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1919 Chevrolet 490

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Specifications

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Vehicle Details

Year
1919
Make
Chevrolet
Model
490
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
3
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
2.8 Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
26 hp
Power (kW)
19 kW
Displacement
2,802 cc

Dimensions

Width
1,626 mm (64.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,591 mm (102.0 in)
Curb weight
925 kg (2,039 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
1,800 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
3.79 litres
Engine Coolant, Volume
6.62 litres
Car Battery
Voltage
6 V
Engine Configuration
Bore
93.66 mm (3.7 in)
Stroke
101.6 mm (4.0 in)
Engine Configuration
Inline
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Manual, 3-speed
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
3.32 :1
2nd Gear
1.77 :1
3rd Gear
1 :1
Final Drive
3.63 :1
Reverse
4.2 :1

Brakes

Front Brakes
Drum Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Front Brakes
Diameter
254 mm (10.0 in)
Rear Brakes
Diameter
254 mm (10.0 in)

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Leaf (Longitudinal Spring)
Spring, Rear
Leaf (Longitudinal Spring)
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
12.1 m

Weight

Weight Distribution, front
52.7 %
Weight Distribution, rear

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Chassis Construction
Body-on-Frame (Ladder Frame)
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional

Rims & Tires

Rim Type

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue

Other

Car Classification

American Classification
Mid-Size Car
British Classification
Large Family Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Large Family Car
Chevrolet emblem
Single (Number of Barrels) Carburator
Camshaft Type
Cam-in-block (Flathead)
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Cast Iron
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
47.3 %
Artillery Wheel
490
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
Coupe
Variant
490 Standard1918–1922
Generation
1st Generation
Year
Powertrain
2.8 Manual
Horsepower
26 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed

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