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1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1958 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 : 1957 - 1958
Price : $2,400-$2,900
Weight : 3400 lbs | 1542.214 kg
Inline 6
Displacement : 3859 cc | 235.5 cu in. | 3.9 L.
Power : 145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 4200 RPM
Bore : 3.6 in | 90 mm.
Stroke : 3.9 in | 100 mm.
Compression : 8.25:1
Main Bearings : 4
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor
Turbocharged V 8
Displacement : 4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.
Power : 185 BHP (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 : 8.5:1
Main Bearings : 5
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
Rochester 2-barrel carburetor
Turbocharged V 8
Displacement : 4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.
Power : 230 BHP (169.28 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Torque :300 Ft-Lbs (407 NM) @ 3000 RPM
Bore : 3.9 in | 98 mm.
Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
Compression : 9.5:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
Carter Type WCFB 4-barrel carburetor
Turbocharged V 8
Displacement : 5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
Power : 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Torque :305 Ft-Lbs (414 NM) @ 3800 RPM
Bore : 4.1 in | 105 mm.
Stroke : 3.3 in | 83 mm.
Compression : 9.5:1
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
4-Barrel Carburetor
Turbocharged V 8
Displacement : 5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
Power : 280 BHP (206.08 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Torque :355 Ft-Lbs (481 NM) @ 3200 RPM
Bore : 4.1 in | 105 mm.
Stroke : 3.3 in | 83 mm.
Compression : 9.5:1
Main Bearings : 5
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
3 2-barrel carburetors
V 8
Displacement : 4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.
Power : 290 BHP (213.44 KW) @ 6200 RPM
Torque :290 Ft-Lbs (393 NM) @ 4400 RPM
Bore : 3.9 in | 98 mm.
Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
Direct Fuel Injection
Transmission:
3 Manual , 2 Automatic Powerglide , 3 Automatic Close Ratio , Turboglide , Corvette Type Powerglide

Total Chevrolet Production for 1958 : 1,142,460
1958 Chevrolet Bel Air
1700 Hardtop Sport Coupes 2 dr. 6 P : 142,592
1700 Hardtop Sport Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 83,330
1700 Impala HardTop Sport Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : 55,989
1700 Nomad Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : 170,473
1700 Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : 256,182
1700 Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 491,441
Nomad Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : 16,590

1700 Sedan

Fuel Capacity : 21.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 209.1 in | 5311 mm.
Width : 77.7 in | 1974 mm.
Height : 57.4 in | 1458 mm.
Wheelbase : 117.5 in | 2985 mm.
Front Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Rear Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Ground Clearance : 6.9 in | 175 mm.

1700 Sedan

Price : $2,400
Weight : 3465 lbs | 1571.698 kg
Fuel Capacity : 21.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 209.1 in | 5311 mm.
Width : 77.7 in | 1974 mm.
Height : 57.4 in | 1458 mm.
Wheelbase : 117.5 in | 2985 mm.
Front Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Rear Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Ground Clearance : 6.9 in | 175 mm.

1700 Hardtop Sport Sedan

1700 Hardtop Sport Sedan
Price : $2,500
Weight : 3500 lbs | 1587.573 kg
Fuel Capacity : 21.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 209.1 in | 5311 mm.
Width : 77.7 in | 1974 mm.
Height : 57.4 in | 1458 mm.
Wheelbase : 117.5 in | 2985 mm.
Front Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Rear Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Ground Clearance : 6.9 in | 175 mm.

1700 Hardtop Sport Coupes

Price : $2,500
Weight : 3500 lbs | 1587.573 kg
Fuel Capacity : 21.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 209.1 in | 5311 mm.
Width : 77.7 in | 1974 mm.
Height : 57.4 in | 1458 mm.
Wheelbase : 117.5 in | 2985 mm.
Front Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Rear Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Ground Clearance : 6.9 in | 175 mm.

1700 Impala HardTop Sport Convertible

Price : $2,600
Weight : 3500 lbs | 1587.573 kg
Fuel Capacity : 21.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 209.1 in | 5311 mm.
Width : 77.7 in | 1974 mm.
Height : 57.4 in | 1458 mm.
Wheelbase : 117.5 in | 2985 mm.
Front Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Rear Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Ground Clearance : 6.9 in | 175 mm.

1700 Impala Hardtop Sport Coupe

Price : $2,590
Weight : 3460 lbs | 1569.43 kg
Fuel Capacity : 21.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 209.1 in | 5311 mm.
Width : 77.7 in | 1974 mm.
Height : 57.4 in | 1458 mm.
Wheelbase : 117.5 in | 2985 mm.
Front Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Rear Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Ground Clearance : 6.9 in | 175 mm.

1700 Nomad Station Wagon

Price : $2,800
Weight : 3700 lbs | 1678.292 kg
Fuel Capacity : 21.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 209.1 in | 5311 mm.
Width : 77.7 in | 1974 mm.
Height : 57.4 in | 1458 mm.
Wheelbase : 117.5 in | 2985 mm.
Front Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Rear Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Ground Clearance : 6.9 in | 175 mm.

Sedan

Price : $2,500
Weight : 3500 lbs | 1587.573 kg
Fuel Capacity : 21.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 209.1 in | 5311 mm.
Width : 77.7 in | 1974 mm.
Height : 57.4 in | 1458 mm.
Wheelbase : 117.5 in | 2985 mm.
Front Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Rear Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Ground Clearance : 6.9 in | 175 mm.

HardTop Sport Sedan

Price : $2,600
Weight : 3500 lbs | 1587.573 kg
Fuel Capacity : 21.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 209.1 in | 5311 mm.
Width : 77.7 in | 1974 mm.
Height : 57.4 in | 1458 mm.
Wheelbase : 117.5 in | 2985 mm.
Front Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Rear Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Ground Clearance : 6.9 in | 175 mm.

Sedan

Price : $2,500
Weight : 3400 lbs | 1542.214 kg
Fuel Capacity : 21.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 209.1 in | 5311 mm.
Width : 77.7 in | 1974 mm.
Height : 57.4 in | 1458 mm.
Wheelbase : 117.5 in | 2985 mm.
Front Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Rear Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Ground Clearance : 6.9 in | 175 mm.

HardTop Sport Coupe

HardTop Sport Coupe
Price : $2,600
Weight : 3500 lbs | 1587.573 kg
Fuel Capacity : 21.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 209.1 in | 5311 mm.
Width : 77.7 in | 1974 mm.
Height : 57.4 in | 1458 mm.
Wheelbase : 117.5 in | 2985 mm.
Front Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Rear Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Ground Clearance : 6.9 in | 175 mm.

Impala

Price : $2,700
Weight : 3500 lbs | 1587.573 kg
Fuel Capacity : 21.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 209.1 in | 5311 mm.
Width : 77.7 in | 1974 mm.
Height : 57.4 in | 1458 mm.
Wheelbase : 117.5 in | 2985 mm.
Front Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Rear Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Ground Clearance : 6.9 in | 175 mm.

Impala Sport Convertible

Price : $2,800
Weight : 3500 lbs | 1587.573 kg
Fuel Capacity : 21.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 209.1 in | 5311 mm.
Width : 77.7 in | 1974 mm.
Height : 57.4 in | 1458 mm.
Wheelbase : 117.5 in | 2985 mm.
Front Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Rear Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Ground Clearance : 6.9 in | 175 mm.

Nomad Station Wagon

Price : $2,900
Weight : 3800 lbs | 1723.651 kg
Fuel Capacity : 21.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 209.1 in | 5311 mm.
Width : 77.7 in | 1974 mm.
Height : 57.4 in | 1458 mm.
Wheelbase : 117.5 in | 2985 mm.
Front Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Rear Track : 58.9 in | 1496 mm.
Ground Clearance : 6.9 in | 175 mm.

Suspension
Full coil springs suspension

Steering
Turns lock to lock : 5.30
Turning Circle : 11.4 m | 448.857 in. | 11400.968 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 7.50 x 14

1958 Averages
Avg. Household Income : $4,600
Avg. Home : $12,750
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.25

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air? A: The 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air has a wheelbase size of 117.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air? A: The 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air has a length of 209.10 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air? A: The 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air has a width of 77.70 inches.

Q: How much did the 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air cost when new?A: The 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air cost approximately $2,400 to $2,900 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air? A: The 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air was offered as a 1700 Hardtop Sport Coupes, 1700 Hardtop Sport Sedan, 1700 Impala HardTop Sport Convertible, 1700 Impala Hardtop Sport Coupe, 1700 Nomad Station Wagon, 1700 Sedan, HardTop Sport Coupe, HardTop Sport Sedan, Impala, Impala Sport Convertible, Nomad Station Wagon, Sedan.

Q: What tires did the 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air have? A: The 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air had 7.50 x 14 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1958? A: Chevrolet produced 1,142,460 automobiles in 1958.

Q: What engines did the 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air have? A: The 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3859 cc | 235.5 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 4200 RPM
  • Turbocharged V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 185 BHP (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 BHP (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 BHP (184 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 305 Ft-Lbs (414 NM) @ 3800 RPM
  • Turbocharged V 8 (5703 cc | 348.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 280 BHP (206.08 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 355 Ft-Lbs (481 NM) @ 3200 RPM
  • V 8 (4638 cc | 283.0 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 290 BHP (213.44 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 290 Ft-Lbs (393 NM) @ 4400 RPM
  • Q: What transmissions did the 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air have? A: The 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 2 speed Automatic Powerglide, 3 speed Automatic Close Ratio, Turboglide, Corvette Type Powerglide.