How a Rare V8 Economy Car Left Everyone Behind - The Motion Vega

In the early 1970s, the muscle car scene was defined by towering horsepower, roaring V8s, and fierce competition on the streets. Among the usual suspects-Corvettes, Mustangs, and Mopars-stood an unlikely challenger: the Chevrolet Vega. Originally designed as an affordable compact car, the Vega was transformed into a quarter-mile beast by the innovative minds at Motion Performance. Their creation, the Motion Super Vega, was a lightweight powerhouse equipped with fire-breathing V8s that shattered expectations and street records alike. Today, it stands as a testament to ingenuity and the daring spirit of a golden age in automotive performance.
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[@69newportking]

They weigh like 2500 lbs, which is crazy light

[@TerenceBobay]

Wish one of my Vegas had this option

[@crw3673]

Nice video, but pictures and clips do not fit as usual.
A 454 LS engine is not the same as a 454 big block engine.
Don't tell me about side exhaust and show me a clip of a rear exhaust exit.
You mention Baldwin Motion stripe package, then show me a picture of a Factory Vega GT with a stripe.
Either this is all AI generated or the narrator doesn't have a clue of what they are talking and showing! Probably a little bit of both!

[@jaymartin4166]

They're not that rare.my brother has a 72 Vega with a 702 Id guess 8-900hp.