1975 Chevrolet Vega Auto
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- Photo: 1975 Chevrolet Vega Cosworth, front right, 06-24-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Greatness of Vega (3017839154) by frankieleon, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: ChevroletVega by dave_7, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1975 Chevrolet Vega Cosworth, rear right, 06-24-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: ChevroletVega-rear by dave_7, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1975 Chevrolet Vega Auto is an 87-hp 2.3-liter inline-4 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
It makes 87 horsepower at 4,400 rpm and 122 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm.
The Vega measures 178.4 inches long on a 97.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.3L Inline-4 SOHC |
| Displacement | 2.3 L |
| Horsepower | 87 hp @ 4,400 rpm |
| Torque | 122 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 88.9 x 92.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 |
| Injection Type | 2-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Tank Capacity | 16 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Short- and long-arm with coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | Four-link live axle with coil springs |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 178.4 in |
| Width | 65.4 in |
| Height | 51 in |
| Wheelbase | 97 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1975 Chevrolet Vega Auto with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1975 Chevrolet VEGA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 24, 2007 · EQUIPMENT
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
NHTSA campaign 07E088000
Oct 30, 1974 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA campaign 74V198000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1975 CHEVROLET VEGA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.