Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

1958 – 1962 Convertible United States

A classic from the 1950s, the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible was built from 1958 to 1962. It came in a single version, the 4.6L V8 3MT with 290 hp. Compared with the previous generation (1955 – 1956), peak power rose from 197 to 290 hp, and minimum weight went up by 98 kg. It was also available as a coupé.

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Body styleConvertible

Production1958 – 1962

Variants1

FuelPetrol

Other body styles

Coupé 1956 – 1968

Key specifications (range)

Power290 hp

0–100 km/h9.2 s

Top speed166 km/h

Fuel economy—

Rear Wheel Drive

Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
4.6L V8 3MT (290 HP) 4.6 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	290 hp	9.2 s	166	3-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: V8
Displacement: 4640 cm3 (283 ci)
Power: 213.3 KW @ 6200 RPM290 HP @ 6200 RPM286 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque: 214 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM290 Nm @ 4400 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 103.1 mph (166 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 3-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Drums
Rear: Drums

Dimensions

Length: 177.2 in (4501 mm)
Width: 70.4 in (1788 mm)
Height: 51.1 in (1298 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.0x59.0 in (1448 mm)
Wheelbase: 102 in (2591 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.8 in (147 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3020.3 lbs (1370 kg)

Length4,501 mm

Width1,788 mm

Height1,298 mm

Wheelbase2,591 mm

Curb weight1,370 kg

Torque290 Nm

Ranges across all 1 variants of this generation.