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Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 95.20 mm × 76.20 mm 3.75 in × 3 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 4.3 litre 4339 cc (264.782 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.30:1
Fuel system 1 Ho 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 159.94 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1060 kPa (153.7 psi)
Specific torque 84.35 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.25
Unitary capacity 542.38 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2590 mm
wheelbase 102 in
Length (milimeters) 4267 mm
Length (inches) 168 in
Width (milimeters) 1790 mm
Width (inches) 70.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1295 mm
Height (inches) 51 in
L:W ratio 1.65
Ground clearance (milimeters) 203 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 8 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1313 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2895 lb
Weight distribuiton 52.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 61.4 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 13.5 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 16.2 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock 4.000
Turning circle 11.10 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.55

General information

RAC rating 45.0
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1956 Chevrolet Corvette PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1956

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