1960 - Chevrolet - Corvair

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Corvair
2. Corvair 1960
General Information
Make Chevrolet
Model Corvair
Production Year 1960
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2743 mm     (108 in)
Front Track 1372 mm     (54 in)
Rear Track 1372 mm     (54 in)
Length 4572 mm     (180 in)
Width 1702 mm     (67 in)
Height 1302 mm     (51,3 in)
Ground Clearance 152 mm     (6 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,67
Weight 1095 kg     (2411,9 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 42,1 litre   (9,3 Imp gal ,  11,1 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer GM
Engine Location Rear
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction cast iron block & aluminium head
Coolant Type Air
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement F-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2296 cc     (140,11 cu in)
Bore 85,7 mm     (3,37 in)
Stroke 66 mm     (2,6 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,3
Unitary Capacity 382,67 cc/cylinder    (23,35 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ro carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 80 HP     (59,7 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4400 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 170 N.m     (125,5 lb.ft ,  17,3 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2400 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 129,5 N.m    (4400 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 73,1 HP/ton    (54,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 34,8 HP/litre    (26 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
Turning Circle Diameter 12 m    (39,4 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) I.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 229 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 229 mm
Wheels (front) 5.5 x 13
Wheels (rear) 5.5 x 13
Tyres (front) 6.50 x 13
Tyres (rear) 6.50 x 13