Chevrolet

Chevrolet Cavalier

Compact car

Chevrolet Cavalier – Chevrolet compact car exterior photo
Chevrolet Cavalier

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer Chevrolet (General Motors)
Production 1981–2005
2016–2021 (China)
Class Compact car
Body style 2-door convertible
bodystyle D27
2-door coupe
bodystyle D27
3-door hatchback
bodystyle E77
4-door sedan
bodystyle D69
4-door wagon
bodystyle D35
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Engine ubl
Transmission 4-speed Muncie M17 manual
5-speed Getrag 282 manual
3-speed Turbo-Hydramatic 125 C automatic
Wheelbase 101.2 in (2,570 mm)
Length Sedan: 174.5 in (4,432 mm)
Coupe: 173.5 in (4,407 mm)
Wagon: 177.9 in (4,519 mm)
1990–91 Wagon: 54.1 in (1,374 mm)
1992–94 Wagon: 53.8 in (1,367 mm)
Width Sedan & Coupe: 66.0 in (1,676 mm)
Wagon: 66.3 in (1,684 mm)
Height Sedan & Coupe: 52.0 in (1,321 mm)
Wagon: 54.2 in (1,377 mm)
Weight 2359 lb (1,070 kg) (coupe)
2363 lb (1,072 kg) (sedan)
2271 lb (1,030 kg) (RS coupe)
2414 lb (1,095 kg) (RS sedan)
2558 lb (1,160 kg) (Z24 coupe)
2665 lb (1,209 kg) (Z24 convertible)
Assembly United States: Lordstown, Ohio (Lordstown Assembly: 1982–1987)
Janesville, Wisconsin (Janesville Assembly: 1983–1987)
South Gate, California (South Gate Assembly: 1982 only)
Kansas City, Missouri (Leeds Assembly: 1984–1987)
Predecessor Chevrolet Monza
Successor Chevrolet Cobalt (United States and Canada)
Chevrolet Optra (Mexico) and Chevrolet Aveo
Generations E30, E77, E86, J200, V6, V8, B210, D27, D69, D35, L46, I4, Q5, L8, B6, Z24, M17, K99, M3, N2, H0, A170, L4, L61, L42, D2, D9, T40, F23, D7, A104, W301, A579, D72, B263, C8, C939, E2, M45, T300, R2, W20

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Chevrolet — Brand Guide, History & Model Overview

About Chevrolet

Chevrolet is one of America's best-known automakers, founded in 1911 and part of General Motors, offering everything from the Corvette to trucks, SUVs and EVs.

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We currently list 33 Chevrolet models with full specifications, dimensions and owner reviews, including Chevrolet Astro, Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Blazer.

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