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The Cabriolet version of the Corvette model has a 4639 cc (283.0 ci) 16 valve V 8 Naturally Aspirated Petrol engine.
This particular Chevrolet Corvette C1 283 Convertible has a 3 speed / Manual gearbox with the power being delivered through it's RWD system.
The Corvette's 4639 cc (283.0 ci) engine reaches its peak power of 283 bhp (211 kW) @ 6200 rpm.
The Chevrolet Corvette produces torque measuring 290 lb-ft (393.1 Nm) @ 4400 rpm.
The Corvette weighs around 1350 kg (2976 lb). Power to weight can be calculated at 209.6 bhp per metric ton or alternatively as 214.8 lb-ft of torque per ton.
The Chevrolet Corvette C1 283 Convertible - [1957] has a top speed of 133 mph (214.0 kph)
This Corvette accelerates 0-60mph (96.6 kph) in 5.70 seconds or 0-100kph in 5.9s and can achieve an estimated 1/4 mile drag time in 14 seconds with a trap speed of 99.3 mph.
MG ZT 2.5 V6 190
Engine: Naturally Aspirated Petrol | 2497cc 24v V6
Top Speed: 141 mph
0-60mph: 7.80 seconds
Fiat Strada Abarth 130 TC
Engine: Naturally Aspirated Petrol | 1995cc 8v St4
Top Speed: 0.0 kph
0-100kph: 8.2 seconds