chevrolet introduced corvair lineup 1960 model year first of series of generations of passenger compact cars. chevrolet introduced more utilitarian style of vehicle following year under model designation corvair 95 . in appearance , design vehicles similar competing volkswagen transporter, bus-like adaptation of volkswagen beetle moved driver on front wheels (forward control), commonly defined cab on vehicle.
the corvair air-cooled horizontally opposed 6-cylinder engine located in rear of vehicle under raised cargo floor. similar in principle 4-cylinder engine of volkswagen, unusual contemporary cars. 145 cu in (2,375 cc) engine developed 80 hp (60 kw) @ 4,400 rpm. engine size increased 164 cu in (2,683 cc) 1964 model year, raising output 95 hp (71 kw). unlike corvair cars, corvair greenbrier had 95 in (2,400 mm) wheelbase , known 95s. came standard three-speed manual transmission ordered two-speed corvair powerglide automatic transmission (distinct usual powerglide); four-speed manual made available.
rear view of 1964 greenbrier sportswagon
1962 rampside pickup - rear engine placement under loadbed
1962 chevrolet corvair greenbrier
there 2 different bodies available in 95 series: van , truck. base version panel van (corvan) no side or rear windows. van named greenbrier. greenbrier had windows around , 6 doors, although option have 8 doors there opening double doors on both sides. greenbrier seated 9 people available third-row seat. 95s , cars had optional heater running off of gasoline vehicle s tank. greenbrier had camper option.
a corvair truck ordered loadside or rampside . loadside pickup truck standard tail gate. loadside produced 2 years , rarest of corvairs; production totaled 2,844 in 1961 , 369 in 1962. rampside had side ramp used loading , unloading cargo. these used bell telephone company, because loading , unloading of cable drums eased side ramp.
ford , chrysler introduced compact vans of own (the ford econoline , dodge a100), using more conventional water-cooled engine mounted between front seats. these became successful, general motors responded own design placed chevy ii sourced engine in doghouse between , behind front seats. forward engine design allowed flat rear floor low deck heights in rear of van loading/unloading cargo. general motors stopped producing truck versions of corvair in 1964 , greenbrier remaining 95 in (2,400 mm) wheelbase corvair 1965. eventually, chevrolet , volkswagen abandon rear-engined vans in favor of conventional or front-wheel-drive water-cooled engines.
although greenbriers limited success, passenger vans continue evolve through full-sized vans. sized 7–8 passenger become successful vehicle segment 1980s alternatives station wagons.
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