Chevrolet Bel Air 1955–1957

2 generation (GM A-body / Chevrolet 2400 Series)
General information
Number of doors2
Steering wheel positionLeft
Car classS
CountryUSA
At a glance
Engine4638 cm3 Gasoline
Power283 hp
GearboxAutomatic
OriginUnited States
Series
CabrioletCoupeSedanwagon 3-doors
Trim
3.5 MT (92 PS)3.9 AT (115 hp)3.9 MT (106 hp)4.3 AT (162 hp)4.6 AT (283 hp)

Specifications

Engine
Compression ratio10.5
Valves per cylinder2
Max power (kW)211 kW
Engine power283 hp
Engine power287 PS
Capacity4638 cm3
Stroke cycle76 mm
Cylinder bore78 mm
Number of cylinders8
Injection typecarburetor
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Engine codeGM SMALL-BLOCK 283
Boost typenone
Timing beltOHV
Cylinder layoutV-type
Bodywork
Height1450 mm
Width2000 mm
Wheelbase2921 mm
Length4968 mm
Number of seater5
Body typeCabriolet
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear2
Gearbox typeAutomatic
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Suspension and brakes
Front suspensionDependent, spring
Front brakesdrum

Grades & features

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