Chevrolet Corvette 1953–1956

1 generation (C1)

No photos yet3.9 Powerglide (160 hp)

At a glance

Engine3859 cm3 Gasoline

Power160 hp

GearboxAutomatic

OriginN/A

Series

Cabriolet Coupe

Trim

3.9 AT (150 PS)3.9 MT (150 PS)3.9 Powerglide (160 hp)4.3 Powerglide (195 hp)4.6 MT (287 PS)5.4 MT (258 PS)5.4 MT (367 PS)

Specifications

Engine

Stroke cycle100 mm

Max power (kW)119 kW

Engine power160 hp

Engine power162 PS

Valves per cylinder2

Maximum torque302 N*m

Capacity3859 cm3

Number of cylinders6

Cylinder bore90.49 mm

Injection typecarburetor

Engine typeGasoline

Cylinder layoutInline

Turnover of maximum torqueto 2 400 RPM

Max power at RPMto 4 200 RPM

Bodywork

Curb weight1293 kg

Height1323 mm

Front track1448 mm

Rear track1499 mm

Width1834 mm

Number of seater2

Wheelbase2591 mm

Length4242 mm

Body typeCabriolet

Gearbox and handling

Turning circle11.9 m

Number of gear2

Gearbox typeAutomatic

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Fuel tank capacity65.4 l

Fuel92

Suspension and brakes

Front brakesdrum

Rear brakesdrum

Front suspensionIndependent, Lever, Dampers, spring, Stabilizer bar

Back suspensionIndependent, Lever, Dampers, spring, Stabilizer bar

Grades & features

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