Chevrolet Corvette 1953 specs
General information
Model: | Chevrolet Corvette |
Year: | 1953 |
Category: | Sport cars |
Manufacturer: | Chevrolet |
Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
Engine type: | Inline, 6 cylinder |
Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
Displacement: | 3859 ccm |
Max power: | 152.1 PS (112 kW) at 4200 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 271 Nm at 2000 Rev. per min. |
Compression: | 8:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 90.5 x 100 mm (3.6 x 3.9 inches) |
Cooling system: | Liquid |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio: | 0.1176 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Chassis type: | Cabriolet |
Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Passenger space: | 5490 litres (1451 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
Brake details: | Antiblocking system |
Front tire dimensions: | P215/65-R15 |
Rear tire dimensions: | 33-4 |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 1293 kg (2850.6 pounds) |
Overall length: | 4250 mm (167.3 inches) |
Overall width: | 1840 mm (72.4 inches) |
Overall height: | 1330 mm (52.4 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 2600 mm (102.4 inches) |
Fuel capacity: | 60 litres (15.85 gallons) |