1959 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Racer Specifications |
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| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis | Tubular frame and fiberglass body |
| Weight | 2200 lbs | 997.9 kg |
| Engine | |
| Engine Configuration | V |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Hydraulic valve lifters | |
| Aspiration/Induction | Turbocharged |
| Displacement | 348.00 CU IN. | 5703.7 cc. | 5.7 L. |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Horsepower | 315.00 HP (231.8 KW) @ 5600.00 RPM |
| HP to Weight Ratio | 7.0 LB / HP |
| HP / Liter | 55.3 BHP / Liter |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Main Bearings | 5 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Petrol |
| Fuel Feed | Carburetor |
| Rochester 2-barrel carburetor | |
| Block | Cast-iron |
| Standard Transmission | |
| Gears | 4 |
| Transmission | Manual |
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