Classic/Antique Car Repair: 1950 chevy performance, 1950 Chevrolet Performance

Question
What were the 1950 Chevy performance specs, stick shift and automatic?

Answer
Hello Curt,

This is the data I found from an international website. It's got the basic information you need which indicates that indicates that the 95 HP standard shift car is SLOWER than the 105 HP Powerglide version. I would have predicted the opposite but facts don't lie.

If you wish to know more, this website has acceleration graphs and similar:

1950 CHEVROLET FLEETLINE DELUXE 4-Door Sedan

Characteristics of CHEVROLET FLEETLINE DELUXE 4-Door Sedan model year 1950, version for North America U.S. with 4-door sedan body type, RWD (rear-wheel drive) and manual 3-speed gearbox. Basic specs and characteristics: petrol (gasoline) engine of 3547 cm3 / 216.5 cui displacement with advertised power 63.5 68.5 kW / 85 92 hp / 86 93 PS ( net SAE ) / 3300 3400 and 231 236 Nm / 170 174 lb-ft / 1000 1000 of torque. Dimensions: this model outside length is 5016 mm / 197.5 in, it’s 1878 mm / 73.9375 in wide and has wheelbase of 2921 mm / 115 in. The value of a drag coefficient, estimated by a-c, is Cd = 0.65 . Standard wheels were fitted with tires size 6.70 x 15. Reference vehicle weights are: shipping weight 1427 kg / 3145 lbs estimated curb weight 1510 kg / 3330 lbs . How fast is that car ? Performance: top speed 119 km/h (74 mph) (theoretical); accelerations 0- 60 mph 20.2 s; 0- 100 km/h 22 s (a-c simulation); 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 21.9 s (a-c simulation). Fuel consumption and mileage: official: , average estimated by a-c: l/100km / mpg (imp.) / mpg (U.S.) / km/l . To view table with this car complete performance data and technical specifications(including final drive and gear ratios, powertrain description, inside and outside dimensions, acceleration graphs etc.) and more photos - click the button below:



1950 CHEVROLET FLEETLINE DELUXE 4-Door Sedan Powerglide

Info on CHEVROLET FLEETLINE DELUXE 4-Door Sedan Powerglide model year 1950, version for North America U.S. with 4-door sedan body type, RWD (rear-wheel drive) and automatic 2-speed gearbox. Basic specs and characteristics: petrol (gasoline) engine of 3859 cm3 / 235.5 cui displacement with advertised power 73 78.5 kW / 98 105 hp / 99 107 PS ( net SAE ) / 3600 3600 and 252 262 Nm / 186 193 lb-ft / 2000 2000 of torque. Dimensions: this model outside length is 5016 mm / 197.5 in, it’s 1878 mm / 73.9375 in wide and has wheelbase of 2921 mm / 115 in. The value of a drag coefficient, estimated by a-c, is Cd = 0.65 . Standard wheels were fitted with tires size 6.70 x 15. Reference vehicle weights are: shipping weight 1490 kg / 3285 lbs estimated curb weight 1570 kg / 3460 lbs . How fast is that car ? Performance: top speed 130 km/h (81 mph) (theoretical); accelerations 0- 60 mph 19.5 s; 0- 100 km/h 21.1 s (a-c simulation); 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 21.3 s (a-c simulation). Fuel consumption and mileage: official: , average estimated by a-c: 18 l/100km / 15.7 mpg (imp.) / 13.1 mpg (U.S.) / 5.6 km/l . To view table with this car complete performance data and technical specifications(including final drive and gear ratios, powertrain description, inside and outside dimensions, acceleration graphs etc.) and more photos - click the button

Hope this helps!

Bob