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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 Ca carb
Maximum power 223.1 PS (220.0 bhp) (164.1 kW) @ 4800 rpm
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 177 km/h (110 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 179.3 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 407.0 Nm (300 ft·lb) (41.5 kgm) @ 3000 rpm
bmep 1102.7 kPa (159.9 psi)
Specific torque 87.75 Nm/litre
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) 4267 mm
Length (inches) 168 in
Width (milimeters) 1791 mm
Width (inches) 70.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1422 mm
Height (inches) 56 in
L:W ratio 1.65
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1227 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2705 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 62.5 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 13.7 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 16.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.30 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.70

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 1956 Chevrolet Corvette PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1956

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