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1953 Chevrolet Corvette

United StatesGasoline2WDConvertible

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1953
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Corvette
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
C1 Series 1
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 2-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
3.9 Powerglide
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
152 hp
Power (kW)
112 kW
Displacement
3,859 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,242 mm (167.0 in)
Width
1,835 mm (72.2 in)
Height
1,325 mm (52.2 in)
Wheelbase
2,591 mm (102.0 in)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
  • 10W-30
  • 10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
  • 10W-30
  • 10W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
3.8 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
90.49 mm (3.6 in)
Stroke
100 mm (3.9 in)
Compression Ratio
8 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic, 2-speed

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Front Brakes
Drum Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Front Brakes
Diameter
279 mm (11.0 in)
Rear Brakes
Diameter
279 mm (11.0 in)

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,448 mm (57.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,499 mm (59.0 in)
Overhang, Front
663 mm (26.1 in)
Overhang, Rear
988 mm (38.9 in)
Turning Circle
10.9 m
Ground Clearance

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet Soft-top
Pillars
A
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional

Equipment

Side Mirrors

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio

Other

Car Classification

American Classification
Convertible
British Classification
Convertible
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Chevrolet emblem
152 mm (6.0 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
899 mm (35.4 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,041 mm (41.0 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,453 mm (57.2 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,453 mm (57.2 in)
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
House Colour
Chrome

Lights

Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen

Colour

Finish
Solid

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
120.65
AM
Optional

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Depth
787 mm (31.0 in)
Width
1,194 mm (47.0 in)
Opening Width
1,105 mm (43.5 in)
Height
361 mm (14.2 in)
Sill Height
495 mm (19.5 in)
Corvette
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
Convertible
Variant
Corvette Convertible Generations1 of 8
Year
Powertrain
3.9 Powerglide
Horsepower
152 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic, 2-speed