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Chevrolet Bel Air: generations and engines

The Chevrolet Bel Air was built from 1953 to 1957 in one generation, with 2 engine versions in our catalog (sedan). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

Production years1953–1957
Generations1
Engine versions2
Power162–180 hp
Body stylesSedan
FuelGasoline
Timeline

Chevrolet Bel Air generations

  1. 1953–1957

    Chevrolet Bel Air

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    2 engine versions 162–180 hp

    Engines below
Specs

Chevrolet Bel Air engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Chevrolet Bel Air1953–1957 · 2 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
4.3 V8 (162 hp)1953–1957Gasoline162 hp (119 kW)
4.3 V8 (180 hp)1953–1957Gasoline180 hp (132 kW)
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