Chevrolet Kadett GS Redefined Brazilian Sports Cars in the ’80s
The Chevrolet Kadett GS, introduced in Brazil in 1989 as General Motors' first new car model in five years, set a new standard for sports cars with its impressive performance and innovative design.Key TakeawaysThe Kadett GS achieved top speeds of 171.1 km/h on ethanol fuel.It accelerated from 0 to 100 km/h in just 11.26 seconds, outperforming many competitors.The aerodynamic design with a drag coefficient (Cx) of 0.30 made it stand out among its peers.In the late '80s, Brazil's economy was stagnant and imports were banned, leading domestic automakers to innovate within their existing models. The Kadett GS came at this pivotal moment with a powerful engine inherited from the Monza S/R.The 2.0-liter ethanol-powered motor in the Kadett GS delivered impressive performance figures: it reached s...