1956 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

Driveline

  • Driven Wheels: RWD

Engine

  • Configuration: V
  • Cylinders: 8
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline
  • Displacement: 4.3 l ( 265 cu in )
  • Max. Power: 210 bhp
  • Max. Power @RPM: 5200
  • Max. Torque: 270 lbft
  • Max. Torque @RPM: 3200

Exterior Dimensions

  • Wheelbase: 102 in
  • Height - Body: 51.1 in
  • Width - Body: 70.5 in
  • Length: 168 in ( 168.0 in )
  • Front Track: 56.7 in
  • Rear Track: 58.8 in
  • Overhang - Front: 24.7 in
  • Overhang - Rear: 41.4 in

Interior Dimensions

  • Head Room - 1st Row: 36.6 in
  • Leg Room - 1st Row: 41 in ( 41.0 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): 6.7x15