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Chevrolet Monza Brazil 1.8 i SL (98 Hp)
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Chevrolet Monza:
The Chevrolet Monza is a subcompact automobile which was produced by Chevrolet from 1974 until 1980 for the 1975 through 1980 model years. The Monza is based on the Chevrolet Vega, sharing its wheelbase, width, and standard inline-four engine. The car was designed to accommodate the GM-Wankel rotary engine, but due to mediocre fuel economy and emissions-compliance issues the engine was cancelled, and a V8 engine option was substituted. The Monza name has also been used for several other cars.
Introduced for the 1975 model year, the Monza 2+2 and Monza Towne Coupe competed with the Ford Mustang II and other sporty coupes. General Motors' H-body variants, the Buick Skyhawk and Oldsmobile Starfire, were produced using the Monza 2+2's body with grille and trim variations and Buick's 3. 8 liter V6 engine. The Pontiac Sunbird variant was introduced for the 1976 model year, initially offered only in the Monza Towne Coupe body with the 2+2 hatchback added for the 1977 model year. The Monza nameplate originated in mid-1960 for the sport version of the Chevrolet Corvair....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Brazil Overview:
Chevrolet Monza (Brazil). With 143 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1062 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12 s). The top speed reaches 170 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
As a vehicle from the 1980s and early 90s, the Chevrolet Monza (Brazil) predates modern Euro NCAP testing standards. Its safety features would be rudimentary by today's measures, relying primarily on basic structural integrity and seatbelts.
1.8 i SL (98 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate performance for daily driving and highway cruising, feeling responsive for a car of its class and era.
Fuel Economy
With 8 l/100 km, its fuel economy is respectable for a 1.8L engine from the early 80s, making it a relatively economical choice.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious interior and large trunk capacity.
- • Comfortable ride quality, well-suited for Brazilian roads.
- • Reliable and robust engine options for its era.
- • Good performance, especially with the 2.0i engine.
- • Strong market presence and parts availability in Brazil.
Cons:
- • Outdated safety features by modern standards.
- • Design became dated towards the end of its production run.
- • Fuel consumption, while good for its time, is higher than modern compacts.
- • Lack of advanced driver-assistance systems.
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Chevrolet |
| Model: | Monza |
| Generation: | Brazil |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 i SL (98 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1982 |
| End of production: | 1996 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 3/5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 98 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 54.6 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 143 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1796 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Single-point injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.8 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 79.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.8:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 12 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 12 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.8 kg/Hp, 92.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.4 kg/Nm, 134.7 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.4 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1062 |
| Max. weight: | 1553 |
| Max load: | 491 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 510 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4493 mm mm |
| Width: | 1642 mm mm |
| Height: | 1380 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2574 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1406 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1406 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Tires size | 185/70 R13 S |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
If you could change one thing about the Chevrolet Monza, what would it be?