These are standard specifications for the 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1953 - 1957 |
| Price : | $1,700-$2,300 |
| Weight : | 3218 lbs | 1459.66 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3859 cc | 235.5 cu in. | 3.9 L. |
| Power : | 115 HP (84.64 KW) @ 3700 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 90 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 100 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Valvetrain : | 12 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Rochester 1-barrel Btype or Carter 1-barrel | |
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3859 cc | 235.5 cu in. | 3.9 L. |
| Power : | 125 HP (92 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 90 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 100 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 1 barrel carburetor | |
3 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Chevrolet Production for 1954 : | 1,143,561 |
| Total 1954 Bel Air production : | 486,240 |
| 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : | 19,383 |
| Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 143,573 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 248,750 |
| Sport Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 66,378 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 8 P : | 8,156 |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
| Fuel Capacity : | 15.9 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 197.5 in | 5017 mm. |
| Width : | 73.0 in | 1854 mm. |
| Height : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 115.0 in | 2921 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.7 in | 1440 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.7 in | 1491 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 8.0 in | 203 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $1,700 |
| Weight : | 3300 lbs | 1496.855 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 15.9 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 197.5 in | 5017 mm. |
| Width : | 73.0 in | 1854 mm. |
| Height : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 115.0 in | 2921 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.7 in | 1440 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.7 in | 1491 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 8.0 in | 203 mm. |
Sport Coupe
| Price : | $2,050 |
| Weight : | 3298 lbs | 1495.948 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 15.9 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 197.5 in | 5017 mm. |
| Width : | 73.0 in | 1854 mm. |
| Height : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 115.0 in | 2921 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.7 in | 1440 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.7 in | 1491 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 8.0 in | 203 mm. |
Convertible
| Price : | $2,200 |
| Weight : | 3550 lbs | 1610.253 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 15.9 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 197.5 in | 5017 mm. |
| Width : | 73.0 in | 1854 mm. |
| Height : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 115.0 in | 2921 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.7 in | 1440 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.7 in | 1491 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 8.0 in | 203 mm. |
Station Wagon
| Price : | $2,300 |
| Weight : | 3600 lbs | 1632.933 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 15.9 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 8 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 197.5 in | 5017 mm. |
| Width : | 73.0 in | 1854 mm. |
| Height : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 115.0 in | 2921 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.7 in | 1440 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.7 in | 1491 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 8.0 in | 203 mm. |
Handling
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Turns lock to lock : | 5.40 |
| Turning Circle : | 12.6 m | 496.101 in. | 12600.965 mm. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | Front : 6.70 x 15 Four-Ply |
1954 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,700 |
| Avg. Home : | $10,250 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.22 |
1954 Chevrolet Bel Air FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air? A: The 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air has a wheelbase size of 115.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air? A: The 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air has a length of 197.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air? A: The 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air has a width of 73.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air cost when new?A: The 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air cost approximately $1,700 to $2,300 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air? A: The 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air was offered as a Convertible, Sedan, Sport Coupe, Station Wagon.Q: What tires did the 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air have? A: The 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air had Front : 6.70 x 15 Four-Ply tires.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1954? A: Chevrolet produced 1,143,561 automobiles in 1954.Q: How many 1954 Bel Airs were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 486,240 examples of the Bel Air in 1954.Q: What engines did the 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air have? A: The 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3859 cc | 235.5 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 115 HP (84.64 KW) @ 3700 RPM Inline 6 (3859 cc | 235.5 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 125 HP (92 KW) @ 4000 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air have? A: The 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air had a 3 speed Automatic gearbox.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air? A: The 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air has a wheelbase size of 115.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air? A: The 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air has a length of 197.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air? A: The 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air has a width of 73.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air cost when new?A: The 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air cost approximately $1,700 to $2,300 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air? A: The 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air was offered as a Convertible, Sedan, Sport Coupe, Station Wagon.Q: What tires did the 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air have? A: The 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air had Front : 6.70 x 15 Four-Ply tires.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1954? A: Chevrolet produced 1,143,561 automobiles in 1954.Q: How many 1954 Bel Airs were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 486,240 examples of the Bel Air in 1954.Q: What engines did the 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air have? A: The 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3859 cc | 235.5 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 115 HP (84.64 KW) @ 3700 RPMSimilar Vehicles
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