1959 - Chevrolet - Bel Air Six

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Bel Air Six 1959
General Information
Make Chevrolet
Model Bel Air Six
Production Year 1959
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors
Wheelbase 2985 mm     (117,5 in)
Front Track 1495 mm     (58,9 in)
Rear Track 1495 mm     (58,9 in)
Length 5309 mm     (209 in)
Width 1975 mm     (77,8 in)
Height 1448 mm     (57 in)
Ground Clearance 175 mm     (6,9 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,78
Weight 1643 kg     (3618,9 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 79,6 litre   (17,5 Imp gal ,  21 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer GM
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 3860 cc     (235,55 cu in)
Bore 90,5 mm     (3,56 in)
Stroke 100 mm     (3,94 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,9
Unitary Capacity 643,33 cc/cylinder    (39,26 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8,3 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ro carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 145 HP     (108,1 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4200 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 278 N.m     (205,2 lb.ft ,  28,4 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2200 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 245,8 N.m    (4200 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 88,3 HP/ton    (65,8 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 37,6 HP/litre    (28 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,55 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 5,3
Turning Circle Diameter 11,4 m    (37,4 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)