Automobile Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
(C1 [2 restyling] 1957-1958)

• Make: Chevrolet
• Model: Corvette
• Generation: C1 [2 restyling] 1957-1958
• Serie: Roadster

Bodywork:

• Number of seater: 2
• Ground clearance: 203 mm
• Rear track/Front track: 1448 / 1500 mm
• Wheelbase: 2590 mm
• Width: 1855 mm
• Length: 4510 mm
• Height: 1308 mm
• Curb weight: 1376 kg

Operating characteristics:

• Acceleration (0-100 km/h): 5.75 sec
• Fuel tank capacity: 61.4 litre
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Gasoline type: 92 RON

Suspension:

• Front suspension: Independent, Stabilizer bar, Wishbone, Spring, Dampers
• Rear suspension: Independent, Stabilizer bar, Wishbone, Spring, Dampers

Brakes:

• Front brakes: Drum
• Rear brakes: Drum

Engine:

• Engine type: Gasoline
• Engine capacity: 4639 cm³
• Engine power: 230-283 hp
• Injection type: Carburetor
• Cylinder layout: V-type
• Number of cylinders: 8
• Cylinder bore: 98.43 mm
• Valves per cylinder: 2
• Stroke cycle: 76.2 mm
• Max power at RPM: 4800-6200 RPM
• Turnover of maximum torque: 3000-4400 RPM
• Maximum torque: 393-414 N*m

Gearbox and Handling:

• Drive wheels: Rear wheel drive
• Number of gear: 3
• Gearbox type: Automatic, Manual
• Turning circle: 11.3 m