Automobile Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
(C1 [restyling] 1956-1957)

• Make: Chevrolet
• Model: Corvette
• Generation: C1 [restyling] 1956-1957
• Serie: Roadster

Bodywork:

• Number of seater: 2
• Rear track/Front track: 1448 / 1500 mm
• Wheelbase: 2590 mm
• Width: 1791 mm
• Length: 4267 mm
• Height: 1422 mm
• Curb weight: 1294-1298 kg

Operating characteristics:

• Fuel tank capacity: 62.1-65.4 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: 4339-4639 cm³
• Engine power: 210-283 hp
• Injection type: Carburetor
• Cylinder layout: V-type
• Number of cylinders: 8
• Cylinder bore: 95.2-98.43 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: 366-414 N*m

Gearbox and Handling:

• Drive wheels: Rear wheel drive
• Number of gear: 3, 2
• Gearbox type: Automatic, Manual
• Turning circle: 11.3 m