Chevrolet Elcamino specs: 1959

The ‘batman’ Chevy Elcamino was a brand new idea for 1959, at least for Chevrolet Motor Division. Based on the Biscayne/Impala B-body architecture, technically it’s a fullsizer, but we’ll cover it for the heritage of the name. To screw with your head a little more, keep in mind they’re actually shorter than the colonnade Elky.


Platform: B-body

Trim Levels:

base

Deluxe- added right & left arm rests, right side sun visor, fender ornamentation, cigarette lighter

Body Styles: sedan style pickup

Wheelbase: 119.0″

F/R Track Width: 60.3″/59.3″

Overall Length: 210.9″

Overall Width: 76.5″

Overall Height: 56.3″

Turning Circle: 45.0′ (est.)

Drag Coefficient: 0.47 (est.)

Curb Weight: 3750-3800 lbs.

Gross Vehicle Weight: 4400-4900 lbs.

Cargo Bed Inside Length: 76.5″

Cargo Bed Inside Width: 64.25″

Payload: 650-1150 lbs.

Available Engines:

235 CID 1bbl I6- 135 hp

283 CID 2bbl V8- 185 hp

283 CID 4bbl V8- 230 hp

348 CID 4bbl V8- 250 hp

348 CID 3x2bbl V8- 280 hp

348 CID 4bbl High-Lift Cam V8- 300 hp

348 CID 3x2bbl High-Lift Cam V8- 315 hp

Available Transmissions:

3-SPEED MANUAL

3-SPEED OVERDRIVE MANUAL

4-SPEED MANUAL

2-SPEED POWERGLIDE AUTOMATIC

3-SPEED TURBOGLIDE AUTOMATIC

Axle Ratio:

3.36

3.55

3.70

4.11

Fuel Capacity: 17.0 gallons

Fuel Economy: 9-14 mpg

Head Room: 36.5″

Leg Room: 45.0″

Shoulder Room 60.5″

Hip Room: 66.5″

Tires:

8.00X14

8.50×14

Wheels: 14.0″ X 6.0″

Production Total: 22246 units