Chevrolet Corvette 1956–1957

C1 [restyling]

No photos yet4.6 Powerglide (250 hp)

At a glance

Engine4639 cm3 Gasoline

Power250 hp

GearboxAutomatic

OriginN/A

Trim

4.3 Powerglide (210 hp)4.3 Powerglide (225 hp)4.3 Syncro-Mesh (210 hp)4.3 Syncro-Mesh (225 hp)4.6 Powerglide (220 hp)4.6 Powerglide (245 hp)4.6 Powerglide (250 hp)4.6 Syncro-Mesh (220 hp)4.6 Syncro-Mesh (245 hp)4.6 Syncro-Mesh (250 hp)4.6 Syncro-Mesh (270 hp)4.6 Syncro-Mesh (283 hp)

Specifications

Engine

Max power (kW)186 kW

Valves per cylinder2

Engine power250 hp

Engine power253 PS

Maximum torque414 N*m

Capacity4639 cm3

Stroke cycle76.2 mm

Number of cylinders8

Cylinder bore98.43 mm

Injection typecarburetor

Engine typeGasoline

Turnover of maximum torqueto 3 800 RPM

Max power at RPMto 5 000 RPM

Cylinder layoutV-type

Bodywork

Curb weight1294 kg

Height1422 mm

Front track1448 mm

Rear track1500 mm

Width1791 mm

Number of seater2

Wheelbase2590 mm

Length4267 mm

Body typeRoadster

Gearbox and handling

Turning circle11.3 m

Number of gear2

Gearbox typeAutomatic

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Fuel tank capacity65.4 l

Fuel92

Suspension and brakes

Front brakesdrum

Rear brakesdrum

Front suspensionIndependent, Lever, Dampers, spring, Stabilizer bar

Back suspensionIndependent, Lever, Dampers, spring, Stabilizer bar

Grades & features

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