1954 Chevrolet Corvette C1
Chevrolet Corvette C1 1954 USA
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The Chevrolet Corvette (C1) is the first generation of the sports car by the Chevrolet division of General Motors introduced late in the 1953 model year and produced through 1962. It is commonly referred to as the "solid-axle" generation, as the independent rear suspension did not appear until the 1963 Sting Ray. The Corvette was rushed into production for its debut model year to capitalize on the enthusiastic public reaction to the concept vehicle, but expectations for the new model were largely unfulfilled.[4] Reviews were mixed and sales fell far short of expectations through the car's early years. The program was nearly canceled, but Chevrolet would ultimately stay the course and Harley Earl and company would transform the Corvette into a true world-class sports car.
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)
Class : Sports car
Body style : 2-door convertible
Layout : FR layout
Engine : 235 cu in (3.9 L) 155 hp Blue Flame I6 (1953–1955)
Transmission : 2-speed Powerglide auto.
Wheelbase : 102 in (2,591 mm)
Length : 177.2 in (4,501 mm) (MY1959) [3]
Width : 72.8 in (1,849 mm)
Height : 52.4 in (1,331 mm)
Successor : Chevrolet Corvette (C2)
en.wikipedia.org
The Chevrolet Corvette (C1) is the first generation of the sports car by the Chevrolet division of General Motors introduced late in the 1953 model year and produced through 1962. It is commonly referred to as the "solid-axle" generation, as the independent rear suspension did not appear until the 1963 Sting Ray. The Corvette was rushed into production for its debut model year to capitalize on the enthusiastic public reaction to the concept vehicle, but expectations for the new model were largely unfulfilled.[4] Reviews were mixed and sales fell far short of expectations through the car's early years. The program was nearly canceled, but Chevrolet would ultimately stay the course and Harley Earl and company would transform the Corvette into a true world-class sports car.
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)
Class : Sports car
Body style : 2-door convertible
Layout : FR layout
Engine : 235 cu in (3.9 L) 155 hp Blue Flame I6 (1953–1955)
Transmission : 2-speed Powerglide auto.
Wheelbase : 102 in (2,591 mm)
Length : 177.2 in (4,501 mm) (MY1959) [3]
Width : 72.8 in (1,849 mm)
Height : 52.4 in (1,331 mm)
Successor : Chevrolet Corvette (C2)
