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chevrolet hits the streets of Detroit with the calassic six.. -
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The chevy bowtie logo appeared for the first time -
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When Chevrolet began building vehicles, they were powered by a 299ci, six-cylinder engine. These automobiles could reach a top speed of 65 mph "without taxing themselves," and accelerated from zero to 50 in an "astounding" 15 seconds. By today's standards this isn't too impressive, but at the time Chevrolet was one of the fastest vehicles on the road. -
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Chevy joins GM corporatoin. First Chevy truck sold. -
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Chevy builds its 1 millionth car. Establishes first in Demark. -
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By 1925, Chevrolet was considering the use of six-cylinders again. Having just designed a small six for the Oakland division, Chevrolet realized it would have to maintain the corporate advertising image, "Valve-in-Head, Ahead in Value." The valve-in-head "Stovebolt Six" resulted: 3.2 liters big and 46 horsepower strong. -
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Chevy intoduces its 6 cylinder engine -
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Produced 7 millointh cars. First to intoduce brake shoes. -
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9 millionth Chevy is built. Made new modles and ventilatoin systems for the cars -
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To battle Ford's horsepower and top speed claims, Chevrolet introduced a new high-compression design, the "Blue Flame" Six, in 1934. It generated 15 more horsepower than previous sixes without increasing engine displacement. Chevrolet promoted the achievement by advertising "80 horsepower at 80 miles per hour," the only time in Chevy history that top speed was advertised. -
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Chevy receives its first order from the u.s department forging and machining 75-MM shells. -
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made 75-MM SHELLS -
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Concealed running boards introduced. The 17 millionth chevy is produced. -
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Civialian car production ceases during world war 2. Chevy is one of the most imporant suppliers during the war -
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Poweglide is the first automatic transmission in low-price field -
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In 1950, Chevy introduced a more powerful "Blue Flame" Six (with 235 cubic inches), and 300,000 Chevrolet cars equipped with "Powerglide" models were sold the first year...a record production year in which a whopping 2,108,273 Chevrolets were built! -
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Corvette introduced, featuring first production fiber glass body. -
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Motorama Corvettes: A year after the Corvette's New York debut, three show cars returned to the Motorama stage. The Corvair fastback incorporated European aerodynamic styling themes; the Nomad previewed the roofline of the full-size 1955 two-door Chevy Nomad and Pontiac Safari wagons; and the removable hardtop roadster predicted the roll-up windows and snug-fitting top that arrived in 1956 -
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America sings "see the USA your the Chevrolet produces 50 millionth car sold. -
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When you think of the best engines of all time there's one that definitely stands out-the 1955 Chevy small-block. While that engine has unquestionably set the standard by which all engines since have been judged, it's not the only milestone in Chevrolet's history. Many of the various power plants that have provided motivation for Chevy's cars and trucks throughout time were innovative works of art in their own right, but none ever came close to having the same effect on our hobby as the little.. -
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Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, legendary small block Chevy V8 introduced... -
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The Ever-Popular Small-Block
When you think of the best engines of all time ,there's one that definitely stands out-the 1955 Chevy small-block. While that engine has unquestionably set the standard by which all engines since have been judged, it's not the only milestone in Chevrolet's history. Many of the various powerplants that have provided motivation for Chevy's cars and trucks throughout time were innovative works of art in their own right, but none ever came close to having the same effec -
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Chevrolet first hit the one-horsepower-per-cubic-inch level in 1957. The 283 small-block was fitted with Rochester mechanical fuel injection (called "Ramjet injection") and churned out an impressive 283 ponies (a number that grew to 290 the following year). Unfortunately, though, Chrysler beat Chevy to the punch by making a whopping 355 horsepower with its 354 cubic-inch Hemi a year before. -
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Chevrolet first hit the one-horsepower per-cubic-inch level in 1957. The 283 small block was fitted with Rochester mechanical fuel injection (called "Ramjet injection") and churned out an impressive 283 ponies (a number that grew to 290 the following year). Unfortunately, though, Chrysler beat Chevy to the punch by making a whopping 355 horsepower with its 354 cubic-inch Hemi a year before -
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Corvette Super Sport: Another lightly modified stocker with paint stripes and dual windscreens that aped the Corvettes racing at Sebring and side scoops that were pure.. -
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Impala introduced. Made many modles after several years.. -
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Chevrolet offered an all-new engine for 1958-the W-block 348 (which would eventually grow into the famed 409). Paired with the year-old Turboglide transmission, the 348 looked good on paper; especially the 315hp version equipped with three two-barrel carbs. But most 348s could still be regularly outrun by the lighter, high-winding 283s. It would take a few more cubic inches before these early "big-blocks" would earn more performance respect. -
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XP-755 Shark: Larry Shinoda restyled the XP-700, retaining its bubble roof and reshaping the nose to resemble the Sting Ray's. The paint job was inspired by a shark Bill Mitchell caught in Bimini, and the engine was supercharged. -
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The SS Impala and its optional 409-cid V-8 quickly proved itself on the performance circuit. One of the first cars equipped with this new powerhouse blew away the competition at the 1961 Winternationals Drag Racing Championships, held in Pomona, California. In fact, the 409, coupled with a four-speed transmission and some handling extras, placed the Impala SS among the world's fastest automobiles at the time. For 1962, the SS package could be combined with an even gutsier, dual-quad, 409-horse -
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Mako Shark: Yet another redo on the XP-700/755 removed the bubble roof, updated the interior, and freshened up the nose to include a bumper bar. -
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CERV II: Zora Arkus-Duntov and the research and development team built this car to meet the challenge of Ford's GT40 on racetracks such as Le Mans and Sebring. The mid-engine V-8 one-upped Ford with a unique AWD system that drove the front wheels via a shaft off the front of the 377-cubic-inch Corvette Grand Sport engine. There was no transmission, just torque converters front and rear and a two-speed . -
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Of course, a new generation of big-block V-8s made a big impact in the '60s as well. The 396 made its debut in 1965, and was a standout performer in Corvette trim, pumping out 425 hp. A 375-horse version made it into a select few '65 Chevelle's (Z-16s), and by '66 the SS396 package was a big seller in the Chevelle line. A larger, 427-inch big-block added more heat to the 'Vette that year, paving the way for the legendary L88 the following few years. The big-block eventually grew to 454 cubic inc -
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Camaro introduced. First Camaro SS version paces Indy 500. -
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Throughout the '60s the inline six remained popular, but it was the small-block V-8s that really came into their own. Fuel-injected 327s making up to 360 hp were highlights of the next generation of Corvettes, the Sting Rays. Carbureted 327s found their way into the '65-67 Nova SSs. The '66 Nova SS, when equipped with the available 350hp (L79) version of the 327 "Turbo-Fire" V-8, was one of the hottest performers in the compact class. In 1967, the most popular configuration of the small-block V -
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Astro-Vette: This show car took the new C3 design and made it aero-slick, with flat-disc wheel covers, rear skirts, and minimal ornamentation. Of course, the open cockpit and the occupants' heads protruding above the low-cut windshield were bound to add drag. -
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Manta Ray: This redesign of the Mako Shark II featured a restyled nose and tail. A gunslit vertical window replaced the louvered fastback rear window. Hard braking caused flaps on the rear deck to rise, reflecting light from upward facing stop-lamps (a feature first shown on the original Shark). -
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XP-882: Zora Arkus-Duntov's solution to the XP-880's transaxle problem was to mate a 454 V-8 to a Toronado transmission and mount it all transversely to lower the mass. A bevel gear allowed a prop-shaft to run back through the oil pan to a Chevrolet differential. It worked and paved the way for future all-wheel drive, but the powertrain weighed -
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Monte Carlo was introduced...... -
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For 1971, ratings would be displayed as "net" horsepower, rather than the brawny "bhp," or brake horsepower ratings that had been performance benchmarks. The plummeting numbers began to reflect the awakening of energy conservation; an awareness that would increase dramatically in this new decade. In addition, the 1973 oil embargo caused gas prices to double within two years. Suddenly, fuel economy was important...very important. Fuel concerns led to smaller, more efficient cars. Read more: h -
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XP-897 GT/2-Rotor: This lithe concept mounted a 180-horse Wankel transversely, driving a new automatic transaxle being developed for the forthcoming X-body Citation. Designed by GM's Experimental Studio and built on a modified Porsche 914 chassis by Pininfarina, the 2-Rotor made its debut at the 1973 Frankfurt show. -
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Chevy introduces new tag line,baseball,hotdogs,apple pie and chevrolet -
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Chevette was intoduced... -
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100 millionth built; Monza was intorduced.. -
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Front-Drive introduced..Also intoduced Cacvalier,S-10 pick up, S-10 Blazer,Camaro Iroc-2 and astro van -
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Chevy Sprint, a unique three-cylinder minicar, was introduced on the West Coast in 1984, and was the smallest car to ever wear a Bow-Tie. Imported from Suzuki Motor in Japan, Sprint economy was so outstanding that it became the fuel-miser champ in 1986 when the "ER" arrived-EPA-rated at of 55 mpg city and 60 mpg highway. (There was even a sporty limited production turbo version, a founding member of the now-burgeoning sport compact car craze.) -
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Corvette intoduced and bosch ABS 11 anti-lock brakes -
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Corvette Indy: What started as a removable-roof clay-model concept designed around Chevy's 265-cubic-inch Indy engine was eventually rolled out as a runner powered by the ZR-1's 380-horse LT-5 engine in a T-top body filled with enough electronics to intimidate Buck Rogers. -
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Geo, an import - inspired line of cars and trucks is introduced... -
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Chevrolet introduced the special Corvette ZR-1 in 1990. Designed in a cooperative effort between General Motors and Lotus, the LT5 V-8 engine sported four cams and 32 valves, producing 375 horsepower. 1993 marked a number of upgrades and improvements. The outstanding Corvette ZR-1 received a refined LT5 engine, cranking out an unbelievable 405 horsepower. -
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Corvette shatters three world speed and endurance world records -
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Chevy puts stanard anti-lock brakes on more 1992 and truck modles than any other manufacture -
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Second-generation LT1 introduced. The first major facelift for the small-block, the new LT1 was shorter and lower to fit under the hood of sleeker-designed '90s vehicles.
Advanced technology significantly improved horsepower over the previous version to an impressive 300 hp. Amazingly, this new power level was accomplished with virtually no loss in fuel economy or increase in emissions -
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Though the big-motored behemoths were gone from the dealerships, performance was still on the minds of more than just a few buyers. The second generation Chevrolet subcompact -- Monza -- evolved in 1975 as a sporty offshoot of the Vega platform, A front-engine, rear-drive hatchback, Monza provided smaller engines for the energy-conscious, yet offered optional V-8 power for those still wanting punch under the hood. In fact, its 262-cid V-8 was the smallest eight-cylinder in Chevrolet history -
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Trucks weren't ignored throughout Chevy's history, either. On a much less obvious basis, many half- and three-quarter ton pickups over the years were ordered with a stout big-block beneath the hood. One hauler was even promoted as a performance version, and was called the 454 SS. Under the hood of the 454 "SS" was a 454-cid Mark V big-block V-8, hence the name (despite the fact that the power levels didn't live up to its moniker, it still made the competition nervous, and it could definitely. -
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One of the bigest model - lumina, Monte Carlo,Blazer, Cavalier and GEO Metro introduced -
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Chevy intoduced the Vortec engine... -
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5th generatoin comaro concept revealed at the north American International Auto show.. -
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Chevy Volt and extended range electric vehicle is introduced. -
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Tahoe two-made hybird and the Malibu Hybird are introduced, along with the 2009 Corvette ZR1 and the 2009 traverse.....
