1958 Corvette 283 Specs1958 (C1) Chevrolet Corvette 283 Specs & Performance
1958, 1959, 1960 (C1)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 4.6 L V8
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- 124 mph
- 
- 7.8 seconds
- 
- 230 hp
- 
- 10.8 mpg
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- 2 Doors
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- 2 Seats
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- 8.8 ft3
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- 3,086 lbs
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 124 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 7.8 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 7.5 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 13.43 lb/hp
- Power
- 230 hp
- Torque
- 300 lb·ft
Gas Mileage
- Combined
- 10.8 mpg
- Total Range
- 177 Miles
Gasoline Engine
- Capacity
- 4.6 Liter
- 283 in3
- Layout
- V8
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 230 hp @ 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
- Gasoline
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 16.4 Gallons
More Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- Small Block
- Compression Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 3.874 x 3 in
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.29:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 0.82 hp/in3
- Power/Cylinder
- 29 hp
- Cylinder Volume
- 35.3 in3
- BMEP
- 159.9 PSI
- 11 Bar
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Transmission (MT)
- 4 Speeds
- Transmission (AT)
- 2 Speeds
- Tyre Sizes
- 6/70R15
- Front Suspension
- Double Wishbone
- Rear Suspension
- Live Axle
- Front Brakes
- Drum
- Rear Brakes
- Drum
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body
- Sports Roadster
- Door Count
- 2
- Seat Count
- 2
- Luggage Space
- 8.8 ft3
- Turning Radius
- 37 ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,086 lbs
- Length
- 177.2 in
- Width
- 72.9 in
- Height
- 52.3 in
- Wheelbase
- 102 in
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