1959 Chevrolet Bel Air Specifications

Engine LocationFront
Drive TypeRear Wheel
Production Years for Series1959 - 1965
Price$2,440.00
Weight3600 lbs | 1633 kg

Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown
Chassis NumberC59B132417

Engine   [Optional Engines]
Engine ConfigurationI
Cylinders6
Hydraulic valve lifters
Aspiration/InductionNormal
Displacement235.50 CU IN. | 3859.8 cc. | 3.9 L.
ValvetrainOHV
Horsepower135.00 HP (99.4 KW) @ 4000.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio26.7 LB / HP
HP / Liter34.6 BHP / Liter
Compression Ratio8.25:1
Main Bearings4
Fuel TypeGasoline - Petrol
Fuel FeedCarburetor
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor
BlockCast-iron

Standard Transmission
Gears3
TransmissionManual

Optional Transmission
Gears2
TransmissionAutomatic
Powerglide

Optional Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic
Turboglide