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Chevrolet Corvette C1

General information

ModelChevrolet Corvette C1
Year1961
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating57.4 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
DriveRear wheels

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.
Compression9.5:1
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1643 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4310 litres (1,139 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.5

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (437.0 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1400 kg (3,086.5 pounds)
Overall length4280 mm (168.5 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1250 mm (49.2 inches)
Wheelbase2470 mm (97.2 inches)
Fuel capacity61.0 litres (16.12 gallons)
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