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These are standard specifications - not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

1951 Chevrolet Special Series Specifications

Engine LocationFront
Drive TypeRear Wheel
Hypoid Drive
Body / ChassisBox Girder Framer
Production Years for Series1949 - 1954
Price$1,450-$1,600
Weight3100 lbs | 1406.136 kg

Engine Type : I6 3548 cc | 216.5 cu in. | 3.5 L.
92 HP (67.712 KW) @ 3400 RPM

Bore : 3.5 in | 89 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Engine Type : I6 3859 cc | 235.5 cu in. | 3.9 L.
105 HP (77.28 KW) @ 3600 RPM

Bore : 3.6 in | 90 mm.
Stroke : 3.9 in | 100 mm.

Transmission:
3 Manual , Automatic Powerglide

Production Figures
Total Chevrolet Production for 19511,250,803
Total production of Special Series for 1951185,090
FleetLine Sub-Series Sedans3,364
FleetLine Sub-Series Sedans6,441
StyleLine Sub-Series Business Coupes17,020
StyleLine Sub-Series Sedans63,718
StyleLine Sub-Series Sedans75,566
StyleLine Sub-Series Sport Coupes18,981

Dimensions   
Fuel Capacity16.0 Gal
Seating Capacity6
Doors4
Exterior
Length197.8 in | 5023 mm.
Wheelbase115.0 in | 2921 mm.
Front Track57.0 in | 1448 mm.
Rear Track58.8 in | 1492 mm.

Suspension
SuspensionFront : Knee-Action Front Suspension with Direct Double-Acting Shock Absorbers

Rear : Direct Double-Acting Hydraulic Rear Shock Absorbers


Tires / Wheels
Tires6.70 x 15 Blackwall on Wide-Base Rims

The 1951 Chevrolet Special Series measures in width, 197.75 inches in length, and has a wheelbase of 115.00 inches.


Arrow Right 1951 Chevrolet models
Chevrolet DeLuxe Series
Chevrolet Fleetline Deluxe
Chevrolet Model 3100
Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe

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Singer 4A ($1,570-$1,570)

Average Auction Sale: $17,875

 
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January 2013137,304 
December 2012167,091 
November 2012128,867 
October 2012135,305 
September 2012149,801 
August 2012169,978 
July 2012138,942 
June 2012180,098 
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