Chevrolet Corvette C1 · Cabrio · 1953–1962

Chevrolet Corvette 4.6 MT 287 HP

GasolineManual, 6 gearsAll drive
Power
285 hp · 210 kW
Torque
353 Nm
0–100 km/h
9.0 s
Top speed
179 km/h
Fuel consumption
12.4 l/100 km
On a full tank
~670 km

Consumption and performance

manufacturer data
Top speed
179 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
9 s
Fuel tank
83 l

Engine

3.6 Pentastar V-6 · 3,604 cm³
Engine type
Gasoline
Engine code
3.6 Pentastar V-6
Displacement
3,604 cm³
Max power
210 kW / 285 hp
Torque
353 Nm at 4800 rpm
Fuel
A92
Fuel system
Multipoint injection
Turbo
No
Engine position
V type
Cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
4
Valvetrain
DOHC
Bore
96 mm
Stroke
83 mm
Compression ratio
11.3

Transmission

Drive
All
Gearbox
Manual
Gears
6

Dimensions and capacity

Body code JT · class J
Body type
Pickup
Doors
4
Seats
5
Length
5,539 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,857 mm
Wheelbase
3,487 mm
Front track
1,598 mm
Rear track
1,598 mm
Ground clearance
253 mm
Kerb weight
2,141 kg
Boot space (min)
991 l
Boot space (max)
991 l
Turning circle
13.5 m

Wheels, brakes and chassis

Tyre size
245/75/R17 255/70/R18 285/70/R17
Rim size
7.5Jx17, 7.5Jx18
Wheel fitment (PCD, CB)
DIA71.5 5x127
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs