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Chevrolet Bel Air Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1955–1958) — Second Generation

You get the Chevrolet Bel Air Second Generation as a Cabrio, Coupe, Sedan 2-doors, Sedan, Estate 3-door or Estate 5-door, so the body can follow how many people and how much luggage you carry.

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Chevrolet Bel Air Engines and Transmissions

A Chevrolet Bel Air engine in this generation pairs with a rear-wheel-drive drivetrain. Selected Cabrio examples include the gasoline 3.5 MT, 3.9 MT and 3.9 AT, so you can shift a manual yourself or let an automatic transmission take over in traffic.

Cabrio — Chevrolet Bel Air Engines and Transmissions

Cabrio Chevrolet Bel Air Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Transmission	Type of drive
3.5 MT	Gasoline	3500 cm³	92 hp	68 kW	Manual	RWD
3.9 MT	Gasoline	3900 cm³	106 hp	79 kW	Manual	RWD
3.9 AT	Gasoline	3900 cm³	115 hp	86 kW	Automatic	RWD
4.3 AT	Gasoline	4340 cm³	162 hp	121 kW	Automatic	RWD
4.6 AT	Gasoline	4640 cm³	283 hp	211 kW	Automatic	RWD

Coupe — Chevrolet Bel Air Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Chevrolet Bel Air Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Transmission	Type of drive
3.5 MT	Gasoline	3500 cm³	92 hp	68 kW	Manual	RWD
3.9 MT	Gasoline	3900 cm³	106 hp	79 kW	Manual	RWD
3.9 AT	Gasoline	3900 cm³	115 hp	86 kW	Automatic	RWD
4.3 AT	Gasoline	4340 cm³	162 hp	121 kW	Automatic	RWD
4.6 AT	Gasoline	4640 cm³	283 hp	211 kW	Automatic	RWD

Sedan 2-doors — Chevrolet Bel Air Engines and Transmissions

Sedan 2-doors Chevrolet Bel Air Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Transmission	Type of drive
3.5 MT	Gasoline	3500 cm³	92 hp	68 kW	Manual	RWD
3.9 MT	Gasoline	3900 cm³	106 hp	79 kW	Manual	RWD
3.9 AT	Gasoline	3900 cm³	115 hp	86 kW	Automatic	RWD
4.3 AT	Gasoline	4340 cm³	162 hp	121 kW	Automatic	RWD
4.6 AT	Gasoline	4640 cm³	283 hp	211 kW	Automatic	RWD

Sedan — Chevrolet Bel Air Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Chevrolet Bel Air Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Transmission	Type of drive
3.5 MT	Gasoline	3500 cm³	92 hp	68 kW	Manual	RWD
3.9 MT	Gasoline	3900 cm³	106 hp	79 kW	Manual	RWD
3.9 AT	Gasoline	3900 cm³	115 hp	86 kW	Automatic	RWD
4.3 AT	Gasoline	4340 cm³	162 hp	121 kW	Automatic	RWD
4.6 AT	Gasoline	4640 cm³	283 hp	211 kW	Automatic	RWD

Estate 3-door — Chevrolet Bel Air Engines and Transmissions

Estate 3-door Chevrolet Bel Air Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Transmission	Type of drive
3.5 MT	Gasoline	3500 cm³	92 hp	68 kW	Manual	RWD
3.9 MT	Gasoline	3900 cm³	106 hp	79 kW	Manual	RWD
3.9 AT	Gasoline	3900 cm³	115 hp	86 kW	Automatic	RWD
4.3 AT	Gasoline	4340 cm³	162 hp	121 kW	Automatic	RWD
4.6 AT	Gasoline	4640 cm³	283 hp	211 kW	Automatic	RWD

Estate 5-door — Chevrolet Bel Air Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door Chevrolet Bel Air Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Transmission	Type of drive
3.5 MT	Gasoline	3500 cm³	92 hp	68 kW	Manual	RWD
3.9 MT	Gasoline	3900 cm³	106 hp	79 kW	Manual	RWD
3.9 AT	Gasoline	3900 cm³	115 hp	86 kW	Automatic	RWD
4.3 AT	Gasoline	4340 cm³	162 hp	121 kW	Automatic	RWD
4.6 AT	Gasoline	4640 cm³	283 hp	211 kW	Automatic	RWD

Chevrolet Bel Air Dimensions

Cabrio — Chevrolet Bel Air Dimensions

Cabrio Chevrolet Bel Air Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase
3.5 MT	4968 mm	2000 mm	1450 mm	2921 mm
3.9 MT	4968 mm	2000 mm	1450 mm	2921 mm
3.9 AT	4968 mm	2000 mm	1450 mm	2921 mm
4.3 AT	4968 mm	2000 mm	1450 mm	2921 mm
4.6 AT	4968 mm	2000 mm	1450 mm	2921 mm

Coupe — Chevrolet Bel Air Dimensions

Coupe Chevrolet Bel Air Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase
3.5 MT	4968 mm	2000 mm	1450 mm	2921 mm
3.9 MT	4968 mm	2000 mm	1450 mm	2921 mm
3.9 AT	4968 mm	2000 mm	1450 mm	2921 mm
4.3 AT	4968 mm	2000 mm	1450 mm	2921 mm
4.6 AT	4968 mm	2000 mm	1450 mm	2921 mm

Sedan 2-doors — Chevrolet Bel Air Dimensions

Sedan 2-doors Chevrolet Bel Air Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase
3.5 MT	4968 mm	2000 mm	1450 mm	2921 mm
3.9 MT	4968 mm	2000 mm	1450 mm	2921 mm
3.9 AT	4968 mm	2000 mm	1450 mm	2921 mm
4.3 AT	4968 mm	2000 mm	1450 mm	2921 mm
4.6 AT	4968 mm	2000 mm	1450 mm	2921 mm

Sedan — Chevrolet Bel Air Dimensions

Sedan Chevrolet Bel Air Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase
3.5 MT	4968 mm	2000 mm	1450 mm	2921 mm
3.9 MT	4968 mm	2000 mm	1450 mm	2921 mm
3.9 AT	4968 mm	2000 mm	1450 mm	2921 mm
4.3 AT	4968 mm	2000 mm	1450 mm	2921 mm
4.6 AT	4968 mm	2000 mm	1450 mm	2921 mm

Estate 3-door — Chevrolet Bel Air Dimensions

Estate 3-door Chevrolet Bel Air Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase
3.5 MT	4968 mm	2000 mm	1450 mm	2921 mm
3.9 MT	4968 mm	2000 mm	1450 mm	2921 mm
3.9 AT	4968 mm	2000 mm	1450 mm	2921 mm
4.3 AT	4968 mm	2000 mm	1450 mm	2921 mm
4.6 AT	4968 mm	2000 mm	1450 mm	2921 mm

Estate 5-door — Chevrolet Bel Air Dimensions

Estate 5-door Chevrolet Bel Air Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase
3.5 MT	4968 mm	2000 mm	1450 mm	2921 mm
3.9 MT	4968 mm	2000 mm	1450 mm	2921 mm
3.9 AT	4968 mm	2000 mm	1450 mm	2921 mm
4.3 AT	4968 mm	2000 mm	1450 mm	2921 mm
4.6 AT	4968 mm	2000 mm	1450 mm	2921 mm