Chevrolet Bel Air 1955 - 1957, Sedan, Convertible, Wagon, Coupe
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Basic Information
Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Bel Air
Production Start
1955
Production End
1957
Characteristics Chevrolet Bel Air 2 generation
Bodywork
Body type
Sedan
Height
1450 mm
Length
4968 mm
Number of seater
5
Wheelbase
2921 mm
Width
2000 mm
Engine
Boost type
none
Capacity
3500 cm3
Cylinder layout
inline
Engine code
215.5
Engine placement
Front, longitudinal
Engine power
92 hp
Engine type
Gasoline
Injection type
carburetor
Max power (kW)
68 kW
Number of cylinders
6
Engine model
235
Compression ratio
8
Cylinder bore
95 mm
Stroke cycle
76 mm
Timing belt
OHV
Valves per cylinder
2
Gearbox and handling
Drive wheels
Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type
Manual
Number of gear
3
Suspension and brakes
Front brakes
drum
Front suspension
Dependent, spring
General information
Country
USA
Number of doors
4
Steering wheel position
Left
Car class
S
Operating characteristics
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)
11.5 s
Available engines
4
engines
5
modifications
Petrol
5 variants3.5 L, 92 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Engine:
215.5
Body: Sedan, Cabriolet, Wagon 3-doors, Coupe
3.5 MT (92 hp)
1955 – 1957
3.9 L, 106 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Engine:
235
Body: Sedan, Wagon 3-doors, Coupe, Cabriolet
3.9 MT (106 hp)
1955 – 1957
3.9 L, 115 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Body: Sedan, Wagon 3-doors, Cabriolet, Coupe
3.9 AT (115 hp)
1955 – 1957
4.3 L, 162 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Engine:
265
Body: Cabriolet, Coupe, Sedan, Wagon 3-doors
4.3 AT (162 hp)
1955 – 1957
4.6 L, 283 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Engine:
GM SMALL-BLOCK 283
Body: Cabriolet, Coupe, Sedan, Wagon 3-doors
4.6 AT (283 hp)
1955 – 1957