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| Chevrolet Corvette C1 | |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet | |
| aka | N/A |
| Production | 1953–1962 |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body Style | 2-door convertible |
| Length | 177.2 in (4,501 mm) (1959) |
| Width | 72.8 in (1,849 mm) |
| Height | 52.4 in (1,331 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 102 in (2,591 mm) |
| Weight | N/A |
| Transmission | 2-speed Powerglide automatic 3-speed manual 4-speed manual |
| Engine | 235 cu in (3.9 L) Blue Flame I6 265 cu in (4.3 L) Small-block V8 283 cu in (4.6 L) Small-block V8 327 cu in (5.4 L) Small-block V8 |
| Power | N/A |
| Similar | N/A |
| Designer | N/A |
The Chevrolet Corvette C1 is the first generation of the Corvette sports car produced by Chevrolet. It was 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. 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.
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Lightning McQueen is a mix of this and the Chevrolet Corvette (2005–2013)