Chevrolet Astro
The Chevrolet Astro was a minivan introduced in 1985 to rival domestic (U.S.) competitors which consisted of the Dodge Caravan/Plymouth Voyager twins and the Ford Aerostar. Also sharing the Astro's truck-based platform is its sibling, the GMC Safari. The Astro and Safari vans have been very successful, especially with large families, conversion companies, and commercial companies. Most refer to the Astro as a minivan. However, this is not true at all. It is slotted in size between a Chevy Venture and a Chevy Express. It is also far more truck-like than any minivan ever built, except for the Ford Aerostar. Not only that, but the Astro and Aerostar are the only so called "minivans" to have rear-wheel drive. A lot of people agree that since the van is so large, its true classification would be considered a midsized van. Due to this truck platform, the van was more oriented for cargo and towing, while the true minivans are more civilized for hauling passengers. Much like the second-generation GM F-body and X-body vehicles, the GM M-van (Astro/Safari) had a bolt-on subframe incorporating the front suspension from a GM B-body station wagon (Chevrolet Caprice, Cadillac Brougham) with a leaf-spring rear suspension. The lower ball joints were larger than their B-body counterparts - they were later used in the final Chevrolet Caprice 9C1 manufactured between 1995 and 1996. In 1993, the vans received a speedometer that was calibrated to go up to 100 mph instead of 85. Base engines could now produce 165 hp, instead of 150. Electronic shift controls were now included with the automatic transmission. In 1994, both vans received an airbag for the driver, steel door guard beams, and a high mounted brake lamp. The vans never were completely redesigned. In 1995 however, both were freshened with a redesigned nose including grille, headlamps, bumper, fenders, etc. In 1996, both vans received a redesigned dashboard that gained an air bag for the passenger. From this point on, the only changes were minor trim, dashboard, and appearance differences until 2003 when the Astro and Safari were upgraded with certain suspension components, larger brakes and six-lug 16-inch wheels borrowed from the full-size Chevrolet and GMC truck line. The modifications improved the handling and braking of the vans considerably. General Motors discontinued the Safari and Astro in 2005, and the Baltimore, Maryland assembly plant where both were built has been closed. The Astro and Safari were also available as cargo vans, which were often used as the basis for small conversion vans. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the Astro a "poor" rating in 1996 because of what may be best termed a horrifying display of structural failure in the Institute's 40-mph crash test into a fixed, offset barrier. The underbody of the test van buckled, pitching both front seats forward and shoving the crash dummy into the dashboard and steering wheel, leading the Institute to comment that "The collapse of the occupant compartment left little survival space for the driver." The Astro and the Safari both have popular followings with modifiers, especially in California. Modifications are both street and offroad, and many owners prefer to replace the V6 motor with a small-block V8 motor.

Chevrolet Avalanche
The Chevrolet Avalanche is a four-door, five or six-seat Chevrolet pickup truck with a somewhat SUV-like flavor, known as a "sport utility truck". Avalanche is based on the Chevrolet Suburban SUV, and itself forms the basis of the upscale Cadillac Escalade EXT. The latest spin-off is a new Hummer four-door truck. Avalanche was nominated for the North American Truck of the Year award and was Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year for 2002. Avalanche features four full-size hinged doors with seating for 5 or 6 (with bench seats). The open pickup bed in back can be extended into the back seat area by folding down the rear wall of the cabin and removing the rear window. GM marketers call this the Mid-Gate system. A series of three removeable panels provides a watertight top for the cargo bed. Additional storage is provided behind each wheelwell, accessed by locking flip-top panels. Chevy says these are useful as self-draining ice chests. First year Avalanches, as many GM models of the time, feature lots of light gray plastic body cladding. This provides needed visual distinction from the Suburban. Avalanche also gave the public an advance look at the next generation of headlight/grille/fender design for the entire GM line of trucks. A full-length chrome strip splits each lamp assembly and the grille, with a gold Chevrolet "bow tie" in the center. The hood and fenders feature agressive folds, in contrast to the soft box of 1988-2002 models. 2003 models featured a darker cladding, but GM's new president, (and many in the car buying public) demanded deletion of this unpopular trim. From midyear, Avalanche could be ordered without the cladding. Current Avalanches, called "slicksides" by GM marketers, resemble the current crop of Suburbans. There are two engine choices: A Vortec 5.3 L V8 producing 290 hp (216 kW) and an 8.1 L V8 with 325 hp (242 kW). The drivetrain is rear wheel drive or available with selectable high/low four wheel drive. Popular with the hip-hop crowd, this vehicle is frequently seen with modifications such as larger aftermarket wheels upwards of 26" in diameter and with loud sound systems.

Chevrolet Bel Air/150/210
The Chevrolet Bel Air was a series name of automobile produced by Chevrolet, a division of General Motors, in the United States from the 1950 through 1975 model years. The Bel Air was Chevy's most expensive car when it was introduced, and it featured the division's first "hard top" model. The '55, '56, and especially '57 Bel Airs are among the most recognized American cars of all time and good examples of them (especially coupes and convertibles) are highly sought after by enthusiasts. Roomy, fuel efficient, and with tastefully restrained use of tail fins and chrome, they are seen by many as vastly superior to the oversized and overdecorated full-size models that would roll out of Detroit for the next 20 years. In 1955, the Bel-Air gave birth to the ever popular Nomad station wagon, which lasted throughout the fifties. Prior to being a Bel Air model, the Nomad had been a Corvette-based concept vehicle in 1953. That prototype was updated over 50 years later. Before that concept was brought back, however, another prototype was created in 1999. In 1958, the Impala (1958-1985, 1992-1996, 2000 to present) was introduced as a package. At that time, Bel Airs (and the less expensive Biscayne) could easily be identified from the rear because they only had two taillamps per side; Impalas (and later, the top-line Caprice) had three taillamps per side. Also, because it featured a somewhat higher-grade interior trim and upholstery, and exterior brightwork than the Biscayne, families and other customers saw the Bel Air as an attractive, value-oriented alternative to the top-line Impala. Most of the same luxury items that were available on the Impala – e.g., automatic transmission, air conditioning, power brakes and power steering – were also available on the Bel Air. By the late 1960s (with the introduction of the Caprice), Bel Airs, along with its Biscayne stablemate, were primarily marketed to automotive fleet customers. However, the Bel Air was always available to private customers who sought basic, no-frills transportation with the convenience of a full-sized automobile and the availability of a V-8 engine. The last Bel Air was manufactured in the spring of 1975. Chevrolet's Canadian affiliate sold a Bel Air model of its full-sized car a few years after the name was dropped in the U.S.. A Bel Air concept car that featured many styling and design cues from the legendary 1955, 1956 and 1957 models was shown, but G.M. has declined to produce that car. In 2002, a prototype Bel-Air convertible was shown at the North American International Auto Show. It had tail lights very similar to the Ford Thunderbird.

Chevrolet Blazer
The full-size K5 Blazer and Jimmy were produced from 1969 on the C/K pickup truck chassis. The smaller S-10 Blazer and S-15 Jimmy used the compact Chevrolet S-10 truck chassis and were produced from 1983 through the early 2000s.

Chevrolet C/K Pickup 1500
The C/K was the name for both Chevrolet's and GMC's full-size pickup line from 1962 until 1998. The first Chevrolet pickup truck appeared in 1924, though in-house designs did not appear until 1930. "C" trucks had 2WD, while "K" models had 4WD. The C/K light-duty pickup was replaced with the Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra in 1999, and the Chevrolet Silverado HD/GMC Sierra HD heavy-duty pickups followed in 2001. 1962 C/K trucks were available in smooth "Fleetside" or fendered "Stepside" versions. GMC called these "Wideside" and "Fenderside". Half-ton models were the C10 and K10 short-bed trucks, and C15 and K15 long-bed trucks. The 3/4 ton C20 and K20, as well as the one-ton C30, were also available. GMC did not use the "C" nomenclature, though their 4x4 versions were called "K". Trim lines were base and "Custom". Engines included 135 hp (101 kW) 236 in³ (3.9 L) and 150 hp (112 kW) 261 in³ (4.3 L) straight-6es, and a 283 in³ (4.6 L) V8 with 160 hp (119 kW). GMC trucks were also offered with the 305 in&sup3 (5.0 L) V6 engine, which ranged in power from 125 hp (93 kW) to 142 hp (106 kW). 1967-1972 A new, more modern look came in 1967, along with more available creature comforts such as air conditioning, power steering, and power brakes. It was with this revision of the C/K truck that General Motors began to market trucks towards people other than those who would simply use them as work vehicles and nothing else. One 1968 Chevrolet magazine ad ran with the line "A Chevy pickup is built to be womanhandled." This was evident throughout its construction; the majority of half-ton 1967-1972 trucks were shipped with a coil spring trailing arm rear suspension which greatly improved the ride over traditional leaf springs. Leaf spring rear suspension was available on all trucks; four-wheel drive models had leaf springs on both axles. 1973-1987 The refreshed 1973 version had a longer wheelbase - 117.5 in for short-bed and 131.5 in for long-bed. A crew cab was introduced on a super-long 164.5 in wheelbase. A real all wheel drive system was added as an option. Engines were a 100 hp (75 kW) 250 in³ (4.1 L) I6, a 350 in³ V8, and a 240 hp (179 kW) 454 in³ (7.4 L) V8. A four wheel drive one-ton truck was added in 1977, and a 350 in³ (5.7 L) diesel V8 was added in 1978. 1975 introduced two important names as trim lines, Silverado for Chevrolet and Sierra for GMC. In order, the new trim lines for Chevrolet and GMC were: * Custom Deluxe/Sierra - base model. * Scottsdale/Sierra Grande - cloth seats and chrome trim. * Cheyenne/High Sierra - more sound deadening and chrome. * Silverado/Sierra Classic - wood interior accents, carpeting, and more chrome. 1988-1998 ntroduced in April 1987 as 1988 models (known as the GMT400), there were 10 different versions of the C/K line for 1988: Fleetside, Fleetside Extended Cab, Fleetside W/T, Sportside, and Sportside Extended Cab, each in either 2WD (C) or 4WD (K) drivelines. Engines were a 160 hp (119 kW) 4.3 liter V6 or a 126 hp (94 kW) 6.2 liter V8. A 230 hp (172 kW) 7.4 liter V8 came in 1990, and a 175 hp (130 kW) 5.0 liter V8 added in 1994. The Vortec V8s were introduced in 1996, with power boosts across the board for the gasoline V6 and V8 engines. A 6.5 liter 180 hp (134 kW) diesel V8 replaced the 6.2 in 1997. 3- and 4-speed automatic transmissions were offered, with the 3-speed dropped and a 5-speed manual transmission added in 1992. Chevrolet C/K Pickup 2500 and Chevrolet C/K Pickup 3500, Where other types.

Chevrolet Camaro
The Chevrolet Camaro was introduced in North America by the Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors at the start of the 1967 model year as competition for the Ford Mustang. Although it was technically a compact car (by the standards of the time), the Camaro, like the entire class of Mustang competitors, was soon known as a pony car. It may also be classified as an a intermediate touring car, a sports car, or a muscle car. The car shared the same General Motors "F-Body" platform as the Pontiac Firebird, also introduced in 1967. Production of both cars ceased in 2002. Though the car's name was contrived with no meaning, General Motors researchers found the word in a French dictionary as a slang term for "friend" or "companion." Ford Motor Company researchers discovered other definitions, including "a shrimp-like creature" and an arcane term for "loose bowels!" In some automotive periodicals before official release, it was code-named "Panther." Historical examples exist of Chevrolet product managers being asked by the automotive press "what is a Camaro?", with the tongue-in-cheek answer being "a small, vicious animal that eats Mustangs," a sideways reference to the competing Ford Mustang. Four distinct generations of the car were produced.

Chevrolet Caprice
The Chevrolet Caprice (later called Caprice Classic) was a series name of automobile produced by Chevrolet, a division of General Motors, in the United States from the 1965 through 1996 model years. Throughout its life, the Caprice designated the most-expensive (and most luxurious) model of the Chevrolet full-size car range, which during its lifetime also included the Biscayne, Bel Air and Impala. The Caprice began life in 1965 as a luxury trim package for the Impala four-door hardtop sedan, in response to Ford's successful LTD series. Basically, this included a stiffer suspension, higher-grade cloth and vinyl seat and door trim (as well as thicker, higher-grade carpeting), walnut trim on the dashboard and door panels, pull straps on the doors, extra convenience lights, special full wheel covers and a vinyl top. The package was very well received, and was expanded in 1966 to include a two-door hardtop and a station wagon. The V-8 engine was installed in every Caprice; while features such as automatic transmission, power steering, white sidewall tires, and vinyl top were extra-cost options, virtually every Caprice was sold with them. Also, customers frequently ordered luxury options such as air conditioning, power windows, power seats and stereo radios; several automotive history books noted that a fully-optioned Caprice rivaled the appearance, comfort and convenience of the Cadillac De Ville. As the Caprice became the new top-line full-sized Chevrolet, the Impala (formerly the top model, which also included a Super Sport version) was demoted to second-best, with the Bel Air and Biscayne handling the lower part of the lineup. By 1976 – the sixth and last year of that year's body style – the Caprice weighed approximately 4800 pounds (2180 kg) and was about 19½ ft (5.9 m) long—longer even than many modern full-size pickup trucks. The 1977s were downsized, two years before Ford could respond with its smaller LTD. It was this platform that was retained until 1990. The 1991 model had a substantial restyle, replacing the 1977-based squared-off design with swoopier, more aerodynamic sheetmetal. In 1994 the interior had a redesign to level with the Impala's re-introduction, which featured a Camaro steering wheel, digital speedometer and a new console. The rear quarter windows was redesigned to the Impala style in 1995. The car was not well received by critics, and eventually the car's production was stopped in 1996. Although throughout the Caprice's production run, its 9C1 package was a popular police vehicle, the 1994-1996 model with the Corvette-derived LT1 350 in³engine is regarded by many as the best police vehicle ever produced. Upon introduction of the downsized 1977 models - Chevrolet took over the law enforcement market with their 9C1 after Chrysler (who dominated the law enforcement/emergency vehicle market) phased out their big-block powerplants. The Chevrolet division owned 60 percent of the police market in the late 1980s and 80 percent by the early 1990s. The Caprice was twice honored with the Motor Trend Car of the Year award, in 1977 and 1991. The Caprice Classic was also on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for 1983.

Chevrolet Cavalier
The Chevrolet Cavalier was Chevrolet's version of the compact General Motors J-body along with the Cadillac Cimarron, Pontiac Sunbird (later renamed Sunfire), Oldsmobile Firenza and Buick Skyhawk in the US; the Opel Ascona C in Europe (except the UK) and South Africa; the Vauxhall Cavalier Mk.2 in the UK, the Holden Camira in Australia; the Chevrolet Monza in Brazil; and the Isuzu Aska in Japan. The GM J platform was introduced in spring 1981 for the 1982 model year, and except for cosmetic differences, engine upgrades and the discontinuation of certain models, the basic front-wheel-drive platform with a solid rear axle remained largely unchanged throughout the years. Design of the J platform dates back to the mid-1970s; when the Arab Oil Embargo forced CAFE mandates, and the fear of $3.00 USD for a gallon of gasoline, the J-car was produced straight off the drawing board. The Cavalier has been one of the most popular cars in America since it was first introduced in 1981. It is affordable, reliable, and gets respectable gas mileage. At the time of the Cavalier's introduction, the Chevrolet Citation had poor sales in part to NHTSA recalls, making the Cavalier the entry-level compact replacing the Chevrolet Monza. Perhaps the Cavalier's greatest downfall was its poor crash test ratings, most notably the high risk of pelvic injury (according to the NHTSA), and that most people tend to see the Cavalier as an unreliable car.

Chevrolet Chevelle
The Chevrolet Chevelle was created in 1964 as a midsize model automobile from Chevrolet. It was produced throughout the 1960s and 70s and was one of General Motors' most successful models. Chevelle models ranged from economical family cars (by the standards of the day) to powerful coupes, although many survivors are from the latter group. The Malibu was at first an upmarket submodel of the Chevelle but later became a model in its own right. The Chevelle chassis (based on the reengineered GM A platform) provided the platform for the Chevrolet Monte Carlo, a very successful model itself. The Chevelle lineup was originally deemed as a Chevy II replacement; however, Chevy II sales filled the niche for the Corvair since it could not outsell its competition. A utility version of the Chevelle station wagon, the El Camino, was part of the lineup; the El Camino outlived its passenger car counterpart until its demise in 1988 - some suggest that the sales of the Chevrolet S-10 pickup led to the El Camino's demise. The Chevelle SS represented Chevrolet's entry into the hot midsize muscle car battle. Early 1964 and 1965 Chevelles had a Malibu SS badge on the quarter panels; after 1966, the Malibu badging disappeared except for those sold in Canada. The Chevelle SS was the high performance version and had its own line of engines and performance equipment. The engines available included a 350, a 396 - rated at 325, 350 and 375 hp, and the venerable 454 - rated at 390 and 450hp. It was the 454 that made the Chevelle a legend. The Ls-6, with 450 hp and 500 ft·lbf of torque would rocket this car through the 1/4 mile in low to mid 13s at 105 to 108 mph. This is Corvette ZR-1, Ferrari Testarossa and Porsche 911 stomping ground. After 1970, the engine ratings went south quickly and 1972 would be the last of the great Chevelle SS models. With the top engine rated at 245 gross horsepower (183 kW), the car was a good performer, but not legendary. Many customers, however, chose the Chevelle as an economical family car that, while not as expensive to operate as larger models (including the Chevrolet Impala), had enough room to seat a family of five in reasonable comfort. Popular convenience items ranged from power steering, power brakes, automatic transmission, air conditioning and stereo radio; plus appearance items including vinyl top, full wheel covers and whitewall tires. The Chevelle nameplate became superfluous in the mid-1970s, as it was tied to the Malibu name in sales literature (as in, Chevelle Malibu), and it was retired after the 1977 model year.

Chevrolet Cobalt
The Chevrolet Cobalt is a compact car that was introduced by Chevrolet in 2004 for the 2005 model year. It is available as both a coupe and sedan, and is based upon the GM Delta platform along with the Saturn Ion. A badge-engineered Cobalt is sold as the Pontiac Pursuit in Canada, and as the Pontiac G4 in Mexico. The front suspension is independent with MacPherson struts, while a semi-independent torsion bar is used in the rear. The wheelbase is 103.3 in (262.4 cm), longer than its competitors, and the width is 68.4 in (173.8 cm). Weight is high at 2808-2989 lb (1273-1355 kg), and fuel economy is 23 mpg (10 L/100 km). Both the Chevy Cobalt and Pontiac Pursuit are built at the General Motors plant in Lordstown, Ohio.

Chevrolet Colorado
The Chevrolet Colorado (and similar GMC Canyon) is a compact pickup truck from General Motors. It replaced the Chevrolet S10 and GMC Sonoma in 2004. Isuzu, who helped design the truck, will begin selling a version of the truck in late 2005. The Colorado was jointly designed by GM's North American operations, GM do Brasil, and Isuzu. It was later introduced in production in Thailand. It offers manual and automatic transmissions, two and four wheel drive, and standard, extended, and four door crew cab bodystyles.
Engines:
* 2004 LK5 2.8 L (173 in³) I4
* 2004 L52 3.5 L (214 in³) I5

Chevrolet Corsica
The Chevrolet Corsica was a front wheel drive automobile produced by General Motors initially as a rental fleet vehicle in 1987, then sold to the public from 1988 to 1996. The Corsica was built upon the L-body platform which was developed (along with the N-body)to replace the front wheel drive X-body. It shared the L-body with the 2-door Beretta, and the rebadged revival of the Pontiac Tempest which was essentially the same car sold in Canada. The Corsica and Beretta were the second best-selling cars in America in 1988. In 1995, the Corsica became the first American car to be equipped with daytime running lights. The Corsica came in two styles and four trims. Primarily seen as a 4-door sedan , it was also available as a 5-door hatchback. Chevrolet discontinued the Corsica and the Beretta after the 1996 model year, possibly because of new legislation that required side impact bars. The Corsica was replaced by the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu.

Chevrolet Corvair
The Chevrolet Corvair was a rear-engined automobile produced by General Motors from 1960 to 1969. The Corvair was offered in a wide range of body styles (such as a four-door sedan, coupe, convertible, station wagon, pickup, a van called the Greenbrier) and featured an air-cooled engine, which was unusual for American cars at the time. The Corvair remains one of GMs most unusual creations. Design began in 1956 under the auspices of Ed Cole, and the first vehicles rolled off the assembly line in late 1959 as part of the 1960 model year (in which it was named Motor Trend magazine's Car of the Year). The Corvair—like the Ford Falcon, Studebaker Lark, Rambler, and the Plymouth Valiant—was created in response to the small, sporty and fuel-efficient automobiles being imported from Europe by Volkswagen, Renault and others. The Corvair was part of GM's innovative A-body line of cars, but this was by far the most unusual, due to the location and design of its engine. It was a rear-engined vehicle in the style of the Volkswagen Beetle and the Porsche 356 Speedster. The "trunk", on the other hand, was in the front of the vehicle, while the spare tire was stored above the flat engine, saving trunk space. The entire line (which eventually grew to incorporate sedans, coupes, convertibles, vans, pickups and station wagons) initially shared an aluminum, air-cooled 140 in³ (2.3 L) flat-6 engine. The first engines produced as little as 80 hp (60 kW), but later developed as much as 180 hp (134 kW). For 24 hours, the Corvair was tested at the Riverside International Raceway in Riverside, California, one car did a roll but the other did the 24 hour drive and only lost a quart (1 L) of oil (Source: Riverside Raceway Palace of Speed by Dick Wallen) The first Corvairs (1960-1964) were factory equipped with an ignition lock wherein it was possible to start the car and then remove the key. Doing so in Southern California and being caught by the Los Angeles Police Department was a guaranteed ticket to a weekend in jail.

Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevrolet Corvette is a sports car first manufactured by Chevrolet in 1953 and is built today exclusively at a General Motors assembly plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky. It was the first all-American sports car built by an American car manufacturer. The National Corvette Museum is also located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The car is widely regarded as a "poor man's supercar", although this description is intended to be complimentary. Corvettes have a long history of melding exceptional handling and brutal amounts of engine power into an affordable package that is drastically less expensive than prestiguous marques with similar abilities. This has understandably led to some scorn of the Corvette by owners of such competing marques, with most of the criticism being aimed at the Corvette's level of refinement. Older generations of the Corvette have been criticized for being brutish when compared to European sports cars, although the C5 and C6 generations seem to have silenced all but the most strident of such critics. Corvettes tend to emphasize simplicity over technical complexity when it comes to engine power. Where nearly all competing marques rely on smaller-displacement engines with complex, double overhead cams (DOHC), variable valve timing (VVT), four- and five-valve heads, or turbochargers, the Corvette makes just as much or better power using a simple overhead valve (OHV) head with only two pushrod-actuated valves per cylinder, coupled with a larger-displacement engine. The relatively simple pushrod V8 engine is both lighter and physically smaller than the more complex arrangements, as well as cheaper to manufacture. This lack of sophistication is sometimes viewed as a negative by extreme automotive purists, and has fueled the aforementioned "lack of refinement" argument. Regardless of the validity of such criticism, no one can deny the power, efficiency, and affordability of the design.

Chevrolet El Camino
The Chevrolet El Camino, a car-based small pickup truck built by Chevrolet in the United States, was produced in response to the success of the rival Ford Ranchero 1959-1960: 1st generation The first El Camino was produced for the 1959 model year (2 years after the Ranchero) and was based on that year's Chevrolet Impala. The car's development was rushed, and it was not as successful as the Ford, with 22,246 built the first year. The 1960 model tracked the changes on the Impala, with an extensive restyling. Sales were a little down at 14,163 and Chevrolet decided to discontinue the model. 1964-1967: 2nd generation Four years later, with Ford's Ranchero still selling well, Chevrolet reincarnated the El Camino, based on the new Chevrolet Chevelle platform. That 1964 model was basically identical to the Chevelle forward of the B-pillars, but Chevrolet considered the vehicle a practical, utility model and the Chevelle's most powerful engines were not available. 1965 saw the availability of performance versions of the 327 engine with some 350hp. 1966 brought added a 396ci engine to the line-up rated at 325-375 hp. The 1965 327 would run low 15s in the 1/4 mile (at some 90 mph), while 1966 to 1969 models were easily into the mid to upper 14s. The El Camino followed the Chevelle's styling update for 1967, with a new grille, front bumper, and trim. Air shocks were introduced, allowing the driver to compensate for a load. 1968-1972: 3rd generation 1968 introduced a longer El Camino, based on the station wagon/4-door sedan wheelbase. A new, high performance Super Sport SS396 version was launched, alongside the Chevelle version. 1969 models were very similar, but 1970 saw the availability of a new SS396 which actually displaced 402 in³ (although all emblems read 396). Chevrolet's largest and most-powerful engine of the time was also put into a select few El Caminos. The LS6 454 in³ engine, rated at 450hp and 500 lb-ft of torque, gave the El Camino 1/4 mile times in the upper 13 second range at almost 105 mph.
1973-1977: 4th generation For 1973, the car was restyled again, matching changes to the Chevelle. It was the largest generation of El Camino, but thanks to lighter construction, it weighed less than the previous generation. A front-end restyle with quad stacked headlights was done in 1976, but otherwise it was the same car until 1978. 1978-1987: 5th generation
A new, smaller El Camino was unveiled in 1978, with more sharp-edged styling. Since the Chevelle was no longer produced, the El Camino instead shared components with the Chevrolet Malibu and Chevrolet Monte Carlo. V6 engines were available for the first time, and from 1982 through 1984, diesel engines. After 1984, GM shifted El Camino production to Mexico for three more years. Production ceased after the 1987 model year, as sales of the Chevrolet S-10 were outselling its passenger car counterpart. The El Camino today Many El Caminos are still used as daily drivers, and some are used in various racing venues. The Discovery Channel program Monster Garage once turned an El Camino into a Figure-8 racer (dubbed the "Hell-Camino"). The drift team Bubba Drift uses a 1986 El Camino as their drifting car. It is one of the few drift cars that use an automatic transmission instead of a manual transmission.

Chevrolet Equinox
The Chevrolet Equinox is a crossover SUV from General Motors. It is mechanically similar to the Saturn VUE, though the styling is very different. It replaces the Chevrolet Tracker as Chevrolet's smaller SUV. The Equinox uses GM's Theta automobile platform and is produced at the CAMI Automotive GM/Suzuki joint venture plant in Ingersoll, Ontario Canada. The 3.4 L LNJ V6 engine is made in China.

Chevrolet Express
The GM G-Series (Rear wheel drive) and H-Series (All Wheel Drive) vans, the Chevrolet Express and its twin the GMC Savana are full-size vans from General Motors. After 2003, the Express / Savana had updated sheetmetal similar to the GMT800 light trucks and SUVs, and at the same time, fitted with the LS powerplants. The cargo variety of the Express / Savana is popular as a work vehicle, often used by electricians, plumbers, and others needing to haul a variety of large items. In this way, it is the North-American equivalent of the ubiquitous white vans in the UK. The Express / Savana is also available as a passenger van, seating 8 to 15 passengers (depending on the model), and is often used a very capable tow vehcle or as a shuttle bus. Both the cargo and passenger models, as well as cutaway versions often serve as the basis for conversion vans and motorhomes. The main competitors for this model are the Ford E-Series, the Dodge Ram Van, and its successor, the Dodge Sprinter.

Chevrolet G20 Van
Chevrolet G20 Performance & Efficiency Standard Features:
-4,300 cc 4.3 liters 6 V front longitudinal engine with 101.6 mm bore, 88.4 mm stroke, 9.1 compression ratio, overhead valveand two valves per cylinder- Unleaded fuel- Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 14.7- Single-point injection fuel system- Fuel tank - Power: SAE and 123 kW , 165 HP @ 4,000 rpm; 235 ft lb , 319 Nm @ 2,400 rpm When it comes to the handling, ride, and braking standard features it has ABS, with two brakes including two ventilated discs, with wishbone front suspension and stabilizer bar, rear suspension with leaf springs.
Chevrolet G20 Interior Standard Features: - Fixed mast antenna - Front ashtray - Stereo audio system with AM/FM
- Automatic drive indicator on dashboard - Cargo area light
- Cargo capacity: - Front seats cigar lighter - Digital clock
- Floor full console with covered storage box - Courtesy lights with two switches - Cup holders - Driver front airbag - Seat
- Reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat- Glove compartment with lid - Head restraints on front seats
- Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 1,036, rear headroom (mm): 1,039, front hip room (mm): 1,770, rear hip room (mm): 1,308, front leg room (mm): 1,003, rear leg room (mm): 945, front shoulder room (mm): 1,748 and rear shoulder room (mm): 1,613 - Power steering - Reel rear seat belts on driver side , reel rear seat belts on passenger side , static rear seat belts on center side - Rear view mirror - Vinyl seat upholstery - Seating: eight seats - Four speakers - Plastic steering wheel - Ventilation system with four fan speeds
And much more!.

Chevrolet Impala
The Chevrolet Impala is a sedan-based automobile developed and built by the Chevrolet car division of General Motors. Ed Cole, Chevrolet's chief engineer in the late 1950s, defined the Impala as a "prestige car within the reach of the average American citizen."Pre-1958 The Impala was originally a Corvette-based prototype car in the early to mid fifties. Many Chevrolet models originated as Corvette-based experiments. Examples include the Corvair & Nomad. The Impala originated as a sports coupe, and was the least Corvette-like of the few because it wasn't introduced with the originals. 1958-1972
The Impala was introduced in 1958 as a new up-level, sporty trim package created for Bel Air coupes and convertibles. Unique to the model were its six taillights, a classic styling cue that became its trademark. It was named for a southern African antelope. The Impala became a separate model in 1959 in both two and four-door versions and became the best selling car in the Chevrolet product line. For 1960, it became the best-selling automobile in the United States and held that position for the next decade. From 1958 until 1996 Impala passenger cars resulted in sales in excess of 13 million units, more than any other full-size car in the history of the automobile. In 1965, the Impala set an all-time industry annual sales record of more than 1 million units, which has never been bettered. 1973-1985 The 1970s showed a change in the U.S. view of the automobile. The impact of the 1973 oil embargo on the industry was dramatic. Gasoline prices doubled between 1973 and 1979. Industry car sales plummeted 20 percent between '73 and '74, and for the first time in recent history, annual passenger car travel in the U.S. actually went down. This change in the automobile market resulted in Chevrolet redesigning the Impala once again in 1977 to meet changing demands. The new Impalas were shorter in length, taller in stature and narrower. The Impala embodied the new image of the full-size American car - smaller, lighter, more efficient. For example, even with its trim dimensions, the new Impala featured increased headroom, legroom and trunk space. Production of the downsized model actually increased in '77 versus a year prior. 1994 The Caprice name took over the top position in Chevrolet's full-size passenger car lineup in 1965 and had been so well-accepted that in 1986, the Impala name was dropped. There were two Caprices - the base model and Caprice Classic (this nameplate has been used since 1973). Chevrolet re-introduced the Impala SS as a high-performance, up level Caprice model in 1994 including a central console with cupholders. The Impala SS used the Caprice 9C1 option as its base; however, not all of the police package was used in the production vehicles. The shifter was column-mounted until the 1996 model year. The Caprice interior had a facelift at the same time including a switch from digital to sporty analog gauges. The 1994 production Impala SS was based on a 1992 show car of the same name which had gained the praise of media and auto enthusiasts alike. When the production run ended in 1996, the limited number of these Impalas on the road gave it instant collector status. 2000 The Impala name was resurrected for the 2000 model year as a mid-sized, 4-door sedan to replace the Lumina. Unlike the earlier Impalas, this one is front-drive and is available with only V6 power. A new Impala SS with a supercharged V6 was brought out for the 2004 model year. 2006 The 2006 Impala sedan (and companion coupe Monte Carlo) were introduced at the 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show. The base engine is a 3.5 L V6 producing 210 hp. The most notable news about the model, though, is the SS model's use of the Generation IV small-block V8 in a front wheel drive car for the first time: The new 5.3 L V8 (with displacement on demand) will produce 303 hp. The car is 58.7 in (149.1 mm) high, 72.9 in (185.2 mm) wide, and 200.4 in (509 mm) long. 2011 The future of the Impala and the Chevrolet lineup is being investigated. Because the next Malibu is growing, the Impala needs to grow to distinguish the two models. One option is to build the Impala on a supposed Chi platform, which is said to be a sedan version of the Lambda crossover platform. GM could then add a RWD sedan off of the Zeta platform above the Impala. Another option is to just build the next Impala on Zeta.

Chevrolet Lumina
The Chevrolet Lumina sedan and minivan were introduced in 1989 for the 1990 model year as a new range of vehicles from Chevrolet. Consumers were confused by having two different vehicles (the Lumina sedan and the Lumina APV minivan) share the same name, and the concept was eventually scrapped when the Lumina APV was replaced by the Chevrolet Venture in 1997. 2002 Chevrolet Lumina SS coupe Chevrolet Lumina is also the name of a rebadged version of the Australian Holden Commodore, sold in the Middle East, South Africa and Thailand from 1997. The Chevrolet Lumina Coupe, sold in the Middle East, is a rebadged Holden Monaro, a coupe version of the Commodore.1989 The Lumina sedan was a replacement for the Chevrolet Celebrity and Monte Carlo. All Luminas were built in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. The American Chevrolet Lumina was based on GM's W-Body midsize car platform, which was shared with the Pontiac Grand Prix, the Buick Regal, the Buick Century (after 1996), the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, and the Oldsmobile Intrigue. In 1988, the Lumina became the nameplate under which Chevrolets were to be raced in NASCAR. As a result, NASCAR received many letters complaining about the unfair advantage of Chevrolet racing an "aluminum" car. 1995
The Lumina was completely redesigned for 1995 with the Monte Carlo ressurected as a 2-door version replacing the Lumina Coupe, while the Euro model was dropped. The Chevrolet Impala was introduced as a replacement for the Lumina in 1999 and production of the Lumina ended on April 26, 2001.

Chevrolet Malibu
The Chevrolet Malibu (named for Malibu, California) is a midsize car produced and sold in the United States by General Motors.
1964The first Malibu was the top of the line Chevrolet Chevelle in 1964.1973The Malibu was the entry-level Chevelle, alongside the Laguna.1974 The Laguna trim package was replaced with the Malibu Classic.1980 From the 1978 model year the Malibu name replaced the Chevelle name on all mid-size Chevrolets except the Monte Carlo specialty coupes. This was a downsized version compared to previous midsize Chevrolets (known as A bodies from 1964 through 1981). Engines:* 1980-1981 350 5.7 L (350 in³) V8 1982 The 1982 Malibu shared GM's rear wheel drive G platform with cars like the Pontiac Grand Prix and Oldsmobile Cutlass. Malibus were produced as 4-door sedans until 1983 when it was replaced by the front wheel drive Chevrolet Celebrity. 1997 A new front wheel drive Malibu was introduced in 1997 on an extended wheelbase version of the N-body. The Oldsmobile Cutlass was a clone of the Malibu as a stopgap vehicle before the Oldsmobile Alero. It replaced the Chevrolet Corsica (produced since 1987) and the low-end Lumina. Power came from a 2.4 L 150 hp (112 kW) straight-4 or 3.1 L 155 hp (116 kW) V6. The Malibu was Motor Trend magazine's Car of the Year for 1997. 2004 The Malibu name was moved to a new Epsilon platform car in 2004, but the previous car remained in production as the Chevrolet Classic for car rental and fleet use, discontinued in 2006. The new Epsilon Malibu comes in two body styles, a standard sedan and 5-door Malibu Maxx station wagon. 2008 The Malibu will be redesigned for the 2008 model year. It will be built on the long-wheelbase Epsilon platform shared with the Saturn Aura, Pontiac G6, and Malibu Maxx. Because the sedan is growing in size, the Maxx will be dropped. GM has been criticised for having repetitive models in its various brands, so the Epsilon lineup will be much more focused. The Malibu will be designed to be more American in terms of style and driving dynamics, the Aura will be designed to be more European, and the G6 is designed to be sporty and exciting.

Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The Chevrolet Monte Carlo is a large coupe version of a sedan model. There have been a number of Monte Carlos, based on a number of sedans, continuing to the current time. It was introduced in the 1970 model year along with a resized and similar version of the Pontiac Grand Prix. General Motors had a G-body offering in each of it's divisions: the Monte Carlo (Chevrolet), the Grand Prix (Pontiac), the Cutlass (Oldsmobile), and the Regal (Buick). Both the Monte Carlo and Grand Prix grew in size for the 1973 model year; so much so that the Monte Carlo had the distinction of having the longest hood of any American car of the period and one of the longest ever. The Monte Carlo was Motor Trend magazine's Car of the Year for 1973. The current Monte Carlo is a front wheel drive sport coupe powered by GM's 3.4 or 3.8 L V6. From its inception, the Monte Carlo has been one of GM's biggest successes on the NASCAR racing circuit. 1970 Based on the intermediate GM A-body Special platform, like the Pontiac Grand Prix, the first-generation Monte Carlo was based on the Chevelle Malibu coupe body.

Chevrolet Nova
The Chevrolet Nova or Chevy II was an American compact car introduced by the Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors in 1962. The Nova was of unibody construction, was powered by an OHV inline four- or six-cylinder engine, and was initially available in two-door and four-door sedan configurations as well as convertible and station wagon versions. Intended as a low-cost alternative to Chevrolet's rear-engined Corvair, and as competition for the all-conquering Ford Falcon, the Nova eventually ended up outlasting both of them. Base powerplants included a four cylinder and inline six - the six is actually the third generation powerplant, replacing the second-generation Stovebolt. Rival manufacturer Chrysler introduced their Slant Six in their Valiant - a Chevy II rival. Although the Nova was not originally available with a V8 option, the engine bay was perfectly proportioned for one. It wasn't long before Chevrolet V8s were offered as dealer-installed options (between 1962 and 1963), up to and including the fuel-injected version available on the Corvette. The combination of readily-available V8 power and light weight made the Nova a popular choice of drag racers.

Chevrolet S-10
The GMC Sonoma was a compact pickup truck from the GMC marquee of General Motors. When first introduced in 1982, it was known as the S-15 – a sister model to the Chevrolet S-10 pickup. A high-performance version was the GMC Syclone. The Sonoma was also sold by Isuzu as the Hombre from 1996 through 2000. There was also an SUV version, the Chevrolet S-10 Blazer/GMC S-15 Jimmy. Together, these trucks are often referred to as the S-series. Isuzu was successful in marketing their compact pickup truck since 1972 on U.S. shores as the Chevrolet LUV, and the 1973 Arab Oil Embargo forced GM to design a domestically-produced compact pickup truck — as usual, parts from other GM chassis lines — primarily from the GM G-body intermediates — were incorporated. The S-series was replaced by new models, the Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, and Isuzu i-Series, in 2004. 1982 The first S-series trucks were introduced in 1982. The Chevrolet and GMC models were identical apart from the grille. An extended cab and "Insta-Trac" four wheel drive were added the next year along with two new engines. 1983 The sport utility S-10 Blazer and S-15 Jimmy debuted; GM was the first to introduce compact sport utilities ahead of arch rivals Jeep and Ford. This trend occurred again where 4-door variants were introduced in March 1990. 1984 New heavy-duty and off-road suspensions appeared in 1984 along with a hydraulic clutch, while the big news for 1985 was the discontinuing of the Cavalier's OHV I4 in favor of Pontiac's Iron Duke. The OHV-derived 2.2 L engine and Isuzu 1.9 L were both gone the next year, leaving just the Iron Duke and updated 2.8 L V6. A much-welcomed 4.3 L V6 was added for 1988, and anti-lock brakes came the next year.

Sonoma GT
A limited edition model was sold in 1992, the Sonoma GT. It used a 4.3 L L35 V6 which produced 195 hp (101 kW). The appearance was similar to the 1992 GMC Syclone "super-truck". 806 Sonoma GT's were produced in 1992. 1994 The second-generation trucks appeared in 1994. All of the special models (The Syclone, Typhoon, and Sonoma GT) were gone, but the changes to the truck brought it in line with arch-rival Ford Ranger. The Iron Duke and 2.8 L 60° V6 engines were dropped, leaving just the 4.3 L Vortec and a new 2.2 L engine, itself a derivative of the old Cavalier OHV. A high-output version of the 4.3 was offered on the "SS" model.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500/2500
The Silverado is the latest name for Chevrolet's line of full-size pickup trucks. The first pickup from Chevrolet was introduced in 1930, and vehicles before 1999 are detailed in the General Motors C/K Trucks page. The nameplate dates back to 1975 when it was offered as an upscale trim package. At the present time, the Silverado pickup is the second-best selling vehicle in the United States, behind the Ford F150 pickup. The Silverado 1500 and Silverado 2500 are Chevrolet's light-duty pickup. The Heavy-Duty C/K pickups were continued alongside the Silverado through 2000, with the new Silverado HD introduced in 2001. These trucks are also sold by the GMC Truck marque under the Sierra name. 1999, 2002 GMC Sierra SL regular-cab, short-bed Enlarge 2002 GMC Sierra SL regular-cab, short-bed Released in 1999, this was the first redesign of Chevrolet's full-size pickup line since 1988. The truck was now called the Silverado, which was a trim line of the Chevrolet C/K previously. It is available in many different versions, including 4x4, crew cab, and dualie. Engine options include the Vortec 4300 V6, Vortec 4800 V8, and Vortec 53.