Chevrolet Bel Air (2nd gen) 1955-1957

[seglare]

Man of Steel, do you have any information about the top speed and fuel consumption of the 1955 Bel Air?

[Man of Steel]

Well, I am the expert here it seems. The top speed is 145 km/h for convertible and sedan and 165 km/h for the sport coupe.

I only know that thanks to a classic car data book.

Fuel consumption? Not the slightest idea. But...

Chevrolet Bel Air convertible (1955)
Engine : 6-in line, 3856 cu
Output : 120 hp at 3800 rpm
Compression rate : 7,1:1
Bore x : 90 x 100 mm
Production: 41.292 pieces
Weight: 1400 kg
Wheelbase: 292 cm
Track front: 147 cm
Track rear: 149 cm
Dimensions Lxwxh = 497 x 188 x 153 cm

Impressive huh

[seglare]

Well, I am the expert here it seems. The top speed is 145 km/h for convertible and sedan and 165 km/h for the sport coupe.

I only know that thanks to a classic car data book.

Fuel consumption? Not the slightest idea. But...

Chevrolet Bel Air convertible (1955)
Engine : 6-in line, 3856 cu
Output : 120 hp at 3800 rpm
Compression rate : 7,1:1
Bore x : 90 x 100 mm
Production: 41.292 pieces
Weight: 1400 kg
Wheelbase: 292 cm
Track front: 147 cm
Track rear: 149 cm
Dimensions Lxwxh = 497 x 188 x 153 cm

Impressive huh

Thanks! But you mentioned another model: "For 1955 Chevrolets gained a V8 engine option. The new 265 cu in (4,340 cc) V8 featured a modern, overhead valve high compression, long stroke design that was so good that it remained in production in various forms, for many decades. The base V8 had a two-barrel carburetor and was rated at 162 hp (121 kW)."

Do you have anything about this version? :-)

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