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Chevrolet Bel Air: Specifications, variants & buying guide

12 Nov 2026, 07:05 AM IST · GlobeWire Daily Auto Desk · Source: en.wikipedia.org

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Key takeawaysExplore Chevrolet Bel Air: source-listed powertrain, dimensions and variant details, followed by practical checks before making a decision. This is a reference guide, not a new-launch report.

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Reference guide • Source-listed details may cover multiple variants. Check the exact model and market before buying.

Overview

Explore Chevrolet Bel Air: source-listed powertrain, dimensions and variant details, followed by practical checks before making a decision. This is a reference guide, not a new-launch report.

Source-listed specifications

Source-listed details
Field	Source-listed detail
Manufacturer	Chevrolet ( General Motors )
Powertrain	216.5 cu in (3.5 L) Thriftmaster OHV I6 [ 1 ] 235.5 cu in (3.9 L) Blue Flame OHV I6
Transmission	3-speed manual 2-speed Powerglide automatic
Dimensions	Wheelbase: 115 in (2,921 mm) [ 1 ]; Length: 1950–1952: 197.75 in (5,023 mm) [ 1 ] [ 2 ] 1953: 195.5 in (4,966 mm) [ 1 ] 1954: 196 + 7 ⁄ 16 in (4,990 mm) [ 1 ]; Wheelbase: 115 in (2,921 mm) [ 10 ]; Length: 195.6 in (4,968 mm); Wheelbase: 117.5 in (2,984 mm) [ 23 ]; Length: 209.1 in (5,311 mm) [ 1 ]; Height: 57.1 in (1,450 mm) [ 24 ]; Wheelbase: 119 in (3,023 mm) [ 1 ]; Length: 210.9 in (5,357 mm) [ 1 ]; Wheelbase: 116 in (2,946 mm); Wheelbase: 111 in (2,819 mm) [ 33 ]; Length: 191 in (4,851 mm)
Wheelbase	115 in (2,921 mm) [ 1 ]
Length	1950–1952: 197.75 in (5,023 mm) [ 1 ] [ 2 ] 1953: 195.5 in (4,966 mm) [ 1 ] 1954: 196 + 7 ⁄ 16 in (4,990 mm) [ 1 ]
Curb weight	1952: 3,345 lb (1,517 kg) [ 3 ]
Engine	216.5 cu in (3.5 L) Thriftmaster I6 235.5 cu in (3.9 L) Blue Flame I6 265 cu in (4.3 L) Small-Block V8 (1955-1956) 283 cu in (4.6 L) Small-Block V8 (1957)
Height	57.1 in (1,450 mm) [ 24 ]

How to compare models and variants

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Price and running costs

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Buyer checklist

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Verification and limitations

This profile is based on a source directory record. An empty field means the information was not verified, not that a feature or course is unavailable. Figures and specifications may change by country, variant and date. Always confirm on the source page before applying or buying. Published as a reference guide on 2026-11-12, not as breaking news.

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