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(1955 model)
2-door 2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 4344 cm3 / 265.1 cu in / 265.1 cu in, 145.4 kW / 195.0 hp / 195.0 hp @ 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm, 353.0 N·m / 260.4 lb·ft / 260.4 lb·ft @ 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm, rear wheel drive
| Marque (make) | Chevrolet | Issued from | 1955 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Corvette | Issued until | |
| Serie | Corvette | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | General Motor Company | Country | US |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 4730 l / 167.04 cu ft / 167.04 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4242 mm / 167.0 in / 167.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1227 kg / 2705 lb / 2705 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1834 mm / 72.2 in / 72.2 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1323 mm / 52.1 in / 52.1 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2590 mm / 102.0 in / 102.0 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | Towing weight | ||
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 60 l / 13.2 UK gal / 15.9 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.64 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.06 m2 / 22.2 sq ft / 22.2 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 (V8) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Chevrolet | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 95.2 mm / 3.75 in / 3.75 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 76.2 mm / 3.00 in / 3.00 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.25 | |
| Fuel supply | 1 carb | Engine displacement | 4344 cm3 / 265.1 cu in / 265.1 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 543.00 cm3/cylinder / 33.136 cu in/cylinder / 33.136 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Compression ratio | 8.0 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 145.4 kW / 195.0 hp / 195.0 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 353.0 N·m / 260.4 lb·ft / 260.4 lb·ft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 58.2 kW / 78.0 hp / 78.0 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 33.5 kW/l / 0.736 bhp/cu in / 0.736 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 81.3 N·m/l / 0.71 lb·ft/cu in / 0.71 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | Number of gears | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 158.9 kW/ton / 120.4 bhp/ton / 120.4 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 | ||
| Suspension front | Independent, Coil springs | Suspension rear | Live axle, Leaf spring |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 6.70 x 15 | Tyres rear | 6.70 x 15 |
| Brakes front | drum | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Chevrolet Corvette
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