Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Small
Production years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
General Motors took an Opel/Vauxhall Corsa from Europe, slammed a new front fascia with inspiration from the Vectra lineup, and mounted a bow-tie badge at the front. And that's how the Chevrolet Celta was born.
The third generation of the Corsa was a European hit, and GM needed that success exported to other countries. The car made it to the South-American continent and was re-badged as a Chevrolet Celta with a new face and different engines, and the market warmly received it.
Dye to its Vectra-like headlights and grille, the little 5-door Celta looked more serious. The designers included a small and narrow, vertical side window in the C-pillar right behind the rear doors. That was a specific design element for the little GM vehicle in the small-segment. To protect the taillights from scratches and parking bumps, they were installed on the C-pillars.
Inside, the car featured good amenities for its segment, even though the base model didn't feature power-windows or air-conditioning. The Celta was fitted with a sound system with a CD player, an on-board computer, and four power-windows moving up to the trim level and options list.
The Celta was available with three engine choices with gasoline or flex-fuel system. Its base version provided 60 hp, from a 1.0-liter displacement. For specific markets, GM installed a 1.4-liter engine to cope better with high altitudes.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT (92 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1398 cm3 |
Power: | 68 KW @ 6000 RPM 92 HP @ 6000 RPM 91 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 89 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 121 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.2 gallons (46.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.1 s |
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 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 149.6 in (3800 mm) |
Width: | 64 in (1626 mm) |
Height: | 55.4 in (1407 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.6/54.6 in (1,387/1,387 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.2 in (2443 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.9 cuFT (365 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2976 lbs (1350 kg) |