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Manufacturer: |
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Chevrolet |
Country of Origin: |
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USA |
Designer: |
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n/a |
Year of Manufacture: |
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1961 |
Date of Introduction: |
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n/a |
Number Built: |
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n/a |
Price at Introduction: |
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n/a |
Models: |
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To Identify: |
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n/a |
RAC Rating: |
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51.2 |
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Body Type: |
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Drop-head Coupe (Convertible) |
No. of Doors: |
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2 |
Front Track: |
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1448 mm, 57 in |
Rear Track: |
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1499 mm, 59 in |
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Total Length: |
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4488 mm, 176.7 in |
Total Width: |
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1788 mm, 70.4 in |
Height at Kerb Weight: |
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1326 mm, 52.2 in |
Wheelbase: |
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2591 mm, 102 in |
Length Wheelbase Ratio: |
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1.73 |
Ground Clearance: |
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170 mm, 6.7 in |
Kerb Weight: |
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n/a |
Weight Distribution (Front): |
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n/a |
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Capacity: |
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5.4 Litre, 5354cc (326.721 cu in) |
Type: |
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8 Cylinder, Overhead Valves, 2 Valves Per Cylinder, 16 Valves in Total |
Configuration: |
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Front, Longitudinal |
Sump: |
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n/a |
Fuel System: |
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1 Carburettor |
Head: |
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n/a |
Bore & Stroke: |
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101.60 mm × 82.55 mm, 4 in × 3.25 in |
Bore/stroke Ratio: |
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1.23 |
Power: |
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253.5 PS (250 bhp) (186.4 kW) @ 4400 rpm |
Specific Output : |
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46.7 bhp per litre, 0.77 bhp per cubic inch |
Torque: |
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475.0 Nm (350 ft·lb) (48.4 kgm) @ 2800 rpm |
Specific Torque: |
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88.72 Nm/litre |
Bmep: |
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1114.9 kPa (161.7 psi) |
Compression Ratio: |
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10.50:1 |
Fuel Capacity: |
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62.1 Litres, 13.7 UK Gal, 16.4 US Gal |
Unitary Capacity: |
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669.25cc per cylinder |
Coolant: |
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Water |
Intercooler: |
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n/a |
Aspiration: |
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Normal |
Compressor Type: |
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n/a |
Ignition and Electrical: |
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n/a |
Exhaust: |
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n/a |
Catalytic Converter: |
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No |
Main Bearings: |
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5 |
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Transmission: |
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3 Speed Manual Transmission |
Manual, 4 Speed Floor Mounted: |
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n/a |
Automatic, 3 Speed Floor Mounted T-Bar: |
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n/a |
Final Drive Ratio: |
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n/a |
Drive: |
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Rear Wheel Drive |
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0-50 mph (80 km/h): |
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n/a |
0-60 mph (100 km/h): |
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n/a |
0-100 mph (161 km/h): |
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n/a |
Standing ¼ mile: |
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n/a |
Standing Km: |
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n/a |
Top Speed: |
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n/a |
Fuel Consumption: |
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n/a |
CO2 Emissions: |
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n/a |
Power-to-Weight: |
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n/a |
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Brake Type: |
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Drum Front / Rear Drum Brakes |
Front: |
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n/a |
Rear: |
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n/a |
Park Brake: |
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n/a |
Steering: |
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n/a |
Turns Lock-to-Lock: |
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n/a |
Top Gear Ratio: |
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1.00 |
Turning Circle: |
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n/a |
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Front Suspension: |
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Independent Suspension / Coil Springs / Anti-Roll Bar |
Rear Suspension: |
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Live Axle / Semi-Elliptic Leaf Springs |
Wheels: |
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Front: |
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n/a |
Rear: |
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n/a |
Tyres: |
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Front: |
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6.70 x 15 |
Rear: |
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6.70 x 15 |
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Instruments: |
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n/a |
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For 1961, a complete redesign was made to the rear of the car; a "duck tail" with four round lights. The light treatment would continue for all following model year Corvettes. In 1962, the Chevrolet 283 cu in (4.64 litre) Small-Block was enlarged to 327 cu in (5.36 litre) and produced a maximum of 340 bhp (250 kW) making it the fastest of the C1 generation. 1962 was the last year for the wrap around windshield, solid rear axle, and convertible-only body style. The trunk lid and exposed headlamps did not reappear for many decades. |
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