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1978 Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS technical specifications

Technical specifications of 1978 Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS

Carfolio.com ID15081

bodywork
1978 Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS See all Vauxhall models
Type4/5S HBK

Key:
SAL
Saloon (Sedan)
FHC
Fixed-head coupé
DHC
Drop-head coupé (Convertible)
HBK
Hatchback
EST
Estate (Station Wagon)
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Designer
Number of doors

dimensions & weight
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Wheelbase
Track front
rear
Length 3993 mm 157.2 in
Width 1580 mm 62.2 in
Height 1372 mm 54 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
Ground clearance
Kerb weight 1014 kg 2235 lb
Weight distribution
(Front)
Fuel capacity

aerodynamics
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Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

engine
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Bore × stroke 97.50 mm × 76.20 mm
3.84 in × 3 in
Cylinders S-4
Displacement 2.3 litre
2279 cc
(139.073 cu in)
Type DOHC
Key:
SOHC
Single overhead camshaft
DOHC
Double overhead camshaft
OHV
Overhead valves
TS
Two stroke
SV
Side valves
Sl
Sleeve valves
oise
Overhead inlet side exhaust
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4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
Construction
Sump
Compression ratio
Fuel system
Maximum power 136.9 PS (135 bhp) (100.7 kW)
@ 5500 rpm
Specific output 59.2 bhp/litre
0.97 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque 182.0 Nm (134 ft·lb) (18.6 kgm)
@ 4500 rpm
bmep 1003.5 kPa (145.6 psi)
Specific torque 79.86 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Manufacturer Vauxhall
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 1.28
Unitary capacity 569.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

performance
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0-50 mph (80 km/h)
0-60 mph 8.50 s
0-100 km/h
0-100 mph
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile 16.50 s
Standing km
Top speed 185 km/h (115 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 Emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
Power-to-weight 133.14 bhp/ton

chassis
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Engine location Front
Engine alignment Unknown
Drive RWD

Key:
FWD
Front wheel drive
RWD
Rear wheel drive
AWD
All wheel drive
4WD
Four wheel drive
 
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Suspension front I.CS.W.
rear LA.CS.RA.PR.
Key:
I
Independent
LA
Live axle
dD
de Dion axle
W
Wishbone
DW
Double wishbones
CS
Coil springs
ARB
Anti-roll bar
LS
Leaf springs
SE
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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Wheels front
rear
Tyresfront
rear
Brakes F/R

Key:
Ve
Ventilated
Di
Disc (Disk)
Dr
Drum
S
Servo-assisted
ABS
Anti-lock Braking System
Brake ∅front
rear
Braked area
Transmission 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

general
1978 Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS See all Vauxhall models
RAC rating 23.6
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1978 Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS added before December 1995.
Last modified 2008-04-03.
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