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Chevrolet Corvette SS



Tuner
Country USA
Year 1957
Engine Chevrolet
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 1
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression "9,0"
Bore 98.400
Stroke 76.200
Capacity (cc) 4639
Power (at revs) 310 HP/6000
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system f.i.
Chassis type Spaceframe
Body type spider
Designer Z.A. Duntov
Front suspension "coil, wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, de Dion"
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm) 2291
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 839
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox
Fuel tank size (litres) 162
Brakes
Front brake type drums
Rear brake type drums
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres
Front tyres 6.50/6.70-15
Rear tyres 7.10/7.60-15
Maximum speed (kph)

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