| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 102.0 in |
| Track Frt/Rear (in) | 57.0/59.0 |
| Length | 168.0 in. |
| Width | 70.5 in. |
| Height | 51.9 in. |
| Frontal Area | 340.66 sq. in. |
| Ground Clearance | 5.31 in. |
| Curb Weight | 2849 lbs |
| Weight Dist. F/R (Engine) | 53/47 |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal |
| Coolant Capacity | 17qts. (with heater) |
| Engine Options & Specifications | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 469A | 469C | 579A | 579B | 579C | 579E | |
| Bore | 3.875 in. | ||||||
| Stroke | 3.000 in. | ||||||
| Displacement | 283 ci | ||||||
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Horsepower | 220 bhp @ 4600 rpm | 245 bhp @ 5000 rpm | 270 bhp @ 6000 rpm | 250 bhp @ 5000 rpm | 283 bhp @ 6200 rpm | 250 bhp @ 5000 rpm | 283 bhp @ 6200 rpm |
| Torque | 300 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 300 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm | 285 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 305 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm | 290 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 305 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm | 300 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Redline | According to one of our members, Chevrolet did not specify a redline, however: "We turned the 270 hp and 283 hp engines to 6500 and more with no problems.The other engines (hydraulic lifters) probably not more than 5500. (just based on my experience)" | ||||||
| Carburetion | 4-bbl | 2x4-bbl | 2x4-bbl | Fuel Inject. w/ Powerglide | Fuel Inject. | Fuel Inject w/ Powerglide | Fuel Inject. |
| Oil Capacity | 5 - Quarts | ||||||
| Valvetrain | Pushrod | ||||||