Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Chevrolet tried to get more market share and introduced an affordable open-top version for the third generation of the small-sized Cavalier.
The American carmaker introduced the Cavalier nameplate on the U.S. market in 1981 for a vehicle based on the European Opel Ascona/Vauxhall Cavalier. It was a simple, affordable solution for Chevrolet to offer a compact-sized lineup that could get more attention from the younger customers. While the first generation was focused on practicality, its successor changed its focus toward sporty driving and open-top experiences. Chevrolet introduced the third generation in 1995 as a sedan, a coupe, and a convertible. It fought against Honda Civic, which didn't have a rag-top version.
Its rounded lines and swept-back headlights looked fresh on the market. The cabriolet was based on the coupe version and shared a few body panels with that. While its design was not very aggressive or bold, it wasn't bald either.
Inside, the carmaker installed a curved shape for the instrument cluster that went on to the center stack. Its four-dials instrument panel featured a center-mounted speedometer with the tachometer on the right. Even though the car sported four seats, the rear ones were more suitable for a pet or a small child in a child seat.
Under the hood, Chevrolet installed a 2.2-liter gasoline engine provided by Opel and detuned for the U.S. market to comply with the emission tests. It was paired to a standard 5-speed manual while a 4-speed automatic was on the options list.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L 4AT FWD (141 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2189 cm3 |
Power: | 103.7 KW @ 5600 RPM 141 HP @ 5600 RPM 139 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 150 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 203 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/70 R 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.9 in (4595 mm) |
Width: | 68.7 in (1745 mm) |
Height: | 53 in (1346 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.6/56.4 in (1,463/1,433 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.1 in (2644 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L 5MT FWD (116 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2189 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 5000 RPM 116 HP @ 5000 RPM 114 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 135 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 183 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/70 R 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.9 in (4595 mm) |
Width: | 68.7 in (1745 mm) |
Height: | 53 in (1346 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.6/56.4 in (1,463/1,433 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.1 in (2644 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2837 lbs (1287 kg) |