Chevrolet Corvette 1956 specs
General information
| Model: | Chevrolet Corvette |
| Year: | 1956 |
| Category: | Sport cars |
| Manufacturer: | Chevrolet |
| Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | V8 |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 4638 ccm |
| Max power: | 248.4 PS (183 kW) at 5000 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 393 Nm at 4400 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 10.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 98.5 x 76.2 mm (3.9 x 3 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 3-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.2024 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Cabriolet |
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Drums |
| Rear brakes: | Drums |
| Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1227 kg (2705.1 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4270 mm (168.1 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1800 mm (70.9 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1430 mm (56.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2600 mm (102.4 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 62 litres (16.38 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) |
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