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1/25 scale, skill 2, paint and cement requiredNot available since 1976!Flip up body with supportsFully detailed custom tubular chassisSupercharged Chevy enginePre-lettered drag slicksUpdated and expanded original decal artworkMolded in white and chromeRetro Deluxe™ AMT reproduction packaging
The Chevrolet Vega is a subcompact automobile that was manufactured and marketed by GM's Chevrolet subdivision from 1970 to 1977. Available in two-door hatchback, notchback, wagon, and sedan delivery body styles, all models were powered by an inline four-cylinder engine with a lightweight, aluminum alloy cylinder block. The Vega first went on sale in Chevrolet dealerships on September 10, 1970 [1]. Variants included the Cosworth Vega, a short-lived limited-production performance model, introduced in March 1975.[citation needed]The Vega received praise and awards at its introduction, including 1971 Motor Trend Car of the Year.[2][page needed] Subsequently, the car became widely known for a range of problems related to its engineering,[3] reliability,[4] safety,[5][6] propensity to rust, and engine durability. Despite a series of recalls and design upgrades, the Vega's problems tarnished both its own as well as General Motors' reputation. Production ended with the 1977 model year.[citation needed]The car was named for Vega, the brightest star in the constellation Lyra
The wheelbase on all models is 97.0 inches (2,460 mm). Width is 65.4 inches (1,660 mm). The 1971 and 1972 models are 169.7 inches (4,310 mm) long. The 1973 models are 3 inches (76 mm) longer due to the front 5 mph bumper. Front and rear 5 mph bumpers on 1974 to 1977 models add another 5.7 inches (140 mm).[citation needed]The hatchback, with its lower roofline and a fold-down rear seat, accounted for nearly half of all Vegas sold.[12]The sedan, later named "Notchback", is the only model with an enclosed trunk, and had the lowest base price.[13] The Kammback wagon has a lower cargo liftover height and a swing-up liftgate.[13]The panel express has steel panels in place of the wagon's rear side glass, an enclosed storage area under the load floor, and a low-back driver's seat. An auxiliary passenger seat was optional.[14] The low back seat was the result of this model being classified as a truck, which had fewer safety requirements than the passenger cars.The aluminum-block, inline-four engine was a joint effort by General Motors, Reynolds Metals, and Sealed Power Corp. The engine and its die-cast block technology were developed by GM engineering staff, then passed to Chevrolet for finalization and production. Ed Cole, involved with the 1955 small-block V8 as chief engineer at Chevrolet and now equally involved with the Vega engine as GM president, often visited the engineering staff engine drafting room on Saturdays, reviewing the design and directing changes, to the consternation of Chevrolet engineers and manufacturing personnel, who knew he wanted a rush job.[9] The engine in development became known in-house as "the world's tallest, smallest engine" due to the tall cylinder head.[15] Its vibration, noise, and tendency to overheat were rectified by 1974.[11][page needed]The Vega's suspension, live rear axle, 53.2% front/46.8% rear weight distribution, low center of mass and neutral steering give good handling. Lateral acceleration capacities are 0.90 g (standard suspension) and 0.93 g (RPO F-41 suspension). Steering box and linkage are ahead of the front wheel centerline, with a cushioned two-piece shaft. Front suspension is by short and long arms, with lower control arm bushings larger than on the 1970 Camaro.[16] Four-link rear suspension copies the 1970 Chevelle.[9]There are coil springs all around.[17][page needed]The chassis development engineers aimed for full-size American car ride qualities with European handling. Later torque-arm rear suspension eliminated rear wheel hop under panic braking. Brakes (front discs, rear drums) copy an Opel design, with 10-inch (250 mm) diameter single-piston solid rotors, 9-inch (230 mm) drums and 70/30 front/rear braking distribution.[9]All models share the same hood, fenders, floor pan, lower door panels, rocker panels, engine compartment and front end. In mid-1971, Chevrolet introduced an optional GT package for hatchback and Kammback models, which included the RPO L11 two-barrel 140 engine, F41 handling option, special tires, and trim
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