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Chevrolet Corvette C1

General information

ModelChevrolet Corvette C1
Year1958
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating59.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4637 ccm (282.95 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats2

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4637 ccm (282.95 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power230.00 PS (169 kW or 227 HP) at 4800 Rev. per min.
Max torque407.00 Nm (41.5 kgf-m or 300.2 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke98.4 x 76.2 mm (3.9 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1643 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Passenger space4310 litres (1,139 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1404 kg (3,095.3 pounds)
Overall length4280 mm (168.5 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1250 mm (49.2 inches)
Wheelbase2470 mm (97.2 inches)

Other specifications

Country of originUSA
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