This 3.9 Powerglide (160 hp) engine was fitted in the C1 Cabriolet, which was produced by Chevrolet from 1953 to 1955. In addition to this engine, 1 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
Fuel tank capacity
65.4litre
Fuel
92 RON
Engine
Displacement
3859cm3
Engine power
160bhp
RPM at max power
to 4 200RPM
Maximum torque
302Nm
RPM at max torque
2400RPM
Engine type
Gasoline
Cylinder layout
Inline
Injection type
Carburetor
Number of cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
2
Bore
90.49mm
Stroke
100mm
Gearbox & drivetrain
Gearbox
Automatic
Number of gears
2
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive
Turning circle
11.9m
Body
Seats
2
Length
4242mm
Width
1834mm
Height
1323mm
Wheelbase
2591mm
Front track
1448mm
Rear track
1499mm
Kerb weight
1293kg
Body type
Cabriolet
Suspension & brakes
Front suspension
Independent, Lever, Dampers, Spring, Stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Independent, Lever, Dampers, Spring, Stabilizer bar
Front brakes
Drum
Rear brakes
Drum
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