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Generation 1, C1

Chevrolet Corvette Open body

01.1953 - 11.1955 · United States

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Generation 1, C1

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Chevrolet Corvette, Generation 1, C1, USA market. This overview covers 3 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (01.1953 - 11.1955). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 3 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
2
Engine codes
Blue-Flame 235, Turbo-Fire 265
Engine displacement, cc
3859–4344
Drive layout
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic 2
Wheelbase, mm
2591
Ground clearance, mm
152
Fuel
Petrol

Specifications and technical details

3 versions

3.9 L, 150 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

Blue-Flame 235 · АКПП 2 · Rear-wheel drive

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3.9 AT Blue-Flame Powerglide 06.1953 - 11.1954

3.9 L, 155 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

Blue-Flame 235 · АКПП 2 · Rear-wheel drive

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3.9 AT Blue-Flame Powerglide 12.1954 - 11.1955

4.3 L, 195 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

Turbo-Fire 265 · АКПП 2 · Rear-wheel drive

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4.3 AT Turbo-Fire Powerglide 12.1954 - 11.1955

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