2023 Chevelle Updates
Chevrolet has certainly abandoned muscle cars for now, but the return of the Chevelle SS may be just what the company needs to turn things around.
General Motors is now struggling in the muscle car market. The Chevrolet Camaro has had poor sales in recent years, and it appears the company has thrown in the towel before its retirement in 2023. However, the folks at Trans Am Worldwide recently revived the Chevrolet Chevelle SS, which got us thinking. Rostislav Prokop, our digital artist, also created some renderings of the new Chevelle. Maybe the new Chevelle SS can solve GM’s muscle car conundrum.
The new Chevelle SS will bring back one of the most recognizable names in muscle car history. Additionally, it will breathe new life into the Chevrolet lineup. Allow them to compete with the 2024 Ford Mustang and most likely any Dodge electric muscle car.
A Chevelle SS Revival Would Be Perfect For Gearheads
What’s also true is that gearheads would love to see the Chevelle SS revived. Even though it is not an official Chevrolet product, the Trans Am Worldwide Chevelle SS is getting a lot of attention. The business took the Camaro’s underpinnings and gave it a retro-inspired body. Brings back memories of the first Chevelle SS. What they created is truly extraordinary, with a retro design that is both fresh and familiar. Using a proven product foundation is also a wise decision.
If Chevrolet had done this themselves, they would have developed a new foundation. The Chevelle SS Trans Am Worldwide looks fantastic. However, the Camaro’s underpinnings have aged a bit. The new Chevelle SS with inspired styling, but a new platform, will have gearheads drooling. The revival of the Chevelle SS name alone is an interesting proposition. The Chevelle name itself disappeared in 1977. Bringing back an old nickname doesn’t always work out for automakers. However, we believe bringing back the Chevelle SS will benefit both Chevrolet and GM.
New Chevelle SS Provides New Opportunities
The revival of the Chevelle SS opened up new possibilities for Chevrolet. For starters, it will allow them to compete with the latest Ford Mustang. Next year, the 2024 Mustang will practically take full control of the muscle car world. With the Camaro no longer available and Dodge’s muscle vehicles going electric. A size that may still not be popular among consumers. The new Chevelle SS with V8 power has the potential to compete with the Ford. On a more basic level, this is simply a new beginning for Chevrolet in the muscle car segment. For the first time in years, I started from scratch.
The redesigned Chevelle SS even allowed Chevrolet to develop an electric version. Maybe even alongside the standard ICE version. This will allow competition with Ford and Dodge, securing the future of muscle vehicles in the electric era.
What Are the Chances of a New Chevrolet Chevelle SS?
In terms of the chances of seeing a new Chevelle SS, the odds are slim. At least in terms of Chevrolet’s formal rebirth. Other than the latest version of the Camaro, manufacturers have not indicated that they want to revive the muscle vehicle. The lack of interest in the Camaro in recent years may suggest that the priority is the Corvette and its growing lineup of electric vehicles. Although unlikely, many people would welcome the arrival of a new Chevelle SS. Who knows, maybe it will happen one day.
Chevette «Jaws»
In the last five years of the 60’s, GM do Brasil officially imported Kadett and Olympia models, their luxurious version, together with the Rekord that would give rise to the Opala.
Perhaps they have arrived for a pre-test on our streets and roads and to assess public receptivity.
They came in sedan versions of two and four doors and also fastback. Some collectors still have them.
Our model, the result of the 909 project, was named Chevette, perhaps a way of expressing a small Chevrolet.
The investment for its manufacture, at the unit in São José dos Campos, SP, reached US$ 102 million.
Presented to the press on April 24, 1973, in a two-door sedan version – without windbreaks, with Standard and SL finishes, General Motors’ smallest car in Brazil for decades was very successful.
An ad at the time of launch said «GM wouldn’t make just one more cart» in order to enhance its advanced character.
In the same year, Volkswagen’s Brasília and Chrysler’s Dodge 1800 were launched.
The Corcel underwent its first restyled front and rear. These would turn out to be its heaviest competitors. All these releases came in the two-door version, inconsistent nationally at the time – and for many years to come.
«GM wouldn’t make just one more cart,» the advertising said. The Chevette indeed had great qualities—and even some primacy in safety.
Our Chevette it had modern lines – how many times in history has a car been launched before in Brazil than in Europe? The 1.4 liter engine and 68 hp (gross power) had a camshaft in the head, activated by a timing belt — the first in the country. Rear-wheel drive and four-speed gearbox; the lever position was very reminiscent of the Alfa Romeo.
The torque was good and the final speed, around 145 km/h, adequate for the time. Interesting detail was the position of the 45 liter fuel tank, just behind the backrest of the rear seat, in an inclined position — better for safety in case of collisions, impossible, and there is no risk of puncture by any loose object on the road. The fuel nozzle was on the right rear column.
It is said that when gas stations were closed on weekends, at the end of the 70s, some owners of Passat had an additional tank installed, precisely that of the Chevette, doubling the autonomy. The steering wheel was tilted to the left and the pedals shifted to the same side, due to the central transmission tunnel, which displeased some owners. But it steered incredibly well, thanks in large part to the rear-wheel drive (the Volkswagen Beetle also had rear-wheel drive, but it steered poorly due to the type of front suspension, by double trailing arms).
It was a pleasant car to drive, not very powerful, but you took full advantage of it. Stepping more, using the accelerator fully, in gear changes the tires squealed and stability was good. It wasn’t bad in the city and on the roads.
It was innovative in safety features, such as warning lights and non-penetrating steering column, not yet required by Contran at the time, and it featured double circuit brakes (one for the front, one for the rear). The suspension was well calibrated and would not undergo major changes over time. The car was stable, difficult to break free, but the rigid rear axle bounced around uneven corners, conveying a certain sense of insecurity, and the very stiff springs affected comfort. It took time for GM to adopt softer springs.
Another innovation was the rigid axle with torque tube. To put it better, every axle of this type tends to «roll up», or rotate against the direction of the wheels under strong acceleration. One of the ways to control the trend is to extend the differential housing forward and pivot it at some point ahead. Part of the cardan goes through the tube. That’s why, when starting off, the Chevette raised the rear instead of sinking.
The Chevette measured 4.12 meters in length, little more than a Volkswagen Beetle. Comfort was only reasonable for four occupants, as the space behind was insufficient – the tallest banged their heads on the ceiling.
The trunk was great: a slogan of the time said «small with big trunk». It didn’t beat Volkswagen in sales, but it faced the other competitors well.
In 1975, with more than 100,000 units produced, the sports version GP (Grand Prix) was launched in commemoration of the Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix. It was the official car of the event and offered to drivers to ride in São Paulo in those days. It is said that one of them left a model in the middle of the street, that is, he did not return it as expected.
Trivia
The fact that the GM Chevette, which was virtually identical to the Opel Kadett, not introduced under the German name in Brazil is said to have been because they wanted to avoid associations with the ruling there until 1985 military regime.
1989 GM launched in Brazil then the Chevrolet Kadett E, which was built parallel to the Chevette.
A Chevette with the number plate D-Fens in Falling Down bears contribute to the action.
In an episode of the U.S. series Scrubs ( My colleague ) evades one of the protagonists ( Donald Faison ) a conversation by jumping out of a moving car.
Then, the Chevette breaks through a bridge railing and collided with a wall.
New Update Chevrolet Chevelle 2023
Bespoke muscle car customizer Trans Am Worldwide has released another model that puts a modern twist on a classic design, this time in the form of the 70/SS. And if you guessed that it looked like a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS, you’d guessed right. The Trans Am Worldwide 70/SS is also based on the sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro.
The classic 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS fascia returns with four round headlights and a wide, square grille. The side profile also matches the original muscle car with protruding fender ridges following the prominent belt line.
The 2023 Chevelle at the rear of the trunk has been modified to curve down and back into the body-colored bumper while the small taillights give it a clean look. The renderings of the 2023 Chevelle also offer a model with pseudo-chrome front and rear bumpers instead of the body color of the revealed model.
The Chevrolet Chevelle-inspired Trans Am Worldwide 70/SS can be specified with a number of different engines, starting with the base 6.2 liters LT1 V8 producing 450 horsepower.
Take one step and you’ll get a supercharged Magnuson 396 V8 engine but the real star of the show here is the brand’s own LS6/X 454 V8 engine which has been upgraded to produce 1,500 horsepower.
Only 25 examples of the top trim will be made, so better get your wallet out early if you want one. All engine options will send power to the rear wheels via a manual or automatic transmission.
The interior of the 70/SS has also been slightly modified from its donor Camaro with color-matched trim pieces, and a steering wheel sourced from the C7 Corvette. Thanks to the retractable convertible roof, the sun can be enjoyed while you row your gear in this machine monster.
People also ask Chevy Chevelle 2023
Q: Is there going to be a new Chevy Chevelle?
A: Chevrolet is currently working on a new Chevelle Concept that will be introduced to the world in 2021. We’re not sure yet how many different concepts Chevy will run before they set the vehicle up for production.
Q: How much will the new Chevelle cost?
A: And if you guessed that this looks like a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS, you’re right. Like the Super Duty that the company unveiled at the 2019 SEMA Show, the Trans Am Worldwide 70/SS is also based on the sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro.
Q: Why did Chevy discontinue the Chevelle?
A: The most extensive redesign in its 10-year history marked the 1973 Chevelle. Due to concerns over the proposed Federal rollover standard, the convertible and 4-door hardtop models were discontinued, while the 2-door hardtop was replaced by a pillared coupe named the “Colonnade Hardtop”.
Q: What motor is in the new Chevelle?
A: For those who want something less extreme but still crazy, there is a 6.4 liter (396 cubic inches) V8 engine with 900 hp (671 kW). The starting point for the 70/SS is the standard Camaro 450 hp (336-kW) LT1 V8. Automatic or manual transmissions are available, as are the upgraded suspension, wheels, and brakes.
Chevette S/R
Anyway, a real sports car, or almost: the S/R, released in 1981, inaugurated the 1.6 engine and featured interesting exterior decor, with gradient stripes from black to gray or vice versa.
A new sports version, SR, arrived in 1981 only in the hatch body and bringing the 1.6 gasoline engine. The external and internal finish, including rear spoiler and special gradient paint, set it apart from the rest. The entire line’s headlights were now square.
Motor: 1.6, 4 cylinders in line, 8 valves (2 per cylinder), dual body carburetor, gasoline, front, longitudinal.Displacement: 1,599 cm³ Power: 80 hp at 5,800 rpmSpecific Power: 50 hp/liter Torque: 11.6 kgfm at 3600 rpmLength: 3,972 mm Weight: 898 kgWidth: 1,570 mm Height: 1,323 mm Traction: backBrakes: Solid discs at the front and drums at the rear Exchange: 4-speed manual
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O Chevrolet Chevette it was, after its introduction in 1976, the smallest Chevy ever offered.
O Chevrolet Chevette replaced the Chevrolet Vega as the entry-level Chevy.
It was based on a European-branded General Motors Opel model.
Chevette 1976
Chevette 1982
It was first introduced in the spring of 1973 in Brazil as the Chevrolet Chevette (2-door Sedan), followed in October 1978 by the 4-door Sedan, and in 1980 by a 3-door Hatchback.
The Chevrolet Chevette
It was with a provocation that General Motors presented, in May 1973, its first small car made in Brazil. «GM would no longer make a cart» was the motto of the campaign to launch the Chevette. It was the fourth generation of the Opel Kadett, which began to be manufactured in Germany in the mid-1930s.
The automaker bet on updated lines, which packed a modern engine, with overhead valve command, and a firm suspension, which guaranteed good stability. But how was the little animal. He didn’t even have a key to the gas tank.
And this in the middle of the oil crisis, a time when fuel thefts were not uncommon.
On the other hand, it is possible to imagine the good surprise of those who took the wheel of the Chevette. The driving position delighted those who were used to the standard of national cars at the time. Even today, the cart – ops! – has the feeling of a small sports car, with the controls at hand and the steering slightly tilted to the left, with the gearshift lever very close. For passengers traveling in the rear, getting in is easy as the seat raises for easy access.
But let no one envy them: in addition to sharing the meager space with the tunnel over the cardan shaft, they are rocked by the sound of the fuel rattling in the tank, installed behind the backrest.
In the test carried out by QUATRO WHEELS (May 1973), its acceleration impressed well, thanks to the first gear and the short differential, which made the car «jump» in front of other cars with larger engines.
It went from 0 to 100 in 19 seconds.
The maneuvers were also praised: the fast steering, with 3.5 turns from stop to stop, allowed to turn the car in less than 11 meters. The restrictions were for the top speed of 140 km/h in the best pass and for the instrument panel, considered confusing by journalist Expedito Marazzi.
Even today, Chevette conveys a certain «sportsmanship». But that means no commitment for the small 1400cc, 69-horsepower engine to answer the calls of the right foot. The curves are made with precision and the rear-wheel drive is missed. Ah, if it had a stronger engine…
Orthopedic doctor Sérgio Minervini, 41, is the owner of the Chevette 76 featured in this article. They have been companions since 1978. They attended together the medical course in the interior of São Paulo and, unlike Dr. Sérgio, who has been active since graduation, the Chevette retired in 1989, at 16000 kilometers. Since then, it has not traveled more than 700 kilometers. Sérgio is so meticulous that, upon receiving the car, he carefully removed the seals from the windows and keeps them to this day. The stickers that appear in the photos are reproductions of the originals.
Produced over twenty years, the Chevette three-volume two-doors gave rise to a four-door version, the hatch model, the Marajó station wagon and the Chevy 500 pickup. At that time, there were several engine versions, from 1.0 to 1.6.
At launch, a Chevette it cost 21,290 cruzeiros, much more than a Fuscão, with a 1500 engine, which cost 17800 cruzeiros, and a little less than the 22668 euros needed to get a Corcel standart coupe out of the store. In today’s prices, you could buy a Palio ELX Fire 1.3 16V.
Коротко о модели Tahoe
Красивый, мощный внедорожник Шевроле Tahoe, предназначенный для длительных путешествий, станет прекрасным вариантом для большой семьи. Его грозная внешность притягивает взгляды прохожих.
Установленная в нем мультимедийная система способствует безопасности на дорогах, а при помощи ЖК можно слушать музыку и звонить, не отвлекаясь от управления транспортом. Представляя модельный ряд Шевроле 2024 2025 года, эта модель занимает лидирующее место.
Её снабдили двигателем с объёмом 6,2л, увеличили длину корпуса на 5 см. Автомобиль оборудован дисковыми тормозами и электроусилителем руля. Стоимость модели пропорциональна комплектации.
| Комплектация | Привод | Двигатель/КП | Стоимость в рублях |
| LT | Полный | 6,2/АТ 6 | 2 846 000 |
| LTZ | полный | 6,2/АТ 6 | 3 100 000 |
Популярный в России Aveo
Продолжает модельный ряд Шевроле 2024 2025 – модель Авео, фото которой вы можете видеть ниже. Это стильный, выразительный хетчбек
Его снабдили агрессивным дизайном с привлекающими внимание фарами
Колёсная база новинки тоже подросла, и составляет 2525 мм, благодаря чему увеличилась вместительность салона. Досталась салону новая, более качественная отделка.
Наряду с хетчбеком, новый седан также претерпел незначительных изменений. Ему расширили колёсную базу, удлинили кузов на целых 9 см. Машина оснащена бензиновым двигателем, с объёмом 1,6 л и АКП на 6 ступеней. Стоимость новинки Шевроле, в зависимости от комплектации, начинается от 549 000 рублей.
Кроссовер Captiva
Новый Шевроле Captiva имеет довольно неординарную внешность, его экстерьер дополняют колёсные диски размером 18 дюймов. Претерпели изменений оба бампера и радиаторная решётка, передние противотуманки снабдились хромированными деталями. Изменились выхлопные патрубки, а также светодиодные фонари в задней части авто.
Трансмиссию новинки Шевроле в 2024 году предлагают в двух, различных вариациях: шести ступенчатые МКП (механическая) и АКП (автоматическая). Кроссовер оборудован бензиновым движком на 4 цилиндра, мощностью 167 лошадей. Максимальная комплектация предполагает V-образную шестёрку с 3-литровым объёмом и отдачей 258 лошадей.
Модели Cruze и Corvette
Прищуренный взгляд автомобиля придаёт его внешности агрессивность, а весь силуэт отличается динамичностью, экспрессивностью, спортивностью. Ниспадающая крыша придаёт корме Шевроле Cruze довольно интересный вид совершенного стиля.
Хэтчбек стал немного короче, но шире своего предшественника, при этом, оставаясь прежней высоты. Дорожный просвет, а также колёсная база остались без изменений. Для автомобиля предлагаются движки 1,6, а также 1,8 литров, выдающие 109 и, соответственно, 141 лошадей.
На выбор две коробки передач: МКП 5 ступеней и АКП на 6 ступеней. Модельный ряд Шевроле Cruze получил цены, которые разнятся в зависимости от комплектации.
Представленный, в этом году российским автолюбителям обновлённый Шевроле Corvette получил угловатые формы, лишился округлости задних фонарей. Капот суперкара стал значительно рельефнее, на багажнике расположился спойлер с вмонтированным стоп фонарём.
Салон автомобиля впечатляет своим дизайном, качеством отделочных материалов. Мотор на 6,2 литра выдаёт 450 лошадей. Трансмиссия предлагается в двух вариантах: 6-ти ступенчатая АКП либо 7-ми ступенчатая МКП. В зависимости от уровня комплектации стоимость модели имеет небольшие отличия.
| Комплектация | Привод | Двигатель/КП | Стоимость в рублях |
| 2LT Z51 | Задний | 6,2/МК 7 | 4 520 000 |
| 3LT Z51 | Задний | 6,2/МК 7 | 4 620 000 |
На закусу — Trailblazer
Высоко расположенные миндалевидные «глаза», хромированные вставки, противотуманки на бампере придают Шевроле Trailblazer, представляющему модельный ряд джипов, экстравагантности.
Салон автомобиля оборудовали тремя рядами кресел, сложив спинки которых, можно получить вполне комфортабельный диван. На сегодня силовыми агрегатами выступают два варианта турбодизелей Duramax с 2,5 литровым объёмом, выдающим 150 лошадей, и 2,8-литровым, с отдачей 180 лошадей.
Российскому потребителю доступен автомобиль со вторым вариантом комплектации, к которому добавлен бензиновый V6 на 3,6 литра, имеющий отдачу 239 лошадей.
Автомобили Chevrolet
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- 3 поколения, 2003 — 2015
- 1 поколение, 2019 — сегодня
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Chevette «Square»
In 1983, Chevette received a major change in design, the biggest until the end of its production. The front had rectangular headlights, single grille with horizontal trim, wedge-shaped hood and more sloping. The taillights were larger and rectangular.
The restyle was inspired by the Monza, a model identical to the German Opel Ascona, launched in Brazil the previous year in a three-door hatch version (non-existent in Europe).
And it worked: Chevette would be, for the first time, Brazilian sales champion with 85,984 units sold. In February, the exemplar number 750,000 had been manufactured.
The windows — contrary to the world trend, expressed, for example, in the Monza four-door — received windbreaks, responding to yet another debatable «national preference» of the time. Inside there were also modifications, including the dashboard. In the mechanical set the novelties were on account of the 1.6-liter alcohol engine and the optional five-speed gearbox, which had precise and soft couplings. But the course of the lever was longer and the speed of exchanges was hampered.The 1.6 gasoline was used throughout the entire line (the 1.4 was left for export), but using a single-body carburetor — the double-body carburetor, adopted until then in the S/R, would only return in 1988.
The 1984 line featured the small Chevy 500 pickup truck, alluding to the capacity for half a ton of cargo (driver included). It competed with Fiat Fiorino/City, VW Saveiro and Ford Pampa. But it was the only one with rear-wheel drive, an advantage for allowing greater efficiency when loaded.
In the following year, Chevette reached the mark of 100,000 exported units and won the option of a three-speed automatic transmission. It was not successful – demand was very small, but it was produced until 1990.
For 1987 there was a new revision of the design, with wraparound bumpers, integrated grille, lower air intakes and larger lights. The SE finish option was launched, more luxurious and with a more complete panel, including lights for consumption control. The four-door and Hatch versions were no longer produced. In March the Chevette reached the one millionth car produced.
The following year the 1.6 engine was reworked, renamed to 1.6/S. The weight of the pistons and connecting rods was reduced and a double body carburetor was introduced, with the second stage only activated at high rpm. The intake manifold gained a new design.
Performance improved: from 73 to 81 hp (alcohol). The SE was renamed SL/E, standardizing with the Monza and Opala lines.
With the modernization of the competition — launch of Uno, adoption of a water-cooled engine by Gol — Chevette was aging. In 1989, Marajó’s manufacturing plant was terminated. In its place would come the Ipanema van, derived from Kadett. In 1991 the DL version became the only one. The following year, it received a catalytic converter to meet new standards for polluting emissions.
A year and a half after the Uno Mille, which inaugurated the 1-liter segment in the market, GM launched in March 1992 the Chevette Junior, with a clean finish and only 50 hp of power. Even the windows were thinner to reduce weight, a vain attempt at the inefficiency of rear-wheel drive, with its heavy driveshaft, in such a weak car. Despite the reported consumption of 15.5 km/l on the road, it was a failure. It entered and left the discreet market the following year.
In 1993 the government defined the criteria — if you can call them that — for the «popular car». Volkswagen’s lobby was strong, including the Volkswagen Beetle (requested by the then president Itamar Franco) and the VW in the category, despite the 1.6 engine. GM did not leave for less and got approval for a stronger Chevette, with the same displacement, while competitors Escort, Gol and Uno were even left with 1 liter.
The L version became the only option for the small one from GM, with a basic finish and gasoline and alcohol engines. On November 12 of the same year, after two decades of success, the last Chevette left the assembly lines, totaling 1.6 million units sold. The more modern Corsa assumed the position of the brand’s youngest. Only the Chevy 500 DL pickup would remain in production, discontinued in 1995.
GM still maintains, at the unit in Mogi das Cruzes, SP, the production of stamping parts for Chevette, Opala and other out-of-line models, as there are many still in Brazil — a commendable attitude in a country that rarely preserves its memory. The last version produced had a unit saved for the future museum of the brand. Durable and robust, several examples of Chevette will stand the test of time — and will still run a lot.
2023 Chevy Chevelle Reviews
The 2023 Chevrolet Chevelle started life as a convertible Camaro, which Trans Am Worldwide owner Tod Warmack told Fox News Autos made for an easier platform to update the body significantly more different than the Camaro than the company’s Trans Ams.
The changes made involved the whole look being modified on the whole body. Changing the Camaro to 70/SS. The car features reshaped fenders and a new front end with quad headlights, twin square grilles, and a new version of the chiseled Chevelle front bumper.
At the rear of 2023, the Chevy Chevelle has been extended and features a new trunk lid and square taillights, while a removable hardtop is available for those who prefer coupe style.
The interior is largely a remnant of the Camaro but features retro 1970s-style seats and a trellis shift lever. Exclusive 2023 Chevelle 70/SS redesigned with 1970s-style seats.