Chevrolet Corvair 1959–1964

1 generation
No photos yet2.7 MT (96 hp)
General information
Number of doors4
Car classC
Steering wheel positionLeft
CountryUSA
At a glance
Engine2683 cm3 Gasoline
Power96 hp
GearboxManual
OriginUnited States

Specifications

Engine
Valves per cylinder2
Maximum torque209 N*m
Turnover of maximum torque2400 RPM
Capacity2683 cm3
Max power at RPM3600 RPM
Number of cylinders6
Max power (kW)71 kW
Stroke cycle74.7 mm
Compression ratio8.25
Cylinder bore87.3 mm
Engine power96 hp
Engine power97 PS
Injection typecarburetor
Engine typeGasoline
Boost typenone
Timing beltOHV
Cylinder layoutopposed
Engine placementRear
Bodywork
Height1302 mm
Front track width1372 mm
Back track width1372 mm
Clearance140 mm
Width1702 mm
Wheelbase2743 mm
Length4572 mm
Number of seater5
Body typeSedan
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear4
Gearbox typeManual
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Max speed139 km/h
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)17.1 s
Fuel tank capacity42 l
Fuel92
Suspension and brakes
Back suspensionDependent, spring
Front brakesdrum
Rear brakesdrum
Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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