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Chevrolet Corvettechevrolet corvette 4.6 250 hp

C1 (1953–1962) · Gasoline · 4.6 L

  1. 01Make
  2. 02Model
  3. 03Generation
  4. 04Powertrain
  5. 05Equipment
Power
250 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
0–60 mph
Not listed
Combined economy
Not listed

Equipment & packages

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Overview

Production start
1958
Production end
1958
Brand country
United States
Vehicle class
Sports car
Size class
Compact
Doors
2
Seats
2
Steering side
Left-hand drive

Powertrain

Engine type
Gasoline
Engine position
Front
Engine volume
4.6 L
Displacement
Needs verification
Engine power
250 hp
Engine torque
290 lb-ft
Cylinders
6
Transmission
3-speed manual
Gears
3
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

Dimensions & capacity

Length
177.2 in
Width
72.8 in
Height
51.0 in
Wheelbase
102.0 in
Fuel tank
18.0 US gal

Performance & economy

Fuel type
Premium unleaded (required)

Suspension & brakes

Front suspension
Independent
Rear suspension
Solid axle
Front brakes
Drum
Rear brakes
Drum
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