Chevrolet Chevelle
Chevrolet Chevelle – model car class link> average (U.S.), or so. "Muscle Cars" in the SS version, produced in the United States by General Motors in the years 1964-1977.
Chevrolet Chevelle model appeared in 1964 as a version of the Chevrolet Malibu. Originally performed with superstructures of type 2-door coupe (looks more like a limousine), 4-door sedan, convertible, and 3 and 5-door station wagon. The most famous models are the Chevrolet Chevelle SS, considered to be one of the most classic cars of "Muscle Cars". Other Chevrolet Chevelle were in fact slightly different versions of the Chevrolet Malibu. Chevelle produced by Including a 1977 Chevelle SS production was completed at the end of 1973. Worth noting that the version of the pick-up models Chevelle/Malibu was Chevrolet El Camino, also occurring in the SS version.
Designation SS Super Sport mean, referring only to the version of the coupe and convertible. To drive the V8 engines were used: 283 and 327 (the name comes from the engine capacity in cubic inches) with power ratings from 195 to 300hp. From the following year began to offer 327 engine with a power of 350hp and a V8 "big block" 396 with an output of 375hp. For model year 1966, prepared completely refreshed body with a classic look. Changed the front fascia, rear, side line with a more horizontally set the rear side pillars (ie: C-pillars). Model named Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 from engine capacity of L34 and L78 type, available in different power from 325 to 375hp. In 1967 again changed the belt, front and rear, but the rest of the solid remained unchanged. The offer was gone variant engine power of 375hp, so powerful had 350hp
For model year 1968, prepared entirely new body, which can be described as a fastback coupe. Closed version appeared as a coupe or hardtop coupe. Palette engines the same as in 1966. In the next model year 1969 only changed the belt back. Larger changes were under the hood. Added COPO 427 V8 engine with 425 hp. In 1970, showing once again refreshed. This time the changes were deeper and concerned waist front, rear, or the rear side window. Also highlighted wheel arches, giving the truck a more spotrowy appearance. To drive the motors were used L34 402 V8 (350, 375hp), LS5 454 V8 (360hp) and 454 LS6 V8 (450hp). The latter was the most powerful series-production Chevrolet Chevelle SS. Changes in the body to the year 1971 were cosmetic. The novelty was the use of the first single headlight on the front instead of double. Engine: L65 350 V8 (245hp), L48 350 V8 (270hp), the LS3 V8 402 (300hp) and LS5 454 V8 (365hp). In 1972, there were no changes in the body, but the palette has changed motors offered. Due to the oil crisis began lowering their power. In 1972 were available: L65 350 V8 (165hp), 350 V8 (175hp), the LS3 V8 402 (240hp), LS5 454 V8 (270hp).
The last "real" Chevrolet Chevelle SS appeared in a new incarnation in 1973. His drive was used engines: L65 350 V8 (145hp), L48 350 V8 (175hp), 454 V8 (245hp).
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