1956 - Chevrolet - Corvette

Technical Specs of This Model
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9. Corvette 1957
10. Corvette 1997
11. Corvette 1982
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13. Corvette 1972
14. Corvette 1972
15. Corvette 1972
16. Corvette 1956
17. Corvette 1956
18. Corvette 2001
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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 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
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
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 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
Fuel System Type
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 245 HP     (182,7 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque
Maximum Engine Torque rpm
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 348,9 N.m    (5000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 52,8 HP/litre    (39,4 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
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)