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Chevrolet Corvette
General information | |
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| Model | Chevrolet Corvette |
| Year | 1957 |
| Category | Cabriolets/sport cars |
| Rating | 60 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 4638 ccm (283.01 cubic inches) |
| Seats | 2 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 4638 ccm (283.01 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | V8 |
| Max power | 233.20 PS (172 kW or 230 HP) at 4800 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 407.00 Nm (41.5 kgf-m or 300.2 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 9.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 98.4 x 76.2 mm (3.9 x 3.0 inches) |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 220.0 km/h (136.7 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1695 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Cabriolet |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 11 m (444.9 inches) |
| Front brakes | Drums |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1376 kg (3,033.6 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4520 mm (178.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 1860 mm (73.2 inches) |
| Overall height | 1310 mm (51.6 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 210 mm (8.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm (102.4 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 61.0 litres (16.12 gallons) |
