Chevrolet1955 Corvette 265 V8 Specs

1955 (C1) Chevrolet Corvette 265 V8 Specifications & Performance

1955 (C1)

Tech Specs Summary


4.3 L V8

120 mph

8.5 seconds

195 BHP

14 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

249 L
kg
1,315 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
120 mph
0-62 mph
8.5 seconds
0-60 mph
8.2 seconds
Power-to-Weight
148 BHP/Tonne
Power
195 BHP
Torque
260 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
14 mpg
Total Range
197 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
4.3 Litre
4,343 cc
Configuration
V8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
195 BHP @ 5,000 RPM
198 ps @ 5,000 RPM
Peak Torque
260 lb·ft @ 3,000 RPM
353 N·m @ 3,000 RPM
Valvetrain
OHV
Valves/Cylinder
2 (16v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
Small Block
Compression Ratio
8:1
Bore x Stroke
95.25 x 76.2 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.25:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
45 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
24 BHP
Unitary Capacity
543 cc
BMEP
10.2 Bar
148.1 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
3 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
2 Gears
Tyre Sizes
6/70R15
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Live Axle
Front Brakes
Drum
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Sports Roadster
Doors
2
Seats
2
Cargo Space
249 L
Turning Circle
11.3 m
Kerb Weight
1,315 kg
Length
4,249 mm
Width
1,773 mm
Height
1,321 mm
Wheelbase
2,591 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0
★★★★★
★★★★★
2.6

Performance Rating2.2
Environment Rating1.6
Practicality Rating1.9

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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