Chevrolet Impala 1959–1960
2 generation (GM B-Body)General information
Number of doors2
Car classE
Steering wheel positionLeft
CountryUSA
At a glance
Engine5697 cm3 Gasoline
Power249 hp
GearboxManual
Origin
United States
United StatesTrim
3.9 MT (135 hp)3.9 MT Overdrive (135 hp)3.9 Powerglide (135 hp)4.6 3MT (185 hp)4.6 3MT (230 hp)4.6 3MT (250 hp)4.6 3MT (290 hp)4.6 3MT Overdrive (185 hp)4.6 3MT Overdrive (230 hp)4.6 4MT (250 hp)4.6 4MT (290 hp)4.6 Powerglide (185 hp)4.6 Powerglide (230 hp)4.6 Powerglide (250 hp)4.6 Turboglide (185 hp)4.6 Turboglide (230 hp)4.6 Turboglide (250 hp)5.7 3MT (250 hp)5.7 3MT (280 hp)5.7 3MT (305 hp)5.7 3MT (335 hp)5.7 4MT (250 hp)5.7 4MT (280 hp)5.7 4MT (305 hp)5.7 4MT (335 hp)5.7 AT (253 PS)5.7 MT (253 PS)5.7 Powerglide (250 hp)5.7 Powerglide (280 hp)5.7 Powerglide (305 hp)5.7 Turboglide (250 hp)5.7 Turboglide (280 hp)
Specifications
Engine
Cylinder bore104.8 mm
Max power (kW)186 kW
Valves per cylinder2
Engine power249 hp
Engine power253 PS
Turnover of maximum torque2800 RPM
Engine code348
Max power at RPM4400 RPM
Maximum torque481 N*m
Capacity5697 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Stroke cycle82.55 mm
Compression ratio9.5
Injection typecarburetor
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Engine modelGM Chevrolet V-8 348
Boost typenone
Timing beltOHV
Cylinder layoutV-type
Bodywork
Height1372 mm
Back track width1506 mm
Clearance152 mm
Front track width1532 mm
Curb weight1740 kg
Width2029 mm
Wheel size205/75 R14
Wheelbase3023 mm
Number of seater5
Length5357 mm
Body typeCabriolet
Pitch Circle DiameterDIA70.3 5x120.7 mm
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear3
Gearbox typeManual
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Fuel tank capacity76 l
Fuel76
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)8.0 s
Suspension and brakes
Back suspensionDependent, spring
Front brakesdrum
Rear brakesdrum
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Grades & features
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