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Chevrolet Corvette C1

(1958 model)

Brief specs of 1958 Chevrolet Corvette C1

2-seater convertible (cabriolet), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, 4637 cm3 / 283.0 cu in / 283.0 cu in, 169.0 kW / 226.6 hp / 226.6 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

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)ChevroletIssued from1958
ModelCorvette C1Issued until
SerieCorvetteNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerGeneral Motor CompanyCountryUS

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors
Bodywork typeconvertible (cabriolet)Number of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)4310 l / 152.21 cu ft / 152.21 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4280 mm / 168.5 in / 168.5 inTotal (curb) weight1404 kg / 3095 lb / 3095 lb
Width1760 mm / 69.3 in / 69.3 inDry weight
Height1250 mm / 49.2 in / 49.2 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2470 mm / 97.2 in / 97.2 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity
Length/wheelbase ratio1.73  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.87 m2 / 20.1 sq ft / 20.1 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore98.4 mm / 3.87 in / 3.87 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke76.2 mm / 3.00 in / 3.00 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.29
Fuel supplyCarburettorEngine displacement4637 cm3 / 283.0 cu in / 283.0 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity579.48 cm3/cylinder / 35.362 cu in/cylinder / 35.362 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignCompression ratio
SumpMax. output power169.0 kW / 226.6 hp / 226.6 hp at 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque407.0 N·m / 300.2 lb·ft / 300.2 lb·ft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)67.6 kW / 90.7 hp / 90.7 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output36.5 kW/l / 0.801 bhp/cu in / 0.801 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque87.8 N·m/l / 0.77 lb·ft/cu in / 0.77 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeNumber of gears
Wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio164.3 kW/ton / 124.5 bhp/ton / 124.5 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Chevrolet Corvette C1

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