This automobile has a 2 door convertible/cabriolet type body with a front mounted engine driving through the rear wheels.
It is part of Chevrolet's 867 model series.
Power is produced by an overhead valve, 4.6 litre naturally aspirated 8 cylinder motor, with 2 valves per cylinder that develops power and torque figures of 230 bhp (233 PS/172 kW) at 4800 rpm and 407 N·m (300 lb·ft/41.5 kgm) at 3000 rpm respectively.
The engine transfers its power through to the wheels via a 2 speed automatic gearbox.
The Chevrolet Corvette Powerglide weighs a claimed 1422 kg at the kerb.
Full specs
Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
4501 mm
Weight
1422 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
4.6 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
233 PS / 230 bhp / 172 kW @ 4800 rpm
Torque
407 Nm / 300 ft.lb / 41.5 kgm @ 3000 rpm
1959 Chevrolet Corvette Powerglide Spezifikationen