Chevrolet Corvette 1953 specs
General information
| Model: | Chevrolet Corvette |
| Year: | 1953 |
| Category: | Sport cars |
| Manufacturer: | Chevrolet |
| Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | Inline, 6 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 3859 ccm |
| Max power: | 152.1 PS (112 kW) at 4200 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 271 Nm at 2000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 8:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 90.5 x 100 mm (3.6 x 3.9 inches) |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.1176 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Cabriolet |
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
| Passenger space: | 5490 litres (1451 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Brake details: | Antiblocking system |
| Front tire dimensions: | P215/65-R15 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 33-4 |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1293 kg (2850.6 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4250 mm (167.3 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1840 mm (72.4 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1330 mm (52.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2600 mm (102.4 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 60 litres (15.85 gallons) |






















