Engineering:GMC Chevette

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GMC Chevette
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GMC Chevette 2 door sedan
Overview
ManufacturerGeneral Motors do Brasil
Production1992–1995
AssemblyBrazil
Body and chassis
ClassSmall family car (C)
Body style2 door sedan
4 door sedan
Powertrain
Engine1.6L
1.7L diesel
Chronology
PredecessorOpel K 180
SuccessorChevrolet Corsa

The GMC Chevette is an automobile which was manufactured from 1992 to 1995 by General Motors do Brasil specifically for the Argentina market, where it was sold by both Chevrolet and Renault dealers.[1] This was the result of a deal having been made whereby Argentine CIADEA-made Renault Trafics were sold as "Chevrolets" in Brazil in return for GM do Brasil being allowed to export Chevettes to Argentina.[1]

Interior of a 1992 Chevette

The Chevette was a variation of the General Motors T-car platform which includes Opel Kadett, Chevrolet Chevette and Isuzu Gemini. Offered as a 2-door sedan and as a 4-door sedan, it was powered by a 1.6-liter overhead camshaft engine with a 1.8-liter Isuzu diesel engine available as an option. A pickup version of the Chevette was sold in Argentina as the GMC 500.[2]

The Chevette was the only sedan car to be badged as a GMC. (In North America, the GMC brand solely marketed light duty and heavy duty trucks until the late 2000s when the company added crossovers.)[2] It was replaced in the Argentine market by the Chevrolet Corsa in 1995.[1]

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