Chevette

The Chevette was a small T-car launched in the United Kingdom by Vauxhall Motors, which is a subsidiary of General Motors. In various places, it was available under various names, such as the Chevrolet Chevette and the Holden Chevette. The Chevette was sold in the European market till 1984, after which it was phased out.

Vauxhall Motors launched the Chevette in 1975. Initially, the Chevette was launched as a hatchback that gained instant popularity in the European market. However, the 2/4 door Chevette sedan and the 3-door station wagon were released a year later. The Chevette came equipped with a 1256 cc overhead valve engine along with double wishbone front suspension. It was a rear wheel drive, featuring rear suspension with Panhard rod.

The Vauxhall Chevette, though similar in design to the Opel Kadett, featured a differently treated and more aerodynamically designed front grille. The Vauxhall Chevette underwent redesigning to feature a new look with flush fitting headlights and newer wheel designs. The Chevette HS, the Chevette HSR and the Chevette L were some of the variants of the Vauxhall Chevette. The Chevette HS was a special Chevette model specifically designed as a rallying car. It featured a powerful 2.3 L “Slant Four” engine with a twin camshaft 16 valve cylinder head that made it a very fast car.