Chevrolet Corvair 1960–1961

1 generation (Z-body / 500, 700, 900 Series)
General information
Number of doors4
Car classC
Steering wheel positionLeft
CountryUSA
At a glance
Engine2683 cm3 Gasoline
Power112 hp
GearboxManual
OriginUnited States
Series
CabrioletCoupeSedanwagon 5 doors
Trim
2.3 AT (81 hp)2.3 MT (81 hp)2.3 MT (99 PS)2.3 Powerglide (80 hp)2.3 Synchromesh (80 hp)2.3 Synchromesh (95 hp)2.4 AT (103 PS)2.4 AT (81 hp)2.4 MT (103 PS)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
Engine power111 PS
Engine power112 hp
Valves per cylinder2
Maximum torque217 N*m
Capacity2683 cm3
Turnover of maximum torque2800 RPM
Max power at RPM4400 RPM
Number of cylinders6
Stroke cycle74.7 mm
Max power (kW)82 kW
Cylinder bore87.3 mm
Compression ratio9.25
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
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)13.1 s
Max speed157 km/h
Fuel tank capacity42 l
Fuel92
Suspension and brakes
Back suspensionDependent, spring
Front brakesdrum
Rear brakesdrum
Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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