1959 Chevrolet El Camino Specifications

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    • 1959 Chevrolet El Camino Model Years
    19591960

    Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : Rear Wheel
    Production Years for Series : 1959 - 1960
    Price : $2,352
    V 8
    Displacement : 4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.
    Power : 250 HP (184 KW) @ 5000 RPM
    Torque :305 Ft-Lbs (414 NM) @ 3800 RPM
    Bore : 3.9 in | 99 mm.
    Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
    Compression : 9.5:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
    Construction : Cast-iron block and head
    Direct Fuel Injection
    Turbocharged V 8
    Displacement : 5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
    Power : 250 HP (184 KW) @ 4400 RPM
    Torque :355 Ft-Lbs (481 NM) @ 2800 RPM
    Bore : 3.9 in | 99 mm.
    Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
    Compression : 9.5:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Construction : Cast-iron block and head
    Rochester 2-barrel carburetor
    V 8
    Displacement : 4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.
    Power : 270 HP (198.72 KW)
    Bore : 3.9 in | 98 mm.
    Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
    Main Bearings : 5
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    2 4-barrel carburetors
    V 8
    Displacement : 4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.
    Power : 290 HP (213.44 KW) @ 6200 RPM
    Bore : 3.9 in | 98 mm.
    Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
    Compression : 10.5:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Construction : Cast-iron block and head
    Direct Fuel Injection
    Turbocharged V 8
    Displacement : 5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
    Power : 300 HP (220.8 KW) @ 5600 RPM
    Torque :350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 3200 RPM
    Bore : 3.9 in | 99 mm.
    Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
    Compression : 11.0:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Construction : Cast-iron block and head
    Rochester 2-barrel carburetor
    Turbocharged V 8
    Displacement : 5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
    Power : 315 HP (231.84 KW) @ 5600 RPM
    Bore : 3.9 in | 99 mm.
    Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
    Compression : 11.0:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Construction : Cast-iron block and head
    Rochester 2-barrel carburetor
    Transmission:
    3 Manual

    Total Chevrolet Production for 1959 : 1,462,140
    1959 Chevrolet El Camino

    Wagon

    Wagon
    Wagon
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    Wagon
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    Wagon
    Chassis # H59L197707
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    Auction entries : 1
    Standard Payload : 1,150.0 lbs
    Seating Capacity : 2
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 210.9 in | 5357 mm.
    Width : 79.9 in | 2029 mm.
    Height : 56.3 in | 1430 mm.
    Wheelbase : 119.0 in | 3023 mm.

    Steering
    Rack and Pinion

    Tires / Wheels
    Tires : 8.00x14

    1959 Averages
    Avg. Car Cost : $2,200
    Avg. Household Income : $5,010
    Avg. Home : $12,400
    Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.25

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    Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1959 Chevrolet El Camino? A: The 1959 Chevrolet El Camino has a wheelbase size of 119.00 inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 1959 Chevrolet El Camino? A: The 1959 Chevrolet El Camino has a length of 210.90 inches.

    Q: What is the width of the 1959 Chevrolet El Camino? A: The 1959 Chevrolet El Camino has a width of 79.90 inches.

    Q: How much did the 1959 Chevrolet El Camino cost when new?A: The 1959 Chevrolet El Camino had a base price of approximately $2,352 (USD).

    Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1959 Chevrolet El Camino? A: The 1959 Chevrolet El Camino was a Wagon.

    Q: What tires did the 1959 Chevrolet El Camino have? A: The 1959 Chevrolet El Camino had 8.00x14 tires.

    Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1959? A: Chevrolet produced 1,462,140 automobiles in 1959.

    Q: What engines did the 1959 Chevrolet El Camino have? A: The 1959 Chevrolet El Camino had the following engine options: V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 250 HP (184 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 305 Ft-Lbs (414 NM) @ 3800 RPM
  • Turbocharged V 8 (5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 250 HP (184 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 355 Ft-Lbs (481 NM) @ 2800 RPM
  • V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 270 HP (198.72 KW)
  • V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 290 HP (213.44 KW) @ 6200 RPM
  • Turbocharged V 8 (5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 300 HP (220.8 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 3200 RPM
  • Turbocharged V 8 (5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 315 HP (231.84 KW) @ 5600 RPM

    • Q: What transmission did the 1959 Chevrolet El Camino have? A: The 1959 Chevrolet El Camino had a 3 speed Manual gearbox.

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