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
Engine2370 cm3 Gasoline
Power81 hp
GearboxAutomatic
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 torque174 N*m
Valves per cylinder2
Turnover of maximum torque2300 RPM
Capacity2370 cm3
Max power at RPM4400 RPM
Number of cylinders6
Max power (kW)60 kW
Stroke cycle66.0 mm
Compression ratio8
Engine power81 hp
Engine power82 PS
Cylinder bore87.3 mm
Injection typecarburetor
Engine typeGasoline
Boost typenone
Timing beltOHV
Cylinder layoutopposed
Engine placementRear
Bodywork
Curb weight1110 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 gear2
Gearbox typeAutomatic
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Max speed149 km/h
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)18.6 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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