1953 Corvette 235 Blue Flame Specs1953 (C1) Chevrolet Corvette 235 Blue Flame Specifications & Performance
1953, 1954 (C1)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 3.9 L Inline 6
- 
- 108 mph
- 
- 11.5 seconds
- 
- 150 BHP
- 
- 15 mpg
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- 2 Doors
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- 2 Seats
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- 249 L
- 
- 1,309 kg
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 108 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 11.5 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 11.1 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 115 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 150 BHP
- Torque
- 223 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 15 mpg
- Total Range
- 211 Miles
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 3.9 Litre
- 3,851 cc
- Configuration
- Inline 6
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 150 BHP @ 4,200 RPM
- 152 ps @ 4,200 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 223 lb·ft @ 2,400 RPM
- 302 N·m @ 2,400 RPM
- Valvetrain
- OHV
- Valves/Cylinder
- 2 (12v Total)
- Fuel Delivery
- Carburetor
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 64 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- Blue Flame
- Compression Ratio
- 8:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 90.5 x 100.1 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 0.9:1
- Under-Square
- Specific Output
- 39 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 25 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 644 cc
- BMEP
- 9.9 Bar
- 142.9 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (AT)
- 2 Gears
- Tyre Sizes
- 6/70R15
- Front Suspension
- Double Wishbone
- Rear Suspension
- Live Axle
- Front Brakes
- Drum
- Rear Brakes
- Drum
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body Style
- Sports Roadster
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 2
- Cargo Space
- 249 L
- Turning Circle
- 11.3 m
- Kerb Weight
- 1,309 kg
- Length
- 4,249 mm
- Width
- 1,773 mm
- Height
- 1,321 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,591 mm
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
Standard
£0
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