A rebadged Opel Rekord sold briefly in South Africa, rarely seen anywhere else.
Lead trim: Royale 2.8 L
Chevrolet RoyaleRoyale · 1974–1976
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FactA rebadged Opel Rekord sold briefly in South Africa, rarely seen anywhere else.
The Chevrolet Royale, built 1974-1976 by General Motors Iran Ltd (formed from the Iranian licensee Pars Khodro/Sherkat-Sahami after a June 1972 GM deal), was a rebadged Opel Commodore assembled for the Iranian market — offered with 2.5- or 2.8-litre engines (the page's own phrasing, "2.5- and 2.8-litre engines", only spells the unit out next to the 2.8 figure, so 2.5 L is not independently citable here). Replaced on the Iranian line, after reliability problems, by the Buick Skylark ("Buick Iran"), Cadillac Seville ("Cadillac Iran") and Chevrolet Nova. No horsepower or dimensions are stated on the page.
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royale 2.8 L | 1974–1976 | 2.8 L | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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