
Chevrolet
Corvette C1
C11953–1962convertiblecar
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| Trim | Engine | Power | 0–62 | Gearbox | Drive | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 283 Fuel-Injected V8 315 hp | 4.6 Small-block FI V8 | 315 bhp | — | 4-speed manual | rwd | 1960–1961 |
| 283 Fuel-Injected V8 290 hp | 4.6 Small-block FI V8 | 290 bhp | — | 4-speed manual | rwd | 1958–1959 |
| 283 Fuel-Injected V8 275 hp | 4.6 Small-block FI V8 | 275 bhp | — | 4-speed manual | rwd | 1960–1961 |
| 283 Small-block V8 270 hp | 4.6 Small-block V8 | 270 bhp | — | 2-speed Powerglide automatic | rwd | 1958–1961 |
| 283 Fuel-Injected V8 250 hp | 4.6 Small-block FI V8 | 250 bhp | — | 4-speed manual | rwd | 1957–1959 |
| 283 Small-block V8 245 hp | 4.6 Small-block V8 | 245 bhp | — | 2-speed Powerglide automatic | rwd | 1957–1961 |
| 265 Small-block V8 240 hp | 4.3 Small-block V8 | 240 bhp | — | 2-speed Powerglide automatic | rwd | 1956–1956 |
| 283 Small-block V8 230 hp | 4.6 Small-block V8 | 230 bhp | — | 3-speed manual | rwd | 1958–1961 |
| 283 Small-block V8 220 hp | 4.6 Small-block V8 | 220 bhp | — | 3-speed manual | rwd | 1957–1957 |
| 265 Small-block V8 (1956) | 4.3 Small-block V8 | 210 bhp | — | 3-speed manual | rwd | 1956–1956 |
| 265 Small-block V8 | 4.3 Small-block V8 | 195 bhp | — | 2-speed Powerglide automatic | rwd | 1955–1955 |
| 265 Small-block V8 (3-speed) | 4.3 Small-block V8 | 195 bhp | — | 3-speed manual | rwd | 1955–1955 |
| 235 CID Blue Flame I6 (1955) | 3.9 Blue Flame I6 | 155 bhp | — | 2-speed Powerglide automatic | rwd | 1955–1955 |
| 235 CID Blue Flame I6 | 3.9 Blue Flame I6 | 150 bhp | — | 2-speed Powerglide automatic | rwd | 1953–1954 |
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