1953 Chevrolet Corvette specifications

Body

  • Generic Type: Car
  • Roof Type: Convertible
  • Rear Roof Profile: Trunk
  • No Side Doors: 2

Brakes

  • Front Brakes - Type: Drum
  • Rear Brakes - Type: Drum

Chassis

  • Chassis Type: Body-on-Frame
  • Engine Layout: Longitudinal
  • Engine Position: Front

Driveline

  • Driven Wheels: RWD

Energy Storage

  • Fuel Capacity (gallons): 17.2 gal

Engine

  • Configuration: I
  • Cylinders: 6
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline
  • Displacement: 3.9 l ( 235.5 cu in )
  • Max. Power: 150 bhp
  • Max. Power @RPM: 4200
  • Max. Torque: 223 lbft
  • Max. Torque @RPM: 2400

Exterior Dimensions

  • Curb Weight: 2900 lb
  • Wheelbase: 102 in
  • Height - Body: 51.2 in
  • Width - Overall: 70 in
  • Length: 167 in
  • Front Track: 57 in
  • Rear Track: 59 in
  • Overhang - Front: 26.1 in
  • Overhang - Rear: 38.9 in

Interior Dimensions

  • Head Room - 1st Row: 35.4 in
  • Shlder Room - 1st Row: 51.2 in
  • Hip Room - 1st Row: 57.2 in
  • Leg Room - 1st Row: 41 in

Powertrain

  • Powertrain: Internal Combustion

Seating

  • Rows of Seats: 1
  • Max. Passenger Capacity: 2

Suspension

  • Front Suspension - Type: Independent
  • Rear Suspension - Type: Solid axle

Transmission

  • Transmission Type: Automatic
  • Forward Gears: 2

Utility

  • Cargo Access: Trunk

Wheels / Tires

  • Tire Size F (,R): 6.70x15