Chevrolet Biscayne I 283 Turbo-Fire V8 Sedan
138 kW188 PS185 hp1958
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- Power
- 138 kW 188 PS · 185 hp
- Displacement
- 4,638 cm³
The Chevrolet Biscayne I 4.6 283 Turbo-Fire V8 uses a 4.6-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine rated at 138 kW (188 PS), in sedan form. In the Biscayne I 4.6 283 Turbo-Fire V8, power goes to the rear wheels.
Within the Biscayne I line-up of 3 versions, it delivers 28% more power than the entry 3.9 235 Blue Flame I6 (108 kW) and 97 kW less than the 5.7 348 Turbo-Thrust V8 (235 kW).
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,638 cm³ 4.6 l · 283 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 138 kW 188 PS · 185 hp |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Wheelbase | 2,985 mm 117.5 in |
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Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1958 |
| Generation | Biscayne I (1958) |
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