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1 generation [Restyling] Cabriolet


Technical data

This 3.8 Powerglide (140 hp) engine was fitted in the 1 generation [Restyling] Cabriolet, which was produced by Chevrolet from 1965 to . In addition to this engine, 15 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.

Power & fuel consumption

City fuel consumption per 100 km19litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km14litre
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km16.7litre
Fuel tank capacity76litre
Cruising rangefrom 400 to 540km
Fuel92 RON
Top speed155km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)16.4second

Engine

Displacement3769cm3
Engine power140bhp
RPM at max powerto 4 400RPM
Maximum torque298Nm
RPM at max torque1600RPM
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutInline
Injection typeCarburetor
Number of cylinders6
Valves per cylinder2
Bore98.4mm
Stroke82.55mm

Gearbox & drivetrain

GearboxAutomatic
Number of gears2
Drive wheelsRear-wheel drive
Turning circle13.6m

Body

Seats5
Length4994mm
Width1895mm
Height1344mm
Wheelbase2921mm
Front track1473mm
Rear track1473mm
Ground clearance124mm
Kerb weight1440kg
Loading height523mm
Body typeCabriolet

Suspension & brakes

Front suspensionIndependent, Lever, Dampers, Spring, Stabilizer bar
Rear suspensionSpring, Dampers, Stabilizer bar
Front brakesDrum
Rear brakesDrum

Real-world consumption (est.)

City22.8 litres / 100km
Highway16.8 litres / 100km
Average20 litres / 100km

Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.

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