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Chevrolet Corvair Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1959–1964) — First Generation

The first-generation Chevrolet Corvair offers open-top motoring in the Cabrio alongside Coupe, Sedan and Estate 5-door bodies. Its unusual rear-engine layout gives you another reason to look beyond body style when choosing one.

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Chevrolet Corvair Engines and Transmissions

The Chevrolet Corvair engine is an air-cooled flat-six mounted at the rear, making its cooling fan, belt and ducting important inspection points. Selected automatic versions include the Cabrio’s 2.3 AT and 2.4 AT, plus the Coupe’s 2.4 AT. These gasoline powertrains drive the rear wheels and spare you manual gear changes in traffic; manual transmissions were also available within the generation.

Cabrio — Chevrolet Corvair Engines and Transmissions

Cabrio Chevrolet Corvair Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2296 cm³	103 hp	76 kW	182 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2296 cm³	103 hp	76 kW	182 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2296 cm³	103 hp	76 kW	182 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2296 cm³	152 hp	112 kW	285 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2296 cm³	152 hp	112 kW	285 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.4 MT	Gasoline	2370 cm³	81 hp	60 kW	174 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.4 MT	Gasoline	2370 cm³	81 hp	60 kW	174 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.4 AT	Gasoline	2370 cm³	85 hp	63 kW	176 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.7 MT	Gasoline	2683 cm³	96 hp	71 kW	209 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.7 MT	Gasoline	2683 cm³	96 hp	71 kW	209 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.7 AT	Gasoline	2683 cm³	96 hp	71 kW	209 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.7 MT	Gasoline	2683 cm³	112 hp	82 kW	217 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.7 MT	Gasoline	2683 cm³	112 hp	82 kW	217 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.7 AT	Gasoline	2683 cm³	112 hp	82 kW	217 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD

Coupe — Chevrolet Corvair Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Chevrolet Corvair Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2296 cm³	81 hp	60 kW	170 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2296 cm³	81 hp	60 kW	170 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2296 cm³	96 hp	71 kW	170 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2296 cm³	96 hp	71 kW	170 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2296 cm³	99 hp	73 kW	179 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2296 cm³	99 hp	73 kW	179 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2296 cm³	103 hp	76 kW	182 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2296 cm³	103 hp	76 kW	182 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2296 cm³	103 hp	76 kW	182 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2296 cm³	152 hp	112 kW	285 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2296 cm³	152 hp	112 kW	285 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.4 MT	Gasoline	2370 cm³	81 hp	60 kW	174 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.4 MT	Gasoline	2370 cm³	81 hp	60 kW	174 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.4 AT	Gasoline	2370 cm³	81 hp	60 kW	174 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.7 MT	Gasoline	2683 cm³	96 hp	71 kW	209 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.7 AT	Gasoline	2683 cm³	96 hp	71 kW	209 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.7 MT	Gasoline	2683 cm³	96 hp	71 kW	209 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.7 MT	Gasoline	2683 cm³	112 hp	82 kW	217 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.7 MT	Gasoline	2683 cm³	112 hp	82 kW	217 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.7 AT	Gasoline	2683 cm³	112 hp	82 kW	217 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD

Sedan — Chevrolet Corvair Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Chevrolet Corvair Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2296 cm³	81 hp	60 kW	170 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2296 cm³	81 hp	60 kW	170 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2296 cm³	99 hp	73 kW	179 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2296 cm³	99 hp	73 kW	179 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.4 AT	Gasoline	2370 cm³	81 hp	60 kW	174 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.4 MT	Gasoline	2370 cm³	81 hp	60 kW	174 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.4 MT	Gasoline	2370 cm³	81 hp	60 kW	174 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.4 AT	Gasoline	2370 cm³	103 hp	76 kW	182 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.4 MT	Gasoline	2370 cm³	103 hp	76 kW	182 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.4 MT	Gasoline	2370 cm³	103 hp	76 kW	182 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.7 AT	Gasoline	2683 cm³	96 hp	71 kW	209 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.7 MT	Gasoline	2683 cm³	96 hp	71 kW	209 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.7 MT	Gasoline	2683 cm³	96 hp	71 kW	209 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.7 AT	Gasoline	2683 cm³	112 hp	82 kW	217 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.7 MT	Gasoline	2683 cm³	112 hp	82 kW	217 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.7 MT	Gasoline	2683 cm³	112 hp	82 kW	217 N⋅m	Manual	RWD

Estate 5-door — Chevrolet Corvair Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door Chevrolet Corvair Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2296 cm³	99 hp	73 kW	179 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2296 cm³	99 hp	73 kW	179 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.4 AT	Gasoline	2370 cm³	81 hp	60 kW	174 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.4 MT	Gasoline	2370 cm³	81 hp	60 kW	174 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.4 MT	Gasoline	2370 cm³	81 hp	60 kW	174 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.4 AT	Gasoline	2370 cm³	103 hp	76 kW	182 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.4 MT	Gasoline	2370 cm³	103 hp	76 kW	182 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.4 MT	Gasoline	2370 cm³	103 hp	76 kW	182 N⋅m	Manual	RWD

Chevrolet Corvair Dimensions

Cabrio — Chevrolet Corvair Dimensions

Cabrio Chevrolet Corvair Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Ground clearance, minimum
2.3 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1308 mm	2743 mm	1250 kg	152 mm
2.3 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1308 mm	2743 mm	1250 kg	152 mm
2.3 AT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1308 mm	2743 mm	1250 kg	152 mm
2.3 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1308 mm	2743 mm	1275 kg	152 mm
2.3 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1308 mm	2743 mm	1200 kg	152 mm
2.4 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1308 mm	2743 mm	1250 kg	152 mm
2.4 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1308 mm	2743 mm	1250 kg	152 mm
2.4 AT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1308 mm	2743 mm	1250 kg	152 mm
2.7 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1308 mm	2743 mm	1200 kg	Not provided
2.7 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1308 mm	2743 mm	1200 kg	Not provided
2.7 AT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1308 mm	2743 mm	1208 kg	Not provided
2.7 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1308 mm	2743 mm	1200 kg	152 mm
2.7 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1308 mm	2743 mm	1200 kg	152 mm
2.7 AT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1308 mm	2743 mm	1208 kg	152 mm

Coupe — Chevrolet Corvair Dimensions

Coupe Chevrolet Corvair Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Ground clearance, minimum
2.3 AT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1308 mm	2743 mm	1090 kg	152 mm
2.3 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1308 mm	2743 mm	1090 kg	152 mm
2.3 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1308 mm	2743 mm	1095 kg	152 mm
2.3 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1308 mm	2743 mm	1095 kg	152 mm
2.3 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1308 mm	2743 mm	1110 kg	152 mm
2.3 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1308 mm	2743 mm	1110 kg	152 mm
2.3 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1308 mm	2743 mm	1125 kg	152 mm
2.3 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1308 mm	2743 mm	1125 kg	152 mm
2.3 AT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1308 mm	2743 mm	1125 kg	152 mm
2.3 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1308 mm	2743 mm	1190 kg	152 mm
2.3 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1308 mm	2743 mm	1150 kg	152 mm
2.4 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1308 mm	2743 mm	1110 kg	152 mm
2.4 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1308 mm	2743 mm	1110 kg	152 mm
2.4 AT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1308 mm	2743 mm	1110 kg	152 mm
2.7 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1308 mm	2743 mm	1115 kg	Not provided
2.7 AT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1308 mm	2743 mm	1123 kg	Not provided
2.7 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1308 mm	2743 mm	1115 kg	Not provided
2.7 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1308 mm	2743 mm	1115 kg	152 mm
2.7 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1308 mm	2743 mm	1115 kg	152 mm
2.7 AT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1308 mm	2743 mm	1123 kg	152 mm

Sedan — Chevrolet Corvair Dimensions

Sedan Chevrolet Corvair Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Ground clearance, minimum
2.3 AT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1302 mm	2743 mm	1105 kg	152 mm
2.3 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1302 mm	2743 mm	1095 kg	152 mm
2.3 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1302 mm	2743 mm	1130 kg	152 mm
2.3 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1302 mm	2743 mm	1130 kg	152 mm
2.4 AT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1302 mm	2743 mm	Not provided	152 mm
2.4 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1302 mm	2743 mm	1132 kg	152 mm
2.4 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1302 mm	2743 mm	1132 kg	152 mm
2.4 AT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1302 mm	2743 mm	Not provided	152 mm
2.4 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1302 mm	2743 mm	1132 kg	152 mm
2.4 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1302 mm	2743 mm	1132 kg	152 mm
2.7 AT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1302 mm	2743 mm	Not provided	140 mm
2.7 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1302 mm	2743 mm	Not provided	140 mm
2.7 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1302 mm	2743 mm	Not provided	140 mm
2.7 AT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1302 mm	2743 mm	Not provided	140 mm
2.7 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1302 mm	2743 mm	Not provided	140 mm
2.7 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1302 mm	2743 mm	Not provided	140 mm

Estate 5-door — Chevrolet Corvair Dimensions

Estate 5-door Chevrolet Corvair Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Ground clearance, minimum
2.3 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1359 mm	2743 mm	1148 kg	Not provided
2.3 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1359 mm	2743 mm	1148 kg	Not provided
2.4 AT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1359 mm	2743 mm	1210 kg	152 mm
2.4 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1359 mm	2743 mm	1220 kg	152 mm
2.4 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1359 mm	2743 mm	1220 kg	152 mm
2.4 AT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1359 mm	2743 mm	1235 kg	152 mm
2.4 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1359 mm	2743 mm	1235 kg	152 mm
2.4 MT	4572 mm	1702 mm	1359 mm	2743 mm	1235 kg	152 mm