| petrol | |
| diesel | |
| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
| steam | |
| electricity |
(1956 model)
2-door 2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 4638 cm3 / 283.0 cu in / 283.0 cu in, 164.1 kW / 220.1 hp / 220.1 hp @ 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm, 407.0 N·m / 300.2 lb·ft / 300.2 lb·ft @ 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm, manual 3-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 177 km/h / 110 mph / 110 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | Chevrolet | Issued from | 1956 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Corvette | Issued until | |
| Serie | Corvette | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | General Motor Company | Country | US,BR,KR,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4267 mm / 168.0 in / 168.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1227 kg / 2705 lb / 2705 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1791 mm / 70.5 in / 70.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2590 mm / 102.0 in / 102.0 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1448 mm / 57.0 in / 57.0 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1500 mm / 59.1 in / 59.1 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 62 l / 13.7 UK gal / 16.5 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.65 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.16 m2 / 23.3 sq ft / 23.3 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | GM | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 98.4 mm / 3.87 in / 3.87 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 76.2 mm / 3.00 in / 3.00 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.29 | |
| Fuel supply | 1 Ca carb | Engine displacement | 4638 cm3 / 283.0 cu in / 283.0 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 579.75 cm3/cylinder / 35.379 cu in/cylinder / 35.379 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Compression ratio | 9.5 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 164.1 kW / 220.1 hp / 220.1 hp at 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 407.0 N·m / 300.2 lb·ft / 300.2 lb·ft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 65.6 kW / 88.0 hp / 88.0 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 35.4 kW/l / 0.777 bhp/cu in / 0.777 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 87.8 N·m/l / 0.77 lb·ft/cu in / 0.77 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.7 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 177 km/h / 110 mph / 110 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 179.3 kW/ton / 135.8 bhp/ton / 135.8 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 11.3 m / 37.1 ft / 37.1 ft | |
| Suspension front | Independent, Coil springs | Suspension rear | Live axle, Semi-elliptic leaf springs |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | drum | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Chevrolet Corvette
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