Chevrolet Corvette C1 1955 specs
General information
Model: | Chevrolet Corvette C1 |
Year: | 1955 |
Category: | Sport cars |
Manufacturer: | Chevrolet |
Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
Engine type: | Inline, 6 cylinder |
Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
Displacement: | 3868 ccm |
Max power: | 150 PS (111 kW) at 4200 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 302 Nm at 2400 Rev. per min. |
Bore x stroke: | 90.5 x 100 mm (3.6 x 3.9 inches) |
Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
Cooling system: | Liquid |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Fuel type: | Gasoline |
Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio: | 0.1157 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
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: | 235/5555-SR16 |
Rear tire dimensions: | 33-4 |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 1296 kg (2857.2 pounds) |
Overall length: | 4250 mm (167.3 inches) |
Overall width: | 1840 mm (72.4 inches) |
Overall height: | 1330 mm (52.4 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 2630 mm (103.5 inches) |
Fuel capacity: | 60 litres (15.85 gallons) |