These are standard specifications for the 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air Series, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Manual , 4 Manual Close Ratio , Automatic , Manual Overdrive
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1959 - 1965 |
| Price : | $2,450-$3,030 |
| Weight : | 3300 lbs | 1496.855 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3769 cc | 230.0 cu in. | 3.8 L. |
| Power : | 140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Rochester 1-barrel Model 7023003 | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L. |
| Power : | 195 HP (143.52 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Torque : | 285 Ft-Lbs (386 NM) @ 2400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Rochester 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L. |
| Power : | 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque : | 350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 2800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter Type WCFB 4-Barrel Model 3501S | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L. |
| Power : | 300 HP (220.8 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque : | 360 Ft-Lbs (488 NM) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.51:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6702 cc | 409.0 cu in. | 6.7 L. |
| Power : | 340 HP (250.24 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque : | 420 Ft-Lbs (569 NM) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 109 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 11.1:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6702 cc | 409.0 cu in. | 6.7 L. |
| Power : | 400 HP (294.4 KW) @ 5800 RPM |
| Torque : | 425 Ft-Lbs (576 NM) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 109 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 11.1:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6702 cc | 409.0 cu in. | 6.7 L. |
| Power : | 425 HP (312.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 425 Ft-Lbs (576 NM) @ 4200 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 109 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 11.00:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Dual 4-barrel carburetors | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 430 HP (316.48 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 109 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.7 in | 93 mm. |
| Compression : | 13.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Dual 4-barrel carburetors | |
Manual , 4 Manual Close Ratio , Automatic , Manual Overdrive
Production Figures
| Total Chevrolet Production for 1963 : | 2,237,201 |
| 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air Series | |
Handling
1963 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,233 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,807 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,650 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.29 |
1963 Chevrolet Bel Air Series FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air Series?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air Series? A: The 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air Series has a wheelbase size of 119.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air Series? A: The 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air Series has a length of 210.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air Series cost when new?A: The 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air Series cost approximately $2,450 to $3,030 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air Series? A: The 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air Series was offered as a Series 1500 Six Cyl Sedan, Series 1500 Six Cyl Station Wagon, Series 1600 V8 Sedan, Series 1600 V8 Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1963? A: Chevrolet produced 2,237,201 automobiles in 1963.Q: What engines did the 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air Series have? A: The 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air Series had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3769 cc | 230.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 195 HP (143.52 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 285 Ft-Lbs (386 NM) @ 2400 RPM V 8 (5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 2800 RPM V 8 (5359 cc | 327.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 300 HP (220.8 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 360 Ft-Lbs (488 NM) @ 3200 RPM V 8 (6702 cc | 409.0 cu in. | 6.7 L.) with 340 HP (250.24 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 420 Ft-Lbs (569 NM) @ 3200 RPM V 8 (6702 cc | 409.0 cu in. | 6.7 L.) with 400 HP (294.4 KW) @ 5800 RPM and 425 Ft-Lbs (576 NM) @ 3600 RPM V 8 (6702 cc | 409.0 cu in. | 6.7 L.) with 425 HP (312.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 425 Ft-Lbs (576 NM) @ 4200 RPM V 8 (6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 430 HP (316.48 KW) @ 6000 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air Series have? A: The 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air Series had the following gearbox options: Manual, 4 speed Manual Close Ratio, Automatic, Manual Overdrive.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air Series?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air Series? A: The 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air Series has a wheelbase size of 119.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air Series? A: The 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air Series has a length of 210.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air Series cost when new?A: The 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air Series cost approximately $2,450 to $3,030 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air Series? A: The 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air Series was offered as a Series 1500 Six Cyl Sedan, Series 1500 Six Cyl Station Wagon, Series 1600 V8 Sedan, Series 1600 V8 Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1963? A: Chevrolet produced 2,237,201 automobiles in 1963.Q: What engines did the 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air Series have? A: The 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air Series had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3769 cc | 230.0 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 4400 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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