Chevrolet Corvette 1.2 Open body USA 5.4 AT Powerglide, Configuration
| Volume | 5.4 l |
| Power | 300 hp |
| Consumption | 20.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic transmission |
| Drive | Rear (FR) |
| Number of places | 2 |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Clearance | 170 mm |
| Trunk volume | 147 l |
| Front tires | 6.70-15 |
| Rear tires | 6.70-15 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | October 1961 — July 1962 |
| Drive type | Rear |
| Body type | Open body |
| Transmission type | Automatic transmission 2 |
| Engine capacity | 5,354 cm³ |
| Body brand | |
| Acceleration time 0–100 km/h | 7.30 With |
| Maximum speed | 204 km/h |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 170 mm |
| Country of assembly | USA |
| Number of doors | 2 |
Other
| Additionally | chrome moldings dual exhaust system |
Motorist emergency kit
| Full size spare wheel |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 4,488 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,788 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,326 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 2 |
| Number of seat rows | 1 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,591 mm |
| Minimum turning radius | 5.650 m |
| Front track width | 1,448 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,499 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 1,440 kg |
| Specific gravity | 4.80 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 62 l |
| Trunk volume | 147 l |
Additionally
| Aerodynamic drag coefficient, cW | 0.48 |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Petrol |
| Engine type | V-shaped, 8-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 300 hp |
| Maximum power | 221 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 5,000 |
| Maximum torque | 488.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 50.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 3,200 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Compression ratio | 10.50 |
| Cylinder diameter | 101.600 mm |
| Piston stroke | 82.550 mm |
| Additional engine information | OHV, Carter 4-bb carburetor |
| Cooling system | 15.6 l |
| Engine lubrication system | 3.8 l |
Fuel consumption
| Fuel consumption in the urban cycle | 24.30 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption outside the city | 15.20 l/100 km |
| Combined fuel consumption | 20.39 l/100 km |
Steering
| Power steering | |
| Steering wheel ratio | 16.0 |
Battery and generator
| Battery capacity | 61.0 Ah |
Transmission
| 1st gear ratio | 1.8200 |
| 2nd gear ratio | 1.0000 |
| Reverse gear ratio | 1.8200 |
| Gear selector location | On the floor |
| Main gear | 3.3600 |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front stabilizer | |
| Front suspension | Independent, double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Dependent, spring |
| Rear stabilizer |
Wheels
| Alloy wheels |
Tires
| Front wheels | 6.70-15 |
| Rear wheels | 6.70-15 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Drums |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
| Parking brake | Manual |
Exterior and external equipment
Lights and optics
| Halogen headlights | |
| Front fog lights | |
| Rear fog lights | |
| Additional brake light |
Side mirrors
| Side mirrors in body color |
Doors
| Chrome door handles | |
| Door handles in body color |
Windows and driver visibility
| Factory tint |
Roof
| Soft top | + |
| Convertible hard top |
Additional exterior elements
| Bumpers | painted in body color with chrome protection, chrome radiator grille |
Interior and interior equipment
Steering wheel and dashboard
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | |
| Tachometer | |
| On-board computer |
Interior design
| Leather upholstery |
Interior electrical package
| Electric windows |
Additional interior equipment
| Ashtray |
Comfort
Audio systems
| Radio | |
| Additional audio equipment | 2 speakers |
Additional equipment
| Anti-glare rear view mirror | |
| Mirrors with sun visors |