Chevrolet Spark
March 12, 2009 by Automotive
Filed under Automotive news
New Chevrolet Spark was presented at the Geneva Motor Show 2009. This compact (only 3640 mm long) show, as we know, energy and angular lines. The design is its main asset.
With a very tight (like all Chevrolet) will hitting strong in the segment in addition to the striking design of its compact five-door body, by propeller of 1.0 and 1.2 liters of petrol generate a power of 66 hp and 78 hp respectively, and are expected to provide a fuel consumption of 5.0 l/100 km next to a CO 2 less than 120 gr. (Final data will be confirmed prior to launch).
These efficient EURO V of 16 valves are associated with a manual gearbox five speeds. It is expected that 1.2 engine is capable of accelerating the vehicle from 0 to 100 km / h in 12.8 seconds .
The chassis is based on McPherson front suspension with a torsion axle at the rear axle. The stability control system (ESC) is offered as an option.
The safety equipment standard airbags including driver and passenger front and side, with optional curtain airbags. The front belts have pretensioners and belt are all three points. Spark is expected to get a high rating in the EuroNCAP tests.
In interior using high quality materials with a completely modern design were the next steps. The displays audio equipment, heating and navigation are neatly integrated into a central column. A small console on the subject land includes two glasses, a large storage compartment and the gear lever finished in aluminum to match the axes of the wheel.
The load in the trunk above average, reaching 170 liters, which can easily increase despondent, 60/40 asymmetric shape of the rear seat backs.
The long list of Equipment includes: driver’s seat adjustable for height, tilt-adjustable steering wheel, levers front electric heated front seats, audio system controls on the steering wheel, electric mirrors, onboard computer and wiper anti freeze.
Has a tire 14 or 15 inches and its marketing reach in early 2010.
