1953 Chevrolet Special 150 Series
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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 (2.0 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 (2.0 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Rochester 1-barrel carburetor | |
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
| Fuel Capacity : | 16.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $1,600 |
| Weight : | 3175 lbs | 1440.156 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 16.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $1,600 |
| Weight : | 3130 lbs | 1419.744 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 16.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $1,520 |
| Weight : | 3125 lbs | 1417.476 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 16.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 3 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $2,000 |
| Weight : | 3400 lbs | 1542.214 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 16.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
1953 Chevrolet Special 150 Series FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1953 Chevrolet Special 150 Series?
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.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1953 Chevrolet Special 150 Series?
How many 1953 Chevrolet Special 150 Series were produced?
How powerful was the 1953 Chevrolet Special 150 Series? Was the 1953 Chevrolet Special 150 Series popular? Was the 1953 Chevrolet Special 150 Series expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1953 Chevrolet Special 150 Series?
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- 1953 Chevrolet Special 150 Series Menu
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$1,600 - $2,200
$1,705 - $2,271
Special Series Specification Comparison by Year
Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
185,090
115.00 in.
6 cyl., 216.50 CID., 92.00hp
6 cyl., 235.50 CID., 105.00hp
6 cyl., 235.50 CID., 105.00hp
$1,450 - $1,600
176,579
115.00 in.
6 cyl., 216.50 CID., 92.00hp
6 cyl., 235.50 CID., 115.00hp
4 cyl., 97.52 CID., 122.00hp
6 cyl., 235.50 CID., 115.00hp
4 cyl., 97.52 CID., 122.00hp
$1,520 - $2,000