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| General Information |
| Make |
Chevrolet |
| Model |
Corvette |
| Production Year |
1956 |
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| Production Number |
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| Model Code |
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| Model Family |
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| Chassis and Dimensions |
| Chassis Type |
2S DHC |
| Number of Doors |
2 |
| Wheelbase |
2590 mm (102 in) |
| Front Track |
1448 mm (57 in) |
| Rear Track |
1499 mm (59 in) |
| Length |
4267 mm (168 in) |
| Width |
1790 mm (70,5 in) |
| Height |
1295 mm (51 in) |
| Ground Clearance |
203 mm (8 in) |
| Length / Wheelbase Ratio |
1,65 |
| Weight |
1313 kg (2892,1 lb) |
| Weight Distribution (front/rear) |
%52 / %48 |
| Fuel Capacity |
61,4 litre (13,5 Imp gal , 16,2 US gal) |
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| Aerodynamics |
| Drag Coefficient |
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| Frontal Area |
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| Engine Specifications |
| Engine Manufacturer |
GM |
| Engine Location |
Front |
| Engine Alignment |
Longitudinal |
| Engine Construction |
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| Coolant Type |
Water |
| Engine Type |
OHV |
| Number of Cylinders and Placement |
V-8 |
| Valves per Cylinder |
2 (Total of 16 Pieces) |
| Engine Displacement |
4339 cc (264,78 cu in) |
| Bore |
95,2 mm (3,75 in) |
| Stroke |
76,2 mm (3 in) |
| Bore / Stroke Ratio |
1,25 |
| Unitary Capacity |
542,38 cc/cylinder (33,1 cu in/cylinder) |
| Number of Main Bearings |
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| Compression Ratio |
9,3 : 1 |
| Fuel System Type |
1 Ho carb |
| Aspiration Type |
Normal |
| Compressor Type |
- |
| Intercooler Type |
None |
| Catalytic Converter |
No |
| Maximum Engine Power |
210 HP (156,6 kW) |
| Maximum Engine Power rpm |
5200 d/d |
| Maximum Engine Torque |
366 N.m (270,1 lb.ft , 37,3 kg.m) |
| Maximum Engine Torque rpm |
3200 d/d |
| Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm |
287,6 N.m (5200 d/d) |
| Power / Weight Ratio |
159,9 HP/ton (119,3 W/kg) |
| Power / Engine Displacement Ratio |
48,4 HP/litre (36,1 kW/litre) |
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| Fuel Consumption |
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| Performance |
| 0 - 80 km/h |
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| 0 - 60 mph |
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| 0 - 100 km/h |
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| 0 - 160 km/h |
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| 80 - 120 km/h (in top gear) |
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| 0 - 400 m Acceleration |
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| 0 - 1000 m Acceleration |
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| Top Speed |
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| Gearbox and Transmission |
| Transmission Type |
3A |
| Top Gear Ratio |
1 : 1 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
3,55 : 1 |
| Drive Wheels |
RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) |
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| Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes |
| Steering Type |
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| Steering Turns (lock to lock) |
4 |
| Turning Circle Diameter |
11,1 m (36,4 ft) |
| Suspension (front) |
I.CS. |
| Suspension (rear) |
LA.SE. |
| Brakes (front/rear) |
Dr/Dr |
| Brake Disc Diameter (front) |
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| Wheels (front) |
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| Wheels (rear) |
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| Tyres (front) |
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