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Chevrolet Spectrum

Chevrolet Spectrum
Photo: Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

The official data lists 7 versions of the Chevrolet Spectrum (1985–1988), in the United States. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
1985–1988
Markets
United States
Engines
1.5 L
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States)
6.7 L/100 km (EPA)

What is the Chevrolet Spectrum?

The Spectrum was a small Chevrolet passenger car sold in the United States from 1985 through 1988. It was available as a hatchback or sedan, giving buyers a choice of compact body styles for everyday driving. Chevrolet’s Spectrum was closely related to the Isuzu I-Mark, reflecting the companies’ work together on small cars.

The Spectrum had one generation, identified as T-body, spanning 1985–1988.

Engines and power

The Spectrum used a 1.5-litre petrol engine.

How economical is the Chevrolet Spectrum?

The EPA combined rating reaches 35 MPG, and the lowest listed consumption is 6.7 L/100 km on the EPA test. European ratings use WLTP or, for older cars, NEDC procedures, so they are not directly comparable with EPA results.

Questions and answers

What body styles did the Spectrum have?

It was offered as a hatchback and a sedan.

When was the Chevrolet Spectrum sold?

It was sold in the United States from 1985 through 1988.

What is its best listed EPA economy figure?

The EPA combined rating reaches 35 MPG.

Spectrum first generation (1985–1988)

Chevrolet Spectrum first generation
Photo: Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

Model codes: T-body · Sold in: United States · References: automobile-catalog.com

United States 7 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1987–1988(FFS)1.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA197 g/km
1987–1988(FFS), SIL1.5 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive33 MPG (7.1 L/100 km) EPA167 g/km
1987–1988(FFS,TRBO)1.5 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA205 g/km
1986(FFS)1.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive29 MPG (8.1 L/100 km) EPA190 g/km
1986(FFS), SIL1.5 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive34 MPG (6.9 L/100 km) EPA162 g/km
19851.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA184 g/km
1985SIL1.5 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive35 MPG (6.7 L/100 km) EPA158 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.