Chevrolet Bel Air 1955–1957

2 generation (GM A-body / Chevrolet 2400 Series)

General information

Number of doors2

Steering wheel positionLeft

CountryUSA

At a glance

Engine4340 cm3 Gasoline

Power162 hp

GearboxAutomatic

Origin

United States

Series

Cabriolet Coupe Sedan wagon 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

Max power (kW)121 kW

Engine power162 hp

Engine power165 PS

Valves per cylinder2

Engine code265

Capacity4340 cm3

Stroke cycle76 mm

Number of cylinders8

Compression ratio8

Cylinder bore95 mm

Injection typecarburetor

Engine placementFront, longitudinal

Engine typeGasoline

Boost typenone

Timing beltOHV

Cylinder layoutV-type

Bodywork

Height1450 mm

Width2000 mm

Wheelbase2921 mm

Length4968 mm

Number of seater5

Body typeCoupe

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear2

Gearbox typeAutomatic

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Acceleration (0-100 km/h)11.5 s

Suspension and brakes

Front suspensionDependent, spring

Front brakesdrum

Grades & features

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