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It was available in three models: the 150, 210, and Bel Air. The 1955 Chevrolet was the first successful Chevrolet with an optional V8 engine. Chevrolet had produced an earlier car with a V8 in 1918 (Chevrolet Series D), which used a 36-horsepower overhead valve 288-cubic-inch V8, but it remained in production for only a year. [4]
1958 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-door sedan rear 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air interior. For 1958, Chevrolet models were redesigned longer, lower, and heavier than their 1957 predecessors, and the 348 cu in (5.7 L) was now an option. The Bel Air gained a halo vehicle in 1958, the Impala, available only as a hardtop coupe and convertible in its introductory ...
In automobile parlance, Tri-Five refers to the 1955, 1956 and 1957 Chevrolet automobiles, in particular, the 150, 210, Bel Air, and Nomad. [1] Revolutionary in their day, they spawned a devoted following that exists in clubs, websites and even entire businesses that exclusively cater to the enthusiasts of the Tri Five automobiles.
The Two-Ten series, introduced for the 1953 model year, replaced the Styleline DeLuxe series. It was actually the best-selling Chevrolet model during 1953 and 54, offering a balance of style and luxury appointments unavailable in the base 150 series, but was less costly than the glitzy Bel Air. Two-Tens offered the widest choice of body styles ...
Of particular significance was the Chevrolet small block 265 cubic inch engine, released in the 1955 model year and still the basis for the V8 engines in use by General Motors today. [32] The original 265 cubic inch engine with a two-barrel carburetor produced 162 hp, [ 33 ] while the four-barrel version in the 1955 Corvette produced 195 hp ...
The first generation of Chevrolet small-blocks began with the 1955 Chevrolet 265 cu in (4.3 L) V8 offered in the Corvette and Bel Air. The engine quickly gained popularity among stock car racers, and was nicknamed the "Mighty Mouse," after the then-popular cartoon character, later abbreviated to "Mouse". [15]
1958 Chevrolet Biscayne 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air 1958 Chevrolet Yeoman 1958 Chevrolet Brookwood 1958 Chevrolet Nomad 1958 Pontiac Pathfinder: Powertrain; Engine: 235 cu in (3.9 L) Blue Flame I6 283 cu in (4.6 L) Turbo Fire V8 348 cu in (5.7 L) W-series Turbo Thrust V8: Transmission: 3-speed close-ratio manual 3-speed overdrive manual 2-speed ...
The fuel-injected version was theoretically also available to the 150 buyer. The optional Turboglide automatic transmission became available on vehicles equipped with a V8 engine. [5] The 1957 150 had side trim similar to the 1955's Bel Air trim. 56,266 150 four-door sedans were made for 1957, compared to the approximately 75,000 2-door versions.