1956 - Chevrolet - Corvette

Technical Specs of This Model
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27. Corvette 1971
General Information
Make Chevrolet
Model Corvette
Production Year 1956
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2590 mm     (102 in)
Front Track 1448 mm     (57 in)
Rear Track 1500 mm     (59,1 in)
Length 4267 mm     (168 in)
Width 1791 mm     (70,5 in)
Height 1422 mm     (56 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,65
Weight 1227 kg     (2702,6 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 62,5 litre   (13,7 Imp gal ,  16,5 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer GM
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 4638 cc     (283,03 cu in)
Bore 98,42 mm     (3,87 in)
Stroke 76,2 mm     (3 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,29
Unitary Capacity 579,75 cc/cylinder    (35,38 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 9,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ca carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 220 HP     (164,1 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4800 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 407 N.m     (300,4 lb.ft ,  41,5 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 326,4 N.m    (4800 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 179,3 HP/ton    (133,7 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 47,4 HP/litre    (35,4 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 177 km/h   (110 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,7 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 11,3 m    (37,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)