1920 Chevrolet 490

United States Gasoline RWD Convertible

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Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior Interior Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 1920
Make: Chevrolet
Model: 490
Body Style: Convertible

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Specifications

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Vehicle Details

Year: 1920
Make: Chevrolet
Model: 490
Body Style: Convertible

Generation

1st Generation

Seats

2

Doors

2

Fuel

Gasoline

Drivetrain

RWD

Transmission

Manual, 3-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: 490 Roadster 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: 826 kg (1,821 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: 54.6 %
Weight Distribution, rear

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Cabriolet Soft-top
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

Single (Number of Barrels) Carburator

Camshaft Type

Cam-in-block (Flathead)

Engine Block

Cast Iron

Engine Heads

Cast Iron

Engine Cooling

Liquid Cooling

45.4 %

Artillery Wheel

490

8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Convertible

Variant

490 Standard1916–1922