Chevrolet Beauville

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Chevrolet Beauville

Manufacturer	Chevrolet
Production	1970-1995
Successor	Chevrolet Express
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

The Chevrolet Beauville was originally a station wagon option for the 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air. The name was later resurrected as a full-size van option for the Chevrolet Van in 1970.

1 1955 Chevrolet Beauville
2 Chevrolet Van Beauville
3 Pictures
4 Notes
5 External links

[edit] 1955 Chevrolet Beauville

In 1955 Chevrolet introduced the 4 door Beauville Wagon as an option for the Bel Air line. The Beauville wagon came standard with a 6 cylinder engine or a V8 mated to a manual transmision.

Type of Beauville	Number made	Standard price
1955 4 door Bel Air Beauville Wagon	24,313	6 cylinder= $2,262 V8= $2,361

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[edit] 1956 Chevrolet Beauville

In 1956 the Beauville became a wagon option for the Chevrolet 210 as well.

Type of Beauville	Number made	Standard Price	Seating capacity
1956 4 door 210 Beauville Wagon	17,988	6 cylinder= $2,348 V8= $2447	9 passengers
1956 4 door Bel Air Beauville Wagon	13,279	6 cylinder= $2,482 V8= $2581	9 passengers

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[edit] 1956 Chevrolet engines

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

One base 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 base 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.

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.

[edit] 1957 Chevrolet Beauville

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

Type of Beauville	Number sold	Standard Price	Seating capacity
1957 4 door 210 Beauville wagon	21,803	6 cylinder= $2,563 V8= $2663	9 passengers

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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. [[5]] [[6]]

[edit] Chevrolet Van Beauville

The Chevrolet G series Sportvan Beauville was a full size van option produced by Chevrolet between 1970 and 1995.

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.

[edit] 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 Beauville Sportvan 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.

[edit] 1995 model features

Interior features	Exterior features	Safety features
3 Round gauges for the speedometer, fuel level, and oil pressure/battery/water temperaturerow	Body side molding	Two-speed windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
Tilt steering	Power mirrors	4 wheel ABS
Stereo audio system with AM/FM	Power windows	2 disc brakes and 2 ventilated drums
Plastic steering wheel	Metallic paint	Driver front airbag
Digital clock	Fixed mast Antenna	Reel front seat belts on driver's and passenger's seats
Front seat cigar lighter	Front and rear chrome bumpers	Reel rear seat belts on driver's side and passenger's side
Floor full console with covered storage box	Rear window	Static seat belt in center seat
Cargo area light	Tinted glass	Head restraints on front seats
Glove compartment with lid	Halogen bulb headlights
Front ashtray
Cruise control
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Power locks
Courtesy lights with two switches
Cup holders
Four speakers
Ventilation system with four fans
Rear view mirror
Vinyl Seat Upholstery
Seating of 8, all benches are removable

The Beauville also had:

Wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar
Power steering

Something to note about the power windows and mirrors:

the Beauville has Power windows standard in 1995, but not 1994
Power mirrors are on the 1995 Beauville, but the regular Sportvan is equipped standard with driver and passenger externally adjustable door mirrors.

[edit] 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.

[edit] Additional information

The NHTSA states on their web site, [7], 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.