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1922 Chevrolet 490

United StatesGasolineRWDSedan

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Specifications

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Vehicle Details

Year
1922
Make
Chevrolet
Model
490
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
4
Doors
3
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
980 kg (2,161 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
44.5 %
Weight Distribution, rear

Exterior

Chassis & Body

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

Rims & Tires

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue

Seats

Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
2
Type of Seat
Adult

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
55.5 %
Rim Type
Artillery Wheel
490
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
Sedan
Variant
Generation
1st Generation
Year
Powertrain
2.8 Manual
Horsepower
26 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed

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