Chevrolet Cosworth Vega

Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
Overview
ManufacturerChevrolet (General Motors)
Also calledCosworth Twin-Cam
ProductionMarch 1974–1976
Model years1975–1976
AssemblyLordstown Assembly-
Lordstown, Ohio, United States
DesignerGM & Chevrolet Design staffs
Chief Stylist, Bill Mitchell
Engine Designer, Calvin Wade
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact
Body style3-door hatchback coupe
LayoutFR layout
PlatformGM H platform (RWD)
Powertrain
Engine122 cu in (2.0 L) DOHC EFI I4
Transmission4-speed manual
5-speed manual w/overdrive (1976)
Dimensions
Wheelbase97.0 in (2,464 mm)
Length176.4 in (4,481 mm)
Width65.4 in (1,661 mm)
Height50.0 in (1,270 mm)
Curb weight2,760 lb (1,250 kg)

The Chevrolet Cosworth Vega is a subcompact four-passenger automobile produced by Chevrolet for the 1975 and 1976 model years. It is a limited-production version of the Chevrolet Vega, with higher performance.

Chevrolet developed the car's all-aluminum inline-four 122 cu in (1,999 cc) engine, and British company Cosworth Engineering designed the DOHC cylinder head. 5,000 engines were built.

3,508 cars were made. They were priced nearly double that of a base Vega and only $900 below the 1975 Chevrolet Corvette.[1]

  1. ^ Collectable Automobile-April 2000. Chevrolet's Vega