Chevrolet Bel Air 1953 specs
General information
| Model: | Chevrolet Bel Air |
| Year: | 1953 |
| Category: | Large/luxury cars |
| Manufacturer: | Chevrolet |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | Inline, 6 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 3859 ccm |
| Max power: | 116.6 PS (86 kW) at 3700 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 271 Nm at 2000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 7.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 90.5 x 100 mm (3.6 x 3.9 inches) |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Automatic, 3-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 135 km/h (83.9 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0786 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors: | 4 |
| Passenger space: | 4730 litres (1250 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front tire dimensions: | 6.70x15 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 6.70x15 |
| Turn circle: | 13 m (511.8 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1483 kg (3269.5 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4980 mm (196.1 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1910 mm (75.2 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1650 mm (65 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2930 mm (115.4 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 60 litres (15.85 gallons) |
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