Over A Century of Evolution: Chevy Since 1911

Over a Century of Evolution CHEVROLET SINCE 1911 The History of Chevrolet November 3rd, 1911 Racecar driver Louis Chevrolet & General Motors founder William C. Durant co-found the Chevrolet Motor Company in Detroit, Michigan. 1913 1914 1915 Louis Chevrolet leaves the The Royal Mail Roadster, the first The Chevrolet Model 490 is introduced, putting Chevy in competition with Ford's Model T. company but allows them to still car with the Chevrolet "bowtie" use his name. logo, appears. 1916 Louis Chevrolet drives a racecar designed by the Chevrolet brothers in the Indianapolis 500. 1918 Chevrolet debuts its first truck and - - - - - - 1927 THE SUBURBAN becomes a part of General Motors. IS THE LONGEST CONTINUALLY USED NAME IN THE AUTOMOTIVE 1935 INDUSTRY Chevrolet sells over The Suburban 1 million vehicles, surpassing Ford for the first time. Carryall becomes one of the world's first SUVS. 1950 PRND 3 21 Chevrolet offers automatic transmission & calls it "Powerglide." 1953 The Corvette makes its debut with the first fiberglass body. 1955 1957 1958 Chevy introduces the Impala, which becomes the best-selling The small block V8 Chevrolet becomes engine is introduced. the first American company to offer fuel injection and Chevy trucks become available traditional full-size MORE WINNING car ever. RACECARS HAVE THIS with 4-wheel drive. ENGINE THAN ANY OTHER PRODUCTION ENGINE IN HISTORY 1979 Chevrolet makes its 100-millionth car, a 1979 Monza. 1983 Due to production delays, no 1983 model Corvettes were ever sold, making it the only year with no Corvette since the car's debut in 1953. 1992 This year marks a milestone for an icon - the millionth Corvette is built. TRUCK OF THE YEAR 2011 The Silverado wins Motor Trend "Truck of the Year" & the Volt wins Motor Trend "Car of the Year." What's Ahead for Chevrolet 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2014 Chevrolet Impala • Completely reengineered for optimal handling, performance, comfort, & looks • Reinvented for today's modern world • Roomy, quiet, & ergonomic interior • EcoTec3 engines are fuel-efficient & powerful • 10 standard air bags & added high-strength steel for protection in a collision Available in 4.3-liter V6, 5.3-liter V8, & 6.2-liter V8 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray • High-tech, lightweight materials in the body elevate performance to a new level 6.2-liter 450 HP V8 engine JERRY'S CHEVROLET www.jerryschevroletbaltimore.net INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY SOURCES: • media.gm.com/content/dam/Media/documents/US/Word/centennial/ 072711%20Chevrolet%20Centennial%20Timeline.pdf • nwitimes.com/historical-timeline-of-the-chevrolet brand/article_c645221f-873b-e94-b8f6-4e2139dadid7.html • chevrolet.com/new2014silverado/#/welcome • chevrolet.com/culture/article/2014-impala-sports-sedan.html • chevrolet.com/new-2014-corvette/ JERRY'S It's About gou! CHEVROLET Over a Century of Evolution CHEVROLET SINCE 1911 The History of Chevrolet November 3rd, 1911 Racecar driver Louis Chevrolet & General Motors founder William C. Durant co-found the Chevrolet Motor Company in Detroit, Michigan. 1913 1914 1915 Louis Chevrolet leaves the The Royal Mail Roadster, the first The Chevrolet Model 490 is introduced, putting Chevy in competition with Ford's Model T. company but allows them to still car with the Chevrolet "bowtie" use his name. logo, appears. 1916 Louis Chevrolet drives a racecar designed by the Chevrolet brothers in the Indianapolis 500. 1918 Chevrolet debuts its first truck and - - - - - - 1927 THE SUBURBAN becomes a part of General Motors. IS THE LONGEST CONTINUALLY USED NAME IN THE AUTOMOTIVE 1935 INDUSTRY Chevrolet sells over The Suburban 1 million vehicles, surpassing Ford for the first time. Carryall becomes one of the world's first SUVS. 1950 PRND 3 21 Chevrolet offers automatic transmission & calls it "Powerglide." 1953 The Corvette makes its debut with the first fiberglass body. 1955 1957 1958 Chevy introduces the Impala, which becomes the best-selling The small block V8 Chevrolet becomes engine is introduced. the first American company to offer fuel injection and Chevy trucks become available traditional full-size MORE WINNING car ever. RACECARS HAVE THIS with 4-wheel drive. ENGINE THAN ANY OTHER PRODUCTION ENGINE IN HISTORY 1979 Chevrolet makes its 100-millionth car, a 1979 Monza. 1983 Due to production delays, no 1983 model Corvettes were ever sold, making it the only year with no Corvette since the car's debut in 1953. 1992 This year marks a milestone for an icon - the millionth Corvette is built. TRUCK OF THE YEAR 2011 The Silverado wins Motor Trend "Truck of the Year" & the Volt wins Motor Trend "Car of the Year." What's Ahead for Chevrolet 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2014 Chevrolet Impala • Completely reengineered for optimal handling, performance, comfort, & looks • Reinvented for today's modern world • Roomy, quiet, & ergonomic interior • EcoTec3 engines are fuel-efficient & powerful • 10 standard air bags & added high-strength steel for protection in a collision Available in 4.3-liter V6, 5.3-liter V8, & 6.2-liter V8 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray • High-tech, lightweight materials in the body elevate performance to a new level 6.2-liter 450 HP V8 engine JERRY'S CHEVROLET www.jerryschevroletbaltimore.net INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY SOURCES: • media.gm.com/content/dam/Media/documents/US/Word/centennial/ 072711%20Chevrolet%20Centennial%20Timeline.pdf • nwitimes.com/historical-timeline-of-the-chevrolet brand/article_c645221f-873b-e94-b8f6-4e2139dadid7.html • chevrolet.com/new2014silverado/#/welcome • chevrolet.com/culture/article/2014-impala-sports-sedan.html • chevrolet.com/new-2014-corvette/ JERRY'S It's About gou! 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