THE GLOBAL CAR CATALOG

Chevrolet Suburban Specs, Engines (1935–1940) — First Generation

The first-generation Chevrolet Suburban is an early Estate on a truck-style chassis. Use this page to understand how its powertrain choices shaped everyday driving in this generation.

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Chevrolet Suburban Engines and Transmissions

A Chevrolet Suburban engine here is a gasoline unit for everyday work, not high performance. One Estate example pairs a 3.4 with a manual transmission and rear-wheel drive, so the powertrain stays simple and the drivetrain sends power rearward. That is a typical layout, not the full lineup.

Estate — Chevrolet Suburban Engines and Transmissions

Estate Chevrolet Suburban Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwTransmissionType of drive
3.4Gasoline3400 cm³80 hp58 kWManualRWD