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
Power96 hp
GearboxManual
OriginUnited States
Series
CabrioletCoupeSedanwagon 5 doors
Trim
2.3 AT (103 PS)2.3 AT (81 hp)2.3 MT (103 PS)2.3 MT (152 PS)2.3 MT (81 hp)2.3 MT (96 hp)2.3 MT (99 PS)2.3 Powerglide (80 hp)2.3 Synchromesh (80 hp)2.3 Synchromesh (95 hp)2.4 AT (81 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
Maximum torque170 N*m
Valves per cylinder2
Capacity2296 cm3
Turnover of maximum torque2800 RPM
Max power at RPM4800 RPM
Number of cylinders6
Stroke cycle66.0 mm
Max power (kW)71 kW
Compression ratio8
Cylinder bore85.7 mm
Engine power96 hp
Engine power97 PS
Injection typecarburetor
Engine typeGasoline
Boost typenone
Timing beltOHV
Cylinder layoutopposed
Engine placementRear
Bodywork
Curb weight1095 kg
Height1308 mm
Front track width1372 mm
Back track width1372 mm
Clearance152 mm
Width1702 mm
Wheelbase2743 mm
Number of seater4
Length4572 mm
Body typeCoupe
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear4
Gearbox typeManual
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Max speed143 km/h
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)17.0 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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