Chevrolet Corvette C1 3.9 Convertible
110 kW150 PS148 hp1953–1954
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- Power
- 110 kW 150 PS · 148 hp
- Kerb weight
- 1,309 kg
- Length
- 4,249 mm
- Displacement
- 3,900 cm³
A 3.9-litre six-cylinder petrol engine with 110 kW (150 PS) powers the Chevrolet Corvette C1 3.9 Blue Flame 235 I6 (SAE gross) convertible. In the Corvette C1 3.9 Blue Flame 235 I6 (SAE gross), power reaches the rear wheels through a 2-speed automatic transmission.
This is the entry point among the 4 versions of the Corvette C1; the range-topping 5.4 327 V8 fuel injection (SAE gross) (270 kW) has 145% more power. On paper, it tips the scales at 1,309 kg and offers 114 PS per tonne.
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,900 cm³ 3.9 l · 238 cu in |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 110 kW 150 PS · 148 hp |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Automatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | 2 |
| 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 | 1,309 kg 2,886 lb |
Production
| Body type | Convertible |
|---|---|
| Years | 1953–1954 |
| Generation | Corvette C1 (1953–1962) |
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