Chevrolet Corvette 1953–1956

1 generation (C1)

No photos yet4.6 MT (287 PS)

General information

Number of doors2

Steering wheel positionLeft

Car classS

CountryUSA

At a glance

Engine4638 cm3 Gasoline

Power283 hp

GearboxManual

Origin

United States

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

Compression ratio10.5

Valves per cylinder2

Max power (kW)211 kW

Engine power283 hp

Engine power287 PS

Capacity4638 cm3

Stroke cycle76.2 mm

Number of cylinders8

Cylinder bore98.42 mm

Injection typecarburetor

Engine placementFront, longitudinal

Engine typeGasoline

Engine codeGM SMALL-BLOCK 283

Boost typenone

Timing beltOHV

Cylinder layoutV-type

Bodywork

Height1303 mm

Front track width1448 mm

Back track width1494 mm

Clearance152 mm

Width1834 mm

Number of seater2

Wheelbase2591 mm

Length4242 mm

Body typeCabriolet

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear4

Gearbox typeManual

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Fuel tank capacity60 l

Acceleration (0-100 km/h)7.0 s

Suspension and brakes

Back suspensionDependent, spring

Front brakesDisc

Rear brakesDisc

Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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