Chevette What are friends for if not to tell each other about a car like Chevette. Chevette Hatchback Coupe with available white stipe tires, whee! tim ings and root cari. ASD of first-year Chevette owners showed that ave already recommended a Chevette to Motor Dy ly and White, Ine. Chevette Buyer Study prepared for Chev aaaThe word's getting around “Chevette. For over a year now, people have driven it, packed it with suiteases, filled it with children, wheeled it around corners, and saved money with it ‘And they like it. So much so, in fact, that a great many of them like Duane have gone past just liking their ‘Chevette to out-and-out recom- mending it to their friends. They've gone out on a limb for their Chevette. And in this 197 catalog, we'd like to give you the solld reasons why. In Georgia, Duane Mattix was used to the room ofa station wagon. He got a Chevette. And already he’s helped sell Chevettes to four of his friends. Room for four comfortable people. ‘When we created the Chevette, we had one thing Uppermost in mind—efficiency. Efficiency of size, space, power and maintenance. That's why the Chevette is a very clean-shaped car. With no Useless bulk or overhang. Making itso wonderfully agile. But with space inside that'll surprise you. You sit in front bucket seats that are chair-high. Body- contoured for support. With upholstery choices running all the way up to this year's new Sand- piper interior. There's plenty of head room. (More even than in some well- known mid-size car models.) Your legs stretch out naturally. The rear seat is full-width, full-foam. Wagon-like when you like. Fold down the rear seat back and presto: You've created a clear, flat cargo floor in back. ‘A wide-open space that makes your Chevette practical like a wagon With an unobstructed carrying space for 26 cubic feet of things. Four-foot-wide hatchback. When you've got a cargo space as large and useful as a ‘Ghevette's, it only makes sense thatit be real easy to get to. And itis. When you lift the hatchback door handle, it almost seems like the whole back of the Chevette ‘opens up. You can slide things inside that are a full four feet wide. Allin all, i's easy to see why 30 many owners have told friends about Chevette so quickly. Something like this is just too big to keep to yourself for long. REAR HIP ROOM 48.8" (1240 mm) FRONT LEG ROOM 41:5" (1055 mm) REAR LEG ROOM 28:1"(715 mm) FUEL GAPAGITY — 19gal. (49.2llies) Owners of 1978 Chavottes mentiones Throughout ins catalog are ropresenied by professional models Copy 1978, Chovolel Mole Dion, ental Motes Corporation. Many Options find Custom Features ate vallate (op Chevelte, Some are Chevette vital statistics: (Because Chevette is international in fengingering and design, metric measurements are also given.) WHEELBASE 943° (294 mm) lilsvated ordoserbed QVERALL LENGTH 1587" (4031, mm) ininis catalog CURB WEIGHT» 2018 Ibs. (G15 kg) MAK WIDTH 61.8" (i970 mm) HEIGHT 523° (1329 mm) MIN. GROUND CLEARANCE 53° (135 mm) MAX, CARGO VOLUME 25.3 cu. ft (742 litres) HATCH MAX. WIOTH 48.0" (1219.2 mm) HATCH MAX. HEIGHT 28.5” (724 mm) FRONT HEAD ROOM. 384 (06a mm) REAR HEAD ROOM. 37.3" (947 mm) FRONT SHOULDER ROOM 50.1" (1273 mm) REAR SHOULDER ROOM 49.4" (1253 rm) FRONT HIP ROOM 49.9" (1268 mm)In Colorado, Lila Zimbelman told her paren! how efficient her Chevette was. Taking after their level-headed daughter, mom and dad got one, too. When so it doesn't waste thini Like sheot metal, interior space, even time and effort in getting around a comer. ‘And especially not expensive ine. Which is about Cheve any time either, in getting around the country AS iistway = BACH EPA estimates for the 1977 yething is efficient, Chevette: 43 mpg highway, 31 mpa city, with the available 1.6: litre engine, standard 4-Speed manual transmission. (in Galifornia, EPA figures are lower: 39 mpg highway, 28 mpg Remember, EPA figures are estimates. The actual mileage you get will vary depending on the type of driving you do, your Chevette Hatchback Coupe with available Rally Sp driving habits, your car's condition and available equipment More power, plus even more efficiency, Through refinements and developments, we've actually improved Chevette engine efficianey for 1977 Efficiency that was already the envy of a lot of other economy cars. The standard 1.4-litre engine has up to 9.6% more horsepower this year, The available 1.6-litre engine—which was certainly no slouch when it came to moving out last year—has up to 5% more horsepower for ‘77. We accomplished this by reworking the carburetor of the standard engine. By changing the air control systems, And by working in more sophisticated camshaft timing patterns. ondioning (a) includ squlpeant, body side moldings and white ~ [Axle Railo 3.70) Stand 35) 1s 3.70} Standard 4.11 Aval (3.5) A catalytic converter handles New brake linings. Standard front disc brakes are needs, so your engine can be fade-resistant, hefty-sized and smooth underfoot. Rear brakes are Standard in every Chevette is grum-type. ‘A new kind of front lining is spark to the plugs is up to 85 used this year. Rear linings are percent hotter than earlier con- ingptoved alech Chevette dise brake wear Result: Responsive ignition sensors automatically sound off to let you know when replacement time is near. most of the Chevette's emission tuned for good performance. a High Eneray Ignition system. Its ventional breaker-point systems, performance. Fast starts, Suspension and axle. The front suspension is mounted on a heavy-gauge crossmember with a stabilizer bar for fim driving feel. Variable rate coll springs and torque tube axle are standard in the rear, helping to isolate road shock and road noise. Rack-and-pinion-easy steering. Chevette's 15-inch steering wheel is connected to a European- type rack-and-pinion system. A steering design that gives a light, pleasant feel to the way a car moves. Chevette's turning circle is just 30.2 feet. One of the shortest in the world. The kind of maneuverability you couldn't steer friends wrong by telling them about. ON. =) FULLY SYNCHRONIZED 4-SPEED TRANSMISSION RACK-AND-PINION STEERING HIGH ENERGY IGNITIONIn Massachusetts, Kimball Wyman liked the way his Chevette was built so much, he let a few friends at work drive it. Three have bought their own. So far. If a friendship's going to last, the car you recommend to some- one had better last, 100 Chevotio is designed to keep everybody happy 2 long time. Extensive corrosion protection. ‘As months and miles whiz by, you'll come to appreciate the true beauties of your Chevette, Especially its inner beauty. hidden deep within it are the benefits of extensive steps taken in construction to help fight time, wear and rust for you. Chevette Scooter Zincrometal* is a steel with characteristics that combine corfosion-resistance with paint on. Meaning it likes paint, ronaly disliking rust, This more expensive metal is used in Chevette cow! pa rails and rear pan A water-repelient wax-base spray Is applied to inner doors, rocker panels and rear quarter panels Tough epoxy paint has more flexibility than ordinary paint for Giving and expanding without ls, hood, roof cracking, So Chevette's coil Springs are sheathed in a coat of ‘Chevette’s rear springs are sealed in a housing protected @ corrosion-resistant olf base coating. Front inner fender liners of hard, non-cortosive plast protect the outer f buildup and road ‘And key are rear panels, the underbody, ha and doors are sealed with zinc- rich primers—before Chevette’s Magic-Mirror acrylic finish goes o Solid unitized body. By building a body that’s a single, integral unit, we're able to give the Chevette a body that's rigid and structurally tight. Chevette’s well-thought-out design also features a hood and gille that lift as a single unit, opening the engine compartment wide for servicing, Chevette also offers bolt-on front fenders for speedy repairs or replacement Chevette’s bumper system. The steel bumpers are mount- ed directly to shock absorbers. Which in turn are mounted directly to solid Underbody rails A sturdy arrange- ment. Ghevette's a friendly, happy-go- lucky kind of car. But it’s also well bumpered, in case another car gets unfriendly. Acrylic body colors—14 in all, Color your Chevette Coupe Antique White*, Silver*, Black, Light Blue, Dark Blue Metallic, Light Lime*, Firethorn Metallic™, ‘Aqua Metallic, Bright Yellow, Light Buckskin, Bright Orange, Brown Light Red? or Orange Colors marked with * are also Scooter colors, The Chevette Sandpiper comes in either Antique White or anew Cream Gold INNER FENDER LINERSIn Boston, Margaret Connolly recommends Chevette to her friends as a wise buy. One good reason: The people she bought hers from. No matter how tough we build it, or how long we extend its service intervals, your Chevette's eventually going to need a little TLC. A little Tender Loving Care. More than 6,000 Chevy dealers everywhere, We've all heard horror stories ‘about foreign car owners waiting for parts or looking all over the place for a dealer while on a trip. Not if your small car's a Chevette. ‘Wherever you live, or go, chances are there's a Chevy dealer nearby. With service a specialty. Electronic service diagnosis. Pull your Chevette into a Chevy dealer for service and an engine electrical diagnostic Chevette Hatchback Coupe with available Rally Spor equipment and white stipe tres. terminal built into the car can help the mechanic check a lot of things faster, with electronic accuracy. And the quicker the job goes, the less it should cost you. a little equipment, you can make driveway checks of much of your Chevette's electtical system yourself using this terminal A:separate terminal speeds diagnosis of the available ait conditioning equipment, too. Nice, long intervals for recommended maintenance. * Air Cleaner: | » Spark Plugs: Upto. Up to |_80,000 mites | _ 22,500 mitest ngine Oil: | + Chassis Lube 12months or| 12. months or 7,500 miles | 7,500 miles ilter: * Automatic First 7,500 ‘Transmission miles; every | Fluid 15,000 miles | _ 60,000 miles thereafter (Elie engine in Calfornia and ai high alttude Change erat 2 95,050 moe Carefree Freedom battery. Delco’s Freedom battery sparks every Chevette to life, Itnever needs refilling, has a sealed-for-life top, no filler caps to check, and its side terminals resist corrosive buildup, It's simply designed to free you from battery cares. Do it yourself and save. Chevette is a car meant to save you money, so in the glove compartment you'll find a handy service manual. I's there because one of the surest ways fo save money with a car is to do the little jobs of taking Care of it yourself This book gives you simple instructions for doing minor servicing with your own two hands. (Of course, it helps that Chevette is quite a simple car to start with) We figure that after the manual's told you what to do, you'll probably tell somebody how much money you saved doing it yourself That way, you benefit Andiwe benefit.\) Cheveito clatly Conlon anterior In Los Angeles, Reinhard Lesser liked it inside the Chevette a lot. He bought one. Now his son drives it. A lot. No matter how enthusiastically a Chevette is recommended, eventually you have to sit in judgment yourselt. It’s a nice place to be. The Chevette Coupe is proof that you needn't lower your standards just because you want a car that's effictent. It can be a quiet place to be. With heavy standard acoustical insulation. Inside, notice all that's standard, too. The shift lever is floor mounted, An ingenious “Smart Switch” puts important controls at your fingertips. Carpeting is thick Standard coupe upholstery is soft all-vinyl in Black, Blue, Buckskin or Firethorn, or available plaid cloth and-vinyl in Buckskin or Firethorn. Scooter's the lowest priced Chevette. What if you'd rather always have the back of your Chevette Clear for carrying things? Then just order your Scooter without a rear seat and save even more You have your choice of all-vinyl in Black or Buckskin or plaid cloth=and-vinyl upholstery in Buckskin. Standard vinyl Custom vinyl The nicest Chevettes. The available Custom Interior has even more sound insulation. The load floor in back is fully carpeted. Deluxe trim features brushed aluminum accents. The steering wheel is a special sport model Your upholstery choices are all-vinyl Black, Blue, Buckskin, Firethorn or White. Or available cloth-and- Vinyl Blue, Buckskin of Firethorn And the available new Chevette Sandpiper is a one-of-a-kind 1977 eye-opener, inside and out. Starting with all the good things of the Custom Interior, it has a brightness and “Sandpiper” person- ality uniquely its own, Scooter to Sandpiper, a Chevette interior is a nice place to be. The kind of place you'd recommend to a friend.The 1977 Chevette standards: They're a lot to like. « 1.4-litre overhead cam engine. + Fully synchronized 4-Speed manual transmission. Built-in engine electrical diagnostic terminal. + High Eneray Ignition. + Rack-and-pinion steering. # Short 30.2-1t, turning circle. Full-width hatch. 13-gallon gas tank = Long recommended mainte- ance intervals. @ Strong unitized body. = Extensive anti-corrosion protection. © Protective front fender liners. vette Hate 12 In Minnesota, Mrs. Maxine Clausen simply tells everybody that what she likes best about her Chevette is simply everything. ‘« Extensive acoustical insulation, ‘= Front dise brakes with audible wear sensors. + Delco Freedom battery * Coolantrecovery system. * “Smart Switch.” * Full foam front bucket seats. + Wall-to-wall cut-pile carpeting. Heater and defroster system. Courtesy light above windshield. Shock-absorbing steel bumpers. Left, outside rearview mirror. « Easy instrument panel service- ability. + Spare tire beneath cargo floor. Bias ply tires on 13” x 5° wheels. Magic=Mirror acrylic finish. Tri-color taillights. Coupe with availabe radio, Body side moldings, wheel iim rings and wh + Aerodynamically designed front spoiler. # Catalytic converter. For your safety and security. ‘OCCUPANT PROTECTION FEATURES = Seat belts with pushbutton buckles for all passenger positions. ‘« Two front combination seat and inertia reel shoulder belts for driver (with reminder light and buzzer) and tight front passenger. « Eneray-absorbing steering column. » Passenger-guard door locks. ‘* Safety door latches and hinges. stripe thes. « Folding seat back latches. * Energy-absorbing padded instrument panel and front seat back tops. + Thick-laminate windshield. * Safely armrests, « Safely steering wheel. + Smooth-contoured door and window regulator handles. + Soft, low-profile window control Knobs, coat hooks, dome light. * Automatic locking front and rear oulboard seat belt retractors. + Shoulder belt anchorages for rear Seat outboard accupants. * Prossure lack radiator cap. * High-strength front seat anchorages and construction * High=strength rear seat retention. * Stamped steel door hinges. + Contoured windshield header, ACCIDENT PREVENTION FEATURES = Side marker lights and reflectors « Parking lamps that illuminate with headlamps, « Four-way hazard warming flasher. + Backup lights. « Lane change feature in direction signal control, « Windshield defroster, washer and dual-speed wiper. ‘« Wide-view inside mirror (vinyl- edged, shatter-resistant glass and deflecting support). * Outside rearview mirror. + Dual master cylinder brake system with warning light. * Starter safety switch « Low-glare instrument panel top, inside windshield moldings, wiper arms and blades, and steering wheel metallic surfaces. + Dual-action safety hood latch * Safety wheel rims, « Uniform shift quadrant. * No winged wheel nuts, discs and caps. * Front dise brakes with audible Wear indicators. + Self-adjusting brakes. « Illumination of windshield wiper and washer, heater and defroster controls, * Pressure-relief gas cap. ANTI-THEFT FEATURES Anti-theft ignition key reminder buzzer, * Anti-theft steering column lock. * Anti-theft key system (one key for ignition only, other key for doors and hatch). * Visible vehicle identification, 19