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Chevrolet Beauville
Manufacturer	Chevrolet
Production	1970-1995
Successor	Chevrolet Express Van
Class	van
Body style	van
Engine	4.3 l V6 5.7 l V8 7.4 l V8 6.5 l Diesel V8
Transmission	3 and 4 speed automatic
Wheelbase	125 inches
Length	204 inches
Width	79.5 inches
Height	79.5 inches
Curb weight	6600 pounds
Related	Chevrolet Van
Similar	Dodge Ram Van

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The original Beauville

The Chevrolet Beauville started off as a station wagon option for the 210 model produced in 1956 and 1957 and the Bel Air in 1956 by the auto maker Chevrolet. The Beauville wagon was standard with a 6 cylinder engine mated to a manual transmision. Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ... Chevrolet (IPA: ʃɛv. ...

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1956 Chevrolet Engines

Chevrolet Station wagons offered a wide variety of engines rated from the 140 horsepower 6 cylinder to the 225 horsepower V8. [[2]]

One engine Chevrolet offered in 1956 was a 235.5 cubic inch 6 cylinder engine with a cast iron block and a compression ratio of 8.0:1. It was carbureted, with a Rochester single barrel carburetor with a peak brake Horsepower of 140 achieved at 4200 RPM. Another engine offered by chevrolet in 1956 was a 265 cubic inch V8 with a 2 barrel carburetor with peak brake horsepower of 162 at 4400 RPM. Bendix-Technico (Stromberg) 1-barrel downdraft carburetor model BXUV-3, with nomenclature The carburetor, carburettor, or carburetter (see spelling differences), also called carb (in North America) or carbie (chiefly in Australia) for short, is a device that blends air and fuel for an internal combustion engine. ... rpm or RPM may mean: revolutions per minute RPM Package Manager (originally called Red Hat Package Manager) RPM (movie) RPM (band), a Brazilian rock band RPM (magazine), a former Canadian music industry magazine In firearms, Rounds Per Minute: how many shots an automatic weapon can fire in one minute On... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ...

In 1956 two other 265 cubic inch V8s were offered but both had a 9.25:1 compression ratio, 4 barrel carburetors, and a dual exhaust. The Turbo-Fire 225 engine was equipped with 2 Carter 4 barrel carburetors and produced 225 bhp at 5200 RPM while the Turbo-Fire 205 engine had a single 4 barrel carburetor with a peak 205 horsepower at 4600 RPM. Bold text The compression ratio is a single number that can be used to predict the performance of any engine (such as an internal-combustion engine or a Stirling Engine). ... BHP may refer to: Broken Hill Proprietary Company BHP Billiton BHP Steel Brake horsepower This page concerning a three-letter acronym or abbreviation is a disambiguation page—a list of articles associated with the same title. ...

1957 Beauville

In 1957 the Beauville station wagon was not offered in the Bel Air line, only in the 210.

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In 1957 the engines offered by Chevrolet in the 210 Beauville were a 235.5 cubic inch 6 cylinder with 140 horsepower, a 265 cubic inch V8 with 162 horsepower, and a number of 283 cubic inch V8s, the most powerful being the super turbo-fire 283 reached 283 horsepower. The super turbo-fire 283 was a fuel injected engine that was a $550 option back in 1957. [[4]]

The Chevrolet Van Beauville

The Chevrolet G series Sportvan Beauville was a full size van option produced by Chevrolet between 1970 and 1995. Chevrolet (IPA: ʃɛv. ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1970 calendar). ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Since its conception in the tail end of the 1960s, the G series has seen very little change. The majority of those changes have been internal.

Van Engines

4.3 liter V6

• Horsepower= 165 @4000 rpm
• Torque=235 lb-ft @2400 rpm

5.7 liter V8

• Horsepower= 200 @4000 rpm
• Torque= 310 @2400 rpm

7.4 liter V8

• Horsepower= 230 @4000 rpm
• Torque= 385 lb-ft @2400 rpm

The 1995 Chevrolet G20 Sportvan Beauville passenger van came standard with the 4.3 liter V6 with a 9.1 compression ratio, overhead valves, and 2 valve per cylinder configuration.^[1] Although the G20 could also have the 5.7 liter V8, it could not have the 7.4 liter V8. The 7.4 liter V8 is exclusive to the G30. The transmission choices were a 4 speed automatic or a five speed manual. Chevrolet also offered, in 1995, a pair of 6.5 liter naturally aspirated diesels. Bold text The compression ratio is a single number that can be used to predict the performance of any engine (such as an internal-combustion engine or a Stirling Engine). ... A naturally-aspirated engine (NA - aspiration meaning breathing) refers to an internal combustion engine (normally petrol or diesel powered) that is neither turbocharged nor supercharged. ...

1995 Model Features

• 3 Round gauges for the speedometer, fuel level, and oil pressure/battery/water temperature
• 4 wheel ABS
• 2 disc brakes and 2 ventilated drums
• Wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar
• Body side molding
• Power windows
  • the Beauville has Power windows standard in 1995, but not 1994
• Power mirrors
  • Power mirrors are on the 1995 Beauville, but the regular Sportvan is equipped standard with driver and passenger externally adjustable door mirrors.
• Power locks
• Cruise control
• Tilt steering
• Front and rear chrome bumpers
• Halogen bulb headlights
• Metallic paint
• Rear window
• Tinted glass
• Two-speed windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
• Fixed mast Antenna
• Front ashtray
• Stereo audio system with AM/FM
• Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
• Cargo area light
• Front seat cigar lighter
• Digital clock
• Floor full console with covered storage box
• Courtesy lights with two switches
• Cup holders
• Driver front airbag
• Reel front seat belts on driver's and passenger's seats
• Reel rear seat belts on driver's side and passenger's side
• Static seat belt in center seat
• Glove compartment with lid
• Head restraints on front seats
• Power steering
• Rear view mirror
• Vinyl Seat Upholstery
• Seating of 8, all benches are removable
• Four speakers
• Plastic steering wheel
• Ventilation system with four fans

An anti-lock braking system (ABS) is a system on motor vehicles which prevents the wheels from locking while braking. ...

1995 G20 Sportvan Beauville Passenger Van Recalls

• November 21, 1994
  • The supplemental inflatable Restraint Caution label and an Engine start label were installed on the same side of the Driver's visor. This is not in accordance with FMVS NO. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
    • The consequence of this was that the driver may fail to notice and follow the warning labels.
      • 185 Units affected
• October 17, 1995
  • The sliding side-door rear latch that was improperly riveted. It is not in accordance with FMVS NO. 206, "Door Locks and Door retention components."
    • If the vehicle is involved in a crash the door will not perform as required by the standard.
      • 936 Affected units
• May 19, 1999
  • Chevrolet and GMC G Vans with sliding side doors that were remedied between July 18, 1997 and February 6, 1999 were installed with a latch that was improperly riveted.
    • If involved in a crash, the door will not perform up to the standards.
      • 282 Units affected
• July 19, 1999
  • This was a safety improvement campaign, not a true recall, dealing with certain light duty Pickup trucks, SUVs, or Vans equipped with 3-sensor Antilock Braking system EBC4 Units.
    • On certain surfaces the affected vehicles may experience extended stopping distances when abs is engaged, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
      • 2400000 affected vehicles, not all G20s.

Additional Beauville information and conclusion

The NHTSA states on their web site, [5], the safety rating for frontal crash impact to be three stars for both driver and passenger. In this case that means a high likelihood of thigh injury, therefore this is considered a safety concern.

The pronunciation of the Beauville is highly disputed, the majority believe it to be pronounced as Boo-Ville.

The production of the G series, and the Beauville, stopped in 1995; the replacement van is the Chevrolet Express Van.

Pictures

Beauville Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (2048 × 1536 pixel, file size: 1. ...	Beauville driver's side emblem Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (2048 × 1536 pixel, file size: 1. ...	Beauville rear driver's side Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (2048 × 1536 pixel, file size: 1. ...	Beauville front Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (2048 × 1536 pixel, file size: 1. ...
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Notes

1. ^ Auto Mall USA: 1995 Chevrolet G20 Reviews

External links

• 1956 Chevrolet Beauville Information regarding Sales, Engines, and prices
• 1957 Chevrolet Beauville Information regarding Sales, Engines, and prices
• 1957 Chevrolet Beauville sales and engine information
• 1994 Beauville Information
• 1995 Sportvan and GMC Rally Wagon Information
• 1995 Chevrolet Beauville Van safety ratings