VAUXHALL T CAR- aka CHEVROLETCHEVETTEBRAZIL

CHEVROLET CHEVETTE SERIES I:General Motors do Brazil is the largest subsidiary GM in South America and thethird largest market for GM products after the US and China and it celebrated 80years of operation in Brazil in 2005. The company was founded in 1925 andoperated in small rented properties Ipiranga in Sao Paulo. Initially the cars wereassembled from CKD kits supplied from the US. The first factory opened in SãoCaetano do Sul – São Paulo in 1930. In 1958 a second factory opened in Sao Josedos Campos – São Paulo, officially inaugurated a year later by the PresidentJuscelino Kubitschek. GM Brazil were involved in the T Car project from itsinception in 1970 (code named project 909 by GM Brazil) and the first division ofGM to launch the car on 24 April 1973 as the Chevrolet Chevette. Initially onlyavailable as a 2 door Saloon with a 1.4litre engine in one level of trim - Especial.Visually the car was almost identical to the Opel Kadett C that would be launchedin Germany later in August 1973.

A FACTORY LAUNCH PICTURE OF THE CHEVETTE ESPECIALE WAS

RATHER PLAIN LOOKING & HAD A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT GRILLE TO

THE OPEL KADETT C

ANOTHER FACTORY LAUNCH PICTURE, NOTE THERE ARE NO

CHEVROLET BADGES TO BE SEEN ON THE OUTSIDE

A FACTORY LAUNCH PICTURE OF THE REAR OF THE

CHEVETTE WITH JUST A NAME BADGE TO IDENTIFY THE

CAR, IT WAS THE SAME AS ON THE FRONT

FROM THE SIDE THERE WAS A MINIMUM OF EMBELLISHMENT

A FACTORY LAUNCH SHOT DATED 24.04.73 BUT LOOK CAREFULLY

AT THE CAR IN THE TOP LEFT HAND CORNER, THE CHROME

WINDOW SURROUNDS WERE NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL THE LAUNCH

OF THE SL AVERSION SOME YEARS LATER

The Chevette was a huge investment forGM in Brazil, the number of employees atthe São José dos Campos plantincreased from 3000 to 8000. TheChevette became an agent of economicdevelopment with new auto partssuppliers, an increase in the number ofChevrolet dealers and associatedindustries being established. It wasknown within GM Brazil as the "anti-Beetle" and it was named Brazil Car ofthe Year in 1973 and became a top sellerin 1974. This model is now known as theSeries I. The one model one trim policycontinued until the middle of 1975 withthe introduction of the higher powered

Envemo models which also featured additional trim and equipment. Late in 1975,for the 1976 model year, saw the launch of the visually striking Chevette GP modelto celebrate the Brazillian Formula 1 race. At the same time the SL version wasadded to the range with additional chrome trim and equipment. The last new modelof the Series I Chevette was launched in 1977 and called the GPII which was anuprated version of the first GP with different camshaft, carburettor and distributorbut to meet emission regulations not for increased performance.

THE 1976MY CHEVROLET CHEVETTE SL FEATURED ADDITIONAL

BRIGHTWORK & INTERIOR EQUIPMENT

THE LAST VARIATION OF THE SERIES I CHEVETTE WAS THE GPII

WHICH BUILT ON THE SUCCESS OF THE EARLIER GPI

CHEVROLET CHEVETTE SERIES I SPECIFICATIONS:

Production: April 1973 to August 1978 Factory: São José dos Campos Versions: Chevrolet Chevette Especial (1973 to 1978) 2 door Saloon Chevrolet Chevette Envemo (1975 to 1978) 2 door Saloon Chevrolet Chevette SL (1976 to 1978) 2 door Saloon Chevrolet Chevette GP (1976) 2 door Saloon Chevrolet Chevette GPII (1977 to 1978) 2 door Saloon Engine: 1398cc 4cyl SOHC 8v Power: 67bhp (gross) @ 5800rpm / 59bhp (net) @ 5400rpm / 89bhp (gross) @ 5800rpm (Envemo >mid1976) 63bhp (net) @ 5400rpm (GP) / 82bhp (net) @ 5800rpm (Envemo mid1976>) Torque: 74lbs-ft @ 3000rpm (gross) / 66lbs-ft @ 3600rpm (net) / 80lbs-ft (gross) @ 4000rpm(Envemo >mid1976) 66lbs-ft @ 3600rpm (net) (GP) / 77lbs-ft (net) @ 3900rpm (Envemo >mid1976) Carburettor: Solex H 32/34 / 2 x Dell'Orto DHLA40 (Envemo >mid1976) Transmission: 4 speed floor change = Standard fitment all models Exterior Dimensions: Length: = 162.4ins Width: = 61.8ins Height: = 54.1ins Wheelbase = 94.3ins Curb Weight = 1,845lbs Fuel Capacity: 9.9 gallons

CHEVROLET CHEVETTE SERIES II:

Late in 1978, ready for the 1979 model year, came the first proper facelift for theChevette. The front end of the car was completely revamped with a grille similar toUS Pontiacs at the time, the rear end styling remained the same. . The car was stillonly available as a 2 door Saloon but now with only two trim levels - Standard andSL, the SL models were fitted with increased exterior chrome trim and interiorequipment. Announced late in 1978 a new 4 door model was added to the range forthe 1979 model year along with a new version of the engine designed to run onethanol as an alternative to petrol. During 1979 a 3 door Hatch was announcedin one level of trim and the option of petrol or ethanol engines. A special editionversion of the 1979 Chevette called the "Jeans" featured all seat coverings and doortrim in a denim material and was a direct response to VW's "Jeans" Beetle. 1980saw another styling revision, this time to the rear end which was squared off andfeatured largerrear lights. A new 1600cc engine was added to the engine line up in the Hatch1.6SR as well as a completely new 3 door Estate model called the Marajo which wasa local design and was not based on the European Chevette / Kadett C Estate. TheHatch was voted 1980 COTY. The series 2 versions remained almost unchanged

until the end of the 1982 model year when the range was revamped and restyled asthe series 3

CHEVROLET CHEVETTE 2 DOOR SALOON 1979 THE NEW FOR 1979 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE 3 DOOR HATCH, IT

LOOKED SIMILAR TO THE VAUXHALL CHEVETTE BUT THE REAR

END FEATURED DIFFERENT LIGHT UNITS

THE CHEVROLET CHEVETTE JEANS WAS A MIRROR OF THE VW

JEANS BEETLE

THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEVETTE JEANS

THE JEANS MATERIAL EXTENDED TO THE DOOR TRIMS AS WELL ANOTHER NEW ADDITION WAS THE 3 DOOR ESTATE CALLED MARAJO

THE SPORTS VERSION OF THE HATCH WAS CALLED THE CHEVETTE S/R AND FEATURED THE NEW 1.6LITRE ENGINE

THE 1980 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE SL 3 DOOR HATCH THE 1980 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE SL 2 DOOR SALOON

THE 1981 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE 2 DOOR SALOON FEATURED SQUARE HEADLAMPS

ANOTHER FACTORY PICTURE OF THE 1981

CHEVETTE SL 2 DOOR SALOON

THE 1981 CHEVETTE S/R ALSO FEATURED SQUARE HEADLAMPS AND ALSO A

MODIFIED REAR SPOILER

CHEVROLET CHEVETTE SERIES II SPECIFICATIONS:

Production: September 1978 to August 1982 Factory: São José dos Campos Versions: Chevrolet Chevette (1978 to 1982) 2 door Saloon Chevrolet Chevette (1979 to 1982) 4 door Saloon Chevrolet Chevette SL (1978 to 1978) 2 door Saloon Chevrolet Chevette SL (1979 to 1978) 4 door Saloon Chevrolet Chevette alcool (mid 1979 to 1982) 2 & 4 door Saloon & 3 door Hatch Chevrolet Chevette Marajo (1980 to 1982) 3 door Estate

Chevrolet Chevette Marajo alcool (1980 to 1982) 3 door Estate Chevrolet Chevette Hatch (1979 to 1982) 3 door Hatch Chevrolet Chevette Hatch 1.6SR (1980 to 1982) 3 door Hatch Engine: 1. 1398cc 4cyl SOHC 8v (Petrol) 2. 1398cc 4cyl SOHC 8v (Ethanol) 3. 1599cc 4cyl SOHC 8v (SR Petrol) Power: 1. 59bhp (net) @ 5400rpm 2. 60bhp (net) @ 5400rpm 3. 71bhp (net) @ 5400rpm (SR) Torque: 1. 66lbs-ft @ 3600rpm (net) 2. 69lbs-ft @ 4000rpm (net) 3. 78lbs-ft @ 3600rpm (net) (SR) Carburettor: Solex H 32/34 (1398cc petrol) Transmission: 4 speed floor change = Standard fitment all models Exterior Dimensions: Length: = 162.4ins (Saloon) 153.3ins (Hatch) 165.7ins (Estate) Width: = 61.8ins (Saloon) 61.8ins (Hatch) 61.8ins (Estate) Height: = 54.1ins (Saloon) 54.1 (Hatch) 54.1ins (Estate) Wheelbase = 94.3ins (Saloon) 94.3ins (Hatch) 94.3ins (Estate) Curb Weight = 1,845lbs (Saloon) 1,863lbs (Hatch) 1,984lbs (Estate) Fuel Capacity: 9.9 gallons

CHEVROLET CHEVETTE SERIES III:

September 1982 saw the launch of the 1983 model year Series III ChevroletChevette. This was far more than a mild facelift, it was a thorough top to bottomoverhaul of the Chevette and included new front and rear end design, new interiorand a new set of engine and the Saloon was now available as a 2 & 4 door with 1.4,1.6 or 1.6 with twin carburettors and a 1.6 Ethanol. Both 4 and 5 speed gearboxeswere offered. Trim was Standard or SL. The same combination applied to the Hatchand Estate models. This now meant there was a huge choice for customers andhome sales and exports increased. All models featured a smart new front end withhorizontal bar grille and with new larger rear light units and bigger bumpers front &rear In 1983 a new pick up version was launched called the Chevrolet Chevy 500, itremained in production until 1995 longer than any T Car variation in the world. Thefront end was the same as the new facelifted passenger models with a new cargoarea at the back. The Chevette Hatch was a revamped with the same front end asthe Saloon but the rear end was lengthened giving a look similar to the Ford EscortMk3 or Volvo 340.

THE COMPLETELY REVISED CHEVROLET CHEVETTE FOR THE

1983MY

THE NEW CHEVROLET 500 PICK UP WOULD CONTINUE IN

PRODUCTION UNTIL 1995 LONGER THAN ANY OTHER GM T CAR

MODEL

CHEVROLET CHEVETTE SERIES III SPECIFICATIONS:

Production: September 1982 to August 1987 Factory: São José dos Campos Versions: Chevrolet Chevette 1.6 alcool (1982 to 1987) 2 & 4 door Saloon / 3 door Hatch / 3door Estate Chevrolet Chevette 1.4 (1982 to 1987) 2 & 4 door Saloon / 3 door Hatch / 3 doorEstate Chevrolet Chevette 1.6 SL (1982 to 1987) 2 & 4 door Saloon / 3 door Hatch / 3 doorEstate Chevrolet Chevette 1.6 SL Carb Duplo (1982 to mid 1984) 2 & 4 door Saloon / 3door Hatch / 3 door Estate Chevrolet Chevette 1.6 SL Automatic (mid 1985 to 1987) 2 & 4 door Saloon / 3 doorHatch / 3 door Estate Chevrolet Chevy 500 1.6 alcool (1983 to 1987) Pick-Up Chevrolet Chevy 500 1.6 (1983 to 1987) Pick-Up Engine: 1. 1398cc 4cyl SOHC 8v (1.4 Petrol) 2. 1599cc 4cyl SOHC 8v (1.6 Ethanol) 3. 1599cc 4cyl SOHC 8v (1.6 Petrol) 4. 1599cc 4cyl SOHC 8v twin choke carburettor (1.6 Petrol) Power: 1. 61bhp (net) @ 5600rpm 2. 71bhp (net) @ 5600rpm 3. 68bhp (net) @ 5200rpm 4. 72bhp (net) @ 5600rpm Torque: 1. 76lbs-ft @ 3200rpm (net) 2. 89lbs-ft @ 3200rpm (net) 3. 86lbs-ft @ 3200rpm (net) 4. 90lbs-ft @ 3200rpm (net) Carburettor: Weber 228 (1599cc petrol) Transmission: 4 or 5 speed floor change or GM TH Automatic Exterior Dimensions: Length: = 163.8ins (Saloon) 156.4ins (Hatch) 165.7ins (Estate) Width: = 61.8ins (Saloon) 61.8ins (Hatch) 61.8ins (Estate) Height: = 52.2ins (Saloon) 52.2 (Hatch) 54.5ins (Estate) Wheelbase = 94.3ins (Saloon) 94.3ins (Hatch) 94.3ins (Estate)

Curb Weight = 1,962lbs (Saloon) 1,951lbs (Hatch) 2,039lbs (Estate) Fuel Capacity: 9.9 gallons

CHEVROLET CHEVETTE SERIES IV:For the 1988 model year the Chevrolet Chevette received another facelift, this time itwas only minor exterior modifications and some trim enhancements. The Hatchversion was dropped from the Chevette range. The 5 speed gearbox wasstandardized across all models and in the saloon there was an Isuzu diesel engineavailable, the 1.4litre base engine was dropped. The diesel only lasted until themiddle of 1988 and was not popular. The Marajo Estate version was withdrawn atthe end of the 1989 model year production run. The main exterior difference was anew grille, this time with the Chevrolet logo in the centre, and a modified lowerfront valence beneath the bumper. Launched late in 1991 for the 1992 model yearwas a new basic version of the Chevette called Junior. The car featured a 1.0litreengine from Opel and 4 or 5 speed gearbox. At the same time the 1.6 was availableas a petrol Standard or "DL" model or 1.6 acool and 1.6 Automatic. For 1993 onlythe Junior and a new L model were available, this would be last year of theChevette saloons. The pick up lasted until 1995.

THE NEW BASIC CHEVETTE JUNIOR WHICH USED AN OPEL 1.0ohv ENGINE

THE 1988MY CHEVROLET CHEVETTE DL 2 DOOR SALOON THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEVETTE JUNIOR WAS QUITE BASIC

BUT HAD ALL THE ESSENTIALS

THE CHEVETTE L WAS THE LAST OF THE PASSENGER

CHEVETTES AND FINISHED PRODUCTION IN 1993 ALONG WITH

ALL OTHER CHEVETTES

THE CHEVROLET 500 PICK UP CARRIED ON UNTIL 1995 AND WAS THE

LAST PRODUCTION T CAR ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD

CHEVROLET CHEVETTE SERIES IV SPECIFICATIONS:

Production: September 1987 to August 1993 (Pick-Up 1995) Factory: São José dos Campos Versions: Chevrolet Chevette 1.6 alcool Marajo (Sept 1987 to Aug 1989) 3 door Estate Chevrolet Chevette 1.6 Marajo (Sept 1987 to Aug 1989) 3 door Estate Chevrolet Chevette 1.6 Marajo (Sept 1987 to Aug 1987) 3 door Estate Chevrolet Chevette 1.6 alcool (Sept 1987 to Aug 1992) 2 & 4 door Saloon Chevrolet Chevette 1.6 (Sept 1987 to Aug 1992) 2 & 4 door Saloon Chevrolet Chevette 1.6L (Sept 1992 to Aug 1993) 2 & 4 door Saloon Chevrolet Chevette 1.6L acool (Sept 1992 to Aug 1993) 2 & 4 door Saloon Chevrolet Chevette 1.6DL alcool (Sept 1991 to Aug 1992) 2 & 4 door Saloon Chevrolet Chevette 1.6DL (Sept 1991 to Aug 1992) 2 & 4 door Saloon Chevrolet Chevette Diesel (Jan 1987 to Aug 1988) 2 & 4 door Saloon Chevrolet Chevette 1.0 Junior (Aug 1992 to Aug 1993) 2 & 4 door Saloon - 4 or 5speed Chevrolet Chevy 500 1.6 alcool (1988 to 1995) Pick-Up Chevrolet Chevy 500 1.6 (1988 to 1995) Pick-Up Engine: 1. 1599cc 4cyl SOHC 8v (1.6 Petrol) 2. 1599cc 4cyl SOHC 8v (1.6 Ethanol)

3. 1817cc 4cyl SOHC 8v (1.8 Diesel - Isuzu 4FB1) 4. 993cc 4cyl OHV 8v (1.0 Petrol) Power: 1. 72bhp (net) @ 5200rpm (70bhp @ 5200rpm Aug 1992 >) 2. 80bhp (net) @ 5200rpm 3. 60bhp (net) @ 5000rpm 4. 48bhp (net) @ 6000rpm Torque: 1. 91lbs-ft @ 3000rpm (net) (88lbs-ft @ 3000rpm Aug 1992 >) 2. 94lbs-ft @ 2800rpm (net) 3. 81lbs-ft @ 2000rpm (net) 4. 51lbs-ft @ 3000rpm (net) Carburettor: Brosol H35 (1.0) Weber 228 (1.6 petrol > Aug 1991) Brosol 2E (1.6 petrol Aug 1992>) Transmission: 4 speed (1.0 only) 5 speed (optional 1.0, standard on all other models) / GM TH Automatic (until Aug 1992) Exterior Dimensions: Length: = 164.8ins (Saloon) 165.9ins (Estate) Width: = 61.8ins (Saloon) 61.8ins (Estate) Height: = 52.1ins (Saloon) 54.5ins (Estate) Wheelbase = 94.3ins (Saloon) 94.3ins (Estate) Curb Weight = 1,907lbs (1.0 Saloon) 2,116lbs (Estate) Fuel Capacity: 11.2 gallons (Saloon) 9.9 gallons (Estate)

GM BRAZIL CHEVETTE CONCEPT CARS:

It is often assumed, wrongly, that GM Brazil just assembled what everybody else inGeneral Motors designed for them. In fact GMB had it's own design studio back inthe late 1960s and opened it's own test facility at Cruz Alta in 1974. GMB hadshown two concepts in 1972, the Chevrolet Opala Las Vegas and the Opala Aguia,but the first Chevette concept was shown at the 1974 Sao Paulo Motor Show andwas called the Chevrolet Monza, a name that would later be applied to the J Car inBrazil. The car featured a larger grille above and below the bumper, larger wheelarches that looked a bit odd because the wheels and tyres were not really bigenough, blacked out window frames and a rear boot spoiler. It looked pretty goodbut still had the 1.4litre engine (with twin Dell' Orto carburettors)

THE CHEVETTE BASED CHEVROLET MONZA CONCEPT AT THE 1974 SAO PAULO MOTOR SHOW

The next T Car based concept was unveiled at the Sao Paulo Motor Show in 1978,the Chevette S/R was another sporting proposal by GMB's Design studio to replacethe Chevette GP. The concept featured a graduated paint effect, new wheels andbumpers, front and rear spoilers, side skirts, new hood with power dome, coveredheadlights and sunroof. Inside there were full instrumentation and seat covers inbright tartan cloth (I wonder where that idea came from?) The front end style isalmost identical to that of the Chevrolet Electrovette show car in the US builtaround the same time.

THE CHEVROLET CHEVETTE S/R STYLING CONCEPT OF 1978