Chevrolet Corvette C1 4.6 Convertible
211 kW287 PS283 hp393 Nm1957
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- Power
- 211 kW 287 PS · 283 hp
- Torque
- 393 Nm 290 lb-ft
- Kerb weight
- 1,292 kg
- Length
- 4,267 mm
Under the bonnet of the Chevrolet Corvette C1 4.6 petrol convertible sits a 4.6-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine, good for 211 kW (287 PS) and 393 Nm of torque. The Corvette C1 4.6 petrol has rear-wheel drive.
Against the entry 3.9 Blue Flame 235 I6 (SAE gross) (110 kW), the Corvette C1 4.6 petrol gains 92% in power; the 5.4 327 V8 fuel injection (SAE gross) (270 kW), strongest of the 4, has 59 kW more. According to our catalog data, the Corvette C1 4.6 petrol weighs 1,292 kg and has 222 PS per tonne to work with.
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,600 cm³ 4.6 l · 281 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 211 kW 287 PS · 283 hp |
| Torque | 393 Nm 290 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,267 mm 168.0 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,791 mm 70.5 in |
| Height | 1,308 mm 51.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,591 mm 102.0 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,292 kg 2,848 lb |
Production
| Body type | Convertible |
|---|---|
| Years | 1957 |
| Generation | Corvette C1 (1953–1962) |
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