The Chevrolet Corvair Monza Convertible is a convertible/cabriolet with 2 doors and a rear mounted powerplant which transmits its power through the rear wheels.
The Chevrolet Corvair Monza Convertible is one of the 900 Series range of cars from Chevrolet.
The 2.4 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, overhead valve, 6 cylinder that produces 80 bhp (81 PS/60 kW) of power at 4400 rpm, and maximum torque of 174 N·m (128 lb·ft/17.7 kgm) at 2300 rpm.
A 4 speed manual gearbox transmits the power to the driven wheels.
Full specs
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| bodywork | |||
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| Body type | 2+2 seater convertible/cabriolet | ||
| Number of doors | 2 | ||
| Designer | |||
| dimensions & weights | |||
| Wheelbase | 2743 mm | 108 inches | |
| Track/tread (front) | 1384 mm | 54.5 inches | |
| Track/tread (rear) | 1384 mm | 54.5 inches | |
| Length | 4572 mm | 180 inches | |
| Width | 1702 mm | 67 inches | |
| Height | 1308 mm | 51.5 inches | |
| Ground clearance | |||
| length:wheelbase ratio | 1.67 | ||
| Kerb weight | |||
| Weight distribution | |||
| fuel tank capacity | 53 litres | 11.7 [14] UK [US] gal. | |
| aerodynamics | |||
| Drag coefficient | |||
| Frontal area | |||
| CdA | |||
| Powertrain | |||
| engine type | naturally aspirated petrol | ||
| Engine manufacturer | Chevrolet | ||
| Engine code | |||
| Cylinders | Flat 6 | ||
| Capacity | 2.4 litre 2370 cc (144.626 cu in) |
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| Bore × Stroke | 87.3 × 66 mm
3.44 × 2.6 in |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Valve gear | overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total |
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| maximum power output (SAE gross) |
81 PS (80 bhp) (60 kW) at 4400 rpm |
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| maximum torque (SAE gross) |
174 Nm (128 ft·lb) (17.7 kgm) at 2300 rpm |
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| Specific output (SAE gross) |
25.2 kW/litre 34.2 ps/litre 33.8 bhp/litre 0.55 bhp/cu in |
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| Specific torque (SAE gross) |
73.42 Nm/litre
0.89 ft·lb/cu3 |
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| Engine construction | |||
| Lubrication | wet sumped | ||
| compression ratio | 8:1 | ||
| Fuel system | 2 Rochester carburettors | ||
| bmep (brake mean effective pressure) | 922.6 kPa (133.8 psi) | ||
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| crankshaft bearings | 4 | ||
| Engine coolant | Air | ||
| Unitary capacity | 395 cc | ||
| Aspiration | Normal | ||
| Compressor | N/A | ||
| Intercooler | None | ||
| Catalytic converter | N | ||
| performance | |||
| Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) | |||
| Acceleration 0-60mph | |||
| Acceleration 0-100km/h | |||
| Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) | |||
| Standing quarter-mile | |||
| Standing kilometre | |||
| Maximum speed | |||
| Power-to-weight ratio | |||
| Weight-to-power ratio | |||
| fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above) | |||
| litres/100km | |||
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| Carbon dioxide emissions | |||
| Carfolio Calculated CO2 ? | |||
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| CO2 Effizienz (DE) | |||
| chassis | |||
| Engine position | rear | ||
| Engine layout | longitudinal | ||
| Drive wheels | rear wheel drive | ||
| Torque split | N/A | ||
| Steering | |||
| turns lock-to-lock | |||
| Turning circle | |||
| Front suspension | |||
| Rear suspension | |||
| Wheel size front | 5½J x 13 | ||
| Wheel size rear | 5½J x 13 | ||
| Tyres front | 6.50 x 13-4PR | ||
| Tyres rear | 6.50 x 13-4PR | ||
| Brakes F/R | Dr/Dr | ||
| Front brake diameter | 229 mm | ||
| Rear brake diameter | 229 mm | ||
| Braked area | |||
| Gearbox | 4 speed manual | ||
| Top gear ratio | 1 | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.27 | ||
| general | |||
| Carfolio.com ID | 364441 | ||
| Production total | |||
| Model code | 967 | ||
| Model family | 900 Series | ||
| RAC rating | 28.4 | ||
| Insurance classification | No information available | ||
| Tax band | No information available | ||
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1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Convertible added 2014-03-01. Last modified 2020-02-02. |
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