14 Facts About Chevrolet Vega

Chevrolet Vega is a subcompact automobile that was manufactured and marketed by GM's Chevrolet subdivision from 1970 to 1977.

Chevrolet Vega received praise and awards at its introduction, including 1971 Motor Trend Car of the Year.

Chevrolet Vega was conceived in 1968 to utilize newly developed all-aluminum die-cast engine block technology – the first sand-cast aluminum blocks had preceded the decision to build the car by two years.

Chevrolet Vega instituted a new management program, the car line management technique, to produce the all-new car in two years.

In mid-1971, Chevrolet Vega introduced an optional GT package for hatchback and Kammback models, which included the RPO L11 two-barrel 140 engine, F41 handling option, special tires, and trim.

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On May 17,1973, the millionth Chevrolet Vega left the Lordstown Assembly plant – an orange GT hatchback with white sport stripes, power steering, and neutral custom vinyl interior including exclusive vinyl door panels.

In July 1972, Hot Rod tested a prototype Chevrolet Vega fitted with an all-aluminum V8, the last of several 283 cu in.

Chevrolet Vega production rose by over 100,000 units for 1972, and would have been stronger but for the strike.

The Chevrolet Vega was fitted with four removable cast-steel sockets on the underside and had plastic spacers—removed at unloading—to protect engine and transmission mounts.

Chevrolet Vega was tasked with promoting the car in Motor Trend and Look magazines.

Chevrolet Vega authorized the Cosworth Vega prototype and requested initiation of production.

Chevrolet Vega told customers that if the throttle stuck open while driving, to turn off the ignition and brake the vehicle until it stopped.

Chevrolet Vega added a coolant-overflow bottle and an electronic low-coolant indicator in 1974 that could be retrofitted to earlier models at no cost.

In 1973, Chevrolet presented the XP-898 concept car using many Vega components, including the engine, and using a construction method intended to explore vehicle crashworthiness at high speed: a fiberglass foam sandwich body and chassis in four sections with rigid urethane foam infill.