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Chevrolet Bel Air

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 90.50 mm × 100.00 mm 3.56 in × 3.94 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 3.9 litre 3860 cc (235.552 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
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 94.4 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 927.8 kPa (134.6 psi)
Specific torque 73.83 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.91
Unitary capacity 643.33 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2921 mm
wheelbase 115 in
Length (milimeters) 5017 mm
Length (inches) 197.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1854 mm
Width (inches) 73 in
Height (milimeters) 1499 mm
Height (inches) 59 in
L:W ratio 1.72
Ground clearance (milimeters) 203 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 8 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1483 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3269 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 60.2 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 13.2 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 15.9 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock 5.400
Turning circle 12.60 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.70

General information

RAC rating 30.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1957

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