Layout
FR layout 

Engine
235 cu in (3.9 L) Blue Flame I6
265 cu in (4.3 L) Small-block V8
283 cu in (4.6 L) Small-block V8
327 cu in (5.4 L) Small-block V8
 
Transmission
2-speed Powerglide automatic
3-speed manual
4-speed manual
 

Dimensions
Wheelbase
102 in (2,600 mm) (1953–1962) 

Length
167.3 in (4,250 mm) (1953–1955)
168 in (4,300 mm) (1956–1957)
177.2 in (4,500 mm) (1958–1962)

Width
69.8 in (1,770 mm) (1953–1955)
70.5 in (1,790 mm) (1956–1957)
72.8 in (1,850 mm) (1958–1961)
70.4 in (1,790 mm) (1962)

Height
51.5 in (1,310 mm) (1953–1957)
51 in (1,300 mm) (1958–1962)

Curb weight
2,886 lb (1,309 kg) (1953–1954, 1956)
2,805 lb (1,272 kg) (1955)
2,849 lb (1,292 kg) (1957)
2,926 lb (1,327 kg) (1958)
2,975 lb (1,349 kg) (1959)
2,985 lb (1,354 kg) (1960–1961)
3,065 lb (1,390 kg) (1962)

Chevrolet Corvette on Wikipedia

Chevrolet Corvette 235 Blue-Flame Powerglide
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 2-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 3859 cm3 / 235.5 cui, advertised power: 112 kW / 150 hp / 152 PS ( SAE ), torque: 302 Nm / 223 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4249 mm / 167.3 in, width: 1773 mm / 69.8 in, wheelbase: 2591 mm / 102 in
•reference weights: shipping weight 1227 kg / 2705 lbs estimated curb weight: 1290 kg / 2840 lbs 
•how fast is this car ? top speed: 164 km/h (102 mph) (theoretical);
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 11 s, 0- 100 km/h 11.5 s (declared by factory), 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 18.1 s
•fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c: 17.2 l/100km / 16.4 mpg (imp.) / 13.7 mpg (U.S.) / 5.8 km/l 

Chevrolet Corvette Hardtop 265 V-8 Turbo-Fire
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 3-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 4344 cm3 / 265.1 cui, advertised power: 156.5 kW / 210 hp / 213 PS ( SAE gross ), torque: 366 Nm / 270 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4267 mm / 168.01 in, width: 1790 mm / 70.46 in, wheelbase: 2591 mm / 102 in
•reference weights: shipping weight 1329 kg / 2930 lbs estimated curb weight: 1390 kg / 3060 lbs 
•how fast is this car ? top speed: 195 km/h (121 mph) (theoretical);
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 9.1 s; 0- 100 km/h 9.6 s; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 17 s
•fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c: 15.6 l/100km / 18.1 mpg (imp.) / 15 mpg (U.S.) / 6.4 km/l 

Chevrolet Corvette Hardtop 265 V-8 Turbo-Fire Powerglide
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 2-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 4344 cm3 / 265.1 cui, advertised power: 156.5 kW / 210 hp / 213 PS ( SAE gross ), torque: 366 Nm / 270 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4267 mm / 168.01 in, width: 1790 mm / 70.46 in, wheelbase: 2591 mm / 102 in
•reference weights: shipping weight 1374 kg / 3030 lbs estimated curb weight: 1435 kg / 3160 lbs 
•how fast is this car ? top speed: 192 km/h (119 mph) (theoretical);
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 9.6 s; 0- 100 km/h 10.1 s; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 17.6 s
•fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c: 16.9 l/100km / 16.7 mpg (imp.) / 13.9 mpg (U.S.) / 5.9 km/l 

Chevrolet Corvette Hardtop 265 V-8 Turbo-Fire Special
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 3-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 4344 cm3 / 265.1 cui, advertised power: 168 kW / 225 hp / 228 PS ( SAE gross ), torque: 366 Nm / 270 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4267 mm / 168.01 in, width: 1790 mm / 70.46 in, wheelbase: 2591 mm / 102 in
•reference weights: shipping weight 1329 kg / 2930 lbs estimated curb weight: 1390 kg / 3060 lbs 
•how fast is this car ? top speed: 199 km/h (124 mph) (theoretical);
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 8.9 s; 0- 100 km/h 9.4 s; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 16.8 s
•fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c: 17.7 l/100km / 16 mpg (imp.) / 13.3 mpg (U.S.) / 5.7 km/l 

Chevrolet Corvette Hardtop 265 V-8 Turbo-Fire Special Powerglide
•RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 2-speed gearbox
•petrol (gasoline) engine with displacement: 4344 cm3 / 265.1 cui, advertised power: 168 kW / 225 hp / 228 PS ( SAE gross ), torque: 366 Nm / 270 lb-ft
•characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4267 mm / 168.01 in, width: 1790 mm / 70.46 in, wheelbase: 2591 mm / 102 in
•reference weights: shipping weight 1374 kg / 3030 lbs estimated curb weight: 1435 kg / 3160 lbs 
•how fast is this car ? top speed: 196 km/h (122 mph) (theoretical);
•accelerations: 0- 60 mph 9.5 s; 0- 100 km/h 9.9 s; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 17.6 s
•fuel consumption and mileage: average estimated by a-c: 18.8 l/100km / 15 mpg (imp.) / 12.5 mpg (U.S.) / 5.3 km/l 

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