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Chevrolet Corvair

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 85.70 mm × 66.00 mm 3.37 in × 2.6 in
Cylinders F-6
Displace 2.3 litre 2296 cc (140.111 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction cast iron block; aluminium hea
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.00:1
Fuel system 1 Ro carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 73.06 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 930.4 kPa (134.9 psi)
Specific torque 74.04 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Air
Bore / stroke ratio 1.3
Unitary capacity 382.67 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2743 mm
wheelbase 108 in
Length (milimeters) 4572 mm
Length (inches) 180 in
Width (milimeters) 1702 mm
Width (inches) 67 in
Height (milimeters) 1302 mm
Height (inches) 51.3 in
L:W ratio 1.67
Ground clearance (milimeters) 152 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1095 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2414 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 42.1 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 9.3 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 11.1 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Rear
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock 5.000
Turning circle 12.00 m
Tyres 6.50 x 13
Wheels 5.5 x 13
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅ 229 mm
Braked area
Transmission 3M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.55

General information

RAC rating 27.3
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1960 Chevrolet Corvair PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1960

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