1953 - Chevrolet - Corvette

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Corvette 1992
2. Corvette 1993
3. Corvette 1953
4. Corvette 1954
5. Corvette 1956
6. Corvette 1956
7. Corvette 1956
8. Corvette 1956
9. Corvette 1957
10. Corvette 1997
11. Corvette 1982
12. Corvette 1977
13. Corvette 1972
14. Corvette 1972
15. Corvette 1972
16. Corvette 1956
17. Corvette 1956
18. Corvette 2001
19. Corvette 1976
20. Corvette 1962
21. Corvette 1958
22. Corvette 1955
23. Corvette 1969
24. Corvette 2004
25. Corvette 1971
26. Corvette 1971
27. Corvette 1971
General Information
Make Chevrolet
Model Corvette
Production Year 1953
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2591 mm     (102 in)
Front Track
Rear Track
Length 4242 mm     (167 in)
Width 1834 mm     (72,2 in)
Height 1323 mm     (52,1 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,64
Weight 1293 kg     (2848 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %53 / %47
Fuel Capacity
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 S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 3859 cc     (235,49 cu in)
Bore 90,49 mm     (3,56 in)
Stroke 100 mm     (3,94 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,9
Unitary Capacity 643,17 cc/cylinder    (39,25 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8 : 1
Fuel System Type 3 carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 150 HP     (111,9 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4200 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque
Maximum Engine Torque rpm
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 254,3 N.m    (4200 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 116 HP/ton    (86,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 38,9 HP/litre    (29 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
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type
Top Gear Ratio
Final Drive Ratio
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)