Car model: Chevrolet (Chevrolet) Title: Chevrolet Model: Corvette Generation: C1 [restyling] roadster Modification: 4.6 Syncro-Mesh Year of issue: 1956-1957
Main characteristics
Body:
Front wheel track (mm) | 1448 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 2590 |
Height (mm) | 1422 |
Width (mm) | 1791 |
Rear wheel track (mm) | 1500 |
Curb Weight (kg) | 1294 |
Length (mm) | 4267 |
Engine:
Cylinder Bore (mm) | 98.43 |
Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
Number of cylinders | Eight |
Piston stroke (mm) | 76.2 |
Maximum torque (N • m) | 393 |
Maximum torque revolutions, max. (rpm) | 4400 |
Maximum power speed, max. (rpm) | 6200 |
Intake type | Carburetor |
Engine configuration | V-shaped |
Engine power (hp) | 283 |
Engine capacity (cm3) | 4639 |
Engine’s type | Petrol |
Transmission:
Number of steps | 3 |
Drive unit | Rear |
Transmission | Mechanics |
Suspension and brakes:
Rear brakes | Drum |
Front brakes | Drum |
Rear suspension | Independent, spring, lever, with hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers, with anti-roll bar |
Front suspension | Independent, lever, spring, with hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers and anti-roll bar |
Performance indicators:
Fuel tank capacity (l) | 65.4 |
Recommended fuel | AI-92 |
Steering:
Turning diameter (m) | 11.3 |
Power steering | Missing |
Tires, wheels:
Discs | Front | Rear |
Rim width | 6.5 | 6.5 |
Rim diameter | 15 | 15 |
Number of mounting holes | Five | Five |
Tires | Front | Rear |
Tire diameter | 15 | 15 |
Chevrolet Corvette C1 [restyling] roadster 4.6 Syncro-Mesh (1956–1957).