The Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible is a rear wheel drive vehicle, with the engine positioned in the front, and a 2 door convertible/cabriolet bodyshell.
It forms part of Chevrolet's 2400 range of cars.
Its 6 cylinder, overhead valve naturally aspirated powerplant has 2 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 3.9 litres. In this application it produces power and torque figures of 140 bhp (142 PS/104 kW) at 4200 rpm and 285 Nm (210 lbft/29.1 kgm) at 2400 rpm respectively.
The engine drives the wheels through a 3 speed manual with overdrive gearbox.
Full specs
Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 4/5 seats
Length
5080 mm
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
3.9 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
142 PS / 140 bhp / 104 kW @ 4200 rpm
Torque
285 Nm / 210 ft.lb / 29.1 kgm @ 2400 rpm
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