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490
1921 Chevrolet 490
United States
Gasoline
RWD
Convertible
Updated Aug 27, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1921
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
Chevrolet
1,872 vehicles
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
Model
6 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
490 Standard
1916–1922
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1921
Powertrain
490 Roadster 2.8 Manual
Horsepower
26 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed
Gasoline
Convertible
RWD
Manual, 3-speed
Gasoline
