1959 Chevrolet Biscayne Series Specifications

Specifications

1959 1960

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1959 - 1960
Price :	$2,150-$2,760
Weight :	3600 lbs \| 1632.933 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6
Displacement :	3859 cc \| 235.5 cu in. \| 3.9 L.
Power :	135 HP (99.36 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 90 mm.
Stroke :	3.9 in \| 100 mm.
Compression :	8.25:1
Main Bearings :	4
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	4638 cc \| 283.0 cu in. \| 4.6 L.
Power :	185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Torque :	275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	8.50:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
1 2-barrel carburetor

Turbocharged V 8
Displacement :	4638 cc \| 283.0 cu in. \| 4.6 L.
Power :	230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Torque :	300 Ft-Lbs (407 NM) @ 3000 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	9.50:1
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 :	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 :	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 :	280 HP (206.08 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Torque :	355 Ft-Lbs (481 NM) @ 3200
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 :	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 :	305 HP (224.48 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Torque :	350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 3600 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 105 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Compression :	11.00:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
1 4-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

Turbocharged V 8
Displacement :	5703 cc \| 348.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	320 HP (235.52 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Torque :	358 Ft-Lbs (485 NM) @ 3600 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 105 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Compression :	11.25:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
1 4-barrel carburetor

Turbocharged V 8
Displacement :	5703 cc \| 348.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	335 HP (246.56 KW) @ 5800 RPM
Torque :	362 Ft-Lbs (491 NM) @ 3600 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 105 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Compression :	11.25:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
3 2-barrel carburetors

Turbocharged V 8
Displacement :	5703 cc \| 348.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	350 HP (257.6 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	364 Ft-Lbs (494 NM) @ 3600 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 105 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Compression :	11.25:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
3 2-barrel carburetors

Transmission:
3 Manual , 3 Manual Overdrive , 3 Manual Close Ratio , 4 Manual , Automatic Powerglide , Automatic Turboglide

Production Figures

Total Chevrolet Production for 1959 :	1,462,140
1959 Chevrolet Biscayne Series

Handling

1959 Averages

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

1959 Chevrolet Biscayne Series FAQs (show)

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

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

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

Q: How much did the 1959 Chevrolet Biscayne Series cost when new?A: The 1959 Chevrolet Biscayne Series cost approximately $2,150 to $2,760 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1959 Chevrolet Biscayne Series? A: The 1959 Chevrolet Biscayne Series was offered as a Series 1100 Six Cyl Brookwood Station Wagon, Series 1100 Six Cyl Sedan, Series 1100 Six Cyl Utility Sedan, Series 1200 V8 Brookwood Station Wagon, Series 1200 V8 Sedan, Series 1200 V8 Utility Sedan.

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 Biscayne Series have? A: The 1959 Chevrolet Biscayne Series had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3859 cc | 235.5 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 135 HP (99.36 KW) @ 4000 RPM

V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 2400 RPM

Turbocharged V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 300 Ft-Lbs (407 NM) @ 3000 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 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 280 HP (206.08 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 355 Ft-Lbs (481 NM) @ 3200

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 305 HP (224.48 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 3600 RPM

Turbocharged V 8 (5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 315 HP (231.84 KW) @ 5600 RPM

Turbocharged V 8 (5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 320 HP (235.52 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 358 Ft-Lbs (485 NM) @ 3600 RPM

Turbocharged V 8 (5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 335 HP (246.56 KW) @ 5800 RPM and 362 Ft-Lbs (491 NM) @ 3600 RPM

Turbocharged V 8 (5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 350 HP (257.6 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 364 Ft-Lbs (494 NM) @ 3600 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1959 Chevrolet Biscayne Series have? A: The 1959 Chevrolet Biscayne Series had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Manual Overdrive, 3 speed Manual Close Ratio, 4 speed Manual, Automatic Powerglide, Automatic Turboglide.