1958 Corvette 283 Specs1958 (C1) Chevrolet Corvette 283 Specifications & Performance
1958, 1959, 1960 (C1)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 4.6 L V8
- 
- 124 mph
- 
- 7.8 seconds
- 
- 230 BHP
- 
- 13 mpg
- 
- 2 Doors
- 
- 2 Seats
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- 249 L
- 
- 1,400 kg
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 124 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 7.8 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 7.5 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 164 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 230 BHP
- Torque
- 300 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 13 mpg
- Total Range
- 177 Miles
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 4.6 Litre
- 4,638 cc
- Configuration
- V8
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 230 BHP @ 4,800 RPM
- 233 ps @ 4,800 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 300 lb·ft @ 3,000 RPM
- 407 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
- 62 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- Small Block
- Compression Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 98.4 x 76.2 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.29:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 50 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 29 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 579 cc
- BMEP
- 11 Bar
- 159.9 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (MT)
- 4 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
- Body Style
- Sports Roadster
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 2
- Cargo Space
- 249 L
- Turning Circle
- 11.3 m
- Kerb Weight
- 1,400 kg
- Length
- 4,501 mm
- Width
- 1,852 mm
- Height
- 1,328 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,591 mm
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
Standard
£0
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