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Specifications: Chevrolet Corvette

Specifications: Chevrolet Corvette

General Vehicle Specifications

Manufacturer:

Country of Origin:

USA

Designer:

n/a

Year of Manufacture:

1955

Date of Introduction:

n/a

Number Built:

n/a

Price at Introduction:

n/a

Models:

n/a

To Identify:

n/a

RAC Rating:

45.0

Body

Body Type:

Drop-head Coupe (Convertible)

No. of Doors:

2

Front Track:

n/a

Rear Track:

n/a

Dimensions and Weight

Total Length:

4242 mm, 167 in

Total Width:

1834 mm, 72.2 in

Height at Kerb Weight:

1323 mm, 52.1 in

Wheelbase:

2590 mm, 102 in

Length Wheelbase Ratio:

1.64

Ground Clearance:

n/a

Kerb Weight:

1227 Kg, 2705 Lb

Weight Distribution (Front):

n/a

Engine

Capacity:

4.3 Litre, 4344cc (265.087 cu in)

Type:

8 Cylinder, Overhead Valves, 2 Valves Per Cylinder, 16 Valves in Total

Configuration:

Front, Longitudinal

Sump:

n/a

Fuel System:

1 Carb

Head:

n/a

Bore & Stroke:

95.25 mm × 76.20 mm, 3.75 in × 3 in

Bore/stroke Ratio:

1.25

Power:

197.7 PS (195 bhp) (145.4 kW) @ 5000 rpm

Specific Output :

44.9 bhp per litre, 0.74 bhp per cubic inch

Torque:

353.0 Nm (260 ft·lb) (36 kgm) @ 3000 rpm

Specific Torque:

81.26 Nm/litre

Bmep:

1021.2 kPa (148.1 psi)

Compression Ratio:

8.00:1

Fuel Capacity:

n/a

Unitary Capacity:

543cc per cylinder

Coolant:

Water

Intercooler:

n/a

Aspiration:

Normal

Compressor Type:

n/a

Ignition and Electrical:

n/a

Exhaust:

n/a

Catalytic Converter:

No

Main Bearings:

n/a

Transmission / Gear Box

Transmission:

n/a

Manual, 4 Speed Floor Mounted:

n/a

Automatic, 3 Speed Floor Mounted T-Bar:

n/a

Final Drive Ratio:

n.a

Drive:

Rear Wheel Drive

Performance

0-50 mph (80 km/h):

n/a

0-60 mph (100 km/h):

n/a

0-100 mph (161 km/h):

n/a

Standing ¼ mile:

n/a

Standing Km:

n/a

Top Speed:

n/a

Fuel Consumption:

n/a

CO2 Emissions:

n/a

Power-to-Weight:

158.92 bhp/ton

Steering and Brakes

Brake Type:

Drum Front / Rear Drum Brakes

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Park Brake:

n/a

Steering:

n/a

Turns Lock-to-Lock:

n/a

Top Gear Ratio:

n/a

Turning Circle:

n/a

Suspension, Wheels and Tyres

Front Suspension:

Independent Suspension / Coil Springs

Rear Suspension:

Live Axle Leaf Springs

Wheels:

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Tyres:

Front:

6.70 x 15

Rear:

6.70 x 15

Interior

Instruments:

n/a

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