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Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 98.42 mm × 76.20 mm 3.87 in × 3 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 4.6 litre 4638 cc (283.028 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.50:1
Fuel system 1 carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 164.64 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.29
Unitary capacity 579.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2590 mm
wheelbase 102 in
Length (milimeters) 4500 mm
Length (inches) 177.2 in
Width (milimeters) 1850 mm
Width (inches) 72.8 in
Height (milimeters) 1298 mm
Height (inches) 51.1 in
L:W ratio 1.74
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1397 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3080 lb
Weight distribuiton 53.00 %
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 11.10 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 48.0
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1958 Chevrolet Corvette PDF Manual
Corvette picture
Designer unknown
Year 1958

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