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Chevrolet Corvette C1

(1955 model)

Brief specs of 1955 Chevrolet Corvette C1

2-door 2-seater convertible (cabriolet), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 12-valve straight (inline) engine, 3868 cm3 / 236.0 cu in / 236.0 cu in, 110.0 kW / 147.5 hp / 147.5 hp @ 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm, 302.0 N·m / 222.7 lb·ft / 222.7 lb·ft @ 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm, rear wheel drive

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)ChevroletIssued from1955
ModelCorvette C1Issued until
SerieCorvetteNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerGeneral Motor CompanyCountryUS

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typeconvertible (cabriolet)Number of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)4730 l / 167.04 cu ft / 167.04 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4250 mm / 167.3 in / 167.3 inTotal (curb) weight1296 kg / 2857 lb / 2857 lb
Width1840 mm / 72.4 in / 72.4 inDry weight
Height1330 mm / 52.4 in / 52.4 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2630 mm / 103.5 in / 103.5 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity60 l / 13.2 UK gal / 15.9 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.62  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.08 m2 / 22.4 sq ft / 22.4 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 6 cylinder)Total number of valves12
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore90.5 mm / 3.56 in / 3.56 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke100.0 mm / 3.94 in / 3.94 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.91
Fuel supplyCarburettorEngine displacement3868 cm3 / 236.0 cu in / 236.0 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity643.26 cm3/cylinder / 39.254 cu in/cylinder / 39.254 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignCompression ratio
SumpwetMax. output power110.0 kW / 147.5 hp / 147.5 hp at 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque302.0 N·m / 222.7 lb·ft / 222.7 lb·ft at 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)44.0 kW / 59.0 hp / 59.0 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output28.4 kW/l / 0.625 bhp/cu in / 0.625 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque78.1 N·m/l / 0.68 lb·ft/cu in / 0.68 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeNumber of gears
Wheel driverear 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 ratio116.0 kW/ton / 87.9 bhp/ton / 87.9 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 front235/5555-SR16Tyres rear33-4
Brakes frontdrumBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Chevrolet Corvette C1

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