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Bel Air
1959 Chevrolet Bel Air
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Sedan
Updated Aug 27, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1959
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Bel Air
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
4th Generation
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 2
3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
4.6 V8
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
233 hp
Power (kW)
172 kW
Torque
407 Nm (300 lb-ft)
Displacement
4,638 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,357 mm
(210.9 in)
Width
2,029 mm
(79.9 in)
Height
1,422 mm
(56.0 in)
Wheelbase
3,023 mm
(119.0 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
4.7 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
98.42 mm
(3.9 in)
Stroke
76.2 mm
(3.0 in)
Compression Ratio
9.5 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 2
3-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,532 mm
(60.3 in)
Track, Rear
1,506 mm
(59.3 in)
Turning Circle
13.1 m
Ground Clearance
152 mm
(6.0 in)
Interior
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Platform
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Full-Size Car
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car
Chevrolet
1,872 vehicles
Head Room, Front
917 mm
(36.1 in)
Head Room, Rear
871 mm
(34.3 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,143 mm
(45.0 in)
Leg Room, Rear
1,087 mm
(42.8 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,679 mm
(66.1 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,664 mm
(65.5 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,679 mm
(66.1 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,664 mm
(65.5 in)
General Motors Platforms
B Platform
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
House Colour
Silver
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Window Lifts, Rear
Manual
Other Equipment
Antenna
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
120.65
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
AM
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Anti-glare
Manual
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Other Equipment
Carpets
Optional
Steering Wheel
Material
Plastic
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Design
Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Textile
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Bel Air
Model
8 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Optional
Sedan
Variant
Bel Air Standard
1953–1981
Configuration
4 Door Sedan
Bel Air Sedan Generations
7 of 28
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4th Generation
1959
Year
1959
Powertrain
4.6 V8
Horsepower
233 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 2 | 3-speed
Gasoline
Sedan
2WD
Gasoline
