Chevrolet Corvette (C1)

1953 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Manufacturer	Chevrolet Division of General Motors
Production	1953–1962
Model years	1953–1962
Assembly	Flint, Michigan United States (1953–early 1954) St. Louis, Missouri, United States (early 1954–1962)
Successor	Chevrolet Corvette (C2)
Class	Sports car
Body style	2-door convertible
Layout	FR layout
Engine	235 cu in (3.9 L) 155 hp Blue Flame[1] I6 (1953–1955) 265 cu in (4.3 L) Small-block V8 (1955–1956) 283 cu in (4.6 L) Small-block V8 (1957–1961) 283 cu in (4.6 L) Small-block FI V8 (1957–1961) 327 cu in (5.4 L) Small-block V8 (1962) 327 cu in (5.4 L) Small-block FI V8 (1962)
Transmission	2-speed Powerglide auto. 3-speed manual (1955–1962) 4-speed manual (1957–1962)
Wheelbase	102 in (2,591 mm)[2]
Length	177.2 in (4,501 mm) (MY1959) [3]
Width	72.8 in (1,849 mm)
Height	52.4 in (1,331 mm)