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Chevrolet Corvette C1

(1961 model)

Brief specs of 1961 Chevrolet Corvette C1

5-door 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, rear wheel drive

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)ChevroletIssued from1961
ModelCorvette C1Issued until
SerieCorvetteNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerGeneral Motor CompanyCountryUS,BR,KR,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors5
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) weight1400 kg / 3086 lb / 3086 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 capacity61 l / 13.4 UK gal / 16.1 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.73  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.5Frontal area (A)1.87 m2 / 20.1 sq ft / 20.1 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.94 m2 / 10.1 sq ft / 10.1 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)23.2 kW / 31.2 hp / 31.2 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio
Fuel supplyCarburettorEngine displacement4637 cm3 / 283.0 cu in / 283.0 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity
Cam DesignCompression ratio9.5 : 1
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 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 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 circle11.0 m / 36.1 ft / 36.1 ft
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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