Still, only 1,446 were built for 1976. The Cosworth Vega, although meeting the more strict 1977 emission standards in advance, would not be offered in the Vega's final year. Production fell well short of projected sales of 5,000 per year. Introduced a year earlier in 1974, as planned, the car might have met its sales goal. 1,500 unused Cosworth engines were simply scrapped for lack of demand. Reviews The Chevrolet Vega was initially popular with the automotive press, winning awards and praise for its innovative engineering, timeless styling, and sports car-like handling. Chevrolet advertising for the Vega included ads promoting awards won by the car. Chevrolet Vega advertisement-1971 Chevrolet Vega advertisement-1972 Car and Driver magazine, in 1971 awarded top pick to the Vega above five other cars including the Ford Pinto, AMC Gremlin, VW alternator parts Beetle, Toyota Corolla and Chrysler Simca "...because of its particular suitability cheap alternators for sale to American driving conditions. It was the only car besides the shortened compact Gremlin that could cruise at 70 miles per hour or above." Its long 2.53:1 axle ratio allowed a low 3,000 rpm at 80ph (130m/h).
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This is when having a dog or two around comes in very handy. A whole tray full of food getting dumped on the floor is exactly how my boys got fat.
Still, only 1,446 were built for 1976. The Cosworth Vega, although meeting the more strict 1977 emission standards in advance, would not be offered in the Vega's final year. Production fell well short of projected sales of 5,000 per year. Introduced a year earlier in 1974, as planned, the car might have met its sales goal. 1,500 unused Cosworth engines were simply scrapped for lack of demand. Reviews The Chevrolet Vega was initially popular with the automotive press, winning awards and praise for its innovative engineering, timeless styling, and sports car-like handling. Chevrolet advertising for the Vega included ads promoting awards won by the car. Chevrolet Vega advertisement-1971 Chevrolet Vega advertisement-1972 Car and Driver magazine, in 1971 awarded top pick to the Vega above five other cars including the Ford Pinto, AMC Gremlin, VW alternator parts Beetle, Toyota Corolla and Chrysler Simca "...because of its particular suitability cheap alternators for sale to American driving conditions. It was the only car besides the shortened compact Gremlin that could cruise at 70 miles per hour or above." Its long 2.53:1 axle ratio allowed a low 3,000 rpm at 80ph (130m/h).
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