1954 Chevrolet Bel Air Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1953 - 1957
Price : $1,700-$2,300
Weight : 3218 lbs | 1459.66 kg
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
Transmission:
3 Automatic

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

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.

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

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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 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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