Chevrolet Impala 5.7 Automatic (253 hp)

Generation 2 · 1958–1960

General

Car class
E
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Number of doors
2
Number of seats
5
Body type
Cabriolet

Dimensions

Length
5357 mm
Width
2029 mm
Height
1372 mm
Wheelbase
3023 mm
Front track
1532 mm
Rear track
1506 mm
Curb weight
1790 kg

Engine

Engine type
Petrol
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, longitudinal
Engine capacity
5,697 cm³
Boost type
None
Maximum torque
481 Nm
Max torque RPM
2,800 rpm
Cylinder layout
V
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
2
Aspiration
Carburetor
Compression ratio
9.5
Bore
104.8 mm
Stroke
82.55 mm
Engine code
348
Engine model
GM Chevrolet V-8 348
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine power
253 hp
Max power (kW)
186 kW
Max power RPM
4,400 rpm

Transmission

Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of gears
3
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Tyre size
205/75 R14
Wheel bolt pattern
DIA70.3 5x120.7 mm
Front suspension
Independent, Spring
Rear suspension
Dependent, spring
Front brakes
Drum
Rear brakes
Drum

Performance

Acceleration 0–100 km/h
9 s

Fuel Economy

Fuel tank capacity
76 L
Fuel grade
76 octane

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