1975 Chevrolet Vega Station Wagon 2-seat
The 1975 Vega Station Wagon 2-seat was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $3018. 56,133 produced.
1V15B5U161840
140 cu.in. I4 87 HP (B)
Engine
Station Wagon 2-seat
Body
Lordstown, OH
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1975 Chevrolet Vega
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | V15 | Vega |
| Engine Code | B | 140 cu.in. I4 87 HP (B) |
| Year Code | 5 | 1975 |
| Plant Code | U | Lordstown, OH |
| Serial Number | 161840 | Unit #161840 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelVega
Year1975
Body StyleStation Wagon 2-seat
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine140 cu.in. I4 87 HP (B)
Cylinders4
Displacement140 cu.in. CID
Horsepower87 HP
ConfigurationI4
Carburetor2-barrel
Assembly PlantLordstown, OH
Plant CodeU
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%
Specifications
Dimensions
Production56133
Weight2531
Front Tread54.8
Width65.4
Height51.8
Wheelbase97
Rear Tread53.6
Length175.4
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission2.4
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio2.53
DifferentialHypoid
Reverse Ratio3.47
3rd Gear Ratio1
1st Gear Ratio3.24
Gears3
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
DriveRear wheel drive
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeA78 x 13B
Brakes
Brake Drum Size9
Service BrakesFront disc rear self-adjusting drum
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity16
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
ExhaustSingle
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Cooling8 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
Fuel TypeUnleaded
Battery12
RadiatorTube and center
Equipment
EquipmentPower steering, Air conditioning, Power brakes, Radio
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Antique White, Black, Bright Blue Metallic, BrightYellow, Bronze Metallic, Burgundy Metallic, Cream Beige, Dark. Brown Metallic, Dark. Green Metallic, Dark. Red Metallic, Dark. Sandstone Metallic, Light Gray, Light Green Metallic, Light Red, Light Saddle Metallic, Medium Blue, Medium Gray Metallic, Medium Green, Medium Orange Metallic, Medium Red, Midnight Blue Metallic, Orange Metallic, Sandstone, Silver Blue Metallic, Silver Metallic
Pricing
MSRP$3018.00
Other
Fbsize9 11/16
Body
Doors2
Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.