Type
4/5S EST
Number of doors
3
Wheelbase
2395 mm 94.3 in
Track: Front
1300 mm 51.2 in
Track: Rear
1300 mm 51.2 in
Length
4188 mm 164.9 in
Width
1570 mm 61.8 in
Height
1323 mm 52.1 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.75
Kerb weight
885 kg 1951 lb
Fuel capacity
43.2 litres 9.5 UK Gal 11.4 US Gal
Bore
81.00 mm
Cylinders
S-4
Displacement
1.3 litre1256 cc(76.646 cu in)
Compression ratio
8.70:1
Fuel system
1 Ze-St carb
Maximum power(DIN)
57.8 PS (57.0 bhp) (42.5 kW)@ 5600 rpm
Specific output
45.4 bhp/litre0.74 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque(DIN)
89.0 Nm (66 ft?�·lb) (9.1 kgm)@ 2600 rpm
bmep
890.5 kPa (129.1 psi)
Specific torque
70.86 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
Vauxhall
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
1.33
Unitary capacity
314 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
Power-to-weight
64.41 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Steering
rack & pinion
Suspension
front I.W.CS.
Brakes F/R
Di/Dr-S
Transmission
4M
Top gear ratio
1.00
Final drive ratio
4.11
RAC rating
16.3
year
1976
White Vauxhall Chevette L Estate, purchased in 1986. Contributed by Stephen Chevette #524Zoom More info Nice side view of the Chevette L.