Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
| Chevrolet Cosworth Vega | |
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1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Chevrolet (General Motors) |
| Also called | Cosworth Twin-Cam |
| Production | March 1974–1976 |
| Model years | 1975–1976 |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback coupe |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | GM H platform (RWD) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L (122 cu in) DOHC EFI I4 |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 97.0 in (2,464 mm) |
| Length | 176.4 in (4,481 mm) |
| Width | 65.4 in (1,661 mm) |
| Height | 50.0 in (1,270 mm) |
| Curb weight | 2,760 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, high-performance version of the Chevrolet Vega.
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 cost nearly twice as much as a base Vega, and only US$900 less than the 1975 Chevrolet Corvette.