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Chevrolet Corvette C1
General information | |
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| Model | Chevrolet Corvette C1 |
| Year | 1957 |
| Category | Cabriolets/sport cars |
| Rating | 54.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 4637 ccm (282.95 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Seats | 2 |
Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement | 4637 ccm (282.95 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | V8 |
| Max power | 220.00 PS (162 kW or 217 HP) at 4600 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 408 Nm (41.6 kgf-m or 300.9 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min. |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1571 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
| Passenger space | 4170 litres (1,102 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 11 m (444.9 inches) |
| Front brakes | Disks |
| Rear brakes | Disks |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1400 kg (3,086.5 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4060 mm (159.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 1710 mm (67.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1260 mm (49.6 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 210 mm (8.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2470 mm (97.2 inches) |
