Chevrolet Corvair 1960–1961

1 generation (Z-body / 500, 700, 900 Series)
General information
Number of doors2
Car classC
Steering wheel positionLeft
CountryUSA
At a glance
Engine2296 cm3 Gasoline
Power150 hp
GearboxManual
OriginUnited States
Series
CabrioletCoupeSedanwagon 5 doors
Trim
2.3 AT (103 PS)2.3 MT (103 PS)2.3 MT (152 PS)2.4 AT (85 hp)2.4 MT (81 hp)2.7 AT (112 hp)2.7 AT (96 hp)2.7 MT (112 hp)2.7 MT (96 hp)

Specifications

Engine
Max power (kW)112 kW
Engine power150 hp
Engine power152 PS
Valves per cylinder2
Capacity2296 cm3
Maximum torque285 N*m
Turnover of maximum torque3200 RPM
Max power at RPM4400 RPM
Number of cylinders6
Stroke cycle66.0 mm
Compression ratio8
Cylinder bore85.7 mm
Injection typecarburetor
Engine typeGasoline
Timing beltOHV
Cylinder layoutopposed
Engine placementRear
Boost typeTurbocharged
Bodywork
Curb weight1200 kg
Height1308 mm
Front track width1384 mm
Back track width1384 mm
Clearance152 mm
Width1702 mm
Wheelbase2743 mm
Number of seater4
Length4572 mm
Body typeCabriolet
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear3
Gearbox typeManual
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)10.0 s
Max speed166 km/h
Fuel tank capacity53 l
Fuel92
Suspension and brakes
Back suspensionDependent, spring
Front brakesdrum
Rear brakesdrum
Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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