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Bodywork

type 2S RDSR
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 101.60 mm × 82.55 mm 4 in × 3.25 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 5.4 litre 5354 cc (326.721 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.50:1
Fuel system
Maximum power 253.5 PS (250.0 bhp) (186.4 kW) @ 4400 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 5.90 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 241 km/h (150 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 190.11 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 475.0 Nm (350 ft·lb) (48.4 kgm) @ 2800 rpm
bmep 1114.9 kPa (161.7 psi)
Specific torque 88.72 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.23
Unitary capacity 669.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2590 mm
wheelbase 102 in
Length (milimeters) 4496 mm
Length (inches) 177 in
Width (milimeters) 1778 mm
Width (inches) 70 in
Height (milimeters) 1270 mm
Height (inches) 50 in
L:W ratio 1.74
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1315 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2899 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 51.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1962 Chevrolet Corvette PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1962

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