Chevrolet Corvette 1955 specs
General information
| Model: | Chevrolet Corvette |
| Year: | 1955 |
| Category: | Sport cars |
| Manufacturer: | Chevrolet |
| Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | V8 |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 4344 ccm |
| Max power: | 197.7 PS (146 kW) at 5000 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 353 Nm at 3000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 8:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 95.3 x 76.2 mm (3.8 x 3 inches) |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.1611 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Cabriolet |
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
| Passenger space: | 4730 litres (1250 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Drums |
| Rear brakes: | Drums |
| Brake details: | Antiblocking system |
| Front tire dimensions: | 6.70x15 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 6.70x15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1227 kg (2705.1 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) |
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