The 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega is a limited-edition,
high-performance subcompact car. Featuring an all-aluminum twin-cam
engine designed with British firm Cosworth Engineering, it cost
$5,916 (nearly double a base Vega) and sat just $900 below a
Corvette. Chevrolet built 2,061 units for the 1975 model
year.Performance and Engineering- Engine: 2.0-liter (122 cu in)
aluminum inline-four with dual overhead cams and electronic fuel
injection.- Power Output: 110 horsepower at 5,600 rpm.-
Transmission: Four-speed manual floor shifter.- Redline:
High-revving 6,500 rpm capability.- Handling: Upgraded suspension
with front and rear anti-roll bars and specific radial tires.Unique
Styling and Interion- Exterior: Finished exclusively in black
acrylic lacquer with distinct gold pinstriping and "Cosworth Vega"
badging.- Wheels: Unique gold-accented cast-aluminum wheels.-
Dashboard: Engine-turned gold-toned aluminum dash panel equipped
with a 120-mph speedometer and an 8,000-rpm tachometer.- Serial
Plaque: Numbered dash plaque identifying the specific vehicle build
sequence.
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