1953 Chevrolet Special 150 Series

These are standard specifications for the 1953 Chevrolet Special 150 Series, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1949 - 1954
Price :	$1,520-$2,000
Weight :	3200 lbs \| 1451.496 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	1598 cc \| 97.5 cu in. \| 1.6 L.
Power :	122 HP (89.792 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	118 Ft-Lbs (160 NM) @ 4250 RPM

Inline 6
Displacement :	3548 cc \| 216.5 cu in. \| 3.5 L.
Power :	92 HP (67.712 KW) @ 3400 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 95 mm.
Compression :	6.6:1
Main Bearings :	4
Valvetrain :	12 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Rochester 1-barrel carburetor

Inline 6
Displacement :	3859 cc \| 235.5 cu in. \| 3.9 L.
Power :	115 HP (84.64 KW) @ 3600 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 carburetor

Transmission:
Manual , Automatic Powerglide

Production Figures

Total Chevrolet Production for 1953 :	1,346,475
Total 1953 Special 150 Series production :	176,579
1953 Chevrolet Special 150 Series
Business Coupe 2 dr. 3 P :	13,555
Club Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	6,993
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	54,207
Sedan 2 dr. 6 P :	79,416
Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	22,408

Dimension(s)

Sedan

Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	16.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	195.5 in \| 4966 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	56.7 in \| 1440 mm.
Rear Track :	58.8 in \| 1492 mm.

Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$1,600
Weight :	3175 lbs \| 1440.156 kg
Fuel Capacity :	16.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	195.5 in \| 4966 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	56.7 in \| 1440 mm.
Rear Track :	58.8 in \| 1492 mm.

Club Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$1,600
Weight :	3130 lbs \| 1419.744 kg
Fuel Capacity :	16.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	195.5 in \| 4966 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	56.7 in \| 1440 mm.
Rear Track :	58.8 in \| 1492 mm.

Business Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$1,520
Weight :	3125 lbs \| 1417.476 kg
Fuel Capacity :	16.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	3
Doors :	2
Length :	195.5 in \| 4966 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	56.7 in \| 1440 mm.
Rear Track :	58.8 in \| 1492 mm.

Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$2,000
Weight :	3400 lbs \| 1542.214 kg
Fuel Capacity :	16.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	197.9 in \| 5026 mm.
Wheelbase :	115.0 in \| 2921 mm.
Front Track :	56.7 in \| 1440 mm.
Rear Track :	58.8 in \| 1492 mm.
Tires :	6.70 x 15 Six-Ply

Handling

Brakes
Front Brake Size :	11.0 in \| 279 mm.
Rear Brake Size :	11.0 in \| 279 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	6.70 x 15 Four Ply

1953 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$1,650
Avg. Household Income :	$4,000
Avg. Home :	$9,550
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.20

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1953 Chevrolet Special 150 Series? A: The 1953 Chevrolet Special 150 Series has a wheelbase size of 115.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1953 Chevrolet Special 150 Series? A: The 1953 Chevrolet Special 150 Series has lengths of 195.50 and 197.87 inches.

Q: How much did the 1953 Chevrolet Special 150 Series cost when new?A: The 1953 Chevrolet Special 150 Series cost approximately $1,520 to $2,000 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1953 Chevrolet Special 150 Series? A: The 1953 Chevrolet Special 150 Series was offered as a Business Coupe, Club Coupe, Sedan, Station Wagon.

Q: What tires did the 1953 Chevrolet Special 150 Series have? A: The 1953 Chevrolet Special 150 Series had 6.70 x 15 Four Ply tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1953? A: Chevrolet produced 1,346,475 automobiles in 1953.

Q: How many 1953 Special 150 Seriess were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 176,579 examples of the Special 150 Series in 1953.

Q: What engines did the 1953 Chevrolet Special 150 Series have? A: The 1953 Chevrolet Special 150 Series had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1598 cc | 97.5 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 122 HP (89.792 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 118 Ft-Lbs (160 NM) @ 4250 RPM

Inline 6 (3548 cc | 216.5 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 92 HP (67.712 KW) @ 3400 RPM

Inline 6 (3859 cc | 235.5 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 115 HP (84.64 KW) @ 3600 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1953 Chevrolet Special 150 Series have? A: The 1953 Chevrolet Special 150 Series had the following gearbox options: Manual, Automatic Powerglide.