Chevrolet Impala 5.7 Automatic (253 hp)

Generation 2 · 1958–1960

General

Car class
E
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Number of doors
4
Number of seats
5
Body type
Sedan

Dimensions

Length
5357 mm
Width
2029 mm
Height
1372 mm
Wheelbase
3023 mm
Front track
1532 mm
Rear track
1506 mm
Boot volume (min)
850 L
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

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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