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Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 95.25 mm × 76.20 mm 3.75 in × 3 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 4.3 litre 4344 cc (265.087 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.00:1
Fuel system 1 carb
Maximum power 197.7 PS (195.0 bhp) (145.4 kW) @ 5000 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
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 158.92 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 353.0 Nm (260 ft·lb) (36 kgm) @ 3000 rpm
bmep 1021.2 kPa (148.1 psi)
Specific torque 81.26 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.25
Unitary capacity 543 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2590 mm
wheelbase 102 in
Length (milimeters) 4242 mm
Length (inches) 167 in
Width (milimeters) 1834 mm
Width (inches) 72.2 in
Height (milimeters) 1323 mm
Height (inches) 52.1 in
L:W ratio 1.64
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1227 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2705 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 6.70 x 15
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

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 1955 Chevrolet Corvette PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1955

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