Chevrolet Corvette C1 265 V8 (SAE gross) Convertible
145 kW197 PS194 hp1955
Read the full story of the Chevrolet Corvette C1
Updated Report an error
- Power
- 145 kW 197 PS · 194 hp
- Kerb weight
- 1,272 kg
- Length
- 4,249 mm
- Displacement
- 4,300 cm³
The Chevrolet Corvette C1 4.3 265 V8 (SAE gross) uses a 4.3-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine rated at 145 kW (197 PS), in convertible form. The Corvette C1 4.3 265 V8 (SAE gross) has rear-wheel drive.
Its output sits mid-range among the 4 versions: 32% up on the entry 3.9 Blue Flame 235 I6 (SAE gross) (110 kW), 125 kW below the 5.4 327 V8 fuel injection (SAE gross) (270 kW). The Corvette C1 4.3 265 V8 (SAE gross) is also the lightest (1,272 kg).
Dimensions drawing
To scale · width without mirrors
Zoom in to read the measurements - or see the table below.
grid 500 mm1 ft Side view: dashed lines mark the axles
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,300 cm³ 4.3 l · 262 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 145 kW 197 PS · 194 hp |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,249 mm 167.3 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,773 mm 69.8 in |
| Height | 1,308 mm 51.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,591 mm 102.0 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,272 kg 2,804 lb |
Production
| Body type | Convertible |
|---|---|
| Years | 1955 |
| Generation | Corvette C1 (1953–1962) |
Compare size All Corvette C1 versions All Chevrolet spec sheets
Data sources
Data checked by an editor against the sources below.
Data: 12 of 25 fields · 1 source · data changed 23 Oct 2026