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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

1953 – 1955 Convertible United States
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A classic from the 1950s, the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible was built from 1953 to 1955. Only one version was offered: the 3.9L 3AT, good for 153 hp.

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Body styleConvertible
Production1953 – 1955
Variants1
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power153 hp
0–100 km/h11.5 s
Top speed—
Fuel economy—

Rear Wheel Drive

Compared with rivals

vs Bentley Continental (1952 – 1955) vs Ford Thunderbird (1955 – 1977) vs Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors (1952 – 1958) vs Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors (1952 – 1957)

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VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
3.9L 3AT (153 HP)
3.9 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 153 hp 11.5 s — 3-Automatic speed

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
3859 cm3 (235 ci)
Power
112 KW @ 4200 RPM153 HP @ 4200 RPM150 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque
223 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM302 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
3-Automatic speed

Brakes

Front
Drums
Rear
Drums

Dimensions

Length
167 in (4242 mm)
Width
72.2 in (1834 mm)
Height
52.1 in (1323 mm)
Front/rear Track
57/59 in (1,448/1,499 mm)
Wheelbase
102 in (2591 mm)
Ground Clearance
6 in (152 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.48

Weight

Unladen Weight
2851 lbs (1293 kg)
Length4,242 mm
Width1,834 mm
Height1,323 mm
Wheelbase2,591 mm
Curb weight1,293 kg
Torque302 Nm

Ranges across all 1 variants of this generation.