1962
Chevrolet Corvair Monza Turbo
The Corvair was America's most advanced economy car — a rear-engined, air-cooled flat-six compact in the Volkswagen/Porsche tradition. The Monza Spyder Turbo produced 150 hp from a turbocharged version of the flat-six, making it the first turbocharged production car sold in the US. Ralph Nader's critique began an American safety debate.
Compact
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 2.3L Turbocharged Flat-6 (Turbo-Air) |
| Displacement | 2,294 cc |
| Horsepower | 150 hp @ 4,400 rpm |
| Torque | 230 Nm |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Manual |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h |
| Length | 4,661 mm |
| Width | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,295 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,194 kg |
| MSRP Range | $2,756 (1962 US) |