Long wheelbase rules for smoother GM small cars
The article notes that a longer wheelbase improves ride smoothness, arguing that GM small cars currently have the edge over foreign rivals in absorbing road bumps.
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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1975
Page
5
Wider stance for GM small cars boosts stability
The text argues a wider stance increases vehicle stability, noting GM small cars have a wider stance than most foreign competition. It frames stability as a function of width relative to length and height, applying the pyramid analogy to car design.
GM small cars offer hatchbacks and wagons for cargo
Big luggage space and hatchbacks, too. All GM small cars have plenty of luggage space and most are hatchbacks. A cargo area behind the rear seat is easily accessible through the hatch, and folding the rear seat creates almost cavernous space. Vega and Astro come in wagon models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vega
Astro
America
GM Engines Outpace Imports In Size And Speed
GM small cars use larger displacement engines than the imports shown. The biggest imports’ engines are smaller yet must run faster to move the same mass. GM engines let cars cruise at lower RPMs, while imports work harder at higher speeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Motors
Heftier GM Cars Reach 33 MPG On Highway Tests
GM argues larger weight does not harm fuel economy citing Vega Notchback Coupe and Astre S Notchback Coupe with manuals rated 33 mpg highway and 21 mpg city. Monza Towne Coupe with 140 cid engine shows 32 mpg highway and 19 mpg city. Larger tanks extend driving range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevy
EPA
GM Small Cars Offer Space Comfort and Power
The passage argues GM small cars provide a wider stance and longer wheelbase for interior room and luggage space. It claims engines big enough for long trips and notes GM cars compare well with foreign competition. It encourages test driving to judge comfort and security.
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Pontiac
Yoon Dagis
Pontiac Astre
Oldsmobile Starfire
Chevrolet Monza
Oldsmobile
Starfire
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