The Chevrolet division of General Motors introduced the Chevrolet Corvair in the 1960s. Part of the A-body line of cars, the Corvair appeared in different body styles such as a sedan, convertible, station wagon, window van, and a pickup. The engines of the Corvair were placed in the rear. The earlier models sported an air-cooled flat-6 engine made of aluminum and which could generate only 80 horsepower. In later models, this went up to as much as 180 horsepower. The unique feature of the Corvair was the positioning and design of the engine.

The horizontally-opposed design of the engine gave the Corvair more balance. This led to a reduction in weight, since counterweights on the crank shaft now became redundant. The reduced weight and compact built of the car made it ideal to place the engine in the rear. A couple of years later, the engines were designed with a turbocharger. In 1965, the head gasket area was provided on all designs, between the cylinder and the widened head. Chevrolet sold the Corvair with either two or four carburetors. Engine parts included rings, bearings, motor mount, pistons, valves, chains, and gears.

Chevrolet made the steering shaft design two-fold, after introducing a delicate joint. The collapsible steering column was added only in 1967. The Corvair had a swing axle rear suspension. Other available Corvair parts include the convertible top, gas tank, headlight switch, bike rack, dash pad cover, dash pad cover, seat cover kits, trunk mat, neutral safety switch, AM radio, Interior, weather-stripping equipment, turn signal switch and lever. Specifications vary based on the type of model.