 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4455 mm / 175.4 in, width: 1661 mm / 65.4 in, wheelbase: 2464 mm / 97 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 1125 kg / 2480 lbs
•top speed: 181 km/h (112 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 11.2© s; 0- 100 km/h 11.9© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 18.3© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c©: 10.5 l/100km / 26.9 mpg (imp.) / 22.3 mpg (U.S.) / 9.5 km/l

Chevrolet Cosworth Vega 5-speed (man. 5)
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 1994 cm3 / 121.7 cui, advertised power: 82 kW / 110 hp / 112 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 145 Nm / 107 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4455 mm / 175.4 in, width: 1661 mm / 65.4 in, wheelbase: 2464 mm / 97 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 1125 kg / 2480 lbs
•top speed: 184 km/h (114 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 10.7© s; 0- 100 km/h 11.3© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 17.9© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c©: 10.4 l/100km / 27.3 mpg (imp.) / 22.7 mpg (U.S.) / 9.7 km/l

Chevrolet Vega Estate Wagon 4-speed (man. 4)
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 4-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 2287 cm3 / 139.6 cui, advertised power: 62.5 kW / 84 hp / 85 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 159 Nm / 117 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4455 mm / 175.4 in, width: 1661 mm / 65.4 in, wheelbase: 2464 mm / 97 in
•reference weights: shipping weight 1115 kg / 2459 lbs base curb weight: 1210 kg / 2667 lbs
•top speed: 160 km/h (99 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 14.8© s; 0- 100 km/h 15.8© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 20.2© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c©: 11 l/100km / 25.7 mpg (imp.) / 21.4 mpg (U.S.) / 9.1 km/l

Chevrolet Vega Estate Wagon 5-speed (man. 5)
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 2287 cm3 / 139.6 cui, advertised power: 62.5 kW / 84 hp / 85 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 159 Nm / 117 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4455 mm / 175.4 in, width: 1661 mm / 65.4 in, wheelbase: 2464 mm / 97 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 1210 kg / 2667 lbs
•top speed: 159 km/h (99 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 13.6© s; 0- 100 km/h 14.6© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 19.4© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c©: 11.1 l/100km / 25.4 mpg (imp.) / 21.1 mpg (U.S.) / 9 km/l

Chevrolet Vega Estate Wagon Hydra-Matic (aut. 3)
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 3-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 2287 cm3 / 139.6 cui, advertised power: 62.5 kW / 84 hp / 85 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 159 Nm / 117 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4455 mm / 175.4 in, width: 1661 mm / 65.4 in, wheelbase: 2464 mm / 97 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 1220 kg / 2689 lbs
•top speed: 156 km/h (97 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 15.7© s; 0- 100 km/h 16.7© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 20.3© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c©: 12.2 l/100km / 23.1 mpg (imp.) / 19.2 mpg (U.S.) / 8.2 km/l

Chevrolet Vega GT Hatchback Coupe 4-speed (man. 4)
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 4-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 2287 cm3 / 139.6 cui, advertised power: 62.5 kW / 84 hp / 85 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 159 Nm / 117 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4455 mm / 175.4 in, width: 1661 mm / 65.4 in, wheelbase: 2464 mm / 97 in
•reference weights: shipping weight 1144 kg / 2522 lbs base curb weight: 1180 kg / 2601 lbs
•top speed: 168 km/h (104 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 14.1© s; 0- 100 km/h 15.1© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 19.9© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c©: 10.8 l/100km / 26 mpg (imp.) / 21.7 mpg (U.S.) / 9.2 km/l

Chevrolet Vega GT Hatchback Coupe 5-speed (man. 5)
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 2287 cm3 / 139.6 cui, advertised power: 62.5 kW / 84 hp / 85 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 159 Nm / 117 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4455 mm / 175.4 in, width: 1661 mm / 65.4 in, wheelbase: 2464 mm / 97 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 1180 kg / 2601 lbs
•top speed: 167 km/h (104 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 13.1© s; 0- 100 km/h 14© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 19.2© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c©: 11 l/100km / 25.7 mpg (imp.) / 21.4 mpg (U.S.) / 9.1 km/l

Chevrolet Vega GT Hatchback Coupe Hydra-Matic (aut. 3) ,
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 3-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 2287 cm3 / 139.6 cui, advertised power: 62.5 kW / 84 hp / 85 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 159 Nm / 117 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4455 mm / 175.4 in, width: 1661 mm / 65.4 in, wheelbase: 2464 mm / 97 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 1190 kg / 2623 lbs
•top speed: 164 km/h (102 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 14.9© s; 0- 100 km/h 15.9© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 20© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c©: 12.2 l/100km / 23.2 mpg (imp.) / 19.3 mpg (U.S.) / 8.2 km/l

Chevrolet Vega GT Wagon 4-speed (man. 4)
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 4-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 2287 cm3 / 139.6 cui, advertised power: 62.5 kW / 84 hp / 85 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 159 Nm / 117 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4455 mm / 175.4 in, width: 1661 mm / 65.4 in, wheelbase: 2464 mm / 97 in
•reference weights: shipping weight 1166 kg / 2571 lbs base curb weight: 1210 kg / 2667 lbs
•top speed: 160 km/h (99 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 14.7© s; 0- 100 km/h 15.7© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 20.1© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c©: 11.1 l/100km / 25.5 mpg (imp.) / 21.2 mpg (U.S.) / 9 km/l

Chevrolet Vega GT Wagon 5-speed (man. 5)
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 2287 cm3 / 139.6 cui, advertised power: 62.5 kW / 84 hp / 85 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 159 Nm / 117 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4455 mm / 175.4 in, width: 1661 mm / 65.4 in, wheelbase: 2464 mm / 97 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 1210 kg / 2667 lbs
•top speed: 159 km/h (99 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 13.6© s; 0- 100 km/h 14.5© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 19.4© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c©: 11.2 l/100km / 25.3 mpg (imp.) / 21 mpg (U.S.) / 9 km/

Chevrolet Vega GT Wagon Hydra-Matic (aut. 3)
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 3-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 2287 cm3 / 139.6 cui, advertised power: 62.5 kW / 84 hp / 85 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 159 Nm / 117 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4455 mm / 175.4 in, width: 1661 mm / 65.4 in, wheelbase: 2464 mm / 97 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 1220 kg / 2689 lbs
•top speed: 156 km/h (97 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 15.5© s; 0- 100 km/h 16.6© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 20.2© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c©: 12.3 l/100km / 22.9 mpg (imp.) / 19.1 mpg (U.S.) / 8.1 km/l

Chevrolet Vega Hatchback Coupe 4-speed (man. 4)
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 4-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 2287 cm3 / 139.6 cui, advertised power: 62.5 kW / 84 hp / 85 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 159 Nm / 117 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4455 mm / 175.4 in, width: 1661 mm / 65.4 in, wheelbase: 2464 mm / 97 in
•reference weights: shipping weight 1144 kg / 2522 lbs base curb weight: 1180 kg / 2601 lbs
•top speed: 168 km/h (104 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 14.2© s; 0- 100 km/h 15.2© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 20© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c©: 10.8 l/100km / 26.1 mpg (imp.) / 21.7 mpg (U.S.) / 9.3 km/l

Chevrolet Vega Hatchback Coupe 5-speed (man. 5)
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 2287 cm3 / 139.6 cui, advertised power: 62.5 kW / 84 hp / 85 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 159 Nm / 117 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4455 mm / 175.4 in, width: 1661 mm / 65.4 in, wheelbase: 2464 mm / 97 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 1180 kg / 2601 lbs
•top speed: 167 km/h (104 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 13.2© s; 0- 100 km/h 14© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 19.2© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c©: 10.9 l/100km / 26 mpg (imp.) / 21.6 mpg (U.S.) / 9.2 km/l

Chevrolet Vega Hatchback Coupe Hydra-Matic (aut. 3)
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 3-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 2287 cm3 / 139.6 cui, advertised power: 62.5 kW / 84 hp / 85 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 159 Nm / 117 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4455 mm / 175.4 in, width: 1661 mm / 65.4 in, wheelbase: 2464 mm / 97 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 1190 kg / 2623 lbs
•top speed: 164 km/h (102 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 15.1© s; 0- 100 km/h 16.1© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 20© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c©: 12 l/100km / 23.4 mpg (imp.) / 19.5 mpg (U.S.) / 8.3 km/l

Chevrolet Vega Sport Coupe 4-speed (man. 4)
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 4-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 2287 cm3 / 139.6 cui, advertised power: 62.5 kW / 84 hp / 85 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 159 Nm / 117 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4455 mm / 175.4 in, width: 1661 mm / 65.4 in, wheelbase: 2464 mm / 97 in
•reference weights: shipping weight 1115 kg / 2459 lbs base curb weight: 1150 kg / 2535 lbs
•top speed: 163 km/h (101 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 14© s; 0- 100 km/h 15© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 19.8© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c©: 10.9 l/100km / 26 mpg (imp.) / 21.6 mpg (U.S.) / 9.2 km/l

Chevrolet Vega Sport Coupe 5-speed (man. 5)
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 2287 cm3 / 139.6 cui, advertised power: 62.5 kW / 84 hp / 85 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 159 Nm / 117 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4455 mm / 175.4 in, width: 1661 mm / 65.4 in, wheelbase: 2464 mm / 97 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 1150 kg / 2535 lbs
•top speed: 161 km/h (100 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 13© s; 0- 100 km/h 13.9© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 19.1© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c©: 11 l/100km / 25.8 mpg (imp.) / 21.5 mpg (U.S.) / 9.1 km/l

Chevrolet Vega Sport Coupe Hydra-Matic (aut. 3)
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 3-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 2287 cm3 / 139.6 cui, advertised power: 62.5 kW / 84 hp / 85 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 159 Nm / 117 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4455 mm / 175.4 in, width: 1661 mm / 65.4 in, wheelbase: 2464 mm / 97 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 1160 kg / 2557 lbs
•top speed: 159 km/h (99 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 14.9© s; 0- 100 km/h 15.9© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 19.9© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c©: 12.1 l/100km / 23.3 mpg (imp.) / 19.4 mpg (U.S.) / 8.3 km/l

Chevrolet Vega Wagon 4-speed (man. 4)
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 4-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 2287 cm3 / 139.6 cui, advertised power: 62.5 kW / 84 hp / 85 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 159 Nm / 117 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4455 mm / 175.4 in, width: 1661 mm / 65.4 in, wheelbase: 2464 mm / 97 in
•reference weights: shipping weight 1166 kg / 2571 lbs base curb weight: 1210 kg / 2667 lbs
•top speed: 160 km/h (99 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 14.8© s; 0- 100 km/h 15.8© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 20.2© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c©: 11 l/100km / 25.7 mpg (imp.) / 21.4 mpg (U.S.) / 9.1 km/l

Chevrolet Vega Wagon 5-speed (man. 5)
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 2287 cm3 / 139.6 cui, advertised power: 62.5 kW / 84 hp / 85 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 159 Nm / 117 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4455 mm / 175.4 in, width: 1661 mm / 65.4 in, wheelbase: 2464 mm / 97 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 1210 kg / 2667 lbs
•top speed: 159 km/h (99 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 13.6© s; 0- 100 km/h 14.6© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 19.4© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c©: 11.1 l/100km / 25.4 mpg (imp.) / 21.1 mpg (U.S.) / 9 km/l

Chevrolet Vega Wagon Hydra-Matic (aut. 3)
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 3-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 2287 cm3 / 139.6 cui, advertised power: 62.5 kW / 84 hp / 85 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 159 Nm / 117 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4455 mm / 175.4 in, width: 1661 mm / 65.4 in, wheelbase: 2464 mm / 97 in
•reference weights: base curb weight: 1220 kg / 2689 lbs
•top speed: 156 km/h (97 mph) ;
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 15.7© s; 0- 100 km/h 16.7© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 20.3© s
•fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c©: 12.2 l/100km / 23.1 mpg (imp.) / 19.2 mpg (U.S.) / 8.2 km/l