Chevrolet Corvette C1 5.4 Convertible
270 kW367 PS362 hp1962
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- Power
- 270 kW 367 PS · 362 hp
- Kerb weight
- 1,390 kg
- Length
- 4,501 mm
- Displacement
- 5,400 cm³
A 5.4-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine with 270 kW (367 PS) powers the Chevrolet Corvette C1 5.4 327 V8 fuel injection (SAE gross) convertible. In the Corvette C1 5.4 327 V8 fuel injection (SAE gross), power goes to the rear wheels.
No other version of the Corvette C1 matches its output among 4 versions — that is 145% more than the entry 3.9 Blue Flame 235 I6 (SAE gross) (110 kW). On top of that, it is the best on power-to-weight (264 PS per tonne). According to our catalog data, the Corvette C1 5.4 327 V8 fuel injection (SAE gross) weighs 1,390 kg.
Where the Corvette C1 5.4 327 V8 fuel injection (SAE gross) stands out
- Most powerful version of the Corvette C1: 270 kW (367 PS)
- Best power-to-weight in the range: 264 PS per tonne
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,400 cm³ 5.4 l · 330 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 270 kW 367 PS · 362 hp |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,501 mm 177.2 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,788 mm 70.4 in |
| Height | 1,295 mm 51.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,591 mm 102.0 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,390 kg 3,064 lb |
Production
| Body type | Convertible |
|---|---|
| Years | 1962 |
| Generation | Corvette C1 (1953–1962) |
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