1917 Chevrolet Series D Model D-5

United StatesGasolineRWDConvertible

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Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1917
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Series D
Variant
Model D-5
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
4.7 V8 Manual
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
51 hp
Power (kW)
37 kW
Displacement
4,719 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,572 mm (180.0 in)
Width
1,702 mm (67.0 in)
Height
1,956 mm (77.0 in)
Wheelbase
3,048 mm (120.0 in)
Curb weight
1,397 kg (3,080 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
3.79 litres
Engine Coolant, Volume
17.5 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
85.73 mm (3.4 in)
Stroke
101.6 mm (4.0 in)
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Single (Number of Barrels) Carburator

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Manual, 3-speed
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
3.62 :1
2nd Gear
1.75 :1
3rd Gear
1 :1
Final Drive
4.25 :1
Reverse
4.08 :1

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
64 litres

Brakes

Front Brakes
Drum Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Front Brakes
Diameter
304.8 mm (12.0 in)
Rear Brakes
Diameter
304.8 mm (12.0 in)

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Leaf
Spring, Rear
Leaf
Suspension, Front
Dependent
Yes
Suspension, Rear
Dependent
Yes

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,422 mm (56.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,422 mm (56.0 in)
Turning Circle
13.84 m
Ground Clearance
264 mm (10.4 in)

Weight

Weight Distribution, front
49 %
Weight Distribution, rear
51 %

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet Soft-top
Chassis Construction
Body-on-Frame (Ladder Frame)
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional

Colour

Finish
Solid
Accent
Black
Cabriolet Top Colour
Black

Rims & Tires

Rim Type
Artillery Wheel

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue

Steering Wheel

Steering Mechanism
Worm and Sector

Seats

Colour & Material
Upholstery
Leather
Seat Colour
Black
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult

Other

Production

Statistics
Production Number (Series)
2,781
Production Number (Generation)
2,781

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