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1971 Checker Aerobus

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Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1971
Make
Checker
Model
Aerobus
Body Style
Wagon
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
9
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
5.7 V8 Manual
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
218 hp
Power (kW)
160 kW
Torque
454 Nm (335 lb-ft)
Displacement
5,735 cc

Dimensions

Length
6,852 mm (269.8 in)
Width
1,930 mm (76.0 in)
Height
1,635 mm (64.4 in)
Wheelbase
4,801 mm (189.0 in)
Curb weight
2,450 kg (5,401 lb)

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,800 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
101.6 mm (4.0 in)
Stroke
88.39 mm (3.5 in)
Compression Ratio
8 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Carburator
Camshaft Type
Cam-in-block

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Manual, 3-speed

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
87 litres

Exterior

Track, Front
1,524 mm (60.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,588 mm (62.5 in)
Overhang, Front
864 mm (34.0 in)
Overhang, Rear
1,187 mm (46.7 in)
Turning Circle
17.2 m
Ground Clearance
198 mm (7.8 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
908 mm (35.7 in)
Head Room, Rear
933 mm (36.7 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,067 mm (42.0 in)

Weight

Max Roof Load
75 kg (165 lb)

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Station Wagon

Equipment

Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes

Seats

Third/Fourth Seat Row
Third Seat Row
Yes

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Depth
1,302 mm (51.3 in)
Height
854 mm (33.6 in)