Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

1956 – 1968 Coupé United States

A classic from the 1950s, the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe was built from 1956 to 1968. Its petrol engines range from 223 hp across 2 variants. The same generation also came as a convertible.

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Body styleCoupé

Production1956 – 1968

Variants2

FuelPetrol

Other body styles

Convertible 1958 – 1962

Key specifications (range)

Power223 hp

0–100 km/h—

Top speed—

Fuel economy16.8 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
4.6L V8 2AT RWD (220 HP) 4.6 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	223 hp	—	—	2-speed automatic
4.6L V8 3MT RWD (220 HP) 4.6 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	223 hp	—	—	3-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: V8
Displacement: 4638 cm3 (283 ci)
Power: 164.1 KW @ 4800 RPM223.1 HP @ 4800 RPM220 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque: 300 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM407 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 2-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Drums
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 6.70 - 15

Dimensions

Length: 168 in (4267 mm)
Width: 70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height: 51 in (1295 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57/59 in (1,448/1,499 mm)
Wheelbase: 102 in (2591 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.8 in (147 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10 cuFT (283 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.45

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2976 lbs (1350 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km)

Length4,267 mm

Width1,791 mm

Height1,295 mm

Wheelbase2,591 mm

Curb weight1,350 kg

Torque407 Nm

Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.