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What kind of car is a Vega?
subcompact automobile
The Chevrolet Vega is a subcompact automobile that was manufactured and marketed by GM’s Chevrolet subdivision from 1970 to 1977….
| Chevrolet Vega | |
|---|---|
| Also called | Vega 2300 |
| Production | 1970–1977 |
| Model years | 1971–1977 |
What make is a Vega?
Chevrolet Vega
Chevrolet Vega
| 1971 Chevrolet Vega | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chevrolet Motor Division |
| Also called | Vega 2300 |
| Production | 1970–1977 |
| Model year(s) | 1971–1977 |
What was wrong with the Vega?
The Vega’s best-remembered problem, however, was its infamous melting engine. The engine didn’t actually melt, but if it got too hot the cylinders would distort, wearing the coating on the walls and forcing coolant past the head gaskets.
What is a 1976 Vega worth?
Good quality 1976 Vega Kammback Wagons have been regularly selling in the $6,500 range.
What was the Pontiac version of the Vega?
Pontiac Astre
The Pontiac Astre is a subcompact automobile that was marketed by Pontiac as a rebadged variant of the Chevrolet Vega.
What was a Chevy Vega?
The 1971 Vega was an all-new Chevrolet 4-cylinder powered sub compact available in four 2 door models: sedan, hatchback coupe, Kammback station wagon and panel express truck. This “perky” little car was intended to replace the Corvair.
Did Chevy make a V8 Vega?
The Vega was not offered with a factory V8 option, although the Vega-based Chevy Monza, Pontiac Sunbird and Oldsmobile Starfire were. Motion Performance and Scuncio Chevrolet sold new, converted small and big block V8 Vegas.
What was the better car the Pinto are the Vega?
Of the test cars, the Pinto proved to be quicker, with quarter-mile times of 17.7 seconds at 75.0 mph—0.5 seconds and 1.2 mph quicker than the Vega. Both are substantially more powerful than normal store-bought economy cars which makes for easier passing and better acceleration when heavily loaded.
What is a Sunbird car?
The Pontiac Sunbird (also known as the Pontiac J2000 and Pontiac 2000) is a model line that was manufactured and marketed by Pontiac from the 1976 to the 1994 model years.