1959 Chevrolet Corvette

United StatesGasoline2WDConvertible

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Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1959
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Corvette
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
C1 Series 3
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
  • Manual, 3
  • 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
4.6 V8 FI
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
294 hp
Power (kW)
216 kW
Displacement
4,638 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,501 mm (177.2 in)
Width
1,849 mm (72.8 in)
Height
1,321 mm (52.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,586 mm (101.8 in)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
  • Manual, 3
  • 4-speed

Brakes

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
838 mm (33.0 in)
Overhang, Rear
1,077 mm (42.4 in)
Turning Circle
11.26 m
Ground Clearance
147 mm (5.8 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
881 mm (34.7 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,145 mm (45.1 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,514 mm (59.6 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,254 mm (49.4 in)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

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

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
House Colour
Chrome
Other Equipment
Number of Exhaust Pipes
2

Lights

Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen

Colour

Finish
Solid

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Rim Material
Steel

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
1 pcs

Steering Wheel

Material
Plastic
Steering Ratio
16 :1

Seats

Colour & Material
Upholstery
Textile

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
127 litres
Depth
1,077 mm (42.4 in)
Width
1,194 mm (47.0 in)
Opening Width
1,143 mm (45.0 in)
Height
361 mm (14.2 in)
Sill Height
665 mm (26.2 in)

Design

Interior Decor Material
Textile
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Type of Belt
Two-Point-Belt (Lap Belt)
Yes

Other

Car Classification

American Classification
Convertible
British Classification
Convertible
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car

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