This 5.0 MT (145 hp) engine was fitted in the 1 generation Estate Wagon wagon 5-doors, which was produced by Chevrolet from 1978 to . In addition to this engine, 8 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 19litre |
|---|---|
| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 12.6litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 17litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 68.9litre |
| Cruising range | from 360 to 550km |
| Fuel | 95 RON |
| Top speed | 179km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 11.2second |
| Displacement | 4998cm3 |
|---|---|
| Engine power | 145bhp |
| RPM at max power | from 3 800RPM |
| Maximum torque | 332Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 2400RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | V-type |
| Injection type | Carburetor |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Bore | 94.89mm |
| Stroke | 88.4mm |
| Gearbox | Manual |
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| Number of gears | 4 |
| Drive wheels | Rear-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 12.2m |
| Seats | 6 |
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| Length | 4911mm |
| Width | 1809mm |
| Height | 1384mm |
| Wheelbase | 2745mm |
| Front track | 1486mm |
| Rear track | 1467mm |
| Ground clearance | 145mm |
| Kerb weight | 1548kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 2049litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 2049litre |
| Body type | Estate |
| Front suspension | Independent, Lever, Dampers, Spring, Stabilizer bar |
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| Rear suspension | Multi wishbone, Trailing arms, Stabilizer bar |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| City | 22.8 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 15.1 litres / 100km |
| Average | 20.4 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.