Chevrolet Corvette Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1953–1962)

Chevrolet Corvette Engines and Transmissions

A gasoline Chevrolet Corvette engine sends power through a rear-drive drivetrain. Selected Coupes include 3.9 MT, 3.9 AT, and 4.6 MT: the 3.9 with a manual or automatic transmission, the 4.6 with a manual. They show typical powertrain choices, not the full lineup.

Coupe — Chevrolet Corvette Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Chevrolet Corvette Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
3.9 MT	Gasoline	3859 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	302 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
3.9 AT	Gasoline	3859 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	302 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
5.4 MT	Gasoline	5360 cm³	258 hp	190 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD
5.4 MT	Gasoline	5360 cm³	367 hp	270 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD
4.6 MT	Gasoline	4640 cm³	287 hp	211 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD

Roadster — Chevrolet Corvette Engines and Transmissions

Roadster Chevrolet Corvette Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
3.9 MT	Gasoline	3859 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	302 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
3.9 AT	Gasoline	3859 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	302 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
5.4 MT	Gasoline	5360 cm³	258 hp	190 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD
5.4 MT	Gasoline	5360 cm³	367 hp	270 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD
4.6 MT	Gasoline	4640 cm³	287 hp	211 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD

Chevrolet Corvette Dimensions

Coupe — Chevrolet Corvette Dimensions

Coupe Chevrolet Corvette Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase
3.9 MT	4242 mm	1834 mm	1303 mm	2591 mm
3.9 AT	4242 mm	1834 mm	1303 mm	2591 mm
5.4 MT	4242 mm	1834 mm	1303 mm	2591 mm
5.4 MT	4242 mm	1834 mm	1303 mm	2591 mm
4.6 MT	4242 mm	1834 mm	1303 mm	2591 mm

Roadster — Chevrolet Corvette Dimensions

Roadster Chevrolet Corvette Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase
3.9 MT	4242 mm	1834 mm	1303 mm	2591 mm
3.9 AT	4242 mm	1834 mm	1303 mm	2591 mm
5.4 MT	4242 mm	1834 mm	1303 mm	2591 mm
5.4 MT	4242 mm	1834 mm	1303 mm	2591 mm
4.6 MT	4242 mm	1834 mm	1303 mm	2591 mm

Chevrolet Corvette Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1953–1962) — First Generation

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Chevrolet Corvette Engines and Transmissions

Coupe — Chevrolet Corvette Engines and Transmissions

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Chevrolet Corvette Dimensions

Coupe — Chevrolet Corvette Dimensions

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