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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

1955 – 1956 Convertible United States

A classic from the 1950s, the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible was built from 1955 to 1956. It came in a single version, the 4.3L V8 3MT with 197 hp. Compared with the previous generation (1953 – 1955), peak power rose from 153 to 197 hp, and minimum weight went down by 21 kg. It was also available as a coupé.

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 2 / 2
Body styleConvertible
Production1955 – 1956
Variants1
FuelPetrol

Other body styles

Coupé 1956 – 1968

Key specifications (range)

Power197 hp
0–100 km/h11.4 s
Top speed193 km/h
Fuel economy—

Rear Wheel Drive

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet1952 – 1958 up to175 hp
VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
4.3L V8 3MT (197 HP)
4.3 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 197 hp 11.4 s 193 3-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
4343 cm3 (265 ci)
Power
145 KW @ 5000 RPM197 HP @ 5000 RPM194 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque
260 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM353 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
120 mph (193 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
3-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Drums
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
6.70 X 15

Dimensions

Length
167 in (4242 mm)
Width
72.2 in (1834 mm)
Height
52.1 in (1323 mm)
Front/rear Track
57/58.8 in (1,448/1,494 mm)
Wheelbase
102 in (2591 mm)
Cargo Volume
22.4 cuFT (634 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2804.3 lbs (1272 kg)
Length4,242 mm
Width1,834 mm
Height1,323 mm
Wheelbase2,591 mm
Curb weight1,272 kg
Torque353 Nm

Ranges across all 1 variants of this generation.