Road Test

Chevrolet Epica

Test date Wednesday, April 30, 2008  Price as tested £16,595

For  Lots of space for the money, generously equipped, respectable dynamics

Against Lack of refinement, dated fascia, bland looks, braking below par in the wet

How much ?

  • Price as tested £16,595
  • Price as tested £16,595

How fast

  • 0-30mph 3.2 sec
  • 0-60mph 10.2 sec
  • 0-100mph 34 sec
  • 0-150mph no data
  • 0-200mph  no data
  • 30-70mph  no data
  • 0-400m  17.7 / 78.2 sec/mph
  • 0-1000m  32.6 / 98.9 sec/mph
  • 30-50mph in 3rd/4th  4.1 / 4.9
  • 40-60mph in 4th/5th  5.6 / 7 sec
  • 50-70mph in 5th  8.6 sec
  • 60-0mph  no data
  • Top speed  no data
  • Noise at 70mph  67 dbA

How thirsty?

  • Test average  29.7 mpg
  • Test best/worst  39.8 / 18.6

Government figures

  • Combined/urban  46.3 / 37.7 mpg
  • CO2 emissions  169 g/km

How big?

  • Length  4805 mm
  • Width  1810 mm
  • Height  1450 mm
  • Wheelbase  2700 mm
  • Weight  1560 kg
  • Fuel tank  65.0 litres

Engine

  • Layout 4 cyls , 1991 cc
  • Max power 148 bhp at 4000 rpm
  • Max torque 236 ft at 2000 rpm
  • Specific output 74 bhp per litre
  • Power to weight 94 bhp per tonne
  • Installation F Transverse
  • Bore/stoke 83.0x92.0 mm
  • Compression ratio 17.5:1
  • Valve gear 4 per cyl4
  • Ignition and fuel Direct injection (Common rail) , Diesel

Gearbox

  • Type 5-speed Manual
  • 1st 4.58 / 6.3
  • 2nd 2.98 / 9.6
  • 3rd 1.95 / 14.7
  • 4th 1.32 / 21.7
  • 5th 1 / 28.7
  • 6th 0.74 / 38.5
  • Final drive 2.229

Suspension

  • Front McPherson struts, coil springs
  • Rear Multi link, coil springs

Steering

  • Type Hydraulic power steering
  • Lock to lock 3.00

Brakes

  • Front 278mm Vented Discs
  • Rear 276mm Solid Discs

Wheel & tyres

  • Size front no data
  • Size rear no data
  • Made of Alloy
  • Tyres front 215/50 R17
  • Tyres rear 215/50 R17

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