Type
2S FHC
Number of doors
2
Wheelbase
2413 mm 95 in
Track: Front
1397 mm 55 in
Track: Rear
1453 mm 57.2 in
Length
4420 mm 174 in
Width
1676 mm 66 in
Height
1143 mm 45 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.83
Kerb weight
975 kg 2150 lb
Weight distribution(Front)
42.00 %
Bore
87.40 mm
Cylinders
F-6
Displacement
2.7 litre2689 cc(164.093 cu in)
Compression ratio
9.25:1
Fuel system
1 We 36 DCLD carburettor
Maximum power(gross)
172.4 PS (170.0 bhp) (126.8 kW)@ 5200 rpm
Specific output
63.2 bhp/litre1.04 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque(gross)
287.0 Nm (212 ft?�·lb) (29.3 kgm)@ 3600 rpm
bmep
1341.2 kPa (194.5 psi)
Specific torque
106.73 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
Chevrolet
Main bearings
4
Coolant
Air
Bore/stroke ratio
1.17
Unitary capacity
448.17 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
0-60 mph
7.50 s
Top speed
209 km/h (130 mph)
Power-to-weight
174.36 bhp/ton
Engine location
Rear
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Steering
recirculating ball
Suspension
front I.CS.
Tyres: Front
175-14
Tyres: Rear
185-14
Brakes F/R
Di/Dr
Transmission
4M
Top gear ratio
1.00
Final drive ratio
3.55
RAC rating
28.4
year
1966
price of the Fitch Phoenix might suggest it belonged in the former category – that is until you see it.
1966 Chevrolet Corvair Fitch Phoenix news, pictures, and information = View more photos Coupe Chassis Num:
development of the Corvair-based Fitch Phoenix sports car seen at right.
John Fitch's one-off Fitch Phoenix sports car, reflected in the hubcap of a Saab 92. Comments and faves 1.
The Fitch Phoenix Fitch went on to design and build the Fitch Phoenix, a Corvair-based two-seat sports car superficially resembling a smaller version of the Mako Shark-based Corvette.
stage and his Fitch Phoenix fiberglass-bodied Corvair was quashed by the National Traffic and Motor Safety Vehicle Act, which made small-scale auto production nearly impossible.
In 1966, he produced production car, finished first in his class his most stunning creation, the Fitch Phoenix, a sleek, black and fifth overall, behind four racing car that resembles the Batmobile with a vintage twist. sports cars: two Mercedes 300 SLRs, a Fitch is obviously proud of the Phoenix. While eating Ferrari, and a Maserati.
picture) is a 67 Fitch Phoenix, the only one made, he was taking orders when the Federal mandiate changes for 68 were passed and he didn't update the design due to cost, so it went away.
The Fitch Phoenix, as it was called — the museum exhibit includes the one example made — was crippled by government safety regulations, he said, and finally killed by Ralph
The Fitch Phoenix was an attempt to build a limited production sports car based on the Corvair, by shortening its platform by 13 inches, and increasing power to
Corvette Race Team manager, and developed the Fitch Phoenix in 1966, which influenced the design of the '68 shark model.
hopes of mass producing the Fitch Phoenix, which employed a Corvair engine and transmission (the only prototype is in the exhibit).