The Chevrolet Biscayne Powerglide is a rear wheel drive vehicle, with the powerplant placed in the front, and a 4 door saloon (sedan) bodyshell.
It's powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 3.9 litre capacity. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, 6 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It develops 135 bhp (137 PS/101 kW) of power at 4000 rpm, and maximum torque of 294 N·m (217 lb·ft/30 kgm) at 2000-2400 rpm.
A 2 speed automatic gearbox transfers the power to the driven wheels.
Stated kerb weight is 1755 kg.
Full specs
Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 5/6 seats
Length
5357 mm
Weight
1755 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
3.9 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
137 PS / 135 bhp / 101 kW @ 4000 rpm
Torque
294 Nm / 217 ft.lb / 30 kgm @ 2000-2400 rpm
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